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Modern Sofa Bed

By: Gennadiy Tverskoy

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Modern sofa bed (also known as modern convertible sofa) is one of the key components of a modern living room. These days, modern sofa beds cover a huge chunk of the modern sofas’ market. An ordinary sofa bed can no longer satisfy the requirements of a modern urban middle-income customer since it does not have the biggest advantage of a modern sofa bed, completely said by its name and so useful in the small to medium size apartments or condos: it could be turned into a bed in seconds thanks to the famous European click-clack mechanism. The old-fashioned squeaky, complicated opening device is now history.

There is one slight downside of this new innovation – you can’t position your sofa directly next to the wall because it needs some extra space in the back when it opens so it won’t touch and damage your wall paint or wallpaper. But really, you can take this sacrifice, when you remember that you no longer need to carry a folding bed in you closet for your mother-in-law, who arrives every now and then do her shopping in her favorite mall, which is most unfortunately happen to be within close proximity to your place.

Some convertible beds or sofa beds have the adjustable back option (try Wieder or Aminach sofa beds, a lot of their models have this benefit). It comes really handy when you want to half sit half lay down to watch TV but do not want your body crumpled as when you use a regular armchair).

Another advantage of a sofa bed is its storage opportunity. Nearly all of the modern sofa beds have a storage space in them, usually big enough to fit complete bedding set for two people. This comes really handy if your living room does not have enough closet space.

And don’t be bound by the word “sofa”. Nowadays, there is a convertible armchair, convertible loveseat, even convertible chaise lounge. Usually, an armchair could be transformed into a sleep place for one person, loveseat opens as a bed for one to two, and a convertible sofa usually hosts two people when turned into a bed. Modern furniture manufactures usually try to give both options to their customers for almost every model of the modern living room furniture set. A European furniture manufacturer called Istikbal carries a full line of such furniture, including sectional convertibles described below.

Sofa beds come from the same furniture family that features futons but sofa beds certainly have what traditional futons don’t: the combination of comfort and style (a traditional futon might be great for your mobile getaway home, but won’t exactly look good in your modern living room).

Modern bed evolution gave sofa beds the style you were looking for and, at the same time, all advantages of your regular mattress including but not limited to its firmness and comfort. Now you can put the sofa bed in your child’s room making it a really great alternative to a regular bed and not having to worry about your child developing back problems because of the bad mattress. It is a great choice for a teenager, since it gives him or her more space to hang out with friends when they come over.

There is another modern living room furniture term, which is really good to know: convertible sectionals. Practically every piece of modern living room furniture can now be a part of a convertible sectional assembly. You can find a loveseat, ottoman or even chaise lounge performing as one convertible sectional ensemble, being able to be detached and positioned separately across your modern living room at your will. Also, convertible sectionals really allow you to play with dimensions. Modern convertible sectionals are extremely popular these days.

Modern convertible sofas, modern loveseat beds, modern armchair beds – almost every model on the market is now available in both leather and fabric. Fabric gives you more choices in color and texture, it is always easier in care, especially, when you choose a removable cover (and I heard you can now order another set of covers in a different color/texture, which can give your furniture a second life, let’s say if you renovated your living room or just can’t stand this color anymore, or you two-year old son decided to add some of his own design to it by applying your pen all over the place). Leather can’t do it all, but leather gives you far more luxurious look, even if you are into a moderate priced sofa bed. So it all depends on what you’re looking for.

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Enjoy Your Life With The Best Of Modern Furniture

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Enjoy Your Life With The Best Of Modern Furniture

