Living Room Fun
The Longest Sofa on Earth
Do you ever feel like you have a hard time finding a sofa big enough for your home? Well maybe you should have a look at Sykkylven’s record-setting longest sofa on Earth. On June 14, 2009, 300 volunteers from ten … Continue reading
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Tagged guinness book of world records, longest sofa, sofa, sykkylven, world record
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Show Us Some Strange Seating and Enter to Win a $500 Gift Certificate!
Ever seen someone sitting in a position that you couldn’t believe was comfortable? Or on something that, for lack of a better word, doesn’t belong anywhere near a human behind? If you have, then we want to hear about it! … Continue reading
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Tagged contest, gift card, sitting environment, strange seating
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The Simpsons and The Most Famous Sofa On TV
This Sunday, The Simpsons, also known as the greatest animated TV show ever to grace the small screen, will air its 500th episode. The Simpsons have been on TV since 1987, when they debuted as shorts on The Tracey Ullman … Continue reading What Are You Sitting On? Send Us A Picture and Enter to Win an Exclusive Discount!
Do you have knack for finding strange seating spots? Show us the craziest seat you’ve ever found and immediately enter to win an exclusive 50% discount on one of our fine sofa products. Whatever it is, we want you to … Continue reading
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The Origin of the Word “Sofa”
Alright class, sit down, and straighten up. It’s time for your first history lesson. Today, we’re going to learn the etymology of the word “sofa.” But first, a fun fact: the word “sofa” exists in several European languages, including English, French, Danish, Icelandic, … Continue reading
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Tagged etymology, madinka, sofa, the more you know, turkey
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Bellange: A Magnificent Display of Craftsmanship in the White House
The Bellange furniture suite is one of the oldest and most important pieces of furniture in the White House presidential collection. Ordered by President Monroe, the 53 piece set included two sofas and twenty arm-chairs made by Parisian cabinet maker … Continue reading
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Tagged bellange, chair, collection, furniture, historic, president, sofa, white house, white house museum
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Indulge This Mardi Gras with Contempo Sofa
Mardi Gras is starting soon. An old-world mainstay updated for the new-world party-lover, it’s a time of indulgence and celebration. People throughout Europe celebrated its week-long predecessor, Carnivale, to blow off steam and indulge in life’s naughtier side before … Continue reading
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Tagged fat tuesday, indulgence, mardi gras, pleasure, Relaxation, sofa
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A Loveseat Made For Two
We’ve got something special waiting for you at Contempo Sofa. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we all know the only thing anyone really wants every Feb. 14 is an excuse to get closer. Snuggle up and get … Continue reading
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Tagged comfort, furniture, loveseat, romance, sofa, style, Valentine's Day
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Snuggle Up With Contempo Sofa This Valentine’s Day
Everyone likes to make Valentine’s Day special, but is it really necessary to go out and blow your cash on an overpriced meal to celebrate your significant other? If you really want to make the night special, make it … Continue reading
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Tagged love, snuggle, sofa, stay in, Valentine's Day
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The Power of The Pillow Fort
Here at Contempo Sofa, we strive to craft luxurious, modern sofas.. But you know who doesn’t care about luxury or custom design? Kids. Kids just want to have fun (can you blame them?). Our salesmen could prattle on all day … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, kids, living room, pillow fort, playtime, sofa
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