DHP Aiden Metal Futon Frame, Black

The price was right. And although there are a few bad reviews, there are a lot of good ones. I also saw this frame recommended on another site that was reviewing futon frames, "The Sleep Judge." It was #5, but number 1 was too expensive, number 2 was another DHP frame that wouldn't work for me, number 3 and number 4 were twin size chairs and expensive, and then there was this one. So when i saw it went on sale, i got it. I'm glad I did. It's working out well. It took a while to put together, but i would not say it was difficult. There were a lot of screws. Just stay organized about it. (I used my own hex tool which made it a bit easier) There was one part where the picture didn't match very well to the product, and I ended up having to redo something, but it didn't take long. Just pay really close attention to the drawings. Because this futon frame is lightweight, I would not suggest it for anyone who might be giving it a lot of punishment. I would also suggest, contrary to what the top reviewer says, do not use a power screwdriver unless you are very careful. I had no problem using a regular screwdriver to install all the screws. They do say that when the futon is pulled out in bed mode not to sit or lie on the very edge. I would say that would be more of a problem for a heavier person, but it's an issue of balance. Since they don't know the weight of the person purchasing it, they make the warning. (again, this is a lightweight frame.) If you have a thick futon mattress with coils/foam that doesn't fold easily, then there is a learning curve to getting this to go back into the couch position. At first i thought I would never be able to do it. (I still would have been better off than the old frame I had). But after some experimenting and practice, I can get it folded every day in a matter of seconds and I'm a 5 foot 4 inch woman. You need to stand on the side of the futon where the arm rest is. Grab the top of the "backrest" part of the mattress and push it forward like your pushing the mattress into a folded position, then grab the seat part of the frame and pull up toward the "backrest" part of the mattress. If this doesn't pop the frame into couch position, then let go of the mattress and grab the "backrest" part of the frame and pull it toward the "seat" part of the frame so the seat and backrest of the frame are forming a "V", then rock the whole thing forward (toward the seat side) and it should fall into position. It works for me every day.

took a long time to put together came in very small bits

So happy with this purchase! This frame was easy to put together (while a bit time consuming)- instructions were very clear and extra parts were included. It is a very stylish frame that fits any room and the price is well worth it. If you’ve ever had to assemble IKEA furniture- this 14 step assembly is a Breeze. Highly recommend!

Excelente!!! Mega recomendado!!! Tamaño perfecto para un colchón que venden por aquí, es súper grueso y cómodo. La base es de muuuy buena calidad y funciona perfecto. Lo armé yo solito, con paciencia eso sí. Muy lindo además.

I’d like to start off by saying I originally ordered this EXACT product from a different website. While that was being processed I happened to find the same product on here, Amazon; only difference was Amazon sold it for $80 dollars cheaper! So I switched and bought from here instead, and I have to say it was a great buy. All parts were included, accompanied by a detailed assembly manual and its own little tool kit which I thought was quite cute :) I ordered this product NEW, as they also sell partially used ones and everything was in great condition except one of the arm rest sides had some scratching in the paint. This wasn’t a huge deal as you can just repaint that little spot. I would recommend this buy; best deal on any website I found. I put it together by myself within an hour or two, and as you can see by the finished product photo that EVERYONE, even the dog, loves it :) (Mattress in photo on Futon was SOLD SEPARATE, does NOT come with frame!)