Zuva Daybed: The Everyday Lounger Built for Long, Lazy Afternoons

Zuva Daybed: The Everyday Lounger Built for Long, Lazy Afternoons

The Zuva Daybed takes everything easy-going about the Zuva collection and stretches it out long and low, built for naps, reading, and Sunday afternoons that go nowhere fast.

 

Some seats are for sitting up straight. The Zuva Daybed isn't one of them.

It's the same dependable, dapper Zuva you already know, just stretched into a long, low lounging surface. Think less "formal seating" and more "the spot you disappear into on a Sunday", a good book, an afternoon nap, or a spot for guests to sink into during a get-together. Built in Cape Town and made to order, it swaps Zuva's single-seat sofa silhouette for a daybed shape without losing any of the comfort or craftsmanship the range is known for.

What Is the Zuva Daybed?

The Zuva Daybed is a low-profile, extended lounging piece from Zorora's Essentials range. It carries over the same sturdy frame, high-density foam, and low, wide arms as the Zuva sofa and ottoman, just reshaped into a long daybed form that works as comfortably for lounging solo as it does for hosting a crowd.

It's part of the Zuva family, Zorora's "laid-back, dapper, homey gentleman" collection, known for being easy to live with and easy on the budget.

Design & Comfort

  • Low, wide arms carry over Zuva's signature relaxed silhouette, so the Daybed reads as part of the same family as the Zuva sofa and ottoman.

  • High-density foam seat cushion offers a supportive, firm-but-comfortable feel that holds its shape over time.

  • Polyester fibre back box cushions, finished with a set of side arm scatter cushions, add softness without losing structure.

  • Signature timber block foot in a modern black stain finish grounds the design with the same dapper, understated look found across the Zuva range.

Built to Last

Every Zuva Daybed frame is locally crafted from precision CNC-cut OSB board, reinforced with solid pine struts for a durable, high-quality base. It's backed by:

It's also made without toxic chemicals or animal-derived materials, in line with Zorora's wider commitment to non-toxic, animal-product-free manufacturing.

Fabric & Colour Options

The Zuva Daybed is available in a wide spread of colourways across two fabric tiers:

Classic fabrics (from R8,295): Safari, Steel, Pewter, Funghi, Woven Bone, Woven Mocha, Woven Sand, Woven Ash, Soft Weave Dune, Soft Weave Fern, Soft Weave Latte, Soft Weave Almond

Premium fabrics (from R10,095): Oyster, Pebble, Truffle, Caviar, Storm, Plush Sea Sand, Plush Terra, Plush Earth, Plush Pine, Performance Luxe Stone, Performance Luxe Clay, Performance Luxe Fog

Free fabric swatches are available to order before you commit, so you can check colour and texture against your space at home.

Who It's For

The Zuva Daybed suits homes that want flexible, low-commitment lounging space:

  • First homes and rentals wanting an affordable, easy-to-style seating piece

  • Growing families who need extra lounging or overflow seating for movie nights

  • Reading nooks, sunrooms, and TV corners where a long, low silhouette fits better than a boxy sofa

  • Anyone hosting often who wants a piece guests can genuinely sink into, not just perch on

Price & Delivery

The Zuva Daybed starts from R8,295 in Classic fabrics, rising to R10,095 in Premium fabrics. As with all Zorora pieces, it's made to order and dispatches within 20 working days from the Cape Town factory. Delivery time after dispatch depends on where you're located:

  • Cape Town & Surrounds: 1 - 3 working days
  • Gauteng: 3 - 5 working days
  • Major City Centres: 3 - 7 working days
  • Outlying Areas: 6 - 10 working days

FAQs

Is the Zuva Daybed the same as the Zuva Sleeper? No. The Zuva Daybed is a fixed, low lounging piece designed for daytime seating and lounging. The Zuva Sleeper is a separate product built to fold flat into a Single, Double, or King bed for overnight use.

How much does the Zuva Daybed cost? Pricing starts at R8,295 in Classic fabrics and R10,095 in Premium fabrics, depending on the colourway chosen.

How long does delivery take? As a made-to-order piece, the Zuva Daybed dispatches within 20 working days from Zorora's Cape Town factory.

  • Cape Town & Surrounds: 1 - 3 working days
  • Gauteng: 3 - 5 working days
  • Major City Centres: 3 - 7 working days
  • Outlying Areas: 6 - 10 working days

What warranty does it come with? The Zuva Daybed includes a 10-year frame warranty and a 2-year stitching guarantee.

Can I order a fabric swatch before buying? Yes, up to four free fabric swatches can be ordered so you can see and feel the fabric before committing.

Ready to make room for a slower afternoon? Shop the Zuva Daybed online or in any Zorora showroom.

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