Olivia Sofa Bed

We build our frames as pieces of furniture in their own right, using solid timber and proper joinery over cardboard and staples. And we’ve secured the back legs into the frame with finger joints, so they’re as strong and long-lasting as possible. Just like the rest of the Olivia collection.

Olivia is a soft but subtly springy sofa. It’s because the seat cushions have a core of firmer foam, which is then surrounded by feather, down and fibre, with the sprung surface of the bed base below. The base cushions are a touch firmer than the sofa or armchair though – it’s to make sure you can’t feel any of the bed when you sit down. 

In its back hides a cushion that’s also made of feather, down and fibre, as well as a softer foam, and again, there’s more springs beneath the cushion – serpentine ones that give support and bounce.

A thinner mattress is a must (otherwise your sofa’s proportions will look odd) so we’ve opted for a high-quality foam one that’ll stand up to being folded. It also means that, underneath, we needed to use a mesh base rather than springs or slats which you’d be able to feel. It’s a combination we decided on after rigorous testing, and it’s the comfiest, most robust pairing for both the sofa and the bed. Size-wise, the bed is between a UK double and a king.

We searched high and low to find what we think is the smoothest and simplest sofa bed mechanism out there. And then we really put it through its paces so that you can rest assured that it’ll last you for years and years – even if you use it every day – and still be going strong. 

This sofa slopes back, is quite deep and has mounded seat cushions, so your knees sit snugly against it. Olivia also has a backrest that’s high enough to rest your head on, and size-wise, it’s more generous than a double, but not quite a king-size bed. It’s because the mechanism’s Italian. So be sure to use king-size bed linen with it.  

Olivia is plump yet tailored, with a neat back and a square-shaped front frame. The arms are petite, low down and set back from the front edge to give you as much seating space as possible.  And there’s a slight scroll to the back – another touch of understated softness. 

As the mattress is slimmer than most and in-between standard bed sizes, we’d suggest that you use a king-sized flat sheet and also a king-sized duvet for the most comfort. You can explore our Egyptian cotton and linen bedding collections online here.