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Microfiber vs. Leather: Which is Right For Your Sofa?
At Contempo Sofa, we upholster our sofas with two materials: leather or microfiber. While both look great, the two materials each come with their own unique set of pros and cons. For example, if you or anyone in your family … Continue reading What’s in a Frame?
What’s in a frame? We’re glad you asked. The sofa frame is a very important part of the sofa design process, since it gives the entire piece its shape and acts as a basic skeleton, helping to keep all the … Continue reading Cleaning a Microfiber Sofa
Microfiber sofas are made from microsuede fabric, a dense man-made polyester fabric that can be knit from both natural products and synthetics. It’s remarkably durable, stain-resistant and able to withstand daily stress with ease. However, this doesn’t mean that a … Continue reading
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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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Hamburg Artist Designs Public Street Furniture
Oliver Show, a young German artist, took on what he saw as “the commercialization of public space” with a daring, inventive project in the German city of Hamburg, according to Architizer. Using flexible, yellow drainage pipes, Show turned bike racks, … Continue reading
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Tagged design, guerrilla art, hamburg, public art, public seating, sofa, street furniture
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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 Step Away From the Couch for 40 Days and 40 Nights
As Catholics enter the Lenten season, one concept seems to enter the public mind: sacrifice. The question is always “what are you giving up for 40 days and 40 nights?” Never “what are you taking on for the rest of … Continue reading
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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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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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