Traditional sofa styles
Sofas represent an important piece of furniture that gives personality to a room. Dating from the beginning of the 18th century, sofa styles continued to develop during time, becoming more and more comfortable. Nowadays, classical sofa styles are used to decorate modern rooms and living spaces.
Camelback sofa style
The curved back that looks like a camel hump is representative for this type of sofa. Camelback style is also characterized by straight lines and a long individual cushion for the seat. Camelback sofa was created by the famous designer Thomas Chippendale. Although Chippendale and Camelback sofas are quite similar, there are a few characteristics that differentiate them.
English and Bridgewater sofa styles
English and Bridgewater styles are the most popular sofas because they provide a high-level of comfort and fit in every decoration style. Both English and Bridgewater feature scrolled arms. Their curved backs are usually higher than the arms. The difference between those two styles is that Bridgewater sofas have a skirted back while English sofas have visible legs.
Chesterfield sofa style
Dating from the 18th century,Chesterfield sofa style is characterized by the same height of the back and arms and is usually button-tufted. The seat cushions of a Chesterfield sofa cannot be removed and the sofa itself has a masculine air.
Tuxedo sofa style
As well as Chesterfield style, Tuxedo sofa has the same height for the back and arms. It is usually characterized by straight lines and a long seating cushion. The back of the Tuxedo sofa may feature one, two or three cushions. Its name comes from the Tuxedo Park, in New York.