Friday, March 14, 2014

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Some 2014 Couches as filler #1

having a bit of trouble getting back on track and rather than have no posts I am putting up the couches I have photographed so far this year (this one really is a car seat)

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Types of Couches #11 (Cabriolet)

I had another couch like this that I called a Victorian style which seems to just be a type of cabriolet couch that has the sofa curved back make a continuous line with the arms.  It usually has wood trim and carved wood legs that may be curved, so the above one seems more in keeping with this definition. In neither can we see the legs.
 Just an aside, this type of couch is seldom mentioned and may just be a few people copying other peoples sites......

Monday, February 24, 2014

Types of Couches #10 (Lawson)

It comes in many varieties, the only requirements there are to being a Lawson sofa are a squarish back and arms at a lower level than the back. (so it would be a tuxedo type couch if the arms were the same height as the back)
from September 3, 2013

The original version was created for a rich Boston financier named Thomas W. Lawson (1857-1925).  Lawson had some rather scandalous escapades and was rather daring in his financial exploits and at one time ended up selling all of the furniture and his estate to pay off his debts. (from ehow.com)

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Types of Couches #9 (Bridgewater)

from August 4, 2011
A Bridgewater sofa has low, set-back arms and an elegant profile. It is usually skirted and sometimes has a softly rolled back. 

from -http://www.myhomeideas.com/

You can also find Bridgewater sofas at antique and thrift stores, although these used sofas may require some work before they are serviceable.- from Wisegeek