The best contemporary sofa beds
This ultimate multifunctional piece of furniture is having a moment, with new designs making it covetable again
No longer simply restful, but also multifunctional and more risqué than ever, sofa beds are having a revival. They are a piece of furniture that in the past has been known more for being uncomfortable and unsightly, but this new breed of designs is here to prove that the sofa bed can be space-saving, convenient and stylish. We have rounded up the best new designs, from mattresses concealed within ottoman-style seating to modular sofas that double up as cosy places to have a winter afternoon kip.
‘Daybe’ sofa bed, Northern
Shown here in a comforting dark grey hue, Morten & Jonas’s ‘Daybe’ belongs to a new cohort of sofa beds that are designed to take centre stage instead of being hidden away. While conventional sofa beds are constructed from coils, springs and levers, this one springs into a bed in one seamless motion. Approx £2,520, northern.no
‘Strips’ sofa bed, Arflex
Originally designed by Cini Boeri in the 1970s, the relaxed and uber-comfy ‘Strips’ sofa bed is a design classic that can be found in renowned museums across the globe, including MoMA and Triennale. Approx £4,735, arflex.it
‘Sled’ sofa bed, TT MM
Described as a ‘seat by day’ and a ‘bed by night’, TT MM’s ‘Sled’ takes daytime napping to a whole new level. It features a solid stainless steel frame combined with an upholstered mattress and a bolster cushion at each end. Approx £8,725, ttmm.world
‘Mate’ sofa bed, Bolzan
Whether you’re hosting friends, family, or surprise guests, you can always rely on the ‘Mate’ sofa bed by Zaven to provide a cushioned yet stylish place for them to sleep. From approx £4,195, bolzan.com
‘Bed in a Bun’, Loaf
This ottoman gives a whole new meaning to the phrase small but mighty. Available as either a single or a double, it houses a spongey mattress inside, which can be easily pulled out to unfold the bed. From £795, loaf.com
‘Anagram’ sofa, Vitra
With a choice of seven modular elements, this sofa is chameleon-like in both form and size. Each component slots into place in a click, allowing you to swiftly adapt it from a chaise longue to a three-seater sofa in an instant. £8,628, vitra.com
‘Cord’ sofa bed, Softline
Lisbon-based design studio Busk + Hertzog created this sofa bed for Softline which has room enough to sleep two people. With its streamlined design, it is perfect for minimalist living rooms. £1,923, nest.co.uk
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