The Futon Shop

The Futon Shop operates 11 retail stores in California. We also manufacture organic futons and mattresses, folding foam beds pillow and slip covers

1976 - Suzanne Diamond made the first hand-made Japanese style cotton futon in Boston as a student at the Boston Museum School of fine arts. Michio Kushi a reknown macrobiotic teacher suggested the health benefits of sleeping on natural fibers instead of polyurethane foam. Futons are lightweight easy and portable. Artie Diamond purchased the staple cotton and wool for the futons and Suzanne hand-made them with a friend Maya Edwards. These futons were made in all sizes from twin, full, queen and king to also accommodate custom sizes and these futons are suggested for use directly on the floor without a frame. The thinness of the handmade futon made it ideal for rolling up for storage during the day. 1977-1979 - Artie and Suzanne Diamond moved to Los Angeles California in 1976 and continued