Taken from http://www.homeinstitute.com
" There are several different ways to categorize sofas. One way is by the style. Here are some of the most frequently found styles of sofa:
- Chaise Lounge—a sofa that has a backrest at one end and no arms (also a reclining chair).
- Chesterfield—a sofa with padded arms and a back that are the same height and which curve outwards at the top.
- Chippendale—the style of sofa designed by Thomas Chippendale, an eighteenth century English furniture maker.
- Davenport—a large upholstered sofa.
- Divan—a long, low sofa with no back or arms, often set against a wall with a backing of pillows.
- Love Seat—a short sofa for only two people; it can also describe a sofa shaped like an S, so that two people sitting on it can face each other.
- Sectional Sofa—a set of sections of sofa that can be configured as the homeowner desires, most typically in an "L" shape.
- Sofa Bed—a multifunction sofa that folds out into a sleeping platform with a built-in mattress.
Another way to group sofas is by the number of people they are meant to seat.
- One person—chaise lounge, divan
- Two people—loveseat
- Three people—(usually) chesterfield, chippendale, davenport, sofa bed
- Many people—sectional sofa
Upholstery
Sofas can be upholstered in a wide variety of materials:
- Plant Fibers—cotton (including denim) and linen
- Animal Fibers—silk and wool
- Animal Hide—leather
- Synthetic Fiber—including acetates, acrylics, nylon, polyester, polypropylene (Olefin), and vinyl (Naugahyde).
Construction
A sofa is comprised of four basic parts: the frame (which gives it form and is often made of hardwood); the springs (which supply support); the padding, which creates a zone between the springs and the upholstery material; and the upholstery itself. A fifth element, cushions, may or may not be part of a couch, and is created from fill covered with upholstery. "
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