Italian sofas: types and most popular brands

People at all times strived for comfort and convenience. Therefore, the furniture manufacturing process never stands still; ever more perfect design options and new production technologies constantly appear. Especially Italian masters succeeded in this, whose furniture is considered an image of quality. Today we will talk about sofas from Italy.

Italian furniture has a number of undeniable advantages, making it in demand around the world.

• Materials Today it is very fashionable to talk about ecology - in Europe whole movements are being formed that are campaigning for the use of exclusively natural raw materials. And Italy in this regard was no exception. All the famous brands created in this country are very sensitive to the issue of quality, so almost all the upholstered furniture created by them is made mainly from natural materials - most often it is solid wood.
• Durability. By purchasing an Italian-made sofa, you can be sure that it will not fall apart in a few years. The secrets of production have been honed for decades and are often passed down from generation to generation. Therefore, furniture from this sunny country will serve you for more than a dozen years, without losing any external presentability.
• Comfort. The combination of centuries-old traditions and the ability to put production on stream allows you to create real furniture masterpieces. All details are carefully thought out and functional. There is nothing superfluous, everything is verified to the smallest detail.
• Interesting design. The trademark of Italian furniture is the classic style.However, fashion dictates its own rules, and today shops can offer customers sofas not only in the style of pompous baroque or luxurious rococo, but also in the spirit of modern minimalism, other current trends from the loft to the country.

However, if you wish, you can look for a suitable version of upholstered furniture at seasonal sales, ask the price of exhibition samples - they are often sold at a good discount.

Italian furniture is considered to be an elite product. And indeed Some examples of sofas and armchairs belong to the premium class. They are made from the best wood species, upholstery is made from expensive fabrics, and the most advanced and reliable ones are installed on their fittings. Only such instances are far from always functional.

However, in recent years there has been a demand for transformers with a folding mechanism, which, if necessary, turns ordinary upholstered furniture into a sofa bed. So there appeared affordable “eurobooks” and clamshells that became popular among the people.

Arflex factory produces sofas of various modifications. Among them are very interesting models. So, in the framework of the Hug project, which means “hugging,” a series of straight armchairs and sofas on legs with a high curved headrest was created, as if specially made for lovers. Some models can be linked together.

Frigerio Salotti also has a diverse range of products, but the most popular folding models from the Davis series. Laconic design and versatility are especially in demand in apartments where there is a shortage of living space, and living room furniture has to be selected with a berth.

Baxter specializes in producing mainly sofas with low head restraints and leather upholstery. At the same time, the skin is processed using special technology, which gives it not only a presentable appearance, but also extends its service life. This brand belongs to the category of elite, and the cost of a sofa from Baxter can often be compared with the price of a good car.

Although the assortment range of the Molteni & C trademark is not inferior in variety to other companies, its hallmark is a double sofa book. Comfortable, compact and practical art deco sofa by Molteni & C It will be a decoration and a real salvation for a small living room. Almost all the furniture of this company with a metal frame is made of solid wood, so it can be laid out as often as the situation requires.

Elegant and comfortable couches from Armani casa without armrests can be purchased as an independent piece of furniture or in addition to an existing sofa or armchair. If desired, you can choose a model with a retractable or folding mechanism.

Company Adora successfully rewrites the Renaissance era in a modern way, creating baroque furniture in accordance with today's realities. Silk and velvet in combination with gilding and carved wooden details evoke extremely pleasant tactile sensations and an immediate desire to get this luxury for use. Adora furniture is a compromise between antiquity and modernity. The palace style and creative solutions coexist wonderfully in it.

The Italian style is diverse and multifaceted.And choose a sofa or sofa for the living room should be based on the general concept of design, as well as depending on the purpose of the room. So, for a city studio apartment, manufacturers offer corner sofas in a modern style. Art Nouveau furniture often has metal details. Some instances have very interesting additions - for example, in the form of a built-in bar.

