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sofa swap - am I crazy? pics

14 years ago

We've had the dark blue, wood rope-trim sofa with claw feet, vintage 1920, for 20 years. we found it in a consignment shop, newly recovered at the best shop in St Louis, the victim of a divorce settlement. They asked $1,000, we offered half and got it. It's worked well with our mix of wing chairs, club chair and antique oak rocker. It is a really cool sofa, complete with its original sleeper system, two cots! It's been loved and well-lived on for twenty years, four kids etc. We've had the cushions re-stuffed, but the top layer of springs is worn out, and it's lost its comfy-ness. Is now going to DD2's apartment (three flights, VERY heavy steel and oak frame, ouch). Am I nuts to have given it up and go with this new sofa? It's not as dark, but is oh so comfortable. Change is good, change is good...

(Oh, and the first sofa I ordered arrived at the warehouse, WRONG FABRIC. Lane had done it in the contrasting pillow fabric! It was a sight to behold. They rush ordered the correct color and took $150 off the price and delivered for free. What a hassle. Now I know why I've never ordered a sofa. They were shocked I took it so calmly. So was I!)

Old sofa (white spot is a camera problem, the fabric is fine.)

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Unique sleeper, cot style.

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New sofa, four inches taller and much deeper.

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Comments (12)

prairiemom61
Original Author
14 years ago
The new sofa is actually quite a bit darker, the camera picked up the silver sheen in the fabric.
I've also told DD2 that whenever she gets tired of the old sofa we'll have to try to list in on CL.
oopsie913
14 years ago
I like the new one, and it does look comfier. You did 'good'. And 'change' most times is good. Hey,by the way, we might be neighbors!
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Ideefixe
14 years ago
I'd have kept the old one--it's a great shape, and while I wouldn't use it as a sleeper, I think it's worth reupholstering. I always think old things are much nicer than new, but I'm not the person sitting on it, either!
threedgrad
14 years ago
I would keep the new sofa but think about redoing the old sofa in leather. Hmmmm?
Oakley
14 years ago
I'm a vintage girl, but I'd go with the new sofa. The pillows on it really spiff it up. And it's airy looking.

Also, you're going to really enjoy the sofa having lower arms. It makes it so easy to reach for a drink or plop a bed pillow on for a nappie. :)

Sleeper sofas are a pain in the neck to move. Good luck with that!
loribee
14 years ago
I think you were ready for a change...enjoy the new sofa!
prairiemom61
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks for all the comments and advice. We do really like the new sofa, can actually sit or nap on it without getting a crick in the back. Funny how we get attached to things.
DD2 is happy to get a free sofa so it's win-win all the way around.
vampiressrn
14 years ago
Good to keep the old sofa in the family and it can always have the springs, cushions redone with new upholstery...it is a beautiful piece.

I agree...20 years is a long time to use a sofa, enjoy your new one and sounds like the company really went out of their way to make you happy.
newdawn1895
14 years ago
New!
momto4boys
14 years ago
I think you did great. I like the new, and the old gets to stay in the family :)
nhb22
14 years ago
I alos like the new sofa the best, but would have loved to see the "mistake" sofa. I bet that was LOUD! lol
prairiemom61
Original Author
14 years ago
newhomebuilder Yes, the mistake sofa was interesting. The fabric is great as pillows, or maybe even a chair, but the whole sofa? We looked at the invoice, it was clearly Lane's mistake. The store said they'd just have to put in on their showroom floor, discount it and hope for the best. In a very plain room it might work... :)

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