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"From Montparnasse to the 1950s living room: Exploring the allure of the sofa" Step into a time capsule as we journey through various eras

Background imageSofa Collection: A Victorian walnut and upholstered sofa covered in a striped velvet with floral petit point panels

A Victorian walnut and upholstered sofa covered in a striped velvet with floral petit point panels (walnut wood)
1765111 A Victorian walnut and upholstered sofa covered in a striped velvet with floral petit point panels (walnut wood, velvet); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSofa Collection: Leap year proposal (colour litho)

Leap year proposal (colour litho)
8635566 Leap year proposal (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leap year proposal. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSofa Collection: And would you love me just as much if I were poor, George? (colour litho)

And would you love me just as much if I were poor, George? (colour litho)
8656591 And would you love me just as much if I were poor, George? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSofa Collection: Ornament: Furniture, The Sofa, and the Couch (engraving)

Ornament: Furniture, The Sofa, and the Couch (engraving)
8647170 Ornament: Furniture, The Sofa, and the Couch (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Furniture, The Sofa, and the Couch)

Background imageSofa Collection: Woman dressing (chromolitho)

Woman dressing (chromolitho)
8677572 Woman dressing (chromolitho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman dressing. Cigar box label.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageSofa Collection: Mother's frantically interested in everything you say (litho)

Mother's frantically interested in everything you say (litho)
8663974 Mother's frantically interested in everything you say (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: "But of course dear)

Background imageSofa Collection: Portrait of Eleanor Anne Porden, Lady Franklin (1795-1825), on a chaise longue (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Eleanor Anne Porden, Lady Franklin (1795-1825), on a chaise longue (oil on canvas)
8835476 Portrait of Eleanor Anne Porden, Lady Franklin (1795-1825), on a chaise longue (oil on canvas) by Flaxman, Mary Ann (1768-1833); 113 x 143.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSofa Collection: A Soldier's Conquests, (oil on canvas)

A Soldier's Conquests, (oil on canvas)
989395 A Soldier's Conquests, (oil on canvas) by Waite, James Clarke (fl.1863-85); 92.1x114.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Soldier's Conquests. James Clarke Waite (1832-1920)

Background imageSofa Collection: Summer naps

Summer naps
Julia Ramiro

Background imageSofa Collection: Postcard depicting two lovers while kissing each other, 'Album para Tarjetas postales'

Postcard depicting two lovers while kissing each other, "Album para Tarjetas postales"
3560979 Postcard depicting two lovers while kissing each other, "Album para Tarjetas postales"; (add.info.: Europe 1910 ca. Photographer: B.N.K.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageSofa Collection: Portrait of a young woman, partially nude, seen from the rear

Portrait of a young woman, partially nude, seen from the rear
3560684 Portrait of a young woman, partially nude, seen from the rear. by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Italy 1910 ca)

Background imageSofa Collection: View of the room of Napoleon Bonaparte, Malmaison, c.1910 (b/w photo)

View of the room of Napoleon Bonaparte, Malmaison, c.1910 (b/w photo)
ELD4941641 View of the room of Napoleon Bonaparte, Malmaison, c.1910 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the room of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) at the chateau de Malmaison

Background imageSofa Collection: Groucho Marx and Thelam Todd on set of Horse Feathers, 1932 (photo)

Groucho Marx and Thelam Todd on set of Horse Feathers, 1932 (photo)
7422881 Groucho Marx and Thelam Todd on set of Horse Feathers, 1932 (photo); (add.info.: Art. Movie. Groucho Marx and actress Thelam Todd on the movie set: Horse Feathers, USA)

Background imageSofa Collection: Illustration for Au bonheur des dames written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)

Illustration for Au bonheur des dames written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)
PCT4266871 Illustration for Au bonheur des dames written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving); (add.info)

Background imageSofa Collection: A Tete A Tete (litho)

A Tete A Tete (litho)
2800633 A Tete A Tete (litho) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tete A Tete. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSofa Collection: Lionel Seymour William Dawson-Damer (1832-1892)

Lionel Seymour William Dawson-Damer (1832-1892)
864781 Lionel Seymour William Dawson-Damer (1832-1892); (add.info.: Lionel Seymour William Dawson-Damer (1832-1892), British soldier and gentleman of leisure

Background imageSofa Collection: Gothic Sofa from the Repository of the Arts published 1809-28

