Folding sofas without armrests: types, sizes and choices

It is difficult to imagine a living room without upholstered furniture; in everyday life it is in demand on a daily basis. When it comes to buying a sofa, you come across a wide selection of models and don’t understand where is the only one, comfortable and beautiful, who will make the atmosphere cozy and become your favorite vacation spot.

In the article we will talk about sofas without armrests. Having learned more about them, you can understand that in some situations it is just such a product.

A feature of sofas without armrests is their conciseness and capacity. At first glance, it seems that the model is not finished, but in fact it is rational and there is nothing superfluous in it. Such products will be appreciated by the owners of small apartments in which every centimeter matters.

Models without armrests are often called “Sleeper,” which means sleeping in English. They are really ideal for sleeping, when unfolded they have a full berth. To get up, the person lying against the wall does not have to step over the handrail.

There are other advantages to sofas without armrests.

• Products are compact. Lush armrests in small rooms overload the space and take away precious centimeters.
• Models without handrails have an additional usable area and can take several more people.
• They are ergonomic. The absence of extra protruding elements will be appreciated by mothers with young children.
• Slipers are more durable, as the armrests begin to overwrite and deteriorate in upholstered furniture.
• Such sofas are cheaper, the manufacturer does not pay in the price of the product for materials and work spent on the handrails.
• Such products have a modern, stylish appearance and are perfect for urban areas (minimalism, loft, high-tech).
• A large assortment will not make it difficult to make the right choice.

Some people think that sofas without armrests are simple and monotonous. In fact, they have so many species that it is not easy to classify them. At the location, they can be straight and angular. In shape - rectangular, U-shaped, L-shaped, radial. They can be distinguished by color, style, method of transformation.

Structurally, sofas are divided as follows.

They have a flat frame line and are installed against the wall. These include sleepers, which do not take up much space, but when unfolded they represent a full comfortable bed.

They resemble the letter “G” in shape, contain different sizes, occupy a free angle in the room. Unfolding, such sofas become very spacious and able to accommodate the whole family.

Island furniture has the same upholstery on all sides, so it is exposed in the center of the room. Sofas can be of any shape and size, as well as transform in any way.

Models consist of separate sections, which, by type of constructor, are arranged in different ways. Large parts of modular products can have folding mechanisms, but more often the sofa is transformed due to attached elements.

Classification of sofas without armrests is possible by the method of transformation.

For the transformation, a certain effort should be applied, lift and recline the back. We got the mechanism from the Soviet past. Such sofas should be slightly separated from the wall in order for the folding system to work. They will not give a full berth, at most, one and a half.

An improved book model, even a child can handle it. You need to pull the seat over, and the back itself will occupy the niche that has formed. The berth is formed almost seamless.

The sofa transforms extremely simply, you just have to pull it on yourself, and it will decompose into a three-section bed. Clamshells are endowed with a fragile mechanism and are not intended for daily use, but as an option for a staying guest can come in handy.

The berth literally "steps" out of the sofa, making only two movements. However, it does not scratch the floor and does not require space near the wall.

A small French sofa is moved apart in two steps: the first click is a click, the second is a gag, and a spacious berth is formed.

The model transforms forward, this should be taken into account when choosing a spacious place for it. To unfold the structure, you need to raise the seat and pull it towards you.

The furniture industry produces sofas of different sizes, before making a purchase, you need to measure the space in the room allocated for upholstered furniture, and choose a model in accordance with the parameters. It is more difficult to choose a product for a room with small dimensions. Large sofas are contraindicated for them. Even if there is enough space, the three-dimensional model visually hides the space. A product without handrails outperforms its full-fledged counterpart. With the same parameters, it looks more elegant and endowed with a larger usable area.

The optimal size of the model when folded is 1800x900 mm. Mini-sofas can have a length of 120-130 cm and a depth of 100 cm. Medium-sized products are produced with a length of 140-150 cm and a depth of 110 cm.

In the Russian market, in addition to domestic manufacturers, one can find products of companies from near and far abroad. The following companies producing upholstered furniture, including sofas without armrests, gained great popularity.

• Ival. The Russian company produces a wide range of sofas. They complete their products with removable covers, which allows families with children and animals to extend the life of the product.

• "Shatura-Furniture". The Russian supplier of upholstered furniture presents models of sofas without armrests for apartments, private houses and offices. Their products can be found in stores of the IKEA network.

• Pinskdrev. Sofas made in Belarus are in special demand in our markets. It captivates a wide range of products, from budget models to expensive luxury ones.

• "Lagoon". The Belarusian supplier has established itself as a manufacturer of reliable and quality products.

• Alberta salotti. The Italian company, known in 75 countries. It produces luxury handmade products, as well as modern reliable and spectacular sofas.

• Alchymia. Aristocratic simplicity and unique luxury are combined in luxury Italian-made furniture.

• Bruehl. The German company produces transforming sofas in several design areas.

• Thielemeyer. Valuable woodlands are involved in the production of exquisite German sofas. Products are distinguished by unusual shapes and a variety of colors.

When choosing a sofa model, you should consider the possibilities of the room and the surrounding environment, so as not to bring disharmony into the interior. It is necessary to pay attention to the folding mechanism, it should be light and simple, then there will be nothing to break in it. In addition, you need to consider the transformation side (forward, sideways), the presence of free space will become an important criterion in choosing the folding mechanism. There are nuances that are worth paying attention to. For example, expensive flooring can damage the rollers, in which case it is better to choose a gentle pantograph mechanism.

When buying, it is important to pay attention to the berth. If the sofa is considered for daily use for sleep, it is better to purchase a product with orthopedic properties, for example, with latex filler or on wooden slats. You can look at the sofa with the accordion mechanism, the thickness of its mattress is at least 20 cm.

When choosing a sofa, do not ignore models without handrails; they are elegant, compact and spacious, can decorate any modern interior.

An overview of the sofa without armrests is presented below.