August Lotz: Quality and Diverse Selection

August Lotz has been in the futon business for a long time and has a reputation of building some of the sturdiest futon frames on the market. Using solid hardwoods like maple and oak separates August Lotz from other futon frame manufacturers who use cheaper rubber woods and other materials. Further, August Lotz was recognized as America’s Best Buy by Consumer Digest which has helped to push consumers towards seriously considering August Lotz over other brands when measuring differences. Here you will review three very different models that help to outline their diversity in futon frame designs.

The Manhattan futon frame is a bold departure from the skinny mission arm style that most futon manufacturer’s have sought to create subtle variations on. Its center support is really a shelf that is ideal for storing books and other objects. With August Lotz patented front operation, the Manhattan is equally desirable in terms of function as it is appeal in terms of style.

For those who love modern and artistic furniture pieces the Manhattan is well worth their consideration. If you the same way, and appreciate the Manhattan’s large scale look, then you will be glad to know that this futon frame is one of the most solid on the market.

Ok, so the Lodge Pole is made of pine wood, but it is one of the only futon frames that is and further, the Lodge Pole design is capturing the best in a pine wood futon frame. This rustic design is ideal for cabins and other types of outdoorsy rooms and natural homes. With its oversized armrests, front loading operation, and Consumer Digest’s recognition, the Lodge Pole is really a great model.

White futon frames as peaked and slumped in popularity. It seems as soon as they are available to the market, there is no demand. When manufacturers discontinue their white futon frame models and supply drops, there seems to be a sudden surge in demand and then the cycle starts over again as manufacturers scurry to get a white model futon frame back to market.

While it is still difficult to say how this trend might affect August Lotz’s Southgate futon frame in the long run, it is fair to say they get bonus points for original design. The Southgate breaks with the traditional cottage style white futon frame and moves in the direction of merging a white picket fence-look with a modern sloping rear leg support. The result is breathtaking and definitely upscale.

The Southgate will easily satisfy any number of design requirements. From Florida rooms, to Cape Cod beach-front mansions, to grande Southern estates, the Southgate is truly a white futon frame that will softly compliment spaces calling for white furniture pieces.

Whatever your style requirements, it is likely that August Lotz has a futon frame style to suite. Well worth your consideration, Futon Magazine gladly endorses August Lotz as one of America’s better brands.