These days, modern sofa beds cover a huge chunk of the modern sofas’ market. An ordinary sofa bed can no longer satisfy the requirements of a modern urban middle-income customer since it does not have the biggest advantage of a Modern Sofa Bed, completely said by its name and so useful in the small to medium size apartments or condos: it could be turned into a bed in seconds thanks to the famous European click-clack mechanism. The old-fashioned squeaky, complicated opening device is now history.
There is one slight downside of this new innovation – you can’t position your sofa directly next to the wall because it needs some extra space in the back when it opens so it won’t touch and damage your wall paint or wallpaper. But really, you can take this sacrifice, when you remember that you no longer need to carry a folding bed in you closet for your mother-in-law, who arrives every now and then do her shopping in her favorite mall, which is most unfortunately happen to be within close proximity to your place.
Some convertible beds or sofa beds have the adjustable back option (try Wieder or Aminach sofa beds, a lot of their models have this benefit). It comes really handy when you want to half sit half lay down to watch TV but do not want your body crumpled as when you use a regular armchair).
Another advantage of a sofa bed is its storage opportunity. Nearly all of the modern sofa beds have a storage space in them, usually big enough to fit complete bedding set for two people. This comes really handy if your living room does not have enough closet space. And don’t be bound by the word “sofa”. Nowadays, there is a convertible armchair, convertible loveseat, even convertible chaise lounge. Usually, an armchair could be transformed into a sleep place for one person, loveseat opens as a bed for one to two, and a convertible sofa usually hosts two people when turned into a bed. Modern furniture manufactures usually try to give both options to their customers for almost every model of the modern living room furniture set. A European furniture manufacturer called Istikbal carries a full line of such furniture, including sectional convertibles described below. Sofa beds come from the same furniture family that features futons but sofa beds certainly have what traditional futons don’t: the combination of comfort and style (a traditional futon might be great for your mobile getaway home, but won’t exactly look good in your modern living room).
Modern bed evolution gave sofa beds the style you were looking for and, at the same time, all advantages of your regular mattress including but not limited to its firmness and comfort. Now you can put the sofa bed in your child’s room making it a really great alternative to a regular bed and not having to worry about your child developing back problems because of the bad mattress. It is a great choice for a teenager, since it gives him or her more space to hang out with friends when they come over. There is another modern living room furniture term, which is really good to know: convertible sectionals. Practically every piece of modern living room furniture can now be a part of a convertible sectional assembly. You can find a loveseat, ottoman or even chaise lounge performing as one convertible sectional ensemble, being able to be detached and positioned separately across your Modern Living Room at your will. Also, convertible sectionals really allow you to play with dimensions. Modern convertible sectionals are extremely popular these days.
Modern convertible sofas, modern loveseat beds, modern armchair beds – almost every model on the market is now available in both leather and fabric. Fabric gives you more choices in color and texture, it is always easier in care, especially, when you choose a removable cover (and I heard you can now order another set of covers in a different color/texture, which can give your furniture a second life, let’s say if you renovated your living room or just can’t stand this color anymore, or you two-year old son decided to add some of his own design to it by applying your pen all over the place). Leather can’t do it all, but leather gives you far more luxurious look, even if you are into a moderate priced sofa bed. So it all depends on what you’re looking for.

If you want to get further information on Modern Bedroom you may alwaya visit us at http://www.modern1furniture.com.

Modern Furniture Designs in the 20th Century

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Modern Furniture Designs in the 20th Century

Furniture has come a long way since the folding campstools and carved headrests of the Pharaohs. Styles and skills have changed and evolved according to the availability of materials and customer demand. Change was steady and slow throughout the 16th to 19th centuries, but the curve of progress then rose steeply in the 20th century. The availability of new man-made materials gave much more scope for innovative design, and the aftermath of World War I and World War 2 left people wanting much more, but for a lower cost. Furniture was no longer just a practical necessity, but an article of pleasure, reflecting the owner’s taste and social standing. Here are some of the main influences on the development of design through those years.

Charles Eames (1907-1978)

Charles Eames and his wife, Ray, made a dynamic team and were extremely influential in the developing design world of 20th century America and modern American furniture. After meeting at Cranbrook Academy of Art, the Eames’s settled in Sacramento, California, and together achieved the heights of success that separately they could never have dreamed of. Charles Eames is best known for his form-fitting chairs which were eagerly bought by Americans looking for the latest in American Modern style. Charles and Ray Eames’ innovative designs were also used in furniture, fabrics, toys and interior design.

Charles’ first design was a molded plywood chair which won first prize in the Organic Design Competition in 1940, and this set him on his way to international acclaim. Eames progressed into making chairs of tubular steel, wire mesh and molded plastic. These are all very commonplace today, but were a startling revolution in the world of wooden furniture which had gone before. Three of Charles Eames’ chairs are still on the list of ‘100 Best Designed Products’. Not only modern in looks, Eames devised rubber shock mounts to join the seats to the frames, making his chairs uniquely comfortable. His lines included recliners, footstools and padded leather armchairs. What enabled the chairs to be so widely distributed at low prices was the fact that Eames had the chairs machine-made.

Charles and Ray Eames dominated mid-century American design with their timeless classics made from molded plywood, plastic, fiberglass and aluminium which are still popular today. While Charles met clients, supervised the workshop and developed concepts, Ray used her artistic background to source fabric and materials to inspire their ground-breaking creations.

Charles and Ray Eames certainly succeeded in “getting the most of the best to the greatest number of people for the least amount of money”.

Gio Ponti (1891-1979)

Ponti designs are still very popular today, with their simple lines and contemporary design.

