Description
Jay-Be Slim: a compact 3 seater sofa bed
The Jay-Be Slim is a compact 3 seater sofa bed: at 170cm wide it is the narrowest of Jay-Be’s 3 seaters, yet it opens to the same 195 x 144cm sprung-mattress bed as the larger models. It is made to order in the UK in 26 fabrics, costs £1,963.99 and is delivered free to mainland England and Wales.
The trick is in the arms. Slim, straight arms take up very little width, so almost all of the sofa’s 170cm goes to the seat and the bed. That makes it the one to choose for a box room, a narrow alcove or a flat where every centimetre of wall counts. Opening it is the same as the bigger models: the bed unfolds forward on a steel frame and the cushions stay on the sofa.
Will it fit my room?
The sofa needs 170 x 102cm of floor and stands 84cm high (62cm at the arm). Opened, it is 219cm from the back of the sofa to the foot of the bed, so you need a clear run of about 2.2m in front of the wall. If you want an even smaller footprint, look at the Slim 2 seater sofa bed or the Slim snuggler sofa bed chair.
Specification
| Sofa width | 170cm |
|---|---|
| Sofa depth | 102cm |
| Sofa height | 84cm (arm height 62cm) |
| Length with the bed open | 219cm (front of bed to back of sofa) |
| Sleeping area | 195 x 144cm |
| Height to top of mattress | 55cm |
| Mattress | Jay-Be deep e-Sprung with wool comfort layers |
| Mechanism | Fold-out; seat and back cushions stay in place |
| Frame | FSC-certified wood |
| Fabrics | 26 options: Luxe Velvet, Cosy Chenille, Brushed Twill |
| Packed weight | Approx. 137kg |
| Guarantee | Lifetime frame, 5-year mattress |
| Made in | UK, by Jay-Be |
| Lead time | Made to order, 4 to 6 weeks |
The mattress: what you are actually sleeping on
This is a sofa bed with a real sprung mattress rather than a thin foam pad. Jay-Be’s deep e-Sprung mattress is built in layers: a viscose-enriched cover, wool comfort layers on both sides, breathable e-Fibre support layers, high-density e-Fibre and an e-Spring core in the middle. The sleeping area is 195 x 144cm, which is wider than a UK double mattress (135 x 190cm), so two adults have more room than on most pull-out sofa beds. Because of that width, a king-size fitted sheet usually fits better than a double.
The mattress stays on the frame when the bed is folded away. The seat and back cushions stay on the sofa too, so there is nothing to lift off and find a home for before your guests go to bed.
How the four Jay-Be 3 seater sofa beds compare
All four use the same fold-out mechanism and the same 195 x 144cm deep e-Sprung mattress, and all four are made to order in the UK in the same 26 fabrics. The differences are the shape, the footprint and the price.
| Model | Style | Sofa W x D x H | Open length | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield 3 seater | Deep-buttoned, rolled arms | 220 x 100 x 87cm | 215cm | £2,945.99 |
| Deco 3 seater | Curved, sweeping arms | 196 x 100 x 81cm | 215cm | £2,094.99 |
| Linea 3 seater | Square track arms | 198 x 98 x 85cm | 215cm | £2,028.99 |
| Slim 3 seater | Slim straight arms | 170 x 102 x 84cm | 219cm | £1,963.99 |
Prices are correct at the time of writing; the price shown on this page is the one you pay.
Made in the UK, and guaranteed
Jay-Be makes these sofa beds in the UK. The frame is made from FSC-certified wood, the upholstery carries GreenFR flame-retardant protection, and the fabrics are OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified. Jay-Be is a zero-to-landfill manufacturer and won the British Furniture Manufacturers’ sustainability award in 2023. Each sofa bed comes with Jay-Be’s lifetime frame guarantee and a 5-year mattress guarantee. You can also read about the Slim range on Jay-Be’s website.
Fabrics
Choose from 26 fabrics in three families: Luxe Velvet (Airforce, Bottle Green, Cedar, Charcoal, Mink, Royal, Saffron, Shiraz, Steel), Cosy Chenille (Aqua, Beam, Cobalt, Cork, Dreamy, Foxy, Hedge, Mauve, Sketch, Spice) and Brushed Twill (Admiral, Burnt Amber, Hunter, Linen, Pewter, Sky, Smoke). Velvet has a soft sheen, chenille is the softest and most textured, and brushed twill has a flatter woven look that suits busy family rooms. Every fabric is the same price.
Delivery, lead time and paying
Each sofa bed is upholstered in your chosen fabric after you order, so please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery. Delivery is free to mainland England and Wales, including Anglesey. We are not able to deliver to Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Wight or the Isles of Scilly. See our delivery page for details. You can spread the cost with Clearpay or PayPal Pay in 3 at checkout, subject to status.
Before you order, measure your doorways, stairs and the space where the sofa will sit, and remember to leave room in front of it for the bed to unfold.
For more ideas for small spaces, see our guide to click clack vs pull-out sofa beds, our guest bed guide, or browse every sofa bed we sell.
Frequently asked questions
How can a 170cm sofa make a 144cm wide bed?
The Slim’s arms are very thin, so most of the sofa’s width is seat. The bed frame sits between the arms and the mattress is 195 x 144cm, the same as on Jay-Be’s wider 3 seaters.
How much room do I need to open it?
Opened, the Slim is 219cm long from the back of the sofa to the foot of the bed. Leave a little extra space to walk around it, so plan for about 2.3m from the wall.
Is the Slim comfortable to sit on every day?
Yes. It has fibre-wrapped seat cushions on an FSC-certified wooden frame, and it is a full 3 seater sofa when closed. Jay-Be backs the frame with a lifetime guarantee.
What is the mattress like?
It is Jay-Be’s deep e-Sprung mattress: wool comfort layers and breathable e-Fibre layers either side of a sprung core. It stays on the frame when folded, and has a 5-year guarantee.
When will it be delivered?
The Slim is upholstered to order in the UK, so allow 4 to 6 weeks. Delivery is free to mainland England and Wales, including Anglesey.
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