Straight lines will take a back seat this year to furniture profiles sporting elegant yet modern curved lines for upholstered chair and sofa styles. In 2019, it’s all about the curves for lounge seating, read on to find out more.
Curvilinear Sofas
Curvy seating has been around since at least the later years of the 17th century. One type is the canapé, a sofa that had scrolled arms, elaborately carved stretchers, as well as a plush back and seat cushions. Sofas in later centuries got larger and even curvier, such as the classic Chesterfield with its curved, quilted back and scroll arms. If your home's decor can't quite accommodate sofas based on the points of the Bourbon kings or Queen Victoria, there are more contemporary curvy sofas to select from.
Today’s sofas with curves, feature elegant arc rolled sides and back. Sectionals can be constructed with sweeping backs or semicircle cushioned fronts that offer more space to stretch out and relax, but don’t take up as much space like their straight, boxy counterparts.
Curvaceous Chairs
Chairs have been curvy since the days of ancient Egypt, but it was around the late 17th century that they became comfortable to sit in. Unlike sofas, which dominate the room, you can place a chair or two modeled on a Louis XV Bergere in a setting that’s more contemporary and get away with it.
A classic style chair with curves is a fine addition to a living area, and in that respect are more choices than ever to choose from, they also complement and balance perfectly with hard-edged furniture.
The details of a curvy chair are much the same as the features for a curved sofa with sloping arms or a graceful arched back. These pieces are usually upholstered in rich velvet or durable woven fabric to accentuate their curved lines.
All About the Curves
Curvaceous upholstered furniture is here to stay in 2019, and beyond. Curved furniture contains the best features from classic furniture from the past and applies it in new improved ways that function best for toady’s living.
