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History of the Sofa

OF THE SOFA HISTORY Do you know the history behind the sofa on which you sit each day? Discover how this popular piece of furniture has evolved over time. THE TERN SOFA ORIGINATES FRON THE ARABIC WORD 10000 BC "SUFFAH' OR PREHISTORIC SEATING BENCH Rocks, logs or animal skins. 3000 B-200 BC ANCIENT ANCESTORS Early descendants of the modern sofa, these three long, wooden, reclining seats were reserved for rulers or the very wealthy. Egyptian Chaise Lounge 3000 BC 1000-1500S Greek Kline 800 BC MEDIEVAL SINAPLICITY Roman Triclinium Sofa progression paused during the Middle Ages. Wooden benches occasionally draped with animals skins served as seating. 200 BC 1600-1700S EARLY ENLIGHTENNNENT Style increased as did size; sofas grew to accommodate the large dresses worn by women at this time. Sofas that could seat more than 2 people became known as loveseats. Comfort also increased as horse hair and dried sea moss became used in upholstery. During the Italian Renaissance backrests and armrests were developed and carried into the 17th century. Chair-Back Settee Late 1600s Could seat up to 3 people. Featured open backrests made up of 2 or more distinct chair frames as well as padded seating. 1800S LAVISH VICTORIAN ERA Known for elaborate woodwork and upholstery. LUxurious fabrics such as damask, velvet and leather were commonly used and tufting with buttons became a popular technique. Coil spring technology added extra seat bounce and padding. Camel-Back Sofa 1700s Characterized by scrolled arms and an arched backrest that rose to rolling point in the middle. Chesterfield Early 1800s Completely upholstered with leather and button tufting. Scrolled arms vere set even with the height of the backrest. 1900S AGE OF NMODERNIZATION The fusion of simple design and functionality took hold. Sofas became mass produced, made with clean lines and bold, solid colors. As the Industrial Revolution increased income for the middle class, sofas became affordable for more than the Art Deco Sofa Early 1900s Featured bold, geometric designs and solid colors like red, silver and black. wealthy. 2000-PRE SENT DAY MODERN CONTENNPORARY Although it's common to see styles dating back to the 17th century in today's homes, modern sofas continue to be characterized by a contemporary look. Sofa Sleeper 1930s The pull-out bed made this a popular model among families living in small homes. Modern Contemporary Sofa Present Day Clean, straight lines and solid colors. Reclining Sofa 1970s Offered sections which reclined mechanically for added relaxation. AIR AMERICAN FREIGHT FURNITURE - MATTRESS

History of the Sofa

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You’ve probably never given much thought to the spot in which many people spend a lot of their day. But the sofa has dramatically changed and evolved throughout time. People have always had a place ...

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