COME AND SIT A SPELL

COME AND SIT A SPELL

This season’s sofas and armchairs encourage you to put your feet up and relax

BY TRACEY MACKENZIE

Kick off your shoes and plunk yourself down into a comfortable sofa or armchair. The great indoors beckons as cool weather sets in. Here is our guide on where to find some of the most attractive sofas and comfy chairs on the market that will make your living room or den the go-to spot in which to chill.

LOFT LIFE

The Udine modular couch brings whimsical design to loft living. The modules come in a choice of fabrics and can be configured as you wish so you can create your own unique look. Available at Maison Corbeil. www.maisoncorbeil.com

OUTSIDE THE BOX

The low-profile Bowen chair from Anthropologie has a plush seat, T-shaped cushions and brass-finished legs. A less-is-more, understated design is sure to be popular with minimalists. Available from Anthropologie in nine fabrics and two leathers. www.anthropologie.com

COOL AND CONTEMPORARY

Designed by Michel Ducaroy, the famous Togo sofa from Ligne Roset is still the company’s most popular sofa since its debut in 1973. With an ergonomic design, foam construction and quilted covers, it stands the test of time. Available at Ligne Roset. www.ligneroset.com

RETRO REVERIE

The Reverie sofa is an EQ3 spin on Mid-century Modern style. Featuring tapered legs and a button-tufted seat and back, this tailored sofa is available in both fabric and leather upholstery and a variety of colours. Available at Decorium. www.decorium.com

PLUMP PERFECTION

A re-edition of the iconic Plumy Collection, originally designed by Annie Hiéronimus in 1980, will beckon to the couch potato in you. With seat and back cushions filled with goose feathers, which can be unfolded to facilitate various seating positions, the Plumy adapts to its environment. Comes in various sizes for both chair and settee. Available at Ligne Roset. www.ligneroset.com

GREENWICH TIME

The Greenwich modular sofa features grey patterned fabric with caramelcoloured leather to create the sofa that’s perfect for you. Choice of configurations available to suit any room. Available at Maison Corbeil. www.maisoncorbeil.com

MODERN AND MODULAR

The LC3 Grand Modèle armchair, designed by Le Corbusier, was a modernist response to the traditional club chair. With its externalized tubular frame and thick pillows, it’s as relevant today as it was almost 90 years ago. Each chair is signed and numbered. Manufactured by Cassina