Convertible sofa-beds usually compromise in both directions: not quite comfortable enough as a sofa, not quite flat enough as a bed. This one avoids the common failures because the conversion mechanism is straightforward. No intricate fold pattern with multiple locking positions that drift out of alignment. The back lowers flat. It holds.

Teak (Tectona grandis) is unusually suited for a dual-function piece. The silica content in teak makes it harder than most tropical hardwoods at the same density, which means the pivot hardware doesn't work through the wood at the fixing point over repeated conversion cycles. Teak also maintains its surface without oiling indoors, which matters for a piece that's handled more often than a standard bed frame. The hand-woven cane panels add lightness and airflow to the seating surface.

• Material: Solid teak wood (Tectona grandis) frame, hand-woven natural cane panels
• Function: Converts from sofa to flat sleeping surface
• Cushions: Included
• Finish: Natural teak tone
• Assembly: Semi-assembled
• Care: Dry cloth. Teak requires no annual oiling when used indoors.
• Warranty: 36 months, lifetime termite protection

See the full TEAK Wood Furniture collection. Also available: Wooden Beds.