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 NEW MODERN SLEEPER BED SOFA B016FC  US $495.00
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 Simmons Hide A Bed Sofa Sleeper 1952 print Ad US $8.00
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 Hide a Bed Sleeper Sofa 85in x 36in x 34in US $200.00
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 Modern BECAN dark brown modern SLEEPER sofa bed US $1,128.00 |
Convertible Sofa Beds, Pull-Out Sofa, Hide-a-Beds ... What am I Supposed to Call these Things?
In the 1980's, they were called hide-a-beds, and though still sometimes referred to in that way, they also have many other names, including pull-out sofa, futons, sleeper sofa, sofa beds and convertible sofa beds. All of these names make sense, but which should you use?
Many models have a bed hidden under the cushions that are "pulled out" to make the bed. Futon is a Japanese word for a bed similar to what we call a futon in the US, though it has been Americanized (such as being lifted up off of the floor). Sleeper sofa and sofa bed, basically the same thing but with the two words reversed, both meaning that this piece of furniture functions as both a sofa and a bed.
But what about convertible sofa beds? This term also makes a lot of sense but not one I had ever heard of until recently. To analyze where this term came from, I first considered the meaning of the word "convertible". In my standard computer included dictionary, it says that convertible is an adjective that means: to be able to be changed in form, function or character. We see this term often in reference to cars. If you are to say that you own a convertible, nobody asks, "a convertible what? sofa?" Everybody knows you are referring to a car. People automatically envision something sporty, a sunny day with sunglasses, and your hair blowing in the wind as you speed down the highway or cruise the boulevard.
But convertible sofa beds really does say it all. They are sofas that convert into beds. It more than qualifies according to the definition because it changes in all three ways: form, from an upright piece of furniture to more of a flat piece of furniture; function, for sitting on to lying down and sleeping; character (meaning the distinctive nature of the thing), the nature of a sofa is to sit and socialize on with others, the character of a bed is for sleeping.
So why are there so many words for one, functional item? I really do not know, but can make some educated guesses. First, different manufacturers, in trying to distinguish themselves from others, come up with different names for the same basic items. My guess is, if their term can become common enough, they become the next Kleenex (the company name that has become a common term used for a tissue). But I have not seen that happen in the convertible sofa beds industry. But who knows? The hide-a-bed has come a long ways in the last 30 years. They are more comfortable, not always as heavy, look a lot nicer, and have used some innovative design different from decades ago.
When we were first married, we thought we wanted a hide-a bed for guests, but they were so uncomfortable that we could never settle on one. In more recent years, we have gotten a high quality futon (one with a proper, thick mattress, not a big chain store special), and it has been a real life saver since we still do not have a guest room in out house. It has worked great, but lately I have been eyeballing some of the newer click-clack designs, they look like really chic and comfy convertible sofa beds! But what should you call it? I guess it doesn't matter if you refer to it as a sofa bed or a hide-a-bed or anything else, as long as it is a term commonly recognized in your area!
About the Author
MJ is a freelance writer for Clickshops, Inc. where you can find a large selection of convertible sofa beds for your home at www.convertiblesofabeds.com.
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Houdini Grey Sleeper Sofa $999 The Houdini Grey Sofa Bed magically transforms from couch to bed in no time. Modern and distinct, the Houdini sleeper bed will surely impress. |
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Frizzo Grey Sleeper Sofa $699 With a great fabrics and a width of only 53.54", the Frizzo sofa bed is perfect for small spaces. The Frizzo sleeper sofa can be manipulated from sofa to chaise longue or bed with ease. |
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Merlin Red Sleeper Sofa $899 Beautiful and simple in its styling, the Merlin sleeper sofa is also comfortable both as a sofa and as a bed for two. With oversized back cushions, The Merlin Sofa Bed is simple sophistication and comfort. |
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Frizzo Beige Sleeper Sofa $699 With a great fabrics and a width of only 53.54", the Frizzo sofa bed is perfect for small spaces. The Frizzo sleeper sofa can be manipulated from sofa to chaise longue or bed with ease. |
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Frizzo Red Sleeper Sofa $699 With great fabrics and a width of only 53.54", the Frizzo sofa bed is perfect for small spaces. The Frizzo sleeper sofa can be manipulated to serve as a sofa or chaise longue or bed with ease. |
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Frizzo Pink Sleeper Sofa $699 With a great fabrics and a width of only 53.54", the Frizzo sofa bed is perfect for small spaces. The Frizzo sleeper sofa can be manipulated from sofa to chaise longue or bed with ease. |
