Canapes as a type of furniture

A canape is a sofa that is designed to seat several people at the same time. Such furniture was very popular in the 19th century in America. Grigory Potemkin brought it to Russia from Paris to Empress Catherine.

This type of furniture received its name due to its miniature parameters. It also has the additional name “Turkish sofa”, as it was strewn with colorful pillows. This sofa could even accommodate 12 people. But as you know, fashion tends to come back. And now the canape sofa is popular again.

What is a canapé

Canapés as a type of furniture

A “canapé” is a type of sofa that takes up little space. Therefore, for owners of small apartments, such furniture is a real find.

The design of such sofas is original. It can be combined with any interior solution. The sofa “canapé” can be chosen for absolutely any style. It will add color to any setting. In addition, popular furniture is a trend today, so it often appears in photos of stylish interiors.

There are also models that can easily be converted into a bed if desired.

Like any furniture, “canapes” can be made from different materials, different styles and designs.

To produce such furniture, high-quality wood is used: solid oak, spruce or pine, as well as durable metal frames and chipboards.The interior of the sofa is filled with latex and polyurethane foam. For upholstery, suede, genuine leather or jacquard upholstery is usually used.

Important! Chipboard is the cheapest, but also short-lived material.

When buying furniture you need to take this fact into account. It is quite easy to determine the presence of chipboard: you just need to lift the furniture. This material is much heavier than solid wood.

Design

The product consists of a comfortable seat, one or two handles and a backrest. As a rule, one of the armrests will be lower than the second. The armrests can be equipped with soft cushions that are fixed to the furniture using special Velcro.

In order to increase the length of the seat, additional elements are folded to the side using special loops.

The product has compact dimensions. The standard width is 100–140 cm and the depth is 50–75 cm. These models also have a solid wood back.

Varieties

Modern products are divided into the following categories.

• Expensive models, as close as possible to the original versions of sofas from the 18th–19th centuries. They are characterized by an expensive appearance, respectability and sophistication. They are used mainly for sitting. It is quite difficult to give them a comfortable horizontal position.
  • Models for everyday use are perfectly adapted to the layout of modern apartments. They can also be stylish while being more practical.

Of course, when choosing furniture, you should take into account what kind of interior it will be placed in, take into account the color palette of the decor and who will use the furniture.

Purpose of canapés

This sofa is multifunctional, so its purpose can also be different.It can be placed anywhere in the room.

Another plus is that it has an area for storing various items.
An original piece of furniture is ideal for meeting friends or other leisure activities. The sofa is also suitable as an additional bed.

Canapés are a good option for children of all ages. In the children's room there are always a lot of different things for the child's study and leisure, and a sofa will significantly save space and decorate the environment.

And if the size of the kitchen allows you to place this furniture there, the sofa becomes a favorite resting place for all family members.