From statement pieces to comfortably familiar seats, get to know these influential sofas.
Some sofas stand alone in their aesthetics, while others inspired generations of future designs.
Boost your design knowledge by exploring the style notesand modern usesof these 10 iconic sofa designs.
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Their lower profile and narrow depth also makes them perfect for an entryway, she says.
A long-established staple in traditional home decor, its history is slightly unclear.
For a traditional look, use leather or a fabric in a more muted tone.
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To modernize the sofa, select a funky fabric in a bright color, she says.
The name is a nod to the nautical, boat hull-like frame.
Unlike many sofas, the Serpentine sofa was not intended to simply provide seating against a wall.
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The flowing lines allow this sofa to work with all kinds of design styles, says Putzier.
Today, the Serpentine isavailable through Holly Hunt.
Representative of this is the Bocca Lip Sofa by Italian design company Studio65.
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The bold sofas history starts with a1935 painting by Salvador Dalifeaturing a sofa as Mae Wests mouth.
The surrealist work ultimately inspired multiple pouty furniture pieces, including the 1970s Bocca.
Pair this sofa with some Barcelona chairs for a great midcentury feel.
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The Bellini is definitely a statement in and of itselfthis piece doubles as sculpture, says Putzier.
She recommends adding a brightly colored Bellini to spice up a sleek, white room.
The modular sofa has a terraced style that looks natural and organic.
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Two different elements make up the Terrazza, and they can be combined in numerous configurations.
In any arrangement, the Terrazza offers a highly textured, graphic addition to a room.
The Togo is definitely a statement piece that draws a lot of attention, says Putzier.
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Its best paired with sleek, streamlined contemporary pieces.
Original manufacturerLigne Rosetstill produces the style today, and its available in multiple configurations.
Cloud Sofa, 2015
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Its hard to talk about sofas today without mentioning the Cloud.
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This makes the Cloud sofa practical for casual living rooms and dens.
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