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But Beck has also designed cabinets, beds and upholstered furniture. His luxury sofa 540 (2006 for Rolf Benz) can be put together in myriad ways according to present needs, like a puzzle. This resulted recently in a functional sofa that can be transformed into a full-fledged bed. The trick: The backrest, whose firm rear side makes a good sleep surface, tilts forward like the back seat of a car when the sofa is pulled out.