So this piece was cheap and works great in the small space I needed it for. As far as using it for a futon bed though, there is a very hard piece in the center so you have to sleep on either side. I'm 5'9" and my feet hang off when I lay on it. It is also very very firm on either side of the hard bar in the center. The material is almost like a faux fur and is pretty staticky/attracts per hair. I like the foldout drink holder, though, and it works for my purposes.