Ever since mankind was born on Earth, the motivation to avoid external conditions such as weather, sun, water and wild animals has driven them to create a safe living space. Furniture is one such thing that has made life simpler and comfortable from the pre-historic era to the modern-day. Back then, it was made from stone, wood, and metals to meet the basic needs which included sitting, sleeping, and dining.
Though furniture has a very long history which dates back to 3000BC giving its first traces in Egypt, it has seen little modifications throughout its course of time. This blog is dedicated particularly to the most loved furniture – Sofa sets. Mankind’s love for chairs, sofa sets, or thrones has been sighted in history over time. We have a lot of exemplary epics where things got a little rough just for a piece of furniture [(throne) figuratively of course]. Since antiquity, they are always associated with power and authority which is relevant even today.
The word sofa is derived from the Arabic word “suffer” which roughly translates to “bench”. The sofa as known today has been given many titles like settees, couches, loungers, davenports, chesterfields to name a few. The basic architecture of a sofa set consists of a frame, padding, and covering. The frame is usually made of wood, steel, plastic, or laminated boards. Sofa padding is made from foam, feathers, fabric, or a combination of all of them. The upholstery is usually made out of soft leather, corduroy, or linen.
A sofa is designed to be the center of attention in any living space. But a lot many factors go into its making; a lot many factors influence the way a sofa can affect the dynamics of any interior space. The size of your living space and family are factors that must be considered while choosing a sofa. The upholstery fabric of a sofa plays an important role in its making. Different upholstery fabric includes; natural fabrics like cotton, wool, linen, leather, and synthetic fabrics like polyester, nylon, acrylic, olefin, and leatherette. The color of the sofa is also a complementary aspect to your interior space. Even the slightest hue can change the dynamics of the living room. The detailing on the sofa can catch one’s attention and thereby the interior space looks a lot more alluring.
The basic design of most furniture has remained the same for the most part though material and stability have become stronger and longer-lasting with more of a focus on comfort and luxury in our modern lives. Choosing a sofa does not only limit to size, color, and material, the form and function of the sofa are equally important. On broad classification, we have created a list of styles that can help you appreciate great design and brush up your furniture vocabulary at the same time.
Sectional sofa: It is a multi-piece sofa set, which can be arranged in a number of configurations depending on your preferences. The most common configuration would be L-shape and U-shape sofa sets. It is generally suggested for larger living rooms.
Chesterfield: It is known for its “quilted” or “tufted” style. Some have tufted design only at the back while some on the seating section as well. It continues to be a popular style with current sofa trends. It gives a traditional look in the living room.
Lawson: Firmly stuffed with three back cushions, arms lower than back, the Lawson can either have rolled or square arms. It's often skirted. Designed for comfort, this style’s signature design element has a back that is not upright but pitched at a very restful angle. A popular sofa design today, the Lawson style sofa is available in many sizes, colors, and materials. It can suit both modern and traditional schemes.
Tuxedo: It can be recognized with its high straight arms in line with streamlined back, often with a single row of tufts and exposed legs with no back cushions.
Mid-Century Modern: From 1940 to 1970 mid-century modern furniture reigned supreme. This style of sofa is all about minimalist design and clean lines. There are many varieties of this style of sofa. It’s designed to look good and be comfortable. They are recommended for those who take a minimalistic approach while decorating their living space.
English Roll Arms: This style of sofa is also called Bridgewater and is known for its low rolled arms in relation to a high back. Upholstery is tight throughout, yet cushioned all over, including the arms.
Camelback: A classic design this sofa style’s main design feature is a higher back in the center which descends in a continuous line into the arms of the sofa. It is also recognized for its exposed wooden trim. Recommended for those like firmer back support and traditional setting.
Cabriole: This sofa style’s trademark design element is its continuous, equal-height back and arms. Often the arms curve inwards, creating a long line from arm to arm. Ideal for smaller spaces.
Chaise Lounge: It is a long chair where you can stretch your legs without the use of an ottoman. The back is usually at a semi-reclining angle. A Chaise Longue is also known as the 'Chaise Lounge' in North America. Chaise lounges may have an arm while others may have none. It is extremely popular as patio furniture is typically found along pool sides.
Loveseat Sofas: The loveseat sofa is an umbrella term for a sofa made for two people. They’re often part of a living room set. Like sofas, loveseats come in many styles and designs such as camelback, cabriole, and the like. The early designs (the 1800s) of loveseats were not intended to be cozy but rather to accommodate the large dresses worn by ladies of the period. Recommended for couples and can fit in smaller spaces as well.
Divan: A divan is a sofa with a very basic backrest or no backrest at all. They require being placed against a bare wall against which you can arrange pillows for a cushioned back.
Sofa cum Beds: A sofa that doesn't look like a sofa bed but can be converted into a bed. The functional aspect of it includes that it serves as a space saver. Ideal for guestrooms and excellent space savers.
Knole Sofa: Its distinguished features are straight high back with adjustable arms which can be opened out for naps. The seating has a considerable depth and was used as a throne by royal families.
Modular Sofas: As opposed to sectional sofas, these are so named because you can take apart the different sections and reattach them into different shapes according to your taste and function.
POJ Furniture’s unique selling point is that we market our in-house manufactured furniture. Quality of products is something that stays non-negotiable; we thrive in bringing out the best for our customers, using the best in the class raw material. All the sofa sets are built on strong pinewood body frames and induce high-density PU foam in the cushioned area which reduces sagging due to prolonged usage and gives the ultimate lumbar support. We at POJ Furniture offer loads of customization options according to your hall’scorners.
We hope after reading this blog you might have gained some knowledge about the furniture and the thoughts applied to make it. Choose from our wide range of products and pick the most suited sofa set for you. Just order sofa sets online in Jharkhand, Bihar, Kolkata, and Bhubaneswar, from our website to your living room. With fast delivery and flexible payment options, we make your online shopping truly hassle-free.
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