In modern homes, sofas are an almost indispensable centerpiece. Whether practical or decorative, they fully meet people's needs.
Many classic sofas, with their exquisite craftsmanship, absolute comfort, and trendsetting design, have become paragons of quality living. Today, we've reviewed 8 classic sofa designs that everyone loves. Find out which one is your pick!
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B&B Italia
Camaleonda
B&B Italia is a world-renowned leader in modern interior design, renowned for its sofa designs. The success of B&B sofas lies in their seamless integration of creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship. Using minimalist design to express a sense of quality, each product represents a perfect fusion of creativity and exquisite craftsmanship.
B&B's most iconic sofa series, the "Camaleonda," has long been a favorite among design enthusiasts, antique dealers, and interior designers. First introduced in the 1970s, its design, inspired by chess, means the sofa is as lightweight and easy to move as pieces on a chessboard.
The seat, backrest, and armrests are padded with polyurethane, offering varying degrees of density and firmness. The design allows each layer to interact with the surroundings for maximum comfort.
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Molteni&C
Surf
Molteni&C is known in the industry as the "compass of Italian home culture." Its designs are imbued with the unique inspiration of modern furniture. Each piece has its own unique story. The unique vision and creativity of each designer have earned Molteni&C homewares numerous awards, including the Compasso d'Oro Design Award, the German Red Dot Award, and the Italian Presidential Innovation Award.
The Surf sofa, designed by designers George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg, features a seamless integration of seat and base. Its rounded shape, complemented by a wraparound and slightly raised backrest, is not only perfectly ergonomic but also possesses an inexplicable appeal for a wide range of audiences.
The Surf sofa's design embodies a sinuous yet powerful personality, maintaining freshness, freedom of composition, soft lines, and original design in any setting. It is ideal for residential, hotel, or office reception spaces.
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Edra
Pack
Renowned for its avant-garde design, Edra has established itself as a leading avant-garde brand in just three decades.
With its distinctive shapes and unconventional design, each Edra piece transcends the simple categorization of furniture and can be considered an installation of art. Especially for young people seeking novelty and change, Edra's distinctive style is a natural choice.
On the Korean variety show "I Live Alone," South Korea's youngest film actor, Yoo Ah-in, debuted the interior of his three-story, detached mansion in Itaewon, Seoul, valued at 5.8 billion won.
The centerpiece was the Edra Polar Bear sofa.
Designer Francesco Binfarè used the image of a polar bear reclining on an ice pack to reflect on global warming and melting glaciers.
Besides its profound meaning, another key feature is its exceptional ergonomic design, striving for ultimate comfort. Through the perfect fusion of modern technology and traditional craftsmanship, it boasts an undeniably stunning appearance and a comfortable feel.
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Minotti
Freeman
Minotti is an Italian luxury brand that you absolutely cannot miss when choosing a premium sofa. Its renowned minimalist style and flexible design, adaptable to any space, easily blend into luxury home decor, making it a true epitome of understated luxury.
With a strong design aesthetic, clean lines, and refined sophistication, the Freeman sofa collection offers a freely combinable design, creating an elegant and stylish atmosphere.
The upholstery showcases the company's expertise in crafting complex fabrics. The leather and fabric components are joined by copper-colored faux leather straps and double stitching, creating a unique effect of depth.
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Flexform
Cestone
Flexform sofas, with their signature design styles spanning classic and contemporary, have earned the reputation of being the "world's most comfortable sofas." Many top-tier hotels and luxury resorts, including Four Seasons, Hilton, Hyatt, Bulgari, and W Hotels, have chosen Flexform sofas as the centerpiece of their seating systems.
The Cestone sofa, inspired by a profound blend of design culture, innovation, and craftsmanship, unveils new boundaries and expressions of living.
The back and sides of the sofa are constructed from a metal frame covered in woven leather. The leather strips can be woven tightly, creating a dense surface, or more loosely, revealing the upholstered fabric.
The resulting "checkerboard" effect is strikingly aesthetic, creating a striking visual contrast with the well-proportioned upholstered components. The exquisitely woven leather structural details perfectly embody Flexform's extraordinary affinity with this exceptional natural material. Even today, the Cestone sofa remains stylish, its structural details of high quality transcending fleeting fashion trends.
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Ligne Roset
Togo
If you've watched popular variety shows in China in recent years, you'll be familiar with the French furniture brand Ligne Roset. Many fashion-forward celebrities, including supermodels Liu Wen, Jordan Chan, Eason Chan, Du Jiang, Miss World Zhang Zilin, Nicholas Tse, Mei Ting, and Zhang Jingchu, have embraced Ligne Roset.
The orange sectional sofa in Mei Ting's living room on "Mom is Superman" is truly memorable. This sofa has a very familiar name: "Togo." As the world's first all-foam sofa, it has undergone several generations of innovation since its introduction in 1973, reaching an astonishing sales volume of 1.3 million units to date, making it a benchmark in furniture design.
It's soft throughout, allowing children to play on it without worrying about injuries. Its low height also makes it resemble a giant pillow, preventing children from falling even if they jump from it. For a classic example, please refer to Mei Ting's daughter, Kuai Kuai.
Mei Ting is far from the first to favor the Togo series of sofas. As early as 2012, the romantic film "Love," directed by Niu Chengze, marked the Togo series's debut on the Chinese screen. It's the same orange sofa, but Mei Ting has brought the label of "understanding life" from the film set to her own living room.
In fact, it's not difficult to see that this sofa, which combines artistic appearance and comfort, is frequently seen in the homes of many celebrities. It can also be found in the homes of Nicholas Tse and Eason Chan.
Togo, the world's first all-foam sofa, was launched by Ligne Roset in the 1970s. Not only did it surpass expectations at the time, it also pushed foam technology to its limits, becoming a classic example that has been emulated for generations. It's a classic Ligne Roset piece and a landmark creation.
With its smooth, unpretentious form and a wide selection of fabrics, the Togo is a truly versatile piece. It can be easily adapted to any space, combining it with your own style and color palette.
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Baxter
Chester Moon
The Baxter, which made a subtle appearance in the hit drama "Dark Glory," is undoubtedly the hottest sofa of the first half of 2023. Made solely of genuine leather and using traditional handcraftsmanship, the Baxter is positioned to transcend the ordinary and create the world's most luxurious leather home art.
The Chester Moon sofa is a reinterpretation of a classic. In its simple design, it embodies the importance of balance between distinct shapes, despite the technical sophistication required to achieve this simplicity.
This sofa evokes the artisanal skills necessary for historical research and development, bridging the past with modernity through clean, simple lines.
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Moroso
Gogan
Moroso is known as the furniture industry's "Sweetheart"—its unique allure lies in its vibrant, yet elegant, palette of vibrant colors. Elegant, warm, and romantic, its subtle whirlwinds and bold color-blocking reveal Moroso's undeniable mood.
Introduced at the Milan Furniture Fair, the Gogan sofa offers a fresh approach to seating design. Designed by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso, it draws inspiration from Japanese stone.
Its curvaceous, oversized components reference Japanese stone, which becomes smooth over time due to the action of wind and water. Its fuzzy, irregular shapes appear both sturdy and comfortable, perfectly retaining their shape like a rock sculpture.
Which sofa is your favorite?
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