Stalin's sofa: features and use in the interior

The Stalinist sofa embodies solidity and at the same time sweet elegance in its appearance, it charms or frightens, but in any case does not leave you indifferent. And its main feature is relevance for all times.

Stalin's furniture is called the furniture that was used to decorate the work and home offices of Soviet party leaders in the period from the 30s to the 50s. Usually the sofa is made in a dark shade such as oak or walnut.

Stalinist products are popular today; Empire-style sofas, which are characterized by severity, massiveness and dimensions, are in particular demand. Such an instance may have decorative elements: carvings, patterns, drawings.

Empire style is called "royal style" by many. It is no coincidence that most of the models of Stalin's sofas are made in precisely this design, because they are designed for the office of the chief leader. The back of this sofa has a solid wooden frame. Expensive upholstery, such as genuine leather or expensive fabric, gives a luxurious look.

There are soft elements on the headboard and armrests that provide additional comfort for the seated person. It is even allowed to sleep on such a sofa in a sitting position without compromising comfort and health. It is possible to install the sofa in the hallway, bedroom or nursery. Another advantage is the folding mechanism that allows you to turn the sofa into a bed.

There are several types of Stalinist sofas.

This is the simplest option, suitable for any type of space, be it a kitchen, library or living room. Fits well into the setting of a small room. It can be offered both with a high backrest and with a low backrest variation; the first option is recommended for use in the kitchen, in the study, in the bedroom.

Corner Stalinist sofas are also offered with different variations of backs, which can be made of pillows, wood, bolsters and have a wooden border and carved patterns. Corner products are best placed in larger rooms, but they will also be practical in small rooms., for example, will allow a functional use of the corner.

For such a Stalinist sofa, a low back is characteristic, but there is no collapsible mechanism, so the seat itself becomes a sleeping place for one vacationer. The back is semicircular, wavy, carved, wicker and covers only two-thirds of the specimen. Most often, Stalinist couches are used in the kitchen, in the hallway or in the corridor.

These copies will mentally transfer the owner to Soviet times. Perhaps, it is in this form that a real classic Stalinist sofa is made. It has a very high backrest that exceeds the width of the seat.

When choosing a Stalinist sofa, listen to useful recommendations.

• Before buying, carefully study the size of the apartment in order to choose the most suitable product in terms of parameters.
• Make sure the quality of the upholstery, make sure there are no cracks or other defects on the leather.
• Do not be afraid to buy a retro Empire style piece for a modern interior - massiveness and luxury will harmoniously fit into a rich modern finish.
• Skip the purchase of a Stalinist sofa for installation in a small and gloomy room - it will further exacerbate the atmosphere. Buy it for spacious rooms in light finishes.

Check out the popular models of Stalinist sofas. Classic Stalinist Empire sofa. An excellent solution for the design of a solid office.

Pay attention to how the "royal" Empire sofa with an unusual backrest fits into the luxurious style of the room.

A two-seat neat sofa not only looks aesthetically pleasing in the interior, but also makes it possible to sit comfortably on soft pillows.

And this is how a massive retro corner sofa looks like, which with its stern but solid appearance will immerse you in the strict atmosphere of the times of the USSR.

How to choose a sofa, see below.