Sofa/Daybed
Karl Erik Ekselius
JOC Vetlanda
Sweden
1960s
450,000 ISK
A versatile sofa/daybed designed by Karl Erik Ekselius and manufactured by JOC Vetlanda, Sweden, during the 1960s. The piece reflects Ekselius’s refined Scandinavian modernist approach, uniting functionality with understated elegance. It features a rectilinear wooden frame, typically in beech, with clean, architectural lines and finely crafted joinery. The upholstered seat and backrest provide comfort while maintaining a sleek, minimalist profile. Designed to serve both as a sofa and a convertible daybed, the construction emphasises adaptability without compromising aesthetic harmony.
Karl Erik Ekselius (1914–1998) was chief designer at JOC Vetlanda, one of Sweden’s foremost modern furniture producers. His designs embody the functional beauty of Scandinavian modernism, balancing practicality with refined detail. The sofa/daybed is a prime example of the era’s commitment to multipurpose furniture for contemporary living spaces.
Original upholstery and stuffing would benefit from reupholstering.
Length 197cm | seat height 40cm | height 71cm