Welcome to the ultimate guide and resource for the IKEA Friheten sofa bed – find sizes, dimensions, reviews, slipcovers, assembly instructions and more here.
Maybe you are searching for the perfect country sofa and need a little help. Maybe you’ve already decided on the Friheten, and need more information. Or maybe you already own a Friheten and your house guest decided to spill coffee on its non-removable slipcover. In this cheat sheet, we’ll help you with all of that.
If your questions aren’t addressed here, feel free to contact our support staff at info@comfortworks.com.au.
Status Check.
IKEA Availability: Corner sofa bed still available from IKEA.
Slipcover: Custom Friheten Sofa bed slipcovers still available from Comfort Works
Measurements for Friheten: W230 x D68/151 x H66 cm
Cool Factor: The chaise has storage inside storage! And being able to change the configuration to sofa to sofabed in under 10 seconds. The bed compartment can also be used as an impromptu footstool 🙂
Ugh Factor: Originally upholstered without replaceable covers 🙁
Instruction Manual.
Want to know how to assemble a Friheten sofa bed?
Download the Assembly Instruction Manual for the Friheten Sofa Bed
Our Review.
The Friheten was introduced after the discontinuation of its predecessor, the Manstad. While the Friheten functions similarly to the Manstad sofa bed and has a storage compartment under its chaise, it now allows you to change the sofa bed’s configuration by assembling the chaise on the left or right side of the sofa.
The “armrest” on the sofa seat side is also level with as the seats, allowing taller people to stretch their legs more easily without feeling squished up. One of the only downsides to this really budget-friendly sofa bed is that it comes upholstered, which makes cleaning cumbersome.
Thankfully, we have found a way to slipcover the Friheten in its entirety so you can customize it how you like and leave the cleaning for the washing machine. Design your own Friheten sofa bed slipcover today!
67 Comments
by Jack
Hi, I am really interested in purchasing a Friheten sofa bed, the only thing I am concerned about is its durability and how long it will last before showing signs of wear from moderate use in a cinema room.
Thanks! Jack 🙂
by Felicia
Hey Jack,
In our experience the Friheten’s upholstery is moderately durable and will do just fine if maintained well with regular vacuuming. The pull-up bed works well too, but it’s best to head our to your local Ikea showroom and test it out for yourself 🙂
by Kelley
Hiw long does iy take to put together?
by Felicia
Hey Kelly
Depending on how many people are working on it together and how familiar you are with the tools, it could take about 30-45 minutes to assemble from scratch 🙂
by Linda
Where can I get replacement hardware for my Friheten Sofa? I lost some pieces during a move.
by Felicia
Hey Linda,
Depending on the parts you’re looking for, you might be able to get some leads from your local Ikea store. Google shows that furnitureparts.com might be able to help too 🙂
by Reece Brill
I cant get one of the bolts out of the arms. It spins but I cant pull it out. I have tried pulling the arm
Any suggestions
by Hema
Hi Reece,
It would be best to contact IKEA about this. They’re the experts, after all.
Hope that helps!
by Janet Duncan
I need to know if I can wash the covers. My niece has been sleeping on them for the past two years without using sheets and as a result they are stained. Can anyone advise. The covers has got a zip and is removable, but I am nervous about putting them in a washing machine3
by Sarah
Hey Janet,
If you’re using the original IKEA Friheten covers, IKEA recommends wiping the cover with a damp cloth.
However if you’re interested in perhaps getting some covers that are actually machine washable, you can check out our covers here:
https://comfort-works.com/collections/ikea-friheten-slipcovers
Have a good one!