The frame of an item of furniture has a length which provides a mounting structure comprised of two spaced branches 3,4 extending spaced from one another to define a gap for receiving a mounting portion 10,11 of an accessory 8 to be supported by the mounting structure. The gap may be defined by branches of the frame that divaricate and converge along the length of the frame. The mounting structure may be formed on the side of the furniture frame which may part of a seat or mattress support. The accessory, e.g. a patient transfer board [9, Fig.3], or drinks holder 8, is supported in a lever relationship, engaging with an over-side of one of the branches 4 and an under-side of the other of the branches 3. In this way the item may be supported in cantilever fashion to one side of the frame. Also disclosed in a furniture arrangement comprising a furniture frame positioned at a level for supporting a seat or mattress, and a support platform, e.g. a patient transfer board, having a mounting portion for coupling to the frame at a level which facilitates easy transfer from the seat or mattress to the support platform.
