| are in the mood of giving your drawing room an | | | | wood. |
| extraordinary look you might consider buying antique | | | | Louis XIII Style Walnut Os De Mouton Sofa: French |
| sofas. Your budget, style and space can decide which | | | | Antique sofas, these pieces are considered snug and |
| type of antique sofa you can actually adorn your | | | | practical with a large triple arched frame and eight legs. |
| drawing room with. Antique sofas come in many | | | | Whatever styles you choose from the antique sofas |
| types, shapes and sizes. You can choose an antique | | | | are meant to add to the elegance of your drawing |
| sofa that fits the room and lends the rich look you | | | | room. Antique sofas should contribute to the right tone |
| always dreamt about. | | | | of the room. |
| Popular Types of Antique Sofas: | | | | While buying antique sofas, you must examine the |
| French Provincial Louis XVI: Dating back to the 1700's, | | | | frame to decide whether it is a genuine antique sofa. |
| these antique sofas are elegant and ornate, lending a | | | | A pair of old feet does not mean that the piece is |
| royal look to the room they are decorated with. These | | | | antique because sometimes the frame is changed and |
| antique sofas have a sturdy wooden frame and have | | | | feet retained. Back frame can be examined by lifting |
| soft cushiony seats that give a comfortable feeling. | | | | the upholstery. Some dealers of antique sofas keep |
| Queen Anne Sofas: From the 1800's, these antique | | | | part of the fabric open for you to examine the frame. |
| sofas were named after Queen Anne, wife of King | | | | If you are not sure of the frame, better get a written |
| James II, have claw legs and tufted button curved | | | | guarantee of what you are buying. |
| back. Queen Anne antique sofas give a luxurious feel | | | | While buying antique sofas, you must examine: |
| to the occupant. | | | | Back frames for signs of replacement |
| Victorian Sofas: Contemporary to Queen Anne sofas, | | | | Out of place carvings or floral patterns |
| Victorian antique sofas have tall and carved backs. | | | | Legs to find if they all are same |
| Mostly set in mahogany or walnut, these antique sofas | | | | Whether feet and legs mirror the period the antique |
| have great carving and rich upholstery. Dark and bright | | | | sofa belongs to |
| colors are used in Victoria sofas. | | | | Arms, if they have been repaired or replaced |
| Fainting Couch: This antique sofa was particularly | | | | The upholstery of antique sofas may not be original as |
| designed with women in mind who wore tight corsets | | | | it is very difficult to retain the original fabric. |
| that made them faint often. Fainting couch has no | | | | The best way to buy antique sofas is to walk into the |
| back but has an elevation on one side to lean. | | | | place, stay close to the antique sofa, feel it, and allow it |
| Tete' a Tete': Tete' a Tete' antique sofas belong to | | | | to speak to you. Buying antique sofas is a matter of |
| Germany and were designed in 'dish' type seats that | | | | heart and you should buy when the piece relates to |
| give a very different look to the piece. These antique | | | | your aesthetic sense. |
| sofas are comfortable to use and are set in sturdy | | | | |