Vintage Design
Fred Ruf designed the elegant day bed in 1951 for Wohnbedarf AG in Zurich. It is shaped entirely in the style of the new era, the bed rests lightly on the curved tubular steel legs. The curved brackets on the narrow sides are made of solid ash wood. Wohnbedarf AG was the source for modern housing needs in Switzerland after the war. The range of carefully curated “living needs” in the shops in Zurich and Basel spread far beyond Switzerland and helped shape the trend throughout Europe.
Very few signs of wear. We offer this unusual day bed from a Swiss private collection, designed by Fred Ruf 1951 for Wohnbedarf. The condition, as is so often the case with Swiss furniture, can be described as very good. No wonder, since the production quality is first class and the furniture is very well cared for. The rich black high-gloss finish of the frame still shines with the fresh colors it did 70 years ago, all surfaces are still original. For reasons of hygiene, we deliver the day bed without a cushion. A mattress measuring 190 x 90 cm is easily available today.
Chrome-plated tubular steel, beech frame, spiral springs, solid ash wood.
H 24cm – 39 cm W 195 cm – 190 cm D 90 cm.
| Creator |
Fred Ruf |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer |
Wohnbedarf |
| Design Period | 1950 to 1959 |
| Production Period | 1950 to 1959 |
| Country of Manufacture | Switzerland |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources |
| Style | Mid-Century, Modernist |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use, Needs new mattress
|
| Product Code | LOB-1410961 |
| Materials | Beech, Chrome Plating, Ash |
| Color | Black |
| Width |
196 cm 77.2 inch |
| Depth |
91 cm 35.8 inch |
| Height |
39 cm 15.4 inch |
| Seat Height | 9.4 inch |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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