The Stalinist sofa embodies solidity and, at the same time, cute elegance in its guise, it captivates or frightens, but in any case does not leave you indifferent. And its main feature is relevance at all times.
Features, pros and cons
Furniture is called Stalin’s furniture, which was designed by the working and home offices of Soviet party leaders from the 30s to the 50s. Usually the sofa is made in a dark shade, such as oak or walnut.
Such austere furniture fits well with the bright decoration of the rooms.
Stalin's products are popular in our days, sofas in the Empire style, which are characterized by severity, massiveness and dimensionality, are especially popular. Such an instance may have decorative elements: carvings, patterns, drawings.
Empire is called by many “royal style”. It is no coincidence that most models of Stalin's sofas are made in this design, because they are designed for the office of the chief leader. The back of such a sofa has a sturdy wooden frame. Luxurious look is given by expensive upholstery, for example genuine leather or expensive fabric.
On the head and armrests there are soft elements that serve for added convenience to the seated person. On such a sofa it is even allowed to sleep in a sitting position without compromising comfort and health. It is possible to install a sofa in the hallway, bedroom or nursery. Another advantage is the folding mechanism, which allows you to turn the sofa into a bed.
Stalin's sofa is an excellent design decision when designing a room in the style of a classic, retro or Provence, but it is worth noting several of its shortcomings.Firstly, this is the high price of products, and secondly, models with a large back are often offered in a compact version and are designed for only 2-3 riders.
Kinds
There are several varieties of Stalin's sofas.
Direct
This is the easiest option, suitable for any type of room, be it a kitchen, library or living room. Fits well in the decor of a small room. It can be offered both with a high back and its low variation; The first option is recommended to use in the kitchen, in the office, in the bedroom.
Corner
Stalin's corner sofas are also offered with different variations of the backs, which can be made of pillows, wood, rollers and have a wooden border and carved patterns. Corner items are best placed in larger rooms, but they will also be practical in smaller rooms., for example, allow functional use of the angle.
Couch
Such a Stalinist sofa is characterized by a low back, but there is no folding mechanism, so the seat itself becomes a sleeping place for one vacationer. The back is semicircular, wavy, carved, wicker and covers only two-thirds of the specimen. Most often, Stalin's couches are used in the kitchen, in the hallway or in the corridor.
Retro
These instances will mentally transfer the owner to Soviet times. Perhaps, it is in this form that a real classic Stalinist sofa is made. It has a very high backrest that exceeds the width of the seat.
Such a technique is needed so that a person can sit for a long time in one place without experiencing pain and fatigue in the head, neck or back.
How to choose?
Choosing a Stalinist sofa, listen to useful recommendations.
- Before buying, carefully study the size of the apartment in order to choose the most suitable product for the parameters.
- Make sure the quality of the upholstery, make sure there are no cracks or other defects on the skin.
- Do not be afraid to buy a retro-copy in the Empire style for a modern interior - massiveness and luxury will harmoniously fit into a rich modern finish.
- Refuse to buy a Stalinist sofa for installation in a small and gloomy room - it will further aggravate the atmosphere. Buy it for spacious rooms in a light finish.
In empire products, there are often golden elements that perfectly fit into the white, purple or dark green decoration of the room.
Examples in the interior
Check out the popular models of Stalin's sofas. Classic Stalinist Empire style sofa. An excellent solution for the design of a solid study.
Notice how the “royal” Empire style sofa with an unusual backrest fits into the luxurious style of the room.
A double neat sofa not only looks aesthetically pleasing in the interior, but also makes it possible to comfortably sit on soft pillows.
And it looks like a massive retro corner sofa, which with its harsh, but solid look will immerse you in the strict atmosphere of the times of the USSR.
See below for how to choose a sofa.
