FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
- Why choose a futon?
- What is a futon set?
- Different frame sizes
- The composition of the futon mattress
- Futon's history
- Transport and installation
- To order
Why choose a futon?
AS A BED
- Its comfort is durable
- Its possible to choose the firmness
- It offers perfect body support: a futon takes the shape of your body parts
- Its materials are breathable, so you can get full rest and relaxation
- Since the pores of the skin breathe, a futon is considered very hygienic
- Its flexibility allows Him to move and not disturb Her
- It rolls up: moving is a breeze
- Can be fabricated with 100% natural materials, which is recommended for persons with
- hypo-allergenic product needs
- Time-resistant, better than any mattress
- It's affordable and therefore suits any budget.
AS A SOFA-BED
- Its comfort is unequalled
- Far less expensive than a quality sofa-bed
- Easy to carry when moving
- A variety of slipcovers offers you lots of colours and original designs
- The slipcover is removable and washable for an effortless maintenance
- The choice of slipcovers allows you to follow the latest trends
- Some bases convert into lounge chairs, with multiple back angles
- Offered in contemporary styles, for a young and modern look
- Many base models are made of wood, perfect for a cottage
- Your guests will be ever so grateful: no more sofa-bed springs in their back!
What is a futon set?
The frame
It is the structure. The frame is made of wood (pine, maple, oak, ash, gean or exotic wood) metal or a mix of both. The wood can be natural, stained or varnished in different colours. There is a great diversity of frames from the rustic style to the contemporary one. Some frames offer a storage, some have different back angles and some come with nice accessories. When you buy a frame, look carefully at the way it is built and its out siding quality, be also aware of the terms of its warranty. When you buy it, the frame comes dismantled so you need to assemble it. You can have it deliver and assemble at your home but it is not included in the price. To facilitate your shopping, we recommend to choose the format of the frame at first. This step will influence the type of futon needed for your frame.
The futon
It is the mattress. Choices of quality and firmness depending on the type you want. Some futons are made especially to use as a bed and others can be used as a sofa bed. You need to know all the right information about what is the real purpose of your futon to enjoy it completely. Take the time to try them when you are shopping. Listen to your body. Investing in a good quality futon will bring you a total satisfaction, plus days and nights of wellness!
The composition of the futon mattress
The cover
It is the sofa touch. The removable cover gives to your futon set its colours, even more, its personality. It is made from a large variety of fabric. The only limit is your imagination! Being removable, it can be washed or if you wish to redecorate, an additional cover can be purchase.
The accessories
Tables, cushions, curtains, linens and matching furniture will complete your
futon set and will bring a new life to your house!
Futon's history
One day, during ancient times, a japanese emperor ordered his general to design a mattress that could be carried by his soldiers over long distances. The futon was born, a japanese word for mattress. It consisted of a linen pouch stuffed with cotton, a few inches thick, pricked here and there to prevent the cotton from riding.
Since then, the futon is the major bed in Japan. At night, one or two futons are laid on a palliasse made of rice fibers called tatami. In the morning, the bedroom becomes the living room and the futons are put outside, on a sunny balcony, in order to aerify them. But its during the 60's, in the United States, with the craze for zen boudhism, meditation and macrobiotic that we will discover the futon as we know it today, the zafu (meditation cushion) and all of the other asian products which are now part of our daily lives.
The futon quickly spread throughout North America and was adapted to our comfort requirements and to the mattress industry standards. From the traditional japanese two inch mattress, it has now become a very comfortable mattress made of foam, polyester, springs and cotton.
Transport and installation
The frames are unassembled in boxes for most models and the futon mattresses packed in plastic bags. They can be carried in a mini-van, truck, station wagon or hatchback cars.
The hardware and assembly instructions are included with the frames. While most models don't require any tools, you may need some basic tools for some (screwdriver, hammer, pliers).
Delivery Greater Montreal Area
- We offer free delivery in the highlighted area with the purchase of a frame and futon set or a Supreme, Astro, and Latex mattresses.
- The cost of delivery for a single item is 30$ to 60$ for most regions.
- We usually deliver on Wednesday and Saturday from 8AM to 5PM.
- Extra fees on some special items are to be charged.
- Installation of the frame and the cover is available ($30-$50).
- Fees will apply for the second delivery if the client is not at home, no exceptions.
Please contact us for delivery charges outside the island
Delivery in Quebec, Ontario and Maritimes
It's possible to deliver in most region of Quebec, Ontario and Maritimes. The costs will vary depending on the destination.
The transport companies delivers in warehouses or in a store with a dock for trucks. The client is then responsible to pick-up or to arrange a local delivery. In certain cases, home delivery is available but some additional costs will apply.
We can also deliver at the Montreal port or regional airports for overseas deliveries. In these cases, call us for more details.
To order
If you are interested in our products or have any questions, you can reach us by phone and email or drop by the store. If the products are not in stock, the orders usually take 1 to 3 weeks. Certain models may take 6 to 8 weeks.
Futon d'or
3855, rue St-Denis à Montréal.
514 499-0438