{"product_id":"retro-ds-vorster-daybed-copy","title":"Iconic DS Vorster Daybed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and beautifully restored couch and daybed by DS Vorster \u0026amp; Co, crafted in solid Kiaat and representative of the company’s celebrated South African mid century production. Renowned for their honest joinery, architectural detailing and robust timber construction, Vorster produced several variations of this iconic design, including versions both with and without a backrest - click the link to view and purchase the other daybed we have as per some of the photos - see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/retrend.co.za\/collections\/available-products\/products\/retro-ds-vorster-daybed-with-backrest\"\u003elink\u003c\/a\u003e. They make a fantastic pair. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an exceptional example for collectors and admirers of South African modernist design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece showcases the rich grain and sculptural refinement typical of Vorster’s work. The solid Kiaat frame is defined by strong horizontal timber supports that form both a visual rhythm and a structural foundation for the design. The exposed ends of the solid wood are finished with great care, shaped and softened in a manner that gives the timber an almost sculpted presence while preserving the clarity and strength of the overall form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe seat cushion is newly made using high density foam, selected for durability and long term performance. Upholstered in a warm pale gold fabric that is soft to the touch, the upholstery complements the natural warmth of the Kiaat. \u003cbr\u003eTwo scatter cushions accompany the piece, each finished in matching pale gold on one side and a soft touch geometric patterned textile from Hertex on the reverse, allowing flexibility for added comfort or styling. it’s a fi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erm sit, to ensure it meets the needs of a daybed\/ sleeping solution or couch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned with versatility in mind, it functions effortlessly as a daybed, bench style couch, reading nook seat, refined entryway bench or occasional guest sleeping solution. Its clean proportions and low architectural profile allow it to sit comfortably in both contemporary and vintage inspired interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn investment worthy example of mid century South African craftsmanship that is at once functional, sculptural and timeless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Airbnb and holiday homes, they are a standout choice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeautiful enough to anchor a room, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erobust enough for frequent use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand invaluable as additional sleeping options for guests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully restored and beautifully finished. The foam has been intentionally selected with a firmer sit to support the piece’s multiple uses, offering better structure for seating and sleeping. It will naturally relax slightly over time while retaining its supportive comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"782\" data-start=\"171\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003e196cm W X 83cm D X 43cm H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003eScatter cushions 60cm W X 60cm H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #212b36; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eShipping Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #212b36; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIf you are purchasing an item and you are based in Cape Town, Durban, or any area outside Gauteng, please select the 'LOCAL PICK-UP' option at check-out and \u003cu\u003edo not\u003c\/u\u003e choose a shipment option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #212b36; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePlease be aware that we cannot reserve any items until transportation or shipping arrangements have been finalized. Therefore, it is important to purchase the item and proceed with the checkout process. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #212b36; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAfter your purchase is complete, you are welcome to arrange your own method of transport. If you require our assistance, we can help you obtain a shipping quote based on the dimensions \u0026amp; volumetric weight of the item(s) you have bought. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #212b36; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePlease email us at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:shop@retrend.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eshop@retrend.co.za\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #212b36; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e so we can provide cost estimates for shipping to your area from our preferred suppliers. For more detailed information, please refer to our shipping policy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #212b36; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eNote\/Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #212b36; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOur images form part of the item\/s description. Although every effort is made to refurbish our furniture to represent its original state best, it must be noted that most of the items we source date from the 1950s to the late 1970s. For this reason, and although restored, signs of their vintage condition \u0026amp; age might still be visible. We will normally point out any visible\/notable concerns. Take note of all photos or view the item in-store prior to purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #212b36; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eTransport \u0026amp; Handling Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #212b36; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll items are carefully wrapped and prepared for transport by us (not the courier) to ensure safe handling. Once items leave our premises, we cannot take responsibility for their treatment by third-party transporters. We strongly recommend arranging goods-in-transit insurance for comprehensive protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #212b36; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eDue to the fragility of glass, we do not recommend shipping glass items outside of Gauteng.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #212b36; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFor the full shipping policy, please refer to our Shipping Policy for more information: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/retrend.co.za\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ehttps:\/\/retrend.co.za\/policies\/shipping-policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #212b36; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RE-TREND","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46799422488763,"sku":"4881","price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/1254\/9962\/files\/9C3F8E19-A1C4-4189-866B-FD9D397A96E7.jpg?v=1765627864","url":"https:\/\/retrend.co.za\/products\/retro-ds-vorster-daybed-copy","provider":"RE-TREND","version":"1.0","type":"link"}