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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 Studio in Montparnasse, c1926, (1935). Creator: CRW Nevinson

A Studio in Montparnasse, c1926, (1935). Creator: CRW Nevinson
A Studio in Montparnasse, c1926, (1935). Nude model and cat by a tall window with a view of Paris rooftops. Painting in the Tate Gallery, London. From " Modern Masterpieces", Part 2

Background imageSofa Collection: Weimaraner Dog - lying on sofa

Weimaraner Dog - lying on sofa
JD-17672 DOG - Weimaraner lying on sofa Also known as Weimaraner Vorstehhund John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSofa Collection: A girl reading, from A Childs Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson

A girl reading, from A Childs Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson, published 1885 (colour litho)
IL370412 A girl reading, from A Childs Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson, published 1885 (colour litho) by Willcox Smith, Jessie (1863-1935); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageSofa Collection: RMS Mauretania, First Class Lounge

RMS Mauretania, First Class Lounge Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSofa Collection: La paresse (Laziness), 1896. Creator: Felix Vallotton

La paresse (Laziness), 1896. Creator: Felix Vallotton
La paresse (Laziness), 1896

Background imageSofa Collection: Twenties flapper girl sitting at a cocktail bar

Twenties flapper girl sitting at a cocktail bar
A flapper girl from the 1920s sitting at a cocktail bar on a high stool. She is slim, wears a slinky dress, and has a cigarette in a holder in her mouth. On the bar is her glass of champagne

Background imageSofa Collection: Illustration of Sigmund Freuds historic couch

Illustration of Sigmund Freuds historic couch

Background imageSofa Collection: Jack Russell Terrier Dog - puppy asleep

Jack Russell Terrier Dog - puppy asleep
JD-17483e Jack Russell Terrier Dog - puppy asleep John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSofa Collection: Dyslexia treatment

Dyslexia treatment
MODEL RELEASED. Dyslexia treatment. Dyslexic girl wearing yellow glasses while reading. These filters improve the function of the brain cells concerned with visual perception

Background imageSofa Collection: 1950s living room

1950s living room
An up-to-date interior from a home in the 1950s, where all the items of furniture harmonise with each other (according to the writer of the accompanying article)

Background imageSofa Collection: Arabic cushions

Arabic cushions, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Background imageSofa Collection: PROUST / ILS 1900

PROUST / ILS 1900
MARCEL PROUST French writer relaxing on an ornate sofa

Background imageSofa Collection: Young smiling man wearing underwear standing in front of nostalgic wallpaper

Young smiling man wearing underwear standing in front of nostalgic wallpaper

Background imageSofa Collection: Gary Cooper and Helen Hayes in Frank Borzages A Farewell to Arms (1932)

Gary Cooper and Helen Hayes in Frank Borzages A Farewell to Arms (1932)
Gary Cooper and Helen Hayes in A Farewell to Arms (1932)

Background imageSofa Collection: Maddies Mood

Maddies Mood
Jota de jai

Background imageSofa Collection: Poster advertising Codorniu Champagne (colour litho)

Poster advertising Codorniu Champagne (colour litho)
BAL23732 Poster advertising Codorniu Champagne (colour litho) by Casas i Carbo, Ramon (1866-1932); Casa Codorniu, Cartells d ahir Collection, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageSofa Collection: Sade, singer, real name Helen Folasade Adu from Nigeria

Sade, singer, real name Helen Folasade Adu from Nigeria, pictured in this October 1984 picture shoot for The Daily Record

Background imageSofa Collection: Seated Nude: The Black Hat, c1900. Artist: Philip Wilson Steer

Seated Nude: The Black Hat, c1900. Artist: Philip Wilson Steer
Seated Nude: The Black Hat, c1900. Painting housed at the Tate Britain, London. From The Studio Volume 122. [The Studio Ltd, London, 1941]

Background imageSofa Collection: Young man in a suit and without shirt lying on a couch

Young man in a suit and without shirt lying on a couch

Background imageSofa Collection: Young man in a suit and without shirt kneeling on a couch

Young man in a suit and without shirt kneeling on a couch

Background imageSofa Collection: Advertisement for Aladdin safety paraffin mantle lamp from Aladdin Industries Ltd

Advertisement for Aladdin safety paraffin mantle lamp from Aladdin Industries Ltd. of Aladdin House, South Street, London. Date: c.1924

Background imageSofa Collection: Brilliant Hall, Golestan Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tehran, Islamic Republic

Brilliant Hall, Golestan Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran, Middle East

Background imageSofa Collection: Reading by Lamplight (Twilight: Interior), 1909. Artist: George Clausen

Reading by Lamplight (Twilight: Interior), 1909. Artist: George Clausen
Reading by Lamplight (Twilight: Interior), 1909. Painting housed at Lotherton Hall, Leeds. From The Studio Volume 69. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1916-17]

Background imageSofa Collection: Cover design by Cecil Aldin, Jack and Jill

Cover design by Cecil Aldin, Jack and Jill, showing a dog and a cat who are clearly the best of friends. Date: 1914

Background imageSofa Collection: Advertisement for Bechstein Hall, Brook Street, London

Advertisement for Bechstein Hall, Brook Street, London
Advertisement for the Bechstein Hall, Brook Street, London, in a building containing a concert hall, practice rooms, offices and showroom, built in 1929 by Bechstein, the German piano manufacturers

Background imageSofa Collection: ARROW SHIRT COLLAR AD, 1912. American advertisement by J. C. Leyendecker for Arrow shirt collars

ARROW SHIRT COLLAR AD, 1912. American advertisement by J. C. Leyendecker for Arrow shirt collars
ARROW SHIRT COLLAR AD, 1912. American advertisement by J.C. Leyendecker for Arrow shirt collars, 1912

