Great futon for the price, I ordered this futon because I liked the modern look to it. I ordered it in black and I plan on using it as an everyday futon for the smaller space in the living room. It arrived a day later than originally scheduled which was a little annoying but overall not a huge problem. The set up was fairly straightforward it took me about 35 minutes to get it set up and ready for use. As many have pointed out the two middle legs are plastic and not the wood finish of the outside four; but you cant even see the two legs in the middle. Ill update in a few months to show how it holds up. Me likey!
This futon is exactly what we needed. It looks great in our guest bedroom/office. We didnt want to put a bed in there since its mainly used as an office, so this was the perfect middle ground. Its not too big and would fit nicely into a smaller space. It is a little bit stiff and wont be the most comfortable thing to sleep on, but for guests that only stay a night or two its perfect. It doesnt look as cheap as I expected it to, the fabric seems pretty durable. Its so easy to assemble and even easier to convert it into a bed from the couch position! I would buy this if youre not going to use it as a bed very often, but as a couch its perfectly fine (but still a bit hard).
Look out for price drops.we got this for 172 and three days later it was at 300. It looks fabulous.
If I could, I would give 4.5 stars, but I didnt want to give it just 4, so I gave 5. I paid 199.00 with free prime shipping so my review is based on that price point. If I paid the 270 tax that it is currently priced at, I would have been disappointed.
I wanted an IKEA Karlstad which are priced competitively at 399. Problem is, I live in a rural area, the closest ikea is a 3.5 hour drive, and shipping to my region from ikea is 350 for anything. You could buy a spice rack and it would be 350, or you could buy a whole house full of furniture and it is 350. This is very similar in style to the karlstad, cheaper, and free shipping, so I pulled the trigger. It will serve as as a temporary couch until I can get to an IKEA or move to a city that has one, then be moved to a guest room/office.
It definitely pulls off the mid/century modern look. Not the most comfortable thing, but impressively comfortable for a 200 futon. I fell asleep on it last night. The cushions offer good support, and the size is great for me at 60. I will add some throw pills to give the couch some depth and to add some comfort. The fabric is nice to the touch and has a nice appearance (I got the grey one). It it has a nice texture. It doesnt scream this is a futon and looks more like a couch, at least when pushed against a wall. It can easily serve as a primary sofa in a small apartment, contrary to what the other reviews say. I have sat on 400 serta couches that are less comfortable. I suspect, though, the serta/type couches will hold up better over time. Assembly was easy to do by myself. Took me less than 45 minutes, though I used a ratchet rather than the tiny wrench that comes with it. It would have taken considerably longer trying to assemble it with the provided tool.
You wont find a better futon for 199 if you are looking for the mid/century modern look, You would be hard pressed to find a real couch with a mid/century modern look for under 500 outside of IKEA, so if you are on a budget, or have limited options in your area, I might consider paying the 270 asking price, particularly if it wont get much use.
The middle legs ARE plastic, but mine were brown. Some reviews said theirs were black. They are visible when looking at the couch from most angles, and they do somewhat detract from the look, but that is the nature of futons and should be expected. The legs dont look cheap or painted like some other reviews said. They ARE cheap, and ARE painted/veneered, but they look real and nice, even up close.
Cons:
Cushions are wrinkled, probably due to the fabric not being pulled very tight. Putting it in couch mode makes this worse, as it compresses the cushions at the bottom/back. That said, I think it might be something that is the result of being folded and stuffed in a box and might get better with time and use, and is not bad enough to knock off a star, particularly if you plan on adding some pillows, which will hide the problem.
Overall I am pleased with the purchase. I dont have any photos yet, but it looks exactly as pictured. Its an okay buy
I was pleasantly surprised with how big the couch is, considering I knew it was being shipped via Prime. The seat and back are the perfect width so someone short can still touch their feet to the ground but someone tall can fit comfortably. It is firm but bouncy so you dont sink to the springs, and the color is perfect. Very classy looking piece that was very easy to put together. Great value for the price. Do not buy this bed you will regret it
I was impressed with how it was packed. The futon folds in four and came in one nice box.
But it doesnt change the fact that its not comfortable enough to justify the price.
You can feel the frame on the edge and in the middle of the futon. Not at all what it seems in the pictures
Buy it if you dont plan to sit on it, and you need something that looks good.
After owning this couch for only 5 months with below/average use, the left cushion has collapsed within the sofa. Its immediately become more comfortable as one of the interior metal pieces is now not protected and jabs my side any time i lay down. Good but not what I expected
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Great Price
Great futon for the price, I ordered this futon because I liked the modern look to it. I ordered it in black and I plan on using it as an everyday futon for the smaller space in the living room. It arrived a day later than originally scheduled which was a little annoying but overall not a huge problem. The set up was fairly straightforward it took me about 35 minutes to get it set up and ready for use. As many have pointed out the two middle legs are plastic and not the wood finish of the outside four; but you cant even see the two legs in the middle. Ill update in a few months to show how it holds up. Me likey!
