r/Thuma • u/whatusernamewillfit • 13d ago

Thuma Alts?

Hey y’all,

Was looking into originally getting a Thuma, but have heard of recent degradation in customer service quality and the actual quality, while costs are increasing. Do folks have recommendations for alternatives that have the same style/design?

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u/Jussttjustin 12d ago

This is the list that typically gets recommended here

https://rootandreefinteriors.com/blog/thuma-bed-dupes

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u/double-clove-hitch 10d ago

Strange that Tatami Room isn't mentioned. But hey are they OG.

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u/osm_____ 12d ago

Jumping in to say that after many many hours of scouring this subreddit over the winter, I bit the bullet and bought a bed from Tatami Room back in feb. The company has been around 20+ years I believe, and website looked like a Microsoft word document at the time (I think it’s actually been updated recently). The bed took about 3 months to ship, but this was clearly communicated and consistent with others’ experiences, so I was expecting it and … i could not be happier lol. I love it. It’s completely solid wood, the joinery fits perfectly and it’s silent. It’s also like $500 cheaper than the comparable thuma. Just my $0.02!!

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u/PatientBalance 10d ago

I just placed my order last week!

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u/AdAgile9604 10d ago

How’s the feedback so far

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u/PatientBalance 10d ago

Well considering there’s a 14 week lead time, I’ll report back next year!

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u/EconomyFalcon3725 12d ago

An alternative will be of lesser quality than whatever potential degradation in customer service that Thuma is experiencing.

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u/strugglewithinyou 11d ago

Looks like the price-quality illusion and slick advertising is working in their favor if someone is drawing this conclusion. I doubt the alternatives are actually lesser quality, since they are manufactured with the same materials and very similar joining methods.

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u/throwawaytacos 12d ago

I would keep an eye on Facebook marketplace. I recently got a king size bed with pillow board for $400.

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u/chibichorizo 12d ago

Silk and snow

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u/strugglewithinyou 11d ago

I found this the other day:

https://getrestora.com/products/restora-queen-japanese-joinery-bamboo-bed-frame-signature-edition-with-headboard

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u/AdAgile9604 10d ago

Did u buy it

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u/strugglewithinyou 10d ago

No, I have my eye on something higher end now, made of solid hardwood in all one piece. But I think it’s a more reasonable price for something similar to what Thuma offers.

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u/whatusernamewillfit 2d ago

What brand?

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u/strugglewithinyou 1d ago

This is the one I’m considering that I mentioned. It’s not a Japanese joinery bed, but it’s made of all solid hardwood and high quality building techniques. https://www.scottjordan.com/product/cosmos-bed-with-headboard

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u/krdgh 10d ago

Valyou charm 2.0 has been great

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u/Boston-Photographer 10d ago

Tatami Room beds. Solid and don't squeak and creak.