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Frizzo Brown Sleeper Sofa $699 With a great fabrics and a width of only 53.54", the Frizzo sofa bed is perfect for small spaces. The Frizzo sleeper sofa can be manipulated from sofa to chaise longue or bed with ease. |
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Sleeper $3365 The Sleeper is a contemporary sofa that easily converts into a single bed. Conventional sofa-beds involve complex, heavy systems of springs and levers that require several motions or placements. The result is inadequate spring suspension and poor cushioning that compromises comfort in sleeping or sitting. The Sleeper starts with a welded steel frame that provides strength, while maintaining a rigid base that will not deform over time. Compared to a wood frame sofa, steel also provides lightness in weight, relative to dimension, for easy movement. Support and comfort is provided by high-resilience seating foam, layered in differing densities. |
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Bosco White Sleeper Sofa $699 Less is more with the Bosco Sofa Bed, simple in design giving it an elegant minimalist look. The Bosco sleeper sofa's back folds down in line with the seat creating a comfortable place to sleep. |
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Bosco Red Sleeper Sofa $699 Less is more with the Bosco Sofa Bed, simple in design giving it an elegant minimalist look. The Bosco sleeper sofa's back folds down in line with the seat creating a comfortable place to sleep. |
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Bosco Black Sleeper Sofa $699 Less is more with the Bosco Sofa Bed, simple in design giving it an elegant minimalist look. The Bosco sleeper sofa's back folds down in line with the seat creating a comfortable place to sleep. |
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Alex Queen Sofa Bed Sleeper $699.99 This stylish sofa features a queen-sized sleeper with a quilted innerspring mattress. This versatile sleeper sofa showcases a brown upholstery that will match any decor. Set includes: Queen size sleeper, quilted innerspring mattressMaterials: Polyester, wood Upholstery material: 100-percent polyester (chenille) fabricDecorative pillows includedUpholstery color: BrownDimensions: 85 inches wide x 36 inches high x 36 inches deepAssembly required |
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Frizzo Dark Grey Sleeper Sofa $699 With a great fabrics and a width of only 53.54", the Frizzo sofa bed is perfect for small spaces. The Frizzo sleeper sofa can be manipulated from sofa to chaise longue or bed with ease. |
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Merlin Beige-Grey Sleeper Sofa $899 Beautiful and simple in its styling, the Merlin sleeper sofa is also comfortable both as a sofa and as a bed for two. With oversized back cushions, The Merlin Sofa Bed is simple sophistication and comfort. |
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Merlin Brown-Black Sleeper Sofa $899 Beautiful and simple in its styling, the Merlin sleeper sofa is also comfortable both as a sofa and as a bed for two. With oversized back cushions, The Merlin Sofa Bed is simple sophistication and comfort. |
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Merlin Grey-Black Sleeper Sofa $899 Beautiful and simple in its styling, the Merlin sleeper sofa is also comfortable both as a sofa and as a bed for two. With oversized back cushions, The Merlin Sofa Bed is simple sophistication and comfort. |
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Marvelli Light Brown Sleeper Sofa $1099 The designers at Finiform kept focus on style and practicality with the Marvelli Sofa Bed. Perfect for use as a day bed or a guest bed, the Marvelli sleeper sofa's bold design and comfortable practicality, make it the perfect living room statement. |
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Espresso Sleeper Sofa $634.99 Stunning in any form, this espresso brown sleeper looks great as a sofa and as a bed. This comfortable sleeper can convert into a generous full-size bed.Finish: EspressoFrame materials: PUUpholstery color: EspressoUpholstery materials: PULegs: PlasticCan convert into a full-size sleeperDimensions: 62 inches wide x 34 inches high x 30 inches deep Dimensions of the sleeper sofa pulled out: 54 inches wide x 75 inches long |
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Dendera A Beige Sleeper Sofa $589 If your room or office is too small for a convensional sleeper bed, the Dendera A Sofa Bed could very well fit. With a width of only 50.4", the Dendera A bed couch makes it possible to accomodate for guests in stylish comfort, even if space is tight. |
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Dendera A Grey Sleeper Sofa $589 If your room or office is too small for a convensional sleeper bed, the Dendera A Sofa Bed could very well fit. With a width of only 50.4", the Dendera A bed couch makes it possible to accomodate for guests in stylish comfort, even if space is tight. |
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Dendera A Red Sleeper Sofa $589 If your room or office is too small for a convensional sleeper bed, the Dendera A Sofa Bed could very well fit. With a width of only 50.4", the Dendera A bed couch makes it possible to accomodate for guests in stylish comfort, even if space is tight. |
