In every manufacturer's collection there are several sofas and armchairs made in vintage or retro style. Some visually approach antiques that came to us from the royal chambers of the Louis or Henrys. Luxurious upholstery, expensive wood – everything needed to create a stylish, rich interior.
Standards – yes, attractive and probably even beautiful. But furniture 'like everyone else' is more associated with the concept of a 'gray mouse' and that, excuse me, is boring. The designers of the furniture factory Interia presented their models of upholstered furniture, making exact copies of luxurious antique items. It was with such sofas that the famous coquette Madame Pompadour furnished her living rooms. Which models are valued by the stylish community – see the photos here.
5 signs of quality furniture
The following details will help distinguish furniture from a set of low-grade wood with gauze upholstery:
• Special materials: from mahogany to high-quality plywood, MDF with excellent processing, without the use of toxic compounds;
• Handwork;
• Limited edition;
• The presence of a feature that allows the sofa to be classified into a specific category (decor, seat depth and shape, presence or absence of legs, unusual upholstery, etc.);
• A price that does not allow the furniture to be included in the economy segment. In most cases, these are elite models, including the Luxury segment.
Examples of non-standard sofas
They become the central place in the living room, kitchen or dining room. Guests focus their attention on them. Of course, the room must match the status of the furniture, otherwise it will look ridiculous. As options, consider the following models.
• Throne: Victorian style with a pronounced megalomania. Ancient thrones were not ergonomic – modern alternatives from Armani, from titled designer C. R. Mackintosh have retained the same rigidity and disproportion. Distinctive features are a straight back, which during evolution grew from the middle of the back to the crown.
• Bergère: an armchair with a deep seat and high armrests. Introduced during the time of Louis XV for the convenience of ladies constrained in heavy dresses, tightly laced with whalebone. Upholstery – silk with Chinese or floral pattern. A representative of the classical genre, providing maximum comfort. They have undergone minor changes since the Rococo era: they have become more ergonomic, the range of upholstery materials has become richer.
• Medallion chair: oval back was fashionable during the reign of Louis XVI. Such furniture was considered royal. Initially it was just a chair. Over the years it transformed into an armchair with armrests in beautiful textile or leather upholstery and into a medallion sofa by Fratelli Boffi.
• Chesterfield: button-tufted upholstery (capitonné stitching), rounded armrests, horsehair stuffing. A modern sofa contains polyurethane foam inside, at best duck down, and instead of buttons, costume jewelry or Swarovski crystals are used.
• Canapé: furniture with two backs, similar to combined armchairs. In modern sofas, the seats are separated, and instead of a solid back, individual pillows are used.
• Paté sofa: back in the center, around it seats divided into sections. Their prototypes are located in hotels, waiting rooms, shoe stores, etc. You can sit on it from all sides.
Comfort and functionality are paramount, but do not discount style and elegance, even if you have to pay double the price for them.
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