Über die Original Stapelliege von Müller Small Living

Our original is the STACK BED by designer Rolf Heide, which has been one of the most important design icons in Germany since 1966 and continues to be so today. Particularly unmatched is the timeless and elegant appearance with the gracefully rounded side frames. Discover how the design of the stack bed came about and what sets it apart on this page.

Rolf Heide am Entwurf des Original Stapelbett in seinem Hamburger Büro

The Original

More than 55 years after its first delivery, the STACK BED is as relevant today as ever. Amidst the challenge of limited living space, it showcases the possibility of creating a delightful living environment even within a compact area.The simple idea: whenever an additional sleeping option is needed, the space-saving STACK BED is immediately available. It's no wonder that it has been repeatedly honored with design awards, most recently with the prestigious German Design Award 2019 in the Design Classics and Re-editions category.

German Design Award 2019, Special Mention 2015, interior innovation award 2003

The history of the STACK BED

After completing his apprenticeship as a carpenter and studying interior architecture at the then Muthesius School of Applied Arts in Kiel, Rolf Heide became self-employed in 1959. Initially, he worked as a freelance contributor for magazines such as Brigitte, Schöner Wohnen, or Architektur & Wohnen. Together with the Brigitte editorial team, he developed the idea of selling dismantlable designer furniture by mail order. This demand was perfectly realized with the introduction of the STACK BED in 1966. Rolf Heide skillfully tapped into the spirit of the times. Even then, living space was scarce and expensive. The STACK BED, which could be stacked easily and space-efficiently and used as an additional guest bed when needed, provided designer Rolf Heide's iconic design with the perfect solution. A mobile piece of furniture that effortlessly transforms from a double bed into a non-slip sofa or an extra guest bed. And back again. In short, a design that today, as it did then, demonstrates how wonderful living can be even in the tightest of spaces!

Unique design

The high functionality of the STAPELLIEGE is accompanied by its light, minimalist design. Very importantly, timeless design is not just fashionable, but is characterised above all by sustainability and durability. And this applies to both the construction and the design, which should always remain recognisable and unique, even in different environments and over decades.

Stapelliegen Comfort von Müller Small Living in modernem Design, platzsparend gestapelt.

Lifelong durability

The STAPELLIEGE is not only a prime example of design in the sense of form follows function, but also impresses with its high level of robustness. The basis for this is high-quality materials such as layer-glued multiplex wood, which consists of several layers of wood that are glued together under high pressure and heat. The result is a permanently stable bed that can easily withstand several moves.

"Flexibility played a significant role [...]. Accordingly, I wanted to design a simple, practical piece of furniture that corresponded to the desires of the generation at that time. And it should have a form that you don't forget, that is plausible." Rolf Heide, in an interview in 2016

To the interview

As individual as your style of furnishing

Whether vibrant in blue or pastel in yellow: When it comes to color, one can never tire of it. The best example of this is the STACK BED, which we produce in various color variants and finishes.