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Franka Sofa Bed
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A better night’s sleep
When your bed gets crowded, there’s somewhere better to sleep.
A little one who climbs in and sprawls across the bed. A partner who snores. Another night of broken sleep. We’ve all been there.
With a Franka in the next room, a proper bed is only a pull away: a memory foam mattress at normal bed height, so you wake up refreshed. And when family comes to stay, your guests get a real bed too.
What it does for you
Sofa by day. A bed by night.
A full-size 3-seat sofa you’ll use every day, with a real double bed folded inside it.
A sofa first
205cm wide with 12cm high-resilience seat cushions. Comfortable enough to be your main sofa, not just the spare-room one.
A real double bed
A 140 × 190cm mattress with a memory foam top. Guests sleep on a mattress, not on your seat cushions.
One room, two jobs
Perfect for apartments, studies and multi-use rooms where a permanent guest bed would waste space.
How it works
Made up in one easy movement.
- 1Lift off the back cushions.
- 2Pull the frame forward. It unfolds in one smooth step, with the mattress already in place.
- 3Add your bedding. No separate mattress to store, no frame to assemble.
A real bed, not a compromise
Sleeps like the bed in your own room.
52cm
Off the floor, close to normal bed height. Easy to get in and out of, unlike floor-level fold-outs.
10cm
Mattress: a 2.5cm memory foam comfort layer over 7.5cm support foam, with a quilted top.
300kg
Mechanism rating, double the 150kg of standard sofa bed mechanisms. Room for two adults.
Reclaim your room
Your spare room, back every morning.
A guest bed used a few nights a year shouldn’t take up a room all year. Fold the Franka away and the space is yours again: a study, a play area, somewhere to stretch.
Make it yours
Take it as pictured, or make it your own.
Choose the Express cover pictured, or have your Franka made to order in the cover and colour that suits your home.
Express
As pictured, $1,495
Our most popular cover, Milan 110, in the colour you see here, and the quickest way to have one home.
- Commercial-grade, easy-care fabric
Made to order
Want something different?
Swap the standard cover for one of hundreds of choices, including Ultra Eco-Leather, textured fabrics and colours to suit any room. We’ll make your Franka to order. Pricing depends on the cover you choose and shows as you select it.
- Made for you in approximately 3–4 months
- Ultra Eco-Leather, textured fabrics and hundreds of colours
- Same frame, mechanism, mattress and warranty
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See your Franka in any cover before you order.
Pick a material, a range and a colour, and watch the Franka change in front of you. Found the one? Add a free sample to your cart to feel it at home.
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LIVE PREVIEWBuilt to last
Made for years of everyday use.
Commercial-grade fabric
Over 40,000 Martindale rub cycles, well beyond standard residential upholstery. Soft, and tough enough for kids and pets.
Solid frame
Plywood and hardwood construction, low-emission E1 grade.
Heavy-duty mechanism
Rated to 300kg, twice the industry standard, and covered by our 10 year warranty.
10 Year Warranty
10 years on the frame and the sofa bed mechanism. 2 years on the foam, cushions and fabric. Warranty details
An exclusive Gainsville design, backed by over 60 years of furniture expertise and an Australian family business.
Why it’s great value
A sofa and a guest bed, for the price of one.
As pictured, $1,495
In the Express configuration shown. Other fabrics and made-to-order options available.
- No separate guest bed, frame or mattress to buy
- No spare room given over to a bed used a few nights a year
- Delivered, assembled and packaging removed in Metro Melbourne for $149
Specifications
- Sofa size
- W 205 × D 101.5 × H 90cm
- Bed size (extended)
- W 205 × D 207cm
- Mattress
- 140 × 190 × 10cm, D40 memory foam over D25 support foam
- Bed height
- 52cm off the floor
- Seat cushion
- 12cm multi-layer 30D high-resilience foam
- Weight capacity
- 300kg
- Frame
- Plywood and hardwood, E1 grade
- Cover
- 100% polyester, 40,000+ Martindale
- Gross weight
- 91kg
- Carton size
- 208 × 100 × 65cm
Full product details
The Franka Sofa Bed combines contemporary style, everyday comfort, and practical functionality in one beautifully designed piece. This spacious 3-seat sized fabric sofa transforms into a comfortable double bed within seconds: lift off the back cushions and the smooth one-step fold-out mechanism does the rest, with the seat cushions staying in place. No complicated frames and no hassle.
The Franka Sofa Bed measures 205 cm wide, 101.5 cm deep, and 90 cm high as a sofa. When converted into a bed, it extends to 207 cm deep and features a 140 cm × 190 cm mattress with a 10 cm mattress thickness, providing a comfortable sleeping surface for overnight guests.
