FUTONS WERE—and are—staple furniture of broke college kids everywhere. The old-school wood-slat frames and heavy, lumpy mattresses were designed entirely with versatility in mind: Couch by day, bed by ...

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Which futon bed is best? Futon mattresses are a traditional form of bedding in Japan, going back as far as records began, but Western-style futon beds are a more popular choice in the United States.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." FUTONS WERE—and are—staple furniture of broke college kids everywhere. The old-school wood-slat frames ...