Gothic Sofa from the Repository of the Arts published 1809-28
BAL1339 Gothic Sofa from the Repository of the Arts published 1809-28; Private Collection

Background imageSofa Collection: The Dentist, 1908 (w/c)

The Dentist, 1908 (w/c)
CEC131723 The Dentist, 1908 (w/c) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); 26.3x30.5 cm; The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum, Bedford, UK; © The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum

Background imageSofa Collection: At Lesbia's (engraving)

At Lesbia's (engraving)
8634878 At Lesbia's (engraving) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: At Lesbia's.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSofa Collection: Illustration for Tom Brown's School-Days (litho)

Illustration for Tom Brown's School-Days (litho)
8642868 Illustration for Tom Brown's School-Days (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arthur was lying on the sofa by the open window)

Background imageSofa Collection: Groucho Marx and Thelam Todd on set of Horse Feathers, 1932 (b/w photo)

Groucho Marx and Thelam Todd on set of Horse Feathers, 1932 (b/w photo)
7422882 Groucho Marx and Thelam Todd on set of Horse Feathers, 1932 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Art. Movie. Groucho Marx and actress Thelam Todd on the movie set: Horse Feathers, USA)

Background imageSofa Collection: The front drawing room or music room at Home House, 20 Portman Square, 1932 (b/w photo)

The front drawing room or music room at Home House, 20 Portman Square, 1932 (b/w photo)
8766887 The front drawing room or music room at Home House, 20 Portman Square, 1932 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Background imageSofa Collection: The Voyeur and Her Bather, (oil on canvasboard)

The Voyeur and Her Bather, (oil on canvasboard)
822998 The Voyeur and Her Bather, (oil on canvasboard) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 24.8x34.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Voyeur and Her Bather. Everett Shinn (1876-1953)

Background imageSofa Collection: Postcard, portrait of a couple, 'Album para Tarjetas postales'

Postcard, portrait of a couple, "Album para Tarjetas postales"
3561004 Postcard, portrait of a couple, "Album para Tarjetas postales"; (add.info.: Europe 1910 ca. Photographer: D.L.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageSofa Collection: Postcard depicting two lovers while kissing each other, 'Album para Tarjetas postales'

Postcard depicting two lovers while kissing each other, "Album para Tarjetas postales"
3560982 Postcard depicting two lovers while kissing each other, "Album para Tarjetas postales"; (add.info.: Europe 1910 ca. Photographer: B.N.K.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageSofa Collection: A Happy Birthday (colour litho)

A Happy Birthday (colour litho)
8656699 A Happy Birthday (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "A Happy Birthday)

Background imageSofa Collection: She was only a landlady's daughter and she sure landed me (colour litho)

She was only a landlady's daughter and she sure landed me (colour litho)
8656693 She was only a landlady's daughter and she sure landed me (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSofa Collection: Model indoors in elegant nightgown with sheer skirt

Model indoors in elegant nightgown with sheer skirt. Date: circa 1965

Background imageSofa Collection: Shoot for Academy Albums - Wedding Photographs

Shoot for Academy Albums - Wedding Photographs
Shoot for Academy Albums - Wedding / Memory Photographs Date: circa mid-1960s

Background imageSofa Collection: Wendy's Mood

Wendy's Mood
Jota de jai

Background imageSofa Collection: New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve
Jota de jai

Background imageSofa Collection: Ancient Greek couple on a couch (engraving)

Ancient Greek couple on a couch (engraving)
8635141 Ancient Greek couple on a couch (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek couple on a couch. Illustration from Hellas)

Background imageSofa Collection: Connection

Connection
Robert Girmencea

Background imageSofa Collection: Blue carafe, 1907 (painting)

Blue carafe, 1907 (painting)
8719869 Blue carafe, 1907 (painting) by Erichsen, Thorvald (1868-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: By Thorvald Erichsen (1868-1939)); Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageSofa Collection: Postcard depicting two lovers while kissing each other, 'Album para Tarjetas postales'

Postcard depicting two lovers while kissing each other, "Album para Tarjetas postales"
3560985 Postcard depicting two lovers while kissing each other, "Album para Tarjetas postales"; (add.info.: Europe 1910 ca. Photographer: B.N.K.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageSofa Collection: Postcard depicting two lovers, 'Album para Tarjetas postales'

Postcard depicting two lovers, "Album para Tarjetas postales"
3560980 Postcard depicting two lovers, "Album para Tarjetas postales"; (add.info.: Europe 1910 ca. Photographer: B.N.K.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageSofa Collection: Two ladies on a sofa in a parlour. She says, You know there's no hurry