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Dendera A Brown Sleeper Sofa $589 If your room or office is too small for a convensional sleeper bed, the Dendera A Sofa Bed could very well fit. With a width of only 50.4", the Dendera A bed couch makes it possible to accomodate for guests in stylish comfort, even if space is tight. |
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Wave Two White Sleeper Sofa $699 The Wave Two Black Sofa Bed brings Italian design and great comfort to your home and office. The Wave Two sleeper sofa folds down to form the bed, big enough to sleep two. Style and functionality with no compromise. |
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Wave Two Black Sleeper Sofa $699 The Wave Two Black Sofa Bed brings Italian design and great comfort to your home and office. The Wave Two sleeper sofa folds down to form the bed, big enough to sleep two. Style and functionality with no compromise. |
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Wave Two Brown Sleeper Sofa $699 The Wave Two Black Sofa Bed brings Italian design and great comfort to your home and office. The Wave Two sleeper sofa folds down to form the bed, big enough to sleep two. Style and functionality with no compromise. |
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Wave Two Red Sleeper Sofa $699 The Wave Two Black Sofa Bed brings Italian design and great comfort to your home and office. The Wave Two sleeper sofa folds down to form the bed, big enough to sleep two. Style and functionality with no compromise. |
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Houdini Red Sleeper Sofa $999 Sumptuous sofa and beautiful bed in one, Houdini conjures up an ultra modern combination sofa for the discerning buyer. |
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Bosco Light Brown Sleeper Sofa $699 Less is more with the Bosco Sofa Bed, simple in design giving it an elegant minimalist look. The Bosco sleeper sofa's back folds down in line with the seat creating a comfortable place to sleep. |
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Eperny Red Faux Leather Sleeper Sofa $899 The Eperny Sofa Bed, elegant cubism meets versatile function. The Eperny sleeper sofa can be converted from couch to bed in three easy steps. |
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Eperny Light Brown Faux Leather Sleeper Sofa $899 The Eperny Sofa Bed, elegant cubism meets versatile function. The Eperny sleeper sofa can be converted from couch to bed in three easy steps. |
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Eperny White Faux Leather Sleeper Sofa $899 The Eperny Sofa Bed, elegant cubism meets versatile function. The Eperny sleeper sofa can be converted from couch to bed in three easy steps. |
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Eperny Black Faux Leather Sleeper Sofa $899 The Eperny Sofa Bed, elegant cubism meets versatile function. The Eperny sleeper sofa can be converted from couch to bed in three easy steps. |
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Eperny Brown Faux Leather Sleeper Sofa $899 The Eperny Sofa Bed, elegant cubism meets versatile function. The Eperny sleeper sofa can be converted from couch to bed in three easy steps. |
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Cardini Due Red Sleeper Sofa $489 The Cardini Due Red Sofa Bed is stylish and easy to use. This comfortable sleeper sofa opens up into a guest bed for two. The Cardini Sofabed is practical and well designed, it is there whenever you need to offer your guests a good night's sleep. |
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Cardini Due Black Sleeper Sofa $489 The Cardini Due Black Sofa Bed is stylish and easy to use. This comfortable sleeper sofa opens up into a guest bed for two. The Cardini Sofabed is practical and well designed, it is there whenever you need to offer your guests a good night's sleep. |
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Cardini Due Blue Sleeper Sofa $489 The Cardini Due Blue Sofa Bed is stylish and easy to use. This comfortable sleeper sofa opens up into a guest bed for two. The Cardini Sofabed is practical and well designed, it is there whenever you need to offer your guests a good night's sleep. |
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Marvelli Black Faux-Leather Sleeper Sofa $1049 The designers at Finiform kept focus on style and practicality with the Marvelli Sofa Bed. Perfect for use as a day bed or a guest bed, the Marvelli sleeper sofa's bold design and comfortable practicality, make it the perfect living room statement. |
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Marvelli Brown Faux-Leather Sleeper Sofa $1049 The designers at Finiform kept focus on style and practicality with the Marvelli Sofa Bed. Perfect for use as a day bed or a guest bed, the Marvelli sleeper sofa's bold design and comfortable practicality, make it the perfect living room statement. |
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Marvelli Red Faux-Leather Sleeper Sofa $1049 The designers at Finiform kept focus on style and practicality with the Marvelli Sofa Bed. Perfect for use as a day bed or a guest bed, the Marvelli sleeper sofa's bold design and comfortable practicality, make it the perfect living room statement. |
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Dendera B Pink Sleeper Sofa $599 If your room or office is too small for a convensional sleeper bed, the Dendera B Sofa Bed could very well fit. With a width of only 53.1", the Dendera B bed couch makes it possible to accomodate for guests in stylish comfort, even if space is tight. |