Description
The Murphy Sofa Bed is a 222cm velvet sofa bed, upholstered in flat velvet rather than chenille. The surface is smoother and denser than a textured weave, which catches the light and gives the piece a more finished, more deliberate look.
The silhouette is soft and rounded — curved arms, a gently scalloped back, and a low plinth base with no visible legs. At 86cm high it sits slightly lower than average.
Mohair Taupe or Burnt Orange
Mohair Taupe is a soft grey-brown that behaves as a neutral while the velvet pile keeps it from looking flat. Burnt Orange is the statement — a deep rust that reads as warm rather than bright, and works especially well in a room with wooden floors or dark walls.
What a velvet sofa bed is actually like to live with
Flat velvet shows pressure marks and shading where it has been sat on. This is the nature of a cut-pile fabric rather than a fault or a wear issue — the pile lies in different directions and catches light differently. It settles with use and can be brushed back with a soft cloth.
If you want a fabric that never shows where someone has been sitting, choose a chenille model such as the Harvey or Mila instead. If you want the depth of colour and the light-catching quality that only velvet gives, Murphy is the one.
Specification
| Type | Sofa bed, fold-down back |
|---|---|
| Width | 222cm |
| Depth | 92cm |
| Height | 86cm |
| Fabric | Flat velvet — Mohair Taupe or Burnt Orange |
| Base | Low plinth, no exposed legs |
| Manufacturer | Kyoto Futons Ltd, Lincolnshire |
Delivery
Free delivery to mainland England. We do not currently deliver to the Scottish Highlands or the UK islands. Your order is despatched directly from the manufacturer in Deeping St James, Lincolnshire.
Questions people ask
Why does my velvet sofa bed look shaded in places?
Flat velvet is a cut-pile fabric. When the pile is pressed in different directions it reflects light differently, which reads as shading or pressure marks. It is characteristic of velvet, not a defect, and it evens out with use.
How do I keep velvet looking good?
Brush the pile in one direction with a soft dry cloth or a clothes brush. Vacuum on a low setting with an upholstery head. Avoid soaking the fabric.
Is velvet a bad choice with children or pets?
It shows marks more readily than chenille and claws can pull the pile. If that matters, the Harvey or Mila in chenille are the more forgiving options.
How tall is the Murphy Sofa Bed?
86cm, which is slightly lower than a typical sofa. Useful under a low window.
Does it have legs?
No. Murphy sits on a low plinth base with no exposed legs, which is part of the rounded, grounded look.
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