Sofa Style
Introduction:
The style of a sofa is generally determined by three things
1. The arms
2. The back, and
3. The legs or skirt.
It is important to note that certain arms and backs tell you if the sofa is modern or traditional styles, but the way a sofa is upholstered and trimmed can also great influence its appeal. Some of the most classic and well-known styles.
The style of a sofa is generally determined by three things
1. The arms
2. The back, and
3. The legs or skirt.
It is important to note that certain arms and backs tell you if the sofa is modern or traditional styles, but the way a sofa is upholstered and trimmed can also great influence its appeal. Some of the most classic and well-known styles.
English or Club
This sofa has a slightly rounded arm set back from the front of the seat, often with a tight seat and slightly rolled back, no skirt, and low, turned legs on castors.
Keep in mind;
1.The seat has two or three loose cushions, which may be firmer than back cushions. Covers can be removed for dry-cleaning. T-cushion seats are designed to wrap in front of set-back arms.
Keep in mind;
1.The seat has two or three loose cushions, which may be firmer than back cushions. Covers can be removed for dry-cleaning. T-cushion seats are designed to wrap in front of set-back arms.
Tuxedo
In the tuxedo sofa, the arms are as high as the back. It usually has fairly clean lines with straight or slightly flared arms. Some people find a lower arm more comfortable for resting, but with the right pillows, the tuxedo can be very cozy.
Keep in mind;
1. Cushions are separate from the sofa back, allowing for a softer, more comfortable back. The covers can easily be removed and dry-cleaned. Alternatively, the back may be "semi-attached," meaning that loose cushions are sewn into place.
2. A squared arm is more modern and tailored in appearance. It is not as comfortable for lounging, but a throw pillow or bolster can soften its lines.
Keep in mind;
1. Cushions are separate from the sofa back, allowing for a softer, more comfortable back. The covers can easily be removed and dry-cleaned. Alternatively, the back may be "semi-attached," meaning that loose cushions are sewn into place.
2. A squared arm is more modern and tailored in appearance. It is not as comfortable for lounging, but a throw pillow or bolster can soften its lines.
Camelback
A more traditional, formal style made by Thomas Chippendale in the 18th century, the camelback sofa has a tight, serpentine back, high rolled arms, often a tight seat, and sometimes exposed legs and stretchers.
Keep in mind;
1. The back of the sofa is upholstered, with no loose cushions. This gives a cleaner, more tailored appearance and a firmer feel. Throw pillows can be added for comfort or for people who need more support.
2. The back has a humped or serpentine shape.
3. A rolled arm is one that curves outward. It is perhaps the most common arm, particularly on traditional sofas, and is generally the most comfortable for lounging or napping. The front of the arm may be flat or have a set-in panel with pleats or gathers.
Keep in mind;
1. The back of the sofa is upholstered, with no loose cushions. This gives a cleaner, more tailored appearance and a firmer feel. Throw pillows can be added for comfort or for people who need more support.
2. The back has a humped or serpentine shape.
3. A rolled arm is one that curves outward. It is perhaps the most common arm, particularly on traditional sofas, and is generally the most comfortable for lounging or napping. The front of the arm may be flat or have a set-in panel with pleats or gathers.
Knole
Based on an early to mid-17th-century sofa this style isn’t very popular any more but they still pop up every now and then. This sofa has a straight, high back and angled arms that can be adjusted to open out or stand up straight (once useful for keeping out drafts). The back and arms traditionally connect with finials wrapped in cords.
Keep in mind;
1. A single cushion has a crisp appearance that can still be downy and comfortable. Be sure that if someone sits at one end, however, the other side doesn’t pop up.
Keep in mind;
1. A single cushion has a crisp appearance that can still be downy and comfortable. Be sure that if someone sits at one end, however, the other side doesn’t pop up.
