Sculpt Sofa by David Weeks for Ralph Pucci.
Q: I've fallen hard for the David Weeks Sculpt Sofa that is outside my budget in this lifetime. Is anyone designing sofas that aren't boxy? Everything I see, high, low, and medium, all seem very rectangular, masculine, and solid. I'm NYC based. I can't be the only one who loves the Sculpt Sofa. Can the community direct me to showrooms/studios/stores that have less boxy options? Thanks.
Sent by Meret
Editor: Contrary to your opinion, I find the Sculpt Sofa to be very masculine — but asymmetrical. The Sculpt Sofa was designed for Ralph Pucci — super high-end! If you're looking for a something similar to the Sculpt at a lower price point, check out BluDot's Swept Sofa ($1,800) or if you're looking for something for feminine you might check out these modern, but un-boxy designs:
• Tom Dixon by George Smith
• Alphabet Modular Sofa by Piero Lissoni
• Noguchi Freeform Sofa from Vitra
• Cirrus from Room & Board
• Canterbury Sofa from Crate & Barrel
Who else has suggestions for Meret?
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view kristian's profile
I agree, the Sculpt sofa still looks pretty masculine, but angular instead of boxy. If you want curves with clean lines at a low price, check out the Kris sofa from JC Penney. 14 fabrics available… unusual at such a low price ($699). Good luck!
http://inspiredroomdesign.com
view farmhousemoderne's profile
Also check out Rowe's Marley and Dulaney.
http://www.rowefurniture.com/collections/sofas/dulaney/default.htm
http://www.rowefurniture.com/collections/sofas/marley/default.htm
view farmhousemoderne's profile
Try the Brooks sofa from Room and Board, $799. Not quite as angular, but definitely has clean lines.
http://www.roomandboard.com/rnb/product/detail.do?productGroup=19142&catalog=filter&menuCatalog=room&menuSubcategory=201198
view green_jewelry's profile
They're may be out of your price range as I understand that they are VERY expensive, but Ligne Roset has tons of non-boxy options, and they're 15% off right now. Poliform has a few too.
view Emily the Cat's profile
If you have time, look for a vintage Dux sofa.
view Georgina's profile
http://www.delaespada.com/index.php/us/product/select/180
view Anusha73's profile
I agree too. That is totally boxy. Not a curve in sight. Although I don't "get" why clean straight lines are masculine. Form does not have gender.
view quiltmaster's profile
I'm also curious - what defines home decor or a piece of furniture as either masculine or feminine?
When I think of a "masculine" room I think chesterfield sofa, taxedermy, cigars, and snifters of brandy (I got this by reading about British gentlemen's clubs). But obviously, modern boxy sofas doesn't really fit into that picture. When I read descriptions of rooms or furniture as "feminine" I don't know what images that term is supposed to evoke.
view cyli's profile
The Swept sofa is a great find. All you need to do is add two custom upholstered cushions and you pretty much have the look you were aiming for.
I was going to suggest Ligne Roset as well, but I don't think you will beat the Blu Dot price, even with the Ligne Roset sale and the custom cushions for the Swept sofa factored in.
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