About Futon Furniture
Millions are discovering revolutionary futon
furniture, the modern alternative to conventional sleeper-sofas.Take
a tour through these pages and discover the versatility, functionality
and value of beautiful, modern futon furniture.
Be a Wise Consumer!
The more you know the better. By reading and
learning the basics you will be better prepared when you go shopping
for your new futon furniture.
The Futon Difference
Space-saving futon furniture makes any room
bigger. Sofa by day, bed by night - versatile and functional futon
sofa-sleepers are ideal in that extra room for overnight guests,
or as a primary sofa or bed anywhere in your home. Comfort, simplicity
and space-saving efficiency are qualities that appeal to young
and old alike.
The Futon Furniture Switch Is On
Millions of people who originally bought futon
furniture for a spare room or TV room sofa discovered just how
comfortable they are - and have switched from traditional mattresses
and waterbeds to futon mattresses for their primary sleeping surface.
Quality Unfolds With Real Value
Quality-made, durable futon furniture is an
excellent value - it's considerably less expensive than a traditional
convertible sofa bed, and is available in a range of styles to
fit any budget and decor, giving you a real value for your home
furnishing's dollar. To help you discover even more detailed information
about futon furniture and the futon furniture industry find a FAI
Member Retailer in your area.
About Futon Mattresses
In its most basic form the futon mattress
is a simple cotton mat that is flexible and therefore easily folded.
The word (futon) is the English spelling of the Japanese word which
describes their bedding system. This system includes the "shikibuton" (floor
cushion) on which a person sleeps and the "kakebuton" (duvet/comforter)
which covers the sleeping person. The floor mat (shikibuton) is
the part of the system which has been transformed into the American
futon mattress/sofa-bed concept.
In the early years of the American futon industry
(1968 to 1974) most futon mattresses were hand-made by cottage
industry entrepreneurs. Today the hand-made variety are still available
but most futon mattresses are made in manufacturing facilities
that are able to produce hundreds and even thousands of units per
day. By using various filling materials like cotton, wool, polyester,
foam, latex, and even innerspring units you can get levels of futon
mattress comfort that range from firm to plush. As with computers,
what's inside makes a difference, the least expensive product is
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About Futon Frames
The American version of the futon mattress started out on the floor.
As time passed many futon makers began to see the potential of
the futon frame as a new design alternative to the conventional,
dual-purpose sofa-bed. Although a multitude of frames now exist,
in the futon industry's early days it was the team of Irv Wieder
(of Arise) and William Brouwer who developed the first convertible
futon frames. Brouwer won the 1983 Daphne Award (sponsored by
the Hardwood Institute) for his Brouwer Bed as the best new design
in the Bedroom/Retail Category ..... READ
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