Classic sofas for the living room: views and features

Classic sofas today are one of the most popular varieties of upholstered furniture. This is not surprising, since such interior items of living rooms combine the best traditions of European and Eastern fashion, and they are intertwined so organically that it is sometimes difficult to make out by whom, from whom and which particular details of sofas were borrowed.

The main advantage of classic sofas is that they meet the aesthetic needs of a wide variety of people, so we offer to understand in more detail what are the features of this furniture.

It should be borne in mind the following fact: from the position of designers, the definition of “classic sofa” in itself is incorrect, because the classic implies a large number of very different styles:

• neoclassicism;
• Rococo and Baroque;
• Gothic;
• Empire and many others.

Each direction is attributed to one of the constituent elements of the classical direction in design, but with a considerable fraction of originality. Despite the common roots of the main varieties of classic decors, upholstered furniture can be very different, therefore, we propose to consider in more detail the characteristic features of each type of classic sofas.

• Empire style sofa. It is simply impossible to confuse this upholstered furniture with any other, as it is distinguished by luxurious lurid upholstery and many decorative elements. Such sofas are usually decorated with carvings, as well as lining made of bronze or brass. They look so expensive that it might even seem like such a sofa got into the apartment straight from the museum. That is why the empire is often called the palace style.Nevertheless, this direction is one of the branches of the classic.

• Sofa in the neoclassical style. In this direction of interior design, a "bet" is made on the ease and sophistication of objects. That is why classic sofas are more reminiscent of old English furniture, and the only difference is that neoclassic is not so bulky, it is distinguished by lighter and weightier forms.

• Gothic style sofa. Like all attributes of this style, Gothic sofas are traditionally painted in black, purple or dark red, and velvet is most often used as upholstery. This is a strict, but at the same time refined style, emphasized by the abundance of pointed details that are used in the decoration of the sofa. And although Gothic furniture is not as richly decorated as Empire-style furniture, there is still some luxury accessories here - usually a gilded stucco molding and forged curly legs.

• Baroque sofa. Similar pieces of furniture are characterized by smooth lines and massiveness. The sophisticated intricate carvings typical of this style cannot be confused with anything - it is a hallmark of the Baroque. Such sofas are usually very comfortable, functional and practical. Quite often, Baroque furniture is made individually for anthropometric parameters of a person, which makes rest on them extremely comfortable.

Classical sofas are considered the absolute leader in terms of price, since no other stylistic direction in interior decoration can boast of such expensive furniture. The reason is obvious - the classic involves the use of expensive and high-quality materials, in the classical traditions there is no place for cheap plastic, wood chipboards and more. Cherry, boxwood, as well as pistachio tree and walnut are often used for upholstered furniture of Russian production.

For upholstery, the most durable materials are used, resistant to mechanical damage, which are quickly cleaned, do not absorb extraneous odors and are absolutely environmentally friendly. An alternative to them may be:

• arpatek and microfiber - these materials are resistant to fading and are immune to pollution;
• chenille fabric - characterized by high resistance to damage from the claws of pets;
• scotchguard - material with increased moisture-, dust- and dirt-repellent properties.

For upholstery, less practical, but expensive fabrics are often used - brocade, velvet or satin.

Like any other furniture, sofas made in the classical style have their advantages and disadvantages.

Let's start with the pros.

• Classic sofas are a luxurious decoration for any living room. Without them, it is difficult to imagine a hall - a place where households communicate with family and friends, relax in front of the TV after a hard day.
• Thanks to the sophistication of the finish, such a piece of furniture is not ashamed to demonstrate even to the most demanding guests from the upper layers of society.
• Classic sofas are often made to order, so individual requests are taken into account, which makes the furniture not only harmonious, but also ideally comfortable.
• Classic-style furniture is acquired once and for all - it has served faithfully for many decades and can even be passed down from generation to generation as a family heirloom.

But do not forget about the cons - classic sofas also have a lot of them.

• Sofas in classic decor often do not have the ability to transform, so they can not be used as a sofa bed.
• If upholstery materials fail, furniture will have to be restored - such work will cost a lot.
• Sofas made of natural materials are difficult to move, most often such products are a single monolithic and very overall design.
• The price of classic sofas is high. However, one should not forget that the classical style as a whole is intended for wealthy people who do not spare the funds to surround themselves with beautiful furniture.

Summing up all the above, we can say that owners of classic sofas can be fully proud of their acquisitions. Such products will require considerable investments, but then they will serve their owners for more than a decade. This type of upholstered furniture has both advantages and disadvantages, but many of them are relative - so the choice is yours.

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