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Nine to Know | Low-Profile Sofas and Daybeds

Explore nine low-profile sofas and daybeds where comfort takes shape through soft, sculptural and relaxed forms. 

In her debut collaboration with renowned Italian design brand Tacchini, London-based designer Faye Toogood conceived the Cosmic collection. The collection made its mark at Milan Design Week and Salone del Mobile 2024, celebrated for its ‘pillowy’ forms that combine ‘sculptural shape with softness’, as Toogood describes. Lifting inspiration from the Cosmic collection, we explore an edit of low-profile sofas and daybeds that weave comfort and playfulness into the living space. 

02. Arflex Strips Sofa Bed 

Designed by Italian designer Cini Boeri in 1972 for Arflex, the Strips sofa bed stands out for its versatility. Modular in nature, it seamlessly transitions from a sofa into a single bed, with its signature removable quilted covers. Redefining the traditional sofa, Boeri’s functional design remains a hallmark of contemporary furniture.

01. Tacchini Solar Daybed

The Tacchini Solar daybed, part of the Cosmic collection by British designer Faye Toogood, features an unconventional design with soft, rounded edges and an ‘almost-sagging squishiness’, Toogood shares. Its structure consists of stacked cushions wrapped in the collection’s trademark, deliberately wrinkled fabric. 

Tacchini Solar Daybed

Tacchini Solar daybed designed by Faye Toogood at the Rude Arts Club exhibit by cc-tapis and Faye Toogood for Milan Design Week 2024 | Photography courtesy of Tacchini

 
Arflex Strips Sofa Bed

Arflex Strips sofa bed designed by Cini Boeri

Baxter So Soft Day Bed

04. Acerbis Free System

Designed by Claudio Salocchi in 1973, the Acerbis Free System reinterprets the modularity of traditional Japanese Tatami flooring through a modern lens. The system features interchangeable, padded units that can be arranged to adapt to various spaces with ease. 

03. Baxter So Soft Daybed

The Baxter So Soft daybed, designed by StudioPepe, embodies an interplay between structure and relaxed form. This piece is defined by a tubular metal frame that wraps around a leather-upholstered body, creating natural wrinkles in the material that have become a distinctive feature of the collection. 

05. Herman Miller Luva Chaise Lounge 

Gabriel Tan designed the modular Luva Chaise lounge, which blends form and function with adjustable backrests and modular components that connect or separate seamlessly. Inspired by boxing gloves and Japanese futons, its soft, organic lines offer flexible seating configurations, with options ranging from armchairs to sectionals and a detachable ottoman.

06. Tacchini Additional System Daybed 

The Tacchini Additional System daybed was designed by Joe Colombo in 1967 and reimagined by Tacchini. Featuring cushions in six sizes inspired by 1960s ergonomic studies, this system still maintains its timeless, ‘futuristic’ appeal.

07. De Sede DS-1088 Configurable Sofa

The De Sede DS-1088 configurable sofa comprises four cubic elements and elongated cushions that do not require attachments. This allows them to be effortlessly moved and adjusted to suit various needs and preferences. This adaptability, along with its contemporary, design-led craftsmanship, makes the DS-1088 a highly versatile choice for any space.

08. Kartell Trix Ottoman

Designed by renowned Italian architect and designer Piero Lissoni, the Kartell Trix ottoman features three distinct elements linked by a sophisticated elastic system, allowing it to transform effortlessly through simple rotation—for example, it can serve as a two-person pouf, a bed, a chaise lounge, or an inviting armchair.

09. Baxter Panama Bold Sofa

The Baxter Panama Bold sofa designed by Paola Navone transcends the traditional sofa, crafted with open, spacious environments in mind. It features a soft, highly comfortable modular ottoman sofa and re-positionable pillows with internal counterweights that can either serve as armrests or back cushions. 

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