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02/03/2012 10:36 pm  

I like the versatility of furniture which can change shape according to its use. Drop leaf tables, customisable unit furniture systems, etc. I am thinking of replacing my sofa with a sofa bed but for regular use, as I frequently host paying guests in my apartment. But would like to use it occasionally as a sofa when the room is vacant.
Problem is that I don't think hardwearing regular use sofabeds were that popular in the middle of the last century, probably not in America for example where space was never an issue. Sure, you have convertable 'daybeds'... but I'm not convinced these were for regular use (what the hell is a daybed anyway, short of a marketing term?)
So, if anybody can think of a hardwearing, solid, sofa/bed or futon for regular use, I'd be interested to hear your suggestions.
Thanks in advance


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Brent
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02/03/2012 10:48 pm  

CB2 sleeper sofa
I like the lines of this one.
As for 20th century sofa beds, I know my grandmother's house had one that was probably purchased in the mid '60s. It was probably purchased from Sears (nearly everything we owned was), so they must have been somewhat popular.
http://www.cb2.com/sofas/furniture/flex-gravel-sleeper-sofa/f4680


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02/03/2012 10:52 pm  

I'm biased
Because I have one, but the robin day designed sofa beds are pretty good as a sofa and as a bed.


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02/03/2012 11:31 pm  

yeah I saw that it looks...
yeah I saw that it looks great. How often do you use it as a bed, and what is the 'mattress' made of?


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03/03/2012 12:01 am  

Isn't there a model of the...
Isn't there a model of the George Nelson bubble lamp that converts to sofa and a bed?


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03/03/2012 12:41 am  

pmsl
funny fuck jesgord


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03/03/2012 2:56 am  

so fucking funny
someone wheel out niceguy and his internet memes too


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03/03/2012 12:53 pm  

I think it depends on the issue
Mine was made by habitat 10 or so years ago and is made of foam. I don't use it as a bed on a regular basis, but see no reason why it couldn't be. Mainly used when i have overflowing guests.
I think the original ones may have either been spring or feather filled.


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03/03/2012 1:52 pm  

I should have thought
I should have thought the simple answer here is no.
Convertible sofa beds are intended for occasional use.
I can't think of a single one designed for prolonged use for both purposes, apart from maybe a traditional wooden framed futon.


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