Two ladies on a sofa in a parlour. She says, You know there's no hurry
FLO4691300 Two ladies on a sofa in a parlour. She says, You know there's no hurry. She thinks, She won't move! Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Swiss

Background imageSofa Collection: 8626853

8626853

Background imageSofa Collection: Clocking off (colour litho)

Clocking off (colour litho)
8656276 Clocking off (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clocking off. "Heavens! look at the time, are you going to stay all night)

Background imageSofa Collection: I must leave here shortly (colour litho)

I must leave here shortly (colour litho)
8656510 I must leave here shortly (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "I must leave here shortly." Couple cuddling on the sofa as her father)

Background imageSofa Collection: Unfinished drawing for 'Punch' (litho)

Unfinished drawing for "Punch" (litho)
8655432 Unfinished drawing for "Punch" (litho) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unfinished drawing for "Punch", 1920)

Background imageSofa Collection: The library in Chesterfield House (b/w photo)

The library in Chesterfield House (b/w photo)
8673365 The library in Chesterfield House (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The library in Chesterfield House, Curzon Street, Mayfair)

Background imageSofa Collection: Lady flattering a foppish gentleman in a parlour. Always so smart! (You big booby)

Lady flattering a foppish gentleman in a parlour. Always so smart! (You big booby)
FLO4691279 Lady flattering a foppish gentleman in a parlour. Always so smart! (You big booby!) Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Jean Gabriel Scheffer

Background imageSofa Collection: They Overran the House Without Loss of Time, 1910 (pen, black ink and watercolour)

They Overran the House Without Loss of Time, 1910 (pen, black ink and watercolour)
986004 They Overran the House Without Loss of Time, 1910 (pen, black ink and watercolour) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); 31.12x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSofa Collection: Richard Wallace in the Great Gallery, Hertford House (b/w photo)

Richard Wallace in the Great Gallery, Hertford House (b/w photo)
1744264 Richard Wallace in the Great Gallery, Hertford House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: photograph by Vernon Kaye); Photo: Tallandier

Background imageSofa Collection: Sitting-room of a private suite on the Titanic, 1912 (b/w photo)

Sitting-room of a private suite on the Titanic, 1912 (b/w photo)
ILN143159 Sitting-room of a private suite on the Titanic, 1912 (b/w photo); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London, UK; out of copyright

Background imageSofa Collection: Part of a drawing room in the house of Evdokia Petrovna Kuznetsova, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Part of a drawing room in the house of Evdokia Petrovna Kuznetsova, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Part of a drawing room in the house of Evdokia Petrovna Kuznetsova, 1890 This collection includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province in the late tsarist period

Background imageSofa Collection: ballerina on pointe shoes in the library reads a book holding it up

ballerina on pointe shoes in the library reads a book holding it up
Alexandr




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"From Montparnasse to the 1950s living room: Exploring the allure of the sofa" Step into a time capsule as we journey through various eras, all centered around one common piece of furniture - the sofa. In A Studio in Montparnasse, c1926, witness artists gathering around a cozy sofa, exchanging ideas and inspiration that would shape artistic movements. Transport yourself to the roaring twenties with a flapper girl sitting at a cocktail bar, her glamorous attire contrasting against the plush comfort of the sofa she leans on. A Weimaraner Dog finds solace on a soft cushioned surface, its graceful form blending seamlessly with this symbol of relaxation and luxury. Delve into psychoanalysis as you gaze upon an illustration of Sigmund Freud's historic couch - where dreams were analyzed and secrets unraveled. The innocence of a Jack Russell Terrier puppy asleep on a sofa reminds us that even our furry friends seek refuge in its comforting embrace. Experience opulence aboard RMS Mauretania's First Class Lounge; imagine sipping champagne while sinking into sumptuous sofas amidst grandeur and elegance. Felix Vallotton's La paresse (Laziness) captures indolence perfectly as figures lounge languidly on inviting sofas - embracing leisure without guilt or judgment. Discover how dyslexia treatment has evolved over time; witness individuals finding solace and support while seated comfortably on specialized sofas designed for their needs. Enter a 1950s living room adorned with vibrant colors and sleek designs; picture families gathered together, sharing laughter and creating lasting memories on their beloved sofas. Arabic cushions add an exotic touch to any space they grace – transforming ordinary sofas into vibrant havens filled with cultural richness and warmth.