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Can you recommend really nice sofa shops other than the usual Heals/John Lewis etc etc?

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artichokes · 26/02/2009 21:32

We have just had an offer accepted on our dream home. If it goes through then I want a gorgeous new sofa for the middle of the new sitting room. It will be in the middle of the room (not against a wall) so its shape will be very important.

I can't find what I want on any of the normal sites. Any recommendations for sofa sites?

(Incidentally the sofa I picture is a three seater with a elegant slope to its back, short wooden legs and arms that come up half the length of the back and are also at a slight angle).

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preggersplayspop · 26/02/2009 21:44

Sofa workshop do really nice ones, but I think they are, or have, gone bust so wouldn't recommend them!

Have you looked at Laura Ashley? Or Habitat?

I read good things about sofa.com in a magazine once, but I've no personal experience of them.

preggersplayspop · 26/02/2009 21:45

How about this one

MrsMattie · 26/02/2009 21:46

Sofa Workshop very reasonable.

Darlings of Chelsea?

Multi York if you are prepared to pay slightly more.

I've heard M&S do decent sofas, too.

Pannacotta · 26/02/2009 21:46

Is this the sort of style you were thinking of?
www.johnlewis.com/230480108/Product.aspx

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artichokes · 26/02/2009 21:55

Thanks.

I am not keen on Sofa Workshop. We got out last sofa from there and it has not kept its shape well at all.

I want this sofa to be a thing of beauty as well as a comfortable place to slump. Something a but unsual.

I quite like your link Pannacotta. I am a bit worried about such high arms though. I like to rest my arm on the sofa arm and lean over while watching TV.

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artichokes · 26/02/2009 21:59

What do people think of this one. Ignore fabric. Is it too frumpy?

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Pannacotta · 26/02/2009 22:01

IMO it's a bit too trad, but of course design is a very personal choice.
If you like it and find it comfy (as far as you can tell when trying a sofa in a shop) then go for it!

Jajas · 26/02/2009 22:05

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preggersplayspop · 26/02/2009 22:05

Quite like the shape, apart from the wavy back.

Multiyork, as MrsMattie says, is worth looking at (my mum and dad swear by them, they last for years). Just had a quick look at the website and there may be some designs similar to what you are looking for, and they have loads of fabric choices

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nancy75 · 26/02/2009 22:07

www.parker-and-farr-furniture.co.uk/Sofas.htm parker & farr do lovely sofas, but they are £££££££

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artichokes · 26/02/2009 22:20

I quite like this one too. Again ignore fabric.

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jeanjeannie · 27/02/2009 10:04

I hanker after a George Sherlock sofa although they are on the bespoke ££££ side! They do classic shapes really well and have amazing fabrics. My mate has one and I'm very as it's so beautiful...and comfy!

nailpolish · 27/02/2009 10:05

that second one is a horrible shape

too modern

irst one is gorgeous

nailpolish · 27/02/2009 10:06

i mean second and first ones artichokes posted/linked

nailpolish · 27/02/2009 10:08

laura ahsely

nailpolish · 27/02/2009 10:11

thhis in hatfield green

BonsoirAnna · 27/02/2009 10:14

We have bought sofas from Marie's Corner and are very happy with them.

Also from Caravane

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artichokes · 27/02/2009 16:41

oooh thanks
i like all those links esp the george sherlock one
i am also loving this today

this is great, i have lots to inspire dh with tonight.

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wombleprincess · 27/02/2009 17:01

i nearly bought the sofa you posted! went and saw it in the flesh, wasnt that good in terms of quality i thought..

ended up getting one from here, KA furnishings

www.kainternational.com

here is the one i bought in the end:

www.kainternational.com/muebles-tapizados.php?vista=detalle&codigo=92&language=1

w hich I am very happy with it!

happy moving

stealthsquiggle · 27/02/2009 17:04

Our Multiyork sofa is over 10 years old and still going strong - I definitely recommend them - plus you can have any sofa in any fabric which makes life easier.

MollieO · 04/03/2009 14:24

Depends where you are. I'd highly recommend [http://thorngateupholstery.co.uk these]. Don't be put off by the old fashioned pictures. They make all sorts of sofas in any fabric you want. Like sofa workshop but a lot cheaper and they are still in business! I've had my sofas ten years and they look like new.

MollieO · 04/03/2009 14:25

these

brimfull · 04/03/2009 14:27

wesley barrel my friend has the one on the site -beautiful,a real statement

brimfull · 04/03/2009 14:29

sorry just seen wb already linked