An independent, plain-English buyer's guide. We don't manufacture or sell this cabinet bed — we explain what it is, who it suits, and what to check before you buy.
The Antigua Coffee is a queen-size freestanding cabinet bed built on the Alexander & Sheridan "Aruba" platform in a warm coffee finish. (Different retailers may list the same cabinet under different names — "Antigua" is one retail name for the A&S Aruba.) It's a console-style cabinet that opens into a real bed with a real mattress in about a minute, then folds back into furniture when guests leave. Because it's freestanding, there's no wall mounting, no studs, and no contractor — it moves and lives like any other piece of furniture.
Alexander & Sheridan ships from Sanford, Florida, and the Aruba ships with a 6-inch tri-fold memory-foam mattress included by default. The closed cabinet runs roughly 64 inches wide × 25 inches deep × 40 inches tall, consistent across the A&S line. New to the category? Start with our primer: What is a cabinet bed?
Specifications · Alexander & Sheridan “Aruba”
| Closed (W × D × H) | 64″ × 25″ × 40″ |
|---|---|
| Open (deployed depth) | 64″ × 81.75″ × 40″ |
| Mattress | queen 6″ tri-fold memory foam |
| Drawer | 54.75″ × 18.5″ × 5.5″ |
| Weight / capacity | ~240 lb · holds up to 500 lb |
| Frame / power | solid wood · built-in USB |
Manufacturer-published specifications. Confirm the exact figures for your order before purchase.
Who the Antigua Coffee may be right for
- You want an occasional guest bed that reads as finished furniture when closed.
- You like a warmer, deeper wood tone — the coffee finish works in dens, libraries, and traditionally furnished rooms.
- You'd rather have the mattress included and handled in one purchase, not sourced separately.
- You'd prefer to skip a wall-mounted Murphy bed and the install that comes with it.
Who should think twice
- You need a bed for nightly use — cabinet-bed mattresses are built for occasional guests, not everyday sleeping.
- Your room can't give up the open floor footprint a deployed queen needs.
- You want a light, beachy palette — the coffee finish is a darker, warmer tone; consider the Lantana French White or Savannah Monaco White instead.
- You already prefer a specific mattress — the Aruba includes one by default, so ask whether a cabinet-only credit is available.
Room and use case
The Antigua suits guest rooms that double as something else most of the year — a home office, a den, a craft room — and rooms where a warmer wood tone fits the existing furniture. Plan for the full deployed length and floor clearance, not just the closed cabinet against the wall. It's a common pick for buyers who want the unit to disappear into a traditional or transitional room when it isn't in use.
Finish and style notes
The coffee finish is a smooth, warm-brown painted face (no rattan inlay on this model). It pairs well with darker or wood-tone furniture and reads more "furniture piece" than "guest bed." Like any painted finish, it shows dust and fingerprints a little more than a textured face — easy to wipe, worth noting if it lives somewhere high-traffic.
What to measure first
- Open bed length and the floor clearance the deployed queen needs.
- Closed cabinet footprint (width × depth × height) against the wall it lives on — roughly 64 × 25 × 40 inches for this line.
- The full delivery path: doorway widths, hallway turns, and stair clearances.
What we'd point out if you were standing in front of it
- The coffee finish reads richer and warmer in person than on a screen — it leans "furniture," not "guest bed."
- Closed, the console proportions are why people set it on a main wall instead of hiding it in a back room.
- One person can open and close it; you're not wrestling it.
- The warm tone hides everyday wear better than a light finish, which is part of why it suits a busier room.
What to expect on comfort
The included mattress is a 6-inch tri-fold memory foam, designed for occasional guests rather than nightly sleeping. Comfort depends on mattress depth and how the platform supports it. If guests will stay often or for long stretches, that's worth talking through before you decide — there are ways to improve the sleep experience, and a consult is the place to map them.
Delivery and setup questions to ask
- What's included (mattress, drawer, USB/ports) and what's separate?
- Is this curbside, threshold, or white-glove delivery — and what does each cost in effort and money?
- Will it clear my doorway, hallway, and any stairs on the way to the room?
- How heavy is the assembled cabinet, and can one person open and close it comfortably?
Warranty and support questions to ask
- Who stands behind the folding mechanism, and for how long?
- Who services it if something needs adjustment later — and is that local or shipped?
- Is the mattress covered separately from the cabinet?
Questions to ask before buying
- Is the mattress included, and is a cabinet-only credit available if I want a different one?
- Does the quote include any manufacturer surcharge, or is that added later?
- Is this the coffee painted finish, or am I looking at a different finish under the same retail name?
- What's the realistic delivery timeline and the return policy if it doesn't fit the room?
Not sure it's the right model?
Before you decide, it helps to talk it through — room fit, comfort, delivery, and whether the Antigua (or a cabinet bed at all) is the right call for your space. That's exactly what the consult is for. Talk to a cabinet-bed expert →
Compare and explore
- What is a cabinet bed? — the category primer.
- Cabinet bed vs. wall bed — freestanding vs. wall-mounted Murphy beds.
- Check my area — see whether there are cabinet bed options near you and what to ask before you buy.
Cabinet Bed Authority is an independent guide. We don't manufacture or sell cabinet beds and we don't accept payment from manufacturers to favor their products. Alexander & Sheridan and Aruba are trademarks of their respective owners; we reference them descriptively to help shoppers identify products. We don't list prices, stock, or local availability here — those change, and we'd rather you confirm them directly. No pressure: the consult is a conversation, not a checkout.