Our most popular futon, the Traditional has fold-out legs which automatically lift the base up as you fold it out as a bed. This gives a sleeping surface height similar to a normal bed, making the Traditional Futon ideal for people of all ages.

• • Simple conversion from futon seat to futon bed. Fold out the rear in one action to form a bed, the legs rise automatically

• • High futon sleeping height No sleeping low down to the floor, ideal for all ages

• • Available in 4 sizes of futon. Choose from a Single (76cm/2'6"); Compact Double (122cm/4'), Standard Double (137cm/4'6") or King Double (152cm/5'0")

• • Futon base with wheels Discrete wheels make it easy to move and position the Traditional futon

• • Detachable Futon Armrest Option These arms also make a headboard when the base is used as a bed

• Fully Assembled Futon Frame Sections Just a few minutes final set-up is all that's needed before use.
• Original Futon. Our hand-made sumptuous Original futon comes as standard. You can also choose from filling upgrades for even more comfort

• Wool Futon
• UK Made
• ECO-Wood
• Parts Guarantee
• 8 Wood Colours
• 25+ Fabrics
• Fast Delivery

The Traditional futon is available in a choice of sizes:

• Single 76cm (2’6″)
• Compact Double 122cm (4′)
• Standard Double 137cm (4’6″)
• King Double 153cm (5′)

This Traditional Futon sofa bed comes as standard with our Original futon mattress which gives good performance as a sofa or bed.

For additional resilience and loft you can upgrade your mattress to the PolyLux mattress which includes an additional layer of 450g/m2 SuperBond Polyester.

Original Futon Mattress

PolyLux Futon Mattress

Dimensions in cm

In Sofa/Chair Position

In Bed Position

• Chair: 76cm
• Compact Double: 122cm
• Standard Double: 137cm
• King Double: 150cm

Headboard Arms add 24cm (for a pair) to the width as a seat

The TRADITIONAL futon is despatched as three packages.

Two cardboard boxes containing the base:

• Single Size: 84 x 94 x 17cm – 10Kg
• Single Size: 81 x 79 x 38cm – 13Kg
• Compact Double: 127 x 94 x 17cm – 15Kg
• Compact Double: 127 x 79 x 38cm – 18Kg
• Standard Double: 142 x 94 x 17cm – 16Kg
• Standard Double: 142 x 79 x 38cm – 19Kg
• King Double: 159 x 94 x 17cm – 17Kg
• King Double: 159 x 79 x 38cm – 20Kg

The Futon Mattress is rolled and bagged in heavy duty plastic.

Typical measurements and weights are:

• Single Size: 76 x 55cm (rolled) – 12Kg
• Compact Double: 122 x 55cm (rolled) – 18Kg
• Standard Double: 137 x 55cm (rolled) – 20Kg
• King Double: 152 x 55cm (rolled) – 22Kg

Just link the two parts of the frame together with the Allen key bolts supplied.

If you’ve also ordered the optional Headboard Arms, these require a small amount of additional assembly.

This product is generally kept in our stock and is usually despatched to our delivery partner within a few working days of us receiving an order, once your chosen mattress and options have been completed for you.

The lead time for despatch to delivery varies according to your geographic location.

The delivery date is pre-arranged with you.

Once your order has been despatched, a delivery day will be booked with you by our delivery partner together with an estimated time slot for your delivery. Note: Small items, such as futon covers and cushions, are sent by small parcel carrier and delivery is not pre-booked, however, you will receive text/email updates as the item moves through the system.

If you have a ‘must-have-by’ date, please give us as much notice as you can so we can prioritise production of orders and plan delivery accordingly to increase the possibility of meeting a date.

For more information please see our Delivery page and our Delivery FAQs.