They seem to be making a bit of a comeback actually particularly in spare bedroom/offices. My mom built a "library" in their house that has one and my sister i

They seem to be making a bit of a comeback actually particularly in spare bedroom/offices. My mom built a "library" in their house that has one and my sister in-law recent switched the futon in their spare to a Murphy bed. I think part of it is design, newer ones are very slick.