Sofa is the real protagonist of the living area that is why it is very important to choose carefully a model meeting your needs. If you are looking for a resistant and comfortable sofa with an original design, you have to ask the right questions. Aesthetics, quality and functionality will be the key elements in your research.

First, you need to define the dimensions: how much space do you have? A too large sofa in a small environment could prevent you from moving freely in your living zone, making the room feel even smaller than it is.

Regarding aesthetics there are different types of sofa according to the support, you can choose among a version with foot, the most requested, base or other support. Do you want a minimalist and modern sofa or a classic and elegant model? Take into account the furniture of  the room and how the sofa could fit in the composition. 

Classic and modern: Chester Moon by Baxter and Tufty-Time by B&B Italia.

Classico e Moderno

Comfort is another important topic, something that is impossible to renounce: the thickness of armrests and the relationship between the depth of seat and the height of the backrest are determining factors. Many elements need to be considered in the choice of upholsteries. Removable and washable fabric is the most practical solution for both hygienic reasons and renewing the appearance of sofa. Nowadays you can find a wide range of water repellent fabrics easy to wash which make it much easier to take care of your sofa.

The fascination of leather is ideal to give a touch of elegance to your living area; being a material of animal origin, it is able to resist time for too long thanks to the quality of the leathers selected by the most important brands. Finally, the padding of cushions and seats completes the features that define the comfort of sofa; that one made of polyurethane foam with differentiated density and feather quilt ensures not only extreme softness, but thanks to the memory form it is able to resume the original shape.

Leather and fabric: Chester by Poltrona Frau and Tribeca by Poliform

Chester sofa Poltrona Frau

Tribeca sofa Poliform

You can choose modular sofas and realize customizable and functional compositions to better organize the space.

Colors designed by Sergio Bicego for Bonaldo

Colors sofa Bonaldo

Jean-Marie Massaud signs the Mondrian sofa , produced by Poliform

Mondrian sofa Poliform

We can divide the sofas into two categories according to intended use, some for conversation and others to relax. The first one stands out for high backrest and the shallow seat that allow the body to be supported naturally, instead, the second one shows a low back and a deeper seating to take the most relaxing position, when reading a book or watching TV.

Here are some models ideal for relax:

the Groundpiece sofa, signed by Antonio Citterio for Flexform

Groundpiece sofa Flexform

The Sfatto sofa designed by Francesco Binfarè for Edra

Sfatto sofa Edra

The Ploum sofa signed by R. & E. Bourollec for Ligne Roset

Ploum sofa Ligne Roset

Other sofas are able to join two functions such as:

William, designed by Damian Williamson for Zanotta

William sofa Zanotta

Nuvola by Rolf Benz

Nuvola sofa Rolf Benz

and Charles signed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia.

Charles sofa B&B Italia

Wingback by Tom Dixon, Alcove by Vitra and Balé by Won Design are perfect for conversation.

Wingback sofa Tom Dixon

Alcove sofa Vitra

Balé sofa Won Design

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