Classic sofas: views and beautiful examples in the interior

The very term “classic sofas” can be confusing for many people. Such furniture is really diverse and really used in various cases. But still, you can isolate certain types of similar products and pick up beautiful examples in the interior.

Furniture in the style of the classic is respectability, respectability and respectability again. This approach is chosen by calm and confident people who do not chase fashion unnecessarily. Classic sofas embody unbending reliability, stability and material well-being. In addition, notes of conservatism and even some stagnation appear, as if degradation - unless everything is done very correctly and accurately. For this reason, by the way, the classic furniture style deserves careful selection and careful handling.

Unlike modern stylistics, it is extremely poorly combined with dynamic motifs and bright inclusions. First of all, it is necessary to demonstrate external luxury and solidity, an impressive appearance. Classic-style furniture is suitable for any room. But its diversity is especially great for the guest area. It is important to understand that only the appearance is traditional in such models - in terms of technical performance and the fillers used, they are uncompromisingly modern.

Some part of the market is occupied with stylizations that fully reproduce ancient patterns. After all, there are people who are ready to pay for a sofa made of genuine leather, on a frame made of expensive wood. The main typical properties of the classics are:

• obligatory rectangular execution of the sitting area (without experimenting with various kinds of other forms);
• back with a slight rounding or bending;
• the use of elegant armrests;
• harmoniously looking legs;
• preference for restrained, concise colors;
• prints in retro style;
• sometimes (to give special splendor) expressive decorative details.

But it is important to understand that the general characteristic of the “classical style” may conceal several more particular directions at once. Lovers of the classics prefer only one of these versions. Imitation of baroque involves the use of massive furniture with smooth, unsharp contours. The decor of curvaceous forms is not used. But wood carving is even welcome.

Rococo, on the contrary, is expressed in the use of the most abundant decoration additions. In addition to carving, you can use all kinds of patterns. Most often, light colors prevail. But this is left to the discretion of the owners of the house.

The Gothic branch of the classics is characterized primarily by strict luxury. Gothic sofa decorated in dark colors. It uses upholstery with sophisticated textures. Often used velvet, various types of tapestry. Forged elements may also be used.

Attention deserves the Empire style. A sofa like that is grandiose and monumental. A luxurious look is created using expensive fabrics and metal inserts. Typical colors are:

• Ivory;
• silver;
• light woods.

Keep in mind that in their pure form sofas of one direction or another are rarely sold. They can be bought mainly from specialized firms. Also, such models can be included in the thematic line. Neoclassical dominates the assortment of large storesthat combines the attributes of the 5 main branches of the classic style.

It is extremely difficult to accurately reproduce the classical setting in its entirety. Or rather with the necessary funds, you can even turn the whole room into a kind of premises of royal palaces or bedrooms of medieval castles. However, sofas so meticulously repeating the origins of classics are not too comfortable. In addition, the Empire and Rococo style impose a ban on the use of folding mechanisms. Because the sofa can not or almost can not be used for sleep.

This type of sofa in all descriptions is called genuine classic. And despite some already stereotyped, such a statement is quite correct. In past centuries, frames of upholstered furniture could only be made of wood. But it is not very flexible - and therefore direct boards do not leave a choice. The length of a straight sofa can be very different; among them there are both double and more spacious samples.

But very long specimens sometimes create problems when furniture is brought into the house or when moving between rooms. A wide variety of transformation methods can be used. However, the transformer needs free space for full disclosure.

Additional advantages of such furniture are:

• the ability to use both for planting and for sleep;
• suitability for any interior;
• relative cheapness.

This is a more practical group. Such sofas take up less space than direct counterparts. However, you can fully use them only where you can put in a corner. The corner sofa is performed both in whole and in a modular version. Important: if you plan to frequently rearrange and / or actively lay out the furniture, it must be made using stable fasteners.

The angles visually differ, and for simplicity of classification, the most popular options are likened to the letters G and P. The corner sofa is most often laid out (this is especially true for products of world-class self-respecting manufacturers).

The folding mechanism can be chosen to your liking. Furniture, regardless of it, will allow you to close the problem areas of the premises. The folding sofas of a classical style can be equipped with withdrawable mechanisms. In each case, the developers select the number of boxes individually.

The simplest and most reliable sofas are Eurobook. Dismantling such a design, its front segment is rolled out, and after releasing its former place, the back is put there. The circuit works a little harder "dolphin". But it’s easier to use: after pulling a special textile loop, the desired section will go out on the rails. Important: the “dolphin” format is usually practiced on corner models, and if such a mechanism is used on straight furniture, you should carefully evaluate the length of the bed.

On American and Belgian sofas, the thickness of mattresses is over 0.1 m. On French sofas, up to 0.06 m. Metal transforming mechanisms can have a three-folding or two-folding design. All of the listed models will be sorted out in exactly the same way as the models produced in the 1980s in our country. True, the design is slightly improved.

Fans of maximum comfort need to choose models such as a recliner. The very definition of "leans back" does not fully reflect all the features of such a device. Some models may have additional settings, for example:

• changing the position of the back to strictly specified angles;
• footrest with adjustable;
• smooth configuration changes;
• inner pillows.

The roll-out sofa also has the so-called high-roll out subspecies. Thanks to a specially thought-out set of rollers and brackets, the total area of ​​furniture during layout is tripled. Despite the technical complication, using such a sofa will be quite simple. Roll-out sofas are in high demand because of their durability. Note: mechanisms of this kind can also be supplied to furniture that was not originally equipped with them.