Originally Ponti was an architect in Italy, before establishing himself as a design artist. His most famous creations are the 1957 ‘Superleggera’ (Superlight) Chair which could reputedly be lifted by a child with one finger. It had an ash wood frame and a cane seat. He also designed the ‘Dezza’ armchair which had slender arms and fasteners exposed on the outside, a most innovative idea at the time.

Marc Newson (1963- )

Newson was born in Sydney, Australia, but has spent most of his working life in London and Europe. He is well-known not only for his furniture designs, but also for his product lines including jewelry and clothing. He incorporates a style known as ‘Biomorphism’ into his innovative designs, which focuses on flowing lines with no corners or sharp edges. His famous ‘Embryo’ chair is a typical example, and probably his most recognizable design.

In recent years, Newson’s work has been highly sought after at auctions. His ‘Lockheed Lounge’ sold for just under million at Sotheby’s in 2006, and in the same year his Chop Top Tables sold out in just 20 minutes at Miami’s design fair.

Marc Newson was included in Time magazine’s ‘Top 100 most influential people’ in 2005, a fitting tribute to an innovative modern-day designer.

Some of the top modern contemporary furniture can be seen at Crawleys Furniture, where we specialize in furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere in the home or office.

Gill Crawley specialises in Antique and Modern Furniture for Crawleys. View Modern Furniture for all rooms, at http://www.crawleysfurniture.co.uk/modern/ – and other types of furniture at http://www.crawleysfurniture.co.uk

Lamino Armchairs And Modern Swedish Decor

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Lamino Armchairs And Modern Swedish Decor

The Ekström Lamino armchair is a wonder of Modern Swedish design. Its simple, elegant, curvaceous lines delight the eye and comfort the back. It was designed in 1956 by Yngve Ekström as part of the Modernist furniture movement. In 1999 it was voted “The Best Swedish Furniture Design of the Century” (Den Bästa Svenska Möbler Design) and more recently it won the exclusive and highly sought-after I.M.M. Cologne 2003 award for best design.

The stylish Ekström Lamino is available in gray, brown, white, sand, or basic black which blend perfectly with the natural colors of the oiled wood found in the arms and legs of the chair. With it’s sheepskin covering and matched four legged ottoman, the Lamino adds an air of comfort and elegance to any room.

You can select from several different woods, including oiled beech, cherry wood, walnut, oak, oak/teak, or oak. There are also options to select lacquered wood in oak, cherry wood, or walnut. Finally, you may select stained, black beech. The many options offered make this chair especially versatile for any decor and any room of your home.

You may also select a gorgeous, supple leather covering for an extra fee – well worth it for such high quality leather seating. Additional fabrics can be ordered, including Tonus, Canyon, Tonica, Flora, Divina, and Hallingdal. The vast array of options in coverings, woods, and patterns will be appreciated by all potential buyers, who can mix and match coverings and woods to their heart’s content.

The Swedish modern style that is shown by the Ekström Lamino chair has been growingly popular recently. This style is shown by pale woods and cloths, elegant and simple lines and curves and emphasis on woods and fabrics. This kind of style can bring a simple and clean look into your spaces. Hardwood flooring, pale curtains, and organized spaces with a few touches of golds and blues will highlight the look of the Ekström Lamino chair.

Whether you have chosen modern Swedish as your decor motif and are looking to add the perfect chair to your collection of modern Swedish furniture, or you are simply looking for an elegant centerpiece for your already existing decor, the Lamino chair is the perfect choice. You can check out various wood and fabric combinations at a store near you, or look online for some high-resolution photos.

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The Lamino chair is an elegant but comfortable design from Yngve Ekström which he came up with in 1956. This modernist creation was voted the best Swedish furniture design of the century in 1999 and comes with a four legged ottoman. Made for comfort, this furniture is upholstered in gray, white, brown, sand or black sheepskin to contrast with the woods, which can be oiled beech, cherry, walnut, oak, or oak/teak. It is also made in stained black beech or lacquered oak, cherry or walnut to fit every decor. Other options for this chair include fabric or leather upholstery in many colors and varieties.

Richard Guilfoyle is a connoisseur of fine Swedish furniture (möbler). You can get more info about the pieces he appreciates most such as the Lamino at his website.

Andrew Bird performs “Armchairs” at the Granada in Dallas, TX on March 22, 2009.
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August 31, 2010

Up to 50% Sale on Modern Furniture at Trendy-Products; Limited Stock So Hurry!

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Up to 50% Sale on Modern Furniture at Trendy-Products; Limited Stock So Hurry!

