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FUTON FURNITURE

Furniture manufacturer often introduce new products and improve on them over time. The futon industry has followed this pattern as well over the years. The construction of a futon frame consists of several primary parts. They include a set of arms, rails, seat rack and back rack sections. Futon manufacturers vary the way they make these parts and the materials they use in the construction of these frames. Of course not all futon frames will be made the same and some manufacturers incorporate unique designs or features into their products that make them stand out. In this article we’ll examine several current popular manufacturers of futon frames that have brought design innovations into the industry, their stories as well as the construction techniques and features that they have developed over the years. Continue reading

FUTON MATTRESSES

In recent years, the consolidation of living spaces has made even low square feet home multipurpose enough to resemble a full-fledged home. Multitasking and multi-purposing are the goal of this category of fold-out furniture and multifunction seats and couches. An obvious example is the futon mattress.

Originating in Japan, the futon has existed for quite awhile and was used are the primary bed. Typically it was filled with softening things, so that it was comfortable, but also flexible. The primary advantage is that the Japanese would fold it up and place it in a closet during the day so that the room could be used for another function. Although this the entomology and history of the futon mattress, it is still pertinent to today’s definition. Continue reading