Impeccably traditional furniture, which has dark colors, is placed most often in home offices or libraries. A leather sofa will be a very good choice in this case. But it should be combined with other parts of the situation in the same way. Designers recommend using light wall decoration and lush, weighty curtains to combine with the sofa. Also in such an interior wide tables, secretaries, large armchairs will be appropriate.

Strange as it may seem, a classic sofa can be put into a room of a modern style. True, this will require the unity of the color scheme and the scrupulous calculation of all the design details. However, if everything is done correctly, a surprisingly beautiful and harmonious performance will turn out. It is quite appropriate to use classic sofas in a room furnished in the spirit of Art Nouveau - this is the modern interpretation of the classics recommended by many designers.

Not completely unambiguous is considered a combination of empire and classics. But such a combination of styles will add variety. If everything is done correctly, the appearance will be brilliant. The discreet natural color of classic sofas fits perfectly into the surroundings of chic textured walls. However, in any case, it is required to observe a principle rule: one of the combined styles should be the key, and the second has a secondary role.

For the manufacture of a classic sofa apply:

• nut;

• Birch

• oak;

• yew;

• ash;

• Cherries

• beech.

Some models have a metal or plywood frame. At the same time, valuable red wood is taken to the back and armrests.You can decorate the surface of the product with bronze, ivory, gilding, brass and even tortoise shell. True, the corresponding models can be very expensive. Even more expensive are options with adornment with semiprecious minerals and rocks.

Fillers use the most modern - these are foam latex and blocks with diluted springs. Polyurethane foam and holofiber are rarely used now. To cover the sitting area, genuine leather is usually used. For upholstery - satin, brocade, tapestry, velvet and so on. Synthetic upholstery is categorically unacceptable!

The selection of aesthetic characteristics is very important, but you need to focus on quantitative parameters. Determining the size, you will have to consider both folded and unfolded state. In a small room, it is extremely important to think that there is easy access. In general, the larger the room, the larger should be the sofa in it.

A compact double sofa bed is used both in homes and in respectable offices. Its typical dimensions are 1.7 m in length and 0.8-1 m in width. In triple models, these sizes will be 2-2.5 and 0.8-1 m, respectively. One and a half, it’s for children, the sofa has a length of 0.9-2 m.

The opinion, widespread by inertia, that Russian-made upholstered furniture is bad has long been untrue. In the 2010s, domestic industry significantly increased output and improved its products.

Excellent reputation deservedly have goods Brands Moon Trade. This brand has long been known and very expensive. You can recommend the modification 044. It is readily acquired and appreciated due to the folding. But keep in mind that for such a sofa you will need a lot of free space. For an extensive living room, however, 4 berths are quite acceptable.

Less expensive classic sofas are also made in Russia. A striking example is model "Economy 120 PPU" from the factory "Mebeltron". The design is equipped with a strong folding mechanism. The back is quite comfortable, and the armrests are not too high rigidity. Use of non-marking steady materials is provided.

You can choose and Benedict model of Anderssen factory. This is an almost perfect transforming option. This Russian factory has no equal in perfection of its products. Specifically described model is displayed without damage to the floor covering. Capacious linen baskets are built in inside.

Among Chinese-made products, it’s worth looking at Models Barlow 5136-60. The height of the structure is 0.73 m. It is made of solid wood and painted in ivory. Own weight of a 3-seater sofa - 61 kg. The brown upholstery looks attractive.

When you design a room in a classic spirit, you need to achieve absolute symmetry. Therefore, the sofa should be such that, for example, bedside tables and chairs stand harmoniously around it. Or lamps were just as harmoniously suspended. A classic living room is usually light and complacent, so you should choose gentle, calm colors. But in a Gothic or a room in the Baroque style, you can introduce elements of more saturated tones.

An experienced buyer will evaluate in advance where the sofa should stand and take to the store records with all the necessary sizes. Be sure to study the material and check what its quality is. Leather upholstery will not work if you plan to use furniture on hot days. When you plan to make the sofa a true decoration of the room, you need to imagine how it will look in the interior.

For teens and children choose furniture with upholstery in neutral colors. Fancy trimmed legs would also be a bad idea in this case. They try to pick up modifications upholstered in jacquard or brocade in the living room or large hallway. Natural leather trim is more acceptable in the kitchen. The sofa should be such that it looks beautiful at the most advantageous place in the room.

It looks perfectly spotless sofa. Even more than that, he is magnificent and extremely colorful, inspiring confidence. Despite the apparent variegation of colors, this solution looks very good. The combination with the painting on the wall and the emphasized old-fashioned lamps on the sides is aesthetically perfect. Elegant lines are fully consistent with the general concept.

This photo shows another type of classic sofa. It is almost pure white and comes with soft pillows. The absence of a special play of form and color is justified. After all, other components of the interior fully take on such a design function. The combination with bright red walls and a rich wood cabinet looks brilliant. Even the most inveterate aesthetes will not be able to blame designers for incompetence.

But you can do otherwise. Choose a sofa with rich dark chocolate color. In combination with the exact same chair, it looks even more expressive than the previous version. And against the background of a dark gray wall, such furniture will not be lost. And even a relatively light wood floor forms a good contrast with soft places.

How to choose a sofa, see the video below.