Don’t miss the amazing sale now on at modern furniture store Trendy Products (http://www.trendy-products.co.uk). Prices of selected products from the company’s range of beautiful, must-have contemporary furniture have been slashed; some by a massive 50%. With over 100 pieces of designer furniture and accessories currently in the Trendy Products sale, there’s something for everyone; but hurry – there’s limited stock so grab a bargain while you can.

At this time of year, we are inundated with adverts for end-of-year and January sales from endless high street furniture stores and sofa warehouses. But what if you’re looking for something a bit different; furniture that not everyone in your street will have; something that makes a statement of style, quality and modern sophistication rather than screaming ‘Sale!’? Then look no further than Trendy Products, the company that specialises in contemporary furniture and Italian designer furniture that is as individual, fashionable and stylish as you are. And now, thanks to their ‘Up to 50% Off January Sale’, you can get the best in chic designer furniture at huge savings.

Take a browse through the extensive range of modern furniture available at Trendy-Products.co.uk. The website features pieces from some of the finest furniture designers in Europe, many of which can’t be found anywhere else in the United Kingdom. Perhaps you want to give your home a sleek finish with high gloss white furniture and high gloss black furniture. Why not choose the chic White Two Tier Low Coffee Table? This elegant designer piece has been so popular there’s only a few left in stock so they’ve been reduced by a massive 50% to just £274.99.

And how about a White Italian Leather Sofa and Armchair Set to finish off your lounge? Prices of the few remaining sets have been reduced by 40%.

There is a great choice of stylish furniture and accessories for the whole house at Trendy Products. No matter what room you are looking to update with some beautiful new furniture, forget the high street and get authentic designer furniture of the highest quality for less at Trendy Products. This is one of the biggest furniture sales of contemporary furniture available anywhere on the high street or online, but a sale this good doesn’t last for long, so visit http://www.trendy-products.co.uk while sale stocks last.

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Affordable Modern Furniture | Armchairs design,Armchairs

People have a common misconception that to own modern furniture, they necessarily have to spend a lot of money. However, if you research in the right way and consider some important things, you can get them at very inexpensive prices. Modern furniture has certainly evolved over time, and has been through a lot of changes. Its style, pattern, and outlook is more advanced and trendy. Due to their style and convenience, their demand is surely on the rise, which is why their prices are so high.The main difference between today’s furniture and the furniture made in the early years is that modern furniture is made using cheaper material, such as tubular steel, aluminum, vinyl and glass. Despite cheaper material being used in them, they are still mostly expensive and far from the reach of a common man, though this is always not the case. This is due to the involutions and the convenience that you get from them. They may have a bed, table, and some other things built in a single couch. Olden days furniture was made using good quality material which are durable, but they didn’t have the uses that the modern ones provide. There are some olden days furniture that is very rare, and as a result it’s still in high demandThere are several companies that offer modern furniture at very affordable prices. The reason is that they are manufactured in quantity on an assembly line. There are some companies which manufacture individual parts and later assemble them to make different types of home and This is known as modular furniture and is normally available at considerably lower prices as ompared to single-piece furniture. Such affordable modern furniture is readily available in local furniture stores.

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August 20, 2010

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I am an armchair kind of gal, myself. I like the wallow-in-me comfort of my big over-stuffed armchair for reading a book or sharing text messages with my “BFF”. Still, with the revolution going on in the world of furnishings today, even classic armchair furniture design is not sacred. Many furniture designers are already working and playing with new ways to make the old stand-by even more comfortable and good looking and their doing it with space age technology.
While I admit that I remain skeptical about their being able to improve upon “my chair”, I do think that the talented designers who are undertaking this task now possess technology that might make this seemingly impossible task doable. Using computers to model the chair, they can use virtual test subjects and add knowledge of human anatomy as well as studies done on how we sit when reading or watching television. Putting all of this data together may allow modern designers to improve upon armchair furniture design that has remained untouched for generations. After all, until now, no one believed these chairs could be made any better.Will these high-tech changes enable designers to improve all armchairs? While many have high hopes for their success, I simply do not know. One thing I do know is that they won’t be improving mine. I’ve got it good and broken in to suit me perfectly. The only way I’d trade it for a new and improved model would be if mine disintegrated from being over loved. Still, I do hope they can make one at least as comfortable for the rest of you. Until they do, you’ll just have to envy me my perfect escape chairWhile I admit that I remain skeptical about their being able to improve upon “my chair”, I do think that the talented designers who are undertaking this task now possess technology that might make this seemingly impossible task doable. Using computers to model the chair, they can use virtual test subjects and add knowledge of human anatomy as well as studies done on how we sit when reading or watching television. Putting all of this data together may allow modern designers to improve upon armchair furniture design that has remained untouched for generations. After all, until now, no one believed these chairs could be made any better.

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