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loki
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04/10/2006 2:42 pm  

I'm pondering between two sofas, the lowland model from moroso and the aspen model from cassina.
I've tried both of them in showrooms and find them comfortable.
The aspen is probably the most unusual of the two, and can be conveniently used as a daybed with an extra cushion. It only provides two "real" sitting space though.
The lowland would be a more conservative choice.
I have no experience buying high end sofas, and I also would like to know if they are really worth the price tag in terms of lasting quality.
Would you recommend leather over fabric with a toddler at home? Most current fabrics seem to be quite easy to wash though: which one is the most appropriate (I'm looking for a light colour)?
Thanks for helping me!

loki

http://www.cassinausa.com/contemporary/276_aspen.html


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kirth
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06/10/2006 1:29 pm  

I hope someone answers you.
I am also currently looking for a sofa. I like the Ondo by Artifort, but a local dealer has a Bird Soafa and a Harcourt Chaise for sale as discounted floor models. I have looked at DWR, as well. Such a tough choice, because I don't want to wait the 8 weeks necessary for a full Artifort selection.


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NULL NULL
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06/10/2006 7:55 pm  

In my opinion...
...the Lowland sofa is a better choice. The Cassina sofa is very dramatic-looking but not especially inviting. Furniture has to be functional as well as stylish, especially a big thing like a sofa. It's nice to have a very hip home but if people aren't comfortable in it, what's the point?
Leather is good. Aniline dyed leather will absorb dirt and stains more than leather that has a surface dye or finish. But in general, leather is easier to maintain than fabric.
Wool is a good fiber if you prefer fabric. It doesn't hold on to dirt.
As far as high end furniture being a good investment---generally it is. I don't know anything about the construction of these two sofas but most expensive furniture is constructed to last a very long time. The upholstery will still wear out in 15 years (give or take a few) but the frame is worth reupholstering many times over. Low- to mid-range furniture is usually not worth reupholstering. The frame wears out along with the fabric.
So with that in mind, it's usually a good idea to choose a more conservative style that you won't get tired of in the short term---unless you can afford to replace it when you want a new look. If that's the case, then go for it!


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whitespike
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06/10/2006 9:40 pm  

I have to agree with spanky. ...
I have to agree with spanky. Go crazy with other things if you want. A sofa above all needs to be comfortable and very versatile ... in color and form. I lived for a few years with a sofa that was primarily good to look at but not comfortable. It got extremely old. I would go for the lowland or something similar ... that holds the maximum amount of people to paln to entertain and is comfortable ... and lastly in a color you can live with for 10 years. The other reason for a more conservative choice is ease of reupholstering. Eventually fabric will wear out, and if you plan to keep it getting something extremely biomorphic will prove to be a bitch to recover (or to even find someone willing/able to do it).


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azurechicken (USA)
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07/10/2006 5:49 am  

I CONCUR
sofas make them: classic in material,form,color...


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kirth
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09/10/2006 3:28 am  

Just courious
Different price range altogether, but does anyone have any thoughts on this Vladimir Kagan design for R&B?
http://www.roomandboard.com/rnb/collection.do?method=get&id=378412&cat=27


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modernisbetter
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09/10/2006 4:19 am  

cloud
it's a isamu noguchi cloud sofa minus the legs.
i geuss even the greats "borrow" form others at times.


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NULL NULL
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09/10/2006 6:22 pm  

Kagan for R&B
It wouldn't work in my house. It would only seat two comfortably. Plus, it would bug me that there's no 'toe kick' space. It's easier to get up from seating when you can tuck your feet back under the front edge a bit.


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andee (USA)
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11/10/2006 9:44 pm  

R&B sofa
will be looking for new couch soon, your 2 picks are great looking sofas, however my budget cant do it. am looking at this from R&B. think its a good choice for the money.
http://www.roomandboard.com/rnb/collection.do?method=get&id=378109&cat=58


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kirth
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12/10/2006 1:37 pm  

Can't Win For Losing...
I bought my GF an Eames lounge. She wished I had purchased a Womb Chair for the head support. The Eames is now my chair. I then bought her a Harcourt Chaise. She wanted a sofa from DWR or better. I just couldn't resign myslef to webbing. I checked out the showrooms for B&B, Ligne, etc. Dissapointed.


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