George Nelson designed an early version of this daybed for his own use in 1941. This version, with cushions and a backrest, resembles a cross between bed and sofa. Produced by Herman Miller from 1948 to approximately 1964. The Case Study Daybed is influenced by the designs of the Case Study House program (1949) sponsored by John Entenza, editor and publisher of Arts and Architecture magazine. A sleek solution to small spaces, the Case Study Daybed adapts to any room as a single piece or may…