What style would you call these sofas?
I'm looking to redecorate and I keep going back to a style (for a couch at least) that I liked 20 years ago (but didn't go with since I had no money and just bought a mostly used mish-mash of stuff).
Along with other things I've been researching, it got me thinking about trends and the frequency of redecorating. I know MCM is very popular now - and I can totally spot a piece as MCM (thin legs, often round and tapered, clean lines, etc). Someone said Shabby Chic (painted, distressed wood often combined with bling) is totally out now, and I wouldn't disagree. So I can see MCM trending out in half a dozen years (ok, don't flame me. I mean, I'm sure those who decorated in sea foam green felt confident it would be a lifer).
So while I can "see" shabby chic and MCM, I can't really "see" what this style is. And does it the fact that it's leather make a difference - meaning often easier to date (and be dated) by fabric choices vs leather?
I'm including a couple of examples because I wasn't able to find exactly what I'd want (though I don't know if that's "fair" when trying to name a single style). Basically, leather, rolled arms, single seat cushion (two at most), trim and not overstuffed, not tufted, no nail heads. 1 is a the best example if it just had a single cushion. 2 - maybe not so curvy on the back. 3 - if it were single cushion so not so puffy (but the trimness of the arms is OK, though maybe a tad thinner than I'd like and leans a little MCM to me because of that).
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PROBeverlyFLADeziner
3 years agoThe first and last are Transitional. The Middle one is quite unique. You don't often see a sofa with curves like that upholstered in leather. It is also Transitional but perhaps a bit Art Deco also. Any of these sofas can be pushed in different directions by what is placed around them.
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lilylchen
3 years ago- PRO
BeverlyFLADeziner
3 years agoYeah................MCM is the one style I wouldn't combine with these pieces. Easier to add contemporary than MCM because of the scale.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoWhat is it you want for style . I dislike 3 seat cushion sofas since that center cushion is never used as much I like leather with 2 cushions that are removeable to allow trading placement to keep wear equal. IMO the last pic from Bevely is art deco is that what you like. I need mor einfo as to what your style is.I think something like this would lend itself to MCM for sure . I love the cognac color it is a nice break from all the dark brown and black leather . I like Italian made leather furniture IMO the support system lasts a lot longer than springs no matter how many times they are tied.
Is this kind of the look you like?
lilylchen
3 years ago
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