TK8 Daybed
Thomas Bo Kastholm's TK8 Daybed of 2009 on a stainless-steel frame without welds
2000 × 345 × 1000 mm
Source: technical drawing image — TK8 oak, oil, canvas natural, 200 x 100 cm — published as W 200 × D 100 × H 34.5 cm
2009
EUR 7,997, oak, oil, canvas natural (200 x 100 cm variant), carlhansen.com German shop, 2026-10-15
Description
Overview
The TK8 Daybed was designed in 2009 by Thomas Bo Kastholm. Carl Hansen & Søn says it had the instant makings of an iconic design, with a distinctive shape and a sleek finish.
Construction
- Seat: oak or walnut
- Frame: slender stainless steel, produced without welding and assembled with a few bolts
- Sizes: two, with an optional leather pillow

Specifications
- 200 x 100 cm, H 34.5 cm
Story
A first design for Carl Hansen & Søn
According to the designer page, Thomas Bo Kastholm's collaboration with Carl Hansen & Søn began in 2009 with the launch of the TK8 Daybed. He started from steel and leather, materials he knows well, and keeps materials and overall look to a minimum.
Private and public spaces
The product page says the daybed suits private living rooms as well as public spaces such as the modern Copenhagen Airport.

