What Makes a Great Futon Frame

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SUPERIOR WOODS

Beechwood Oak Maple Ash Cherry Tulip Poplar Southern Yellow Pine

INFERIOR WOODS

White Pine Aspen Chinese Woods Indonesian Woods

Strong & Dense Wood

A superior futon frame needs to be made out of great wood to stand up to years of use. Be sure any frame you purchase is made of a dense wood like cherry, oak, ash, maple, beech, Tulip Poplar or southern yellow pine. We strongly warn you against weak woods like white pine, Black Poplar, aspen, alder, or Indonesian or Chinese wood-species. These woods are not strong enough to withstand the great stresses required of a convertible piece of furniture, or to hold the fasteners used to connect them.

We have sold tens of thousands of futons and we know which woods work well and which don't. All of our futon frames are made out of time-tested woods which will last for years without breaking or coming apart.

Superior Design and Construction

Be sure the futon frame you select has metal-on-metal connectors. Lagbolts or screws that go directly into the wood at the major junctions will weaken over time. The conversion mechanism must operate smoothly and easily.

Be sure that the seat and back slats of the futon couch are not made out of a weaker, secondary wood. Many manufacturers cut the cost of making futon frames by using pine or aspen slats which can break or crack under normal use. All of our futon frames use the same high-quality materials throughout their whole construction.

Unfortunately most imported frames suffer from substandard craftsmanship and components, and the manufacturers frequently have unsafe work environments and bad environmental practices. The only frames that meet our high standard of quality, strength and craftsmanship are made in North America and Europe. These futon frames have gone through years of rigorous real-life testing and will provide comfortable sitting and sleeping for years to come.

Great Looks and Styling

Strength isn't everything ? looks are important too! The right proportions, clean lines, a smooth, high quality finish make the difference between a piece of furniture that looks great in your living room and one that's just okay. We offer a wide selection of frame styles for different tastes and price ranges. View our different models in the Futon Frame Showroom to pick one that is right for you.