When buying a sofa in the nursery, you should look for an option with removable covers, since children tend to show their creativity in the most inappropriate places. At the same time, it is desirable that the covers and upholstery be made of durable fabric, which would be well washed.

Suitable for office premises classic leather sofa - it’s easier to take care of it than the fabric. The ageless kind classic is also suitable for other public places: resorts, hotels, waiting rooms at airports and train stations.

For fashionable mansions, they often choose furniture reminiscent of a palace setting - an abundance of decorative elements, expensive fabrics, and filler made from natural fluff.

Young people most often lean towards stylish minimalist sofas. Usually minimalism implies a monochrome design, but you can play a little with color, focusing on contrast. For example, against a dark wall, a white sofa will immediately attract attention. Or, conversely, in a living room with pure white walls, a black or dark brown sofa will flaunt.

When buying an Italian sofa, some points should be considered.

There are several main types. So, the direct form is universal and suitable for almost any room. Corner and modular structures are most often purchased for zoning spaces. If the place in the living room allows, you can think about buying an island sofa - it is usually installed in the middle of the room.

Of great importance is the room for which upholstered furniture is purchased. For the nursery, you should choose folding models with streamlined shapes, preferably without legs, so that you do not have to rake toys and other things from there. For office, a transformer is usually not bought. In government premises, practical stationary models with not very soft upholstery, possibly without armrests, are more appropriate. For a small apartment, a sofa bed or with another folding mechanism is suitable.

If it is assumed that the sofa or sofa will be periodically used as a place to sleep, you should carefully choose how they will be laid out. Accessories must be not only reliable, but also convenient. And also, before buying, you should carefully measure the size of the room and sofa when unfolded so that it does not interfere with the passage. Italian manufacturers produce almost all the available transformation mechanisms.

• "Book" - This is a classic of the genre, fits perfectly into almost any interior of a room with any area and is considered the most reliable. It is enough just to provide free space from the wall to the sofa about 15-20 cm.

• Eurobook has a protective element for the wall and a wider place to sleep. Due to the fact that the seat extends, the sofa can be placed close to the wall. The disadvantage of this design is that when unfolded, it takes up a lot of space, so it is not recommended for a small room. In addition, when the legs extend the sofa, the floor covering can be damaged.

• Click-Clack - A more advanced version of the "book", which allows you to lay out the sofa is not completely, to provide a more comfortable position when relaxing.

• Tick-tock very similar to the eurobook. The difference is that there is a more advanced spring mechanism. It is more convenient in that it reduces the risk of damaging the floor to zero.

• "Telescope" involves the creation of a single sleeping area of ​​3 components.When unfolding the sofa, the lower part is advanced first, then the back is lowered, after which the mattress unfolds.

• "Accordion" also consists of 3 parts, one of which is a seat, and the other two form the back of the sofa. Such a mechanism is considered reliable and durable, but there is no possibility to organize a place for storage in the sofa. In addition, in the unfolded version, such furniture takes up a lot of space.

• "Dolphin" - the berth is located directly under the seat and, if necessary, is advanced. For daily folding, this method of transformation is not very convenient, but as a place for an overnight stay, the guests are quite suitable.

• Sofa bed can consist of several parts and involves the deployment of a berth, like a roll. In the Italian version, folding beds are equipped with a place to store bedding and other things.

Today it’s not enough for a sofa to be simply beautiful and comfortable. Buyers want multifunctional and practical furniture.

So, at furniture exhibitions you can find sofas with integrated minibar or coffee tablewhich can be mounted in the back or in the armrests.

Models look very impressive neon light, which can be located down or along the sides. Enjoy success and models with a built-in acoustic audio system, which gives the effect of surround sound.

Models are very popular with couples with pull-out shelves or full chest of drawers for storage. Sofas with massage mechanisms that give a feeling of complete relaxation are considered special chic.

About how the Italian sofa will look in the interior, see further.