Background imageSofa Collection: Royal midnight performance at the London Palladium on D-Day anniversary

Royal midnight performance at the London Palladium on D-Day anniversary. Actor Richard Todd with Sheree Winton. 30th May 1963. Watscan - - 04/12/2009 - -

Background imageSofa Collection: Elizabeth Winthrop Chanler (Mrs. John Jay Chapman), 1893. Creator: John Singer Sargent

Elizabeth Winthrop Chanler (Mrs. John Jay Chapman), 1893. Creator: John Singer Sargent
Elizabeth Winthrop Chanler (Mrs. John Jay Chapman), 1893

Background imageSofa Collection: Repose, 1895. Creator: John White Alexander

Repose, 1895. Creator: John White Alexander
Repose, 1895

Background imageSofa Collection: The Man Who Broke The Tube by H M Bateman

The Man Who Broke The Tube by H M Bateman, a man who does not heed the instructions on the glue. He brakes the tube, glues himself to the table, then his wife

Background imageSofa Collection: Sigmund Freuds Study

Sigmund Freuds Study
Interior view of the study used by Austrian psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud (1856 - 1939), Vienna, Austria, 1910s. (Photo by Authenticated News/Getty Images)

Background imageSofa Collection: Out of Reach, 1908 (oil on canvas)

Out of Reach, 1908 (oil on canvas)
6448796 Out of Reach, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Elsley, Arthur John (1861-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elsley, Arthur John (1861-1952))

Background imageSofa Collection: After the ball (oil on canvas)

After the ball (oil on canvas)
IND54494 After the ball (oil on canvas) by Casas i Carbo, Ramon (1866-1932); Museu de Montserrat, Abadia de Montserrat, Spain; Index Fototeca

Background imageSofa Collection: A Woman Reading at a Window, 1933 (oil on canvas)

A Woman Reading at a Window, 1933 (oil on canvas)
824141 A Woman Reading at a Window, 1933 (oil on canvas) by Panitzsch, Robert (1879-1949); 50.8x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Woman Reading at a Window. Robert Panitzsch (1879-1949)

Background imageSofa Collection: Julie Manet (1878-1966) and her Greyhound Laerte, 1893 (oil on canvas)

Julie Manet (1878-1966) and her Greyhound Laerte, 1893 (oil on canvas)
MMT157005 Julie Manet (1878-1966) and her Greyhound Laerte, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Morisot, Berthe (1841-95); 73x80 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

Background imageSofa Collection: The Beatles, press launch of new album, Sgt. Pepper

The Beatles, press launch of new album, Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band their eighth studio album, in the drawing room at 24 Chapel Street, Belgravia London, 19th May 1967

Background imageSofa Collection: Singer Kathy Kirby showing off her new hairstyle. 24th November 1965

Singer Kathy Kirby showing off her new hairstyle. 24th November 1965

Background imageSofa Collection: Picture No. 12019315

Picture No. 12019315
Pekingese puppy dog indoors. Date:

Background imageSofa Collection: Eliza Comes to Stay by H. V. Esmond

Eliza Comes to Stay by H. V. Esmond. First produced at the Pier Theatre, Brighton, as Sandy and his Eliza on 30th September 1912 and at the Criterion Theatre on 12th December 1913

Background imageSofa Collection: Bedroom Furnishings

Bedroom Furnishings
circa 1900: An Edwardian bedroom, showing the furniture and soft furnishings. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageSofa Collection: Woman reclining on couch

Woman reclining on couch
A rather annoyed looking young woman reclines on a couch, deep in thought

Background imageSofa Collection: GIRLS FASHIONS 1847

GIRLS FASHIONS 1847
Grey dress: corsage a caraco made to resemble a jacket & skirt. Blue dress trimmed with black rosettes: pointed waist, skirt pinned up to reveal an underskirt

Background imageSofa Collection: A Good Book, (oil on board)

A Good Book, (oil on board)
651199 A Good Book, (oil on board) by Firle, Walther (1859-1929); 49.5x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Good Book. Walter Firle (1859-1929). Oil on board

Background imageSofa Collection: A Name day - Brate, Fanny (1861-1940) - 1902 - Oil on canvas - 88x110 - Nationalmuseum

A Name day - Brate, Fanny (1861-1940) - 1902 - Oil on canvas - 88x110 - Nationalmuseum
FIA5399105 A Name day - Brate, Fanny (1861-1940) - 1902 - Oil on canvas - 88x110 - Nationalmuseum Stockholm by Brate, Fanny (1861-1940); National Museum, Stockholm

Background imageSofa Collection: 1930's Burlesque Performer

1930's Burlesque Performer
Harry Wentworth

Background imageSofa Collection: The Goodies, will be returning for a new series on BBC2 at 8. 15 pm from Sunday

The Goodies, will be returning for a new series on BBC2 at 8. 15 pm from Sunday
The Goodies, will be returning for a new series on BBC2 at 8.15 pm from Sunday. Photocall for interview at Graeme Gardens North London home, Thursday 25th January 1973

Background imageSofa Collection: Royal midnight performance at the London Palladium on D-Day anniversary

Royal midnight performance at the London Palladium on D-Day anniversary. Actor Richard Todd with Sheree Winton. 30th May 1963. Watscan - - 04/12/2009 - -

Background imageSofa Collection: The Hunt the Slipper Ball at the savoy Miss Sonia Surovova and a military friend 17

The Hunt the Slipper Ball at the savoy Miss Sonia Surovova and a military friend 17 February 1920



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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.