Great futon at a great price
This futon is exactly what we needed. It looks great in our guest bedroom/office. We didnt want to put a bed in there since its mainly used as an office, so this was the perfect middle ground. Its not too big and would fit nicely into a smaller space. It is a little bit stiff and wont be the most comfortable thing to sleep on, but for guests that only stay a night or two its perfect. It doesnt look as cheap as I expected it to, the fabric seems pretty durable. Its so easy to assemble and even easier to convert it into a bed from the couch position! I would buy this if youre not going to use it as a bed very often, but as a couch its perfectly fine (but still a bit hard). Look out for price drops.we got this for 172 and three days later it was at 300. It looks fabulous.
Five Stars
good product!! Looks great and works great!
I would have been disappointed. I wanted an IKEA Karlstad which are priced .
If I could, I would give 4.5 stars, but I didnt want to give it just 4, so I gave 5. I paid 199.00 with free prime shipping so my review is based on that price point. If I paid the 270 tax that it is currently priced at, I would have been disappointed. I wanted an IKEA Karlstad which are priced competitively at 399. Problem is, I live in a rural area, the closest ikea is a 3.5 hour drive, and shipping to my region from ikea is 350 for anything. You could buy a spice rack and it would be 350, or you could buy a whole house full of furniture and it is 350. This is very similar in style to the karlstad, cheaper, and free shipping, so I pulled the trigger. It will serve as as a temporary couch until I can get to an IKEA or move to a city that has one, then be moved to a guest room/office. It definitely pulls off the mid/century modern look. Not the most comfortable thing, but impressively comfortable for a 200 futon. I fell asleep on it last night. The cushions offer good support, and the size is great for me at 60. I will add some throw pills to give the couch some depth and to add some comfort. The fabric is nice to the touch and has a nice appearance (I got the grey one). It it has a nice texture. It doesnt scream this is a futon and looks more like a couch, at least when pushed against a wall. It can easily serve as a primary sofa in a small apartment, contrary to what the other reviews say. I have sat on 400 serta couches that are less comfortable. I suspect, though, the serta/type couches will hold up better over time. Assembly was easy to do by myself. Took me less than 45 minutes, though I used a ratchet rather than the tiny wrench that comes with it. It would have taken considerably longer trying to assemble it with the provided tool. You wont find a better futon for 199 if you are looking for the mid/century modern look, You would be hard pressed to find a real couch with a mid/century modern look for under 500 outside of IKEA, so if you are on a budget, or have limited options in your area, I might consider paying the 270 asking price, particularly if it wont get much use. The middle legs ARE plastic, but mine were brown. Some reviews said theirs were black. They are visible when looking at the couch from most angles, and they do somewhat detract from the look, but that is the nature of futons and should be expected. The legs dont look cheap or painted like some other reviews said. They ARE cheap, and ARE painted/veneered, but they look real and nice, even up close. Cons: Cushions are wrinkled, probably due to the fabric not being pulled very tight. Putting it in couch mode makes this worse, as it compresses the cushions at the bottom/back. That said, I think it might be something that is the result of being folded and stuffed in a box and might get better with time and use, and is not bad enough to knock off a star, particularly if you plan on adding some pillows, which will hide the problem. Overall I am pleased with the purchase. I dont have any photos yet, but it looks exactly as pictured. Its an okay buy
Worth It!
I was pleasantly surprised with how big the couch is, considering I knew it was being shipped via Prime. The seat and back are the perfect width so someone short can still touch their feet to the ground but someone tall can fit comfortably. It is firm but bouncy so you dont sink to the springs, and the color is perfect. Very classy looking piece that was very easy to put together. Great value for the price. Do not buy this bed you will regret it
Great buy.
Aming and convient sofa ! The packaging was great and so easy to put together. You wont be dissatisfied
Looks good. But not comfy at all.
I ended up returning this, no comfort whatsoever and it had an odd smell. I am disappointed in the quality
Not sturdy at all
DO NOT BUY.This sofa cannot even be sit on its not sturdy at all and all the legs are moving.
Looks good, but not comfy
I was impressed with how it was packed. The futon folds in four and came in one nice box. But it doesnt change the fact that its not comfortable enough to justify the price. You can feel the frame on the edge and in the middle of the futon. Not at all what it seems in the pictures Buy it if you dont plan to sit on it, and you need something that looks good.
One of the cushions couldnt last 5 months
After owning this couch for only 5 months with below/average use, the left cushion has collapsed within the sofa. Its immediately become more comfortable as one of the interior metal pieces is now not protected and jabs my side any time i lay down. Good but not what I expected
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