If you love the farmhouse style and all things vintage, you may be struggling to find a sofa that fits the bill. As we renovate our 1906 farmhouse we are trying to be conscious of keeping in line with Old World vintage style. A new sofa has been a challenge, but as I settled on one for our family, I learned a few things that I would like to pass on to you.
Choosing a Vintage Style Sofa
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First of all, you will want to study the details of vintage sofas and begin to make a mental list of what to look for.
I was really drawn to daybeds and settees, I even consider a chaise lounge.
This antique daybed belonging to my friend, Wendy, would look amazing on my porch!
#porchgoals
I was happy to locate a replica. . .
(also comes in gray)
And you all know how I feel about the french mattress look!
Actually, all the sofas from The Bella Cottage are just jaw dropping! Here are a few more that caught my eye. . .
So lovely, yes?
As time went on my list of must-haves began to look like this:
Shape
- Deep seat (like a day bed)
- Simple arms
- Simple lines
Material
- Leather
- Velvet
- Linen
Details
- Single seat cushion
- Lots of throw pillows
- Solid color
- Slipcovered, if not doing leather (because- kids. and dog. end of story)
- Piping, pleats or tufting
Once I knew what I was looking for, I stumbled upon the Farlov couch at IKEA.
We think it should be named FarLOVE.
The first thing my family said was- it looks like a bed. Bingo.
And that single seat cushion is hard to find, so that was a win.
So, after some analyzing and shopping, we were able to find a sofa that complimented our old home. The daybed feel, linen slipcover from Bemz.com and simple detailing all coordinate with a legitimate 1906 farmhouse.
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What about the leather sofa you repainted? Do you still have that in your redone living room?
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Sherry, my husband has that couch in my “man cave” now, it looks great in there!
They are all beautiful selections but your final choice also looks so comfortable.
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Thank you, Debra, yes I think it is the most comfortable couch we have ever had!
Great selection of vintage style sofas. The Bella cottage sofa is particularly stunning. But I was wonder why you were so interested in a seat single cushion. Are you worried that it will get smashed down? I have a three cushion sofa and I am constantly turning and switching the cushions.
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Oh, I just really love the look of the one cushion. However, as time goes on I am finding it’s less work than the three seat cushions.
Lovely choice.
I am wondering why you prefer just one seat cushion.
Years ago I had a sofa, and then two love seats in an all cotton “antique” velvet that wore wonderfully through pets and children use. Since you are current on what is available, let me ask you if you saw much all cotton as you were shopping for a sofa.
Thanks.
… correction: make that “all cotton velvet.”
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No, I did not.
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I really love the one cushion look, I feel like it’s going to become more and more popular in the next few years. I did not see any cotton sofas as I was looking but you could find a slipcover in cotton, I would think.
Wow! It is really good info! Thanks for sharing this post 🙂
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Thank you, so glad you enjoyed the post.
I recovered a beautiful vintage sofa in performance off white fabric & made a one cushion, it’s beautiful & easy care the foam is high density polyester wrapped & it’s easier to care for than the cushions.
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OH my, your sofa sounds absolutely divine, well done!!!!
2/20/21 4:40am
Where can I see the French Daybed ? Price and is it still available ?
Thank you
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I’m sorry, it looks like it’s no longer available! 🙁