#1 looks straight out of a 70's porno.

ya, maybe if Robert Plant and Nichelle Nichols (star trek :) starred in it. it's that hot, sincerely.

I really like the Arflex couches. I find that with this look, while there are a few that I really like, there probably more that just seem too shapeless for me.

number 5 looks like SevenSalotti Naviglio to me

I like my high furniture... it's classic, and discourages the dog from climbing on me. Flat to the ground isn't a bad thing though (it hides the sleeper mattress!).

Yes! What sofas should be like: comfy and lush. Welcoming you in a soft embrace.
Not that stupid revival of the 50's with that thin and uncomfortable forms.
And #1 is my favourite.

#1 is my favorite too-- and it bears more than a passing resemblance to the early '70's Harvey Probber version that I own (See Stellah's Teeny Tiny entry above). Random fact; Harvey Probber reputedly invented the sectional and his upholstered pieces got lower and softer as his tastes evolved...

I like #1 as shown on the manufacturer's website in the Sapphire velvet - but the others are just too cheap & untailored appearing or sterile & bland for my tastes.

I actually really love several of these - they look like comfy couches to snuggle on, perfect for the family room. While I love more tailored and structured couches, when I go to flop down on something I want depth and smooshy-ness.

Radioriot at least you got the period right.
The sofa is actually from 1972!!
I'm still a bit shocked.

And there is a great sofa-bed version too. (°_°)
Now I love it even more!
Here the link to the product:
http://www.arflex.it/prodotti/sk_prodotti.asp?cat_id=88&titolo=cosa&div_id=

#1. Two words: pet hair.
Unless you go with Italian greyhounds...