Arason Enterprises is one of the five primary US cabinet bed manufacturers and the most cabinet-bed-focused of the group. Where some manufacturers make cabinet beds as one of many product lines, Arason’s catalog is centered on the category. The company is headquartered in Stevensville, Maryland, operates a consumer-facing website at fu-chest.com (the original brand name “Creden-ZzZ” reflects the cabinet’s resemblance to a credenza), and ships cabinet beds through a network of independent furniture dealers nationally.
Arason has the largest cabinet bed model range of any single manufacturer — 14 active queen-size models across 11 finish options — and is the only manufacturer in the category that enforces minimum advertised pricing (MAP). This affects how the cabinet beds are priced at retail and what kinds of promotions dealers can run.
Company snapshot
| Headquarters | Stevensville, MD (Kent Island) |
| Original brand name | Creden-ZzZ |
| Primary product category | Cabinet beds (the company is purpose-built for this category) |
| Public site | fu-chest.com |
| Number of cabinet bed models | 14 active queens (as of March 2026 price list) |
| MAP enforced | Yes (Arason sets a minimum advertised price; expect consistent advertised pricing across dealers) |
| Mattress included | Yes — 6-inch tri-fold deep foam, packed in the cabinet |
Cabinet bed lineup
Arason’s queen cabinet bed range covers a wide stylistic span — from traditional white painted to modern dark charcoal to rattan-inlay coastal.
| Model | Finish | Style direction |
|---|---|---|
| Madrid | Brushed White / Painted | Light, painted |
| Pekoe | Brown / Walnut / Brushed | Mid-tone wood |
| Coffee/Espresso | Almost black / Brushed | Dark contemporary |
| Cottage White | White painted / Smooth | Cottage clean |
| Essex White | White painted / Smooth | Modern white |
| Essex Ash | Ash grey / Brushed | Modern grey |
| Essex Black | Black painted / Smooth | Modern dark |
| Brussels White | White painted / Smooth | Slightly different proportions from Essex |
| Brussels Ash | Ash grey / Brushed | Modern grey |
| Brussels Charcoal | Charcoal grey / Striations | Modern dark with texture |
| Bridger | White Oak | Pacific Northwest natural |
| Verona | Reeded / Medium Brown | Reeded transitional |
| Key West | Reeded / White Wash on Oak/Pine | Reeded coastal |
| Kingston | Fruitwood / Wicker Inlays | Caribbean luxury |
Across the line, dimensions are consistent: roughly 64 inches wide × 23 inches deep × 43 inches tall when closed. Cabinet weight ranges 250–278 lbs depending on model.
Mattress
Arason cabinets ship with a 6-inch tri-fold deep foam mattress included, compressed and packed inside the upper cabinet at the factory. This is convenient — one delivery, one item to unpack, no separate mattress purchase. The trade-off is that the included mattress is the manufacturer’s standard tier; shoppers who want a premium mattress may want to budget for an upgrade.
MAP pricing
Arason is the only major US cabinet bed manufacturer that enforces a minimum advertised price (MAP). For shoppers this means you will see consistent advertised pricing across Arason dealers, and an unusually low advertised price is a reason to ask questions rather than assume a bargain.
Dealers compete by adding value – delivery, mattress upgrades, or financing – rather than by cutting the advertised price. If a price looks far below everyone else’s, confirm it is a current, authorized, in-warranty unit before you buy.
Who Arason cabinet beds suit best
- Shoppers wanting the widest finish selection — 11 distinct finishes across the category’s largest single-manufacturer range
- Buyers who value all-in-one delivery — mattress included; one delivery, one box
- Households wanting predictable pricing across dealers — MAP means you’ll see consistent advertised prices, and a low-priced “deal” is a yellow flag rather than a green light
- Bedroom finish matching to other Arason pieces — the company makes complementary case goods (verify availability with dealer)
Considerations
- MAP-enforced pricing. Less flexibility than non-MAP brands like Lineage or Night & Day, but more consistency in what you can compare across dealers.
- Mattress quality is the included unit, not a premium one. For guests with comfort sensitivity or back issues, plan to either upgrade the included mattress at purchase or factor a separate aftermarket mattress purchase into your budget.
- Single freestanding form factor. All Arason queens are the same 64 × 23 × 43 footprint. The differentiation across the line is finish and decorative treatment, not form or function.
- Freight from Stevensville, MD. Cabinets ship via common carrier (LTL — too large for parcel). Expect $100–$250 in freight for typical destinations.
Where to buy Arason cabinet beds
Arason sells exclusively through authorized dealers. The company maintains its dealer network through both stocking and non-stocking dealer relationships; many dealers carry one or two Arason finishes on their floor and order other finishes to customer specification.
Questions to ask any dealer carrying Arason
- “Which Arason model and finish is this — Madrid, Essex Black, Brussels Charcoal, or something else?”
- “What’s the MAP for this model, and what does that mean for the price I’ll see advertised?”
- “If the price you’re quoting is at or near MAP, what’s included that improves the value — delivery, mattress upgrade, financing, anything?”
- “Are you an authorized Arason dealer? Can you provide warranty service directly, or does that route through Arason?”
- “Is the standard 6-inch tri-fold mattress included, or are you offering a mattress upgrade option?”
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Related guides
- Cabinet Bed Naming Map — how the same Arason cabinet may appear under different names across dealers
- Cabinet Bed Buyer’s Checklist — the 17-item pre-purchase checklist
- What Is a Cabinet Bed — category primer
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