Perfect for apartments, guest rooms, home offices, and multifunctional living spaces, the Franka is designed to serve as a genuine everyday sofa while providing a comfortable sleeping solution for overnight guests. Unlike traditional futon-style sofa beds, the Franka features a 10cm mattress combining a memory foam comfort layer over a supportive foam base, concealed within a heavy-duty frame, delivering superior support and comfort compared to sleeping on seat cushions alone.
Built to last, the Franka's reinforced fold-out mechanism is rated to a 300kg weight capacity—double the 150kg rating of standard sofa bed mechanisms, giving you exceptional durability and peace of mind for everyday use. And when folded out, the sleeping surface sits 52cm off the floor, close to standard bed height, making it far easier to get in and out of than fold-out foam beds that leave guests sleeping at floor level. A genuine bed experience, not a compromise.
The Franka is upholstered in our most popular fabric cover—chosen by more customers than any other in our range. Woven from 100% polyester, it's both soft to the touch and exceptionally hard-wearing, with a Martindale rub test exceeding 40,000 cycles that rates it as commercial grade. That means it's built to withstand daily family use, comfortably exceeding the durability of standard residential upholstery while keeping the clean, tailored look that suits a wide range of interiors.
- Overall Sofa Size: W 205 cm × D 101.5 cm × H 90 cm
- Bed Size (extended): W 205 cm × D 207 cm
- Mattress: 140cm W × 190cm L × 10cm — 2.5cm D40 memory foam comfort layer over 7.5cm D25 support foam, with a 160GSM quilted fibre top
- Frame: Plywood and hardwood (low-emission E1 grade)
- Seat Cushion: Multi-layer 30D high-resilience foam (12cm total) with a 1cm polyester fibre top layer
- Filling: 100% Polyester fibre (Dacron)
- Cover: 100% Polyester, commercial grade (40,000+ Martindale rub test)
- Bed Height: 52cm off the floor — easy to use, unlike floor-level foam sofa beds
- Weight Capacity: 300kg — double the 150kg rating of standard sofa bed mechanisms
- Gross Weight: 91kg
- Carton Size: 208cm × 100cm × 65cm
An exclusive Gainsville design backed by over 60 years of furniture expertise, the Franka Sofa Bed is available for Australia-wide delivery, with delivery and assembly services available throughout Metro Melbourne. Visit one of our Melbourne showrooms to experience the comfort and functionality of the Franka Sofa Bed in person.
Secure your Franka Sofa Bed.
Pay a 30% deposit of $448.50 today and the balance before delivery.
Showrooms in Southbank, Nunawading and Thomastown
Franka Sofa Bed FAQ
What are the dimensions?
| Dimensions | |
| Sofa: | W 205cm × D 101.5cm × H 90cm |
| Bed (extended): | W 205cm × D 207cm |
| Mattress: | 140cm × 190cm × 10cm (double) |
| Bed height: | 52cm off the floor |
| Carton | |
| Carton size: | 208cm × 100cm × 65cm |
| Gross weight: | 91kg |
| Downloads | |
| PDF Specifications | Franka Sofa Bed Spec Sheet |
Handmade; dimensions may vary by up to 3%
How does it fold out into a bed?
Lift off the back cushions, then pull the frame forward. The seat cushions stay where they are. It unfolds in one smooth step with the mattress already in place, so there's no separate mattress to store and no frame to assemble.
What is the mattress like?
A real 10cm mattress, not seat cushions: a 2.5cm D40 memory foam comfort layer over 7.5cm D25 support foam, with a 160GSM quilted fibre top. It's a standard double size, 140 × 190cm.
How much weight can it take?
The fold-out mechanism is rated to 300kg, double the 150kg rating of standard sofa bed mechanisms. That's room for two adults.
What's the difference between Express and Made to Order?
Express is the Franka as pictured, in our most popular cover, Milan 110, for $1,495. It comes from the next shipment, which makes it the quickest way to get one.
Made to Order lets you choose from hundreds of covers, including Ultra Eco-Leather and textured fabrics. It's made for you in approximately 3–4 months, and the price shows as you select your cover.
Can I see the covers before I order?
Yes. Use the Colour Visualiser on this page to see the Franka in any cover, then add a free sample to your cart to feel it at home. You can also see the Franka and every swatch in our Southbank, Nunawading and Thomastown showrooms.
How does the 30% deposit work?
Choose "30% Deposit (Card Only)" under Purchase Options. You pay 30% today and the balance before delivery. You can also pay in full by card, Afterpay or bank deposit.
How much is delivery?
Metro Melbourne: $149, delivered, assembled and with the packaging taken away.
Outside Metro Melbourne: delivery is quoted at checkout. If no price shows for your area, start a live chat and we'll get you a quote.
What warranty does it come with?
10 years on the frame and the sofa bed mechanism, and 2 years on the foam, cushions and fabric. See Quality & Warranty for the details.
Downloads
| Downloads | |
| PDF Specifications | Franka Sofa Bed Spec Sheet |
| Assembly Instructions | Franka Sofa Bed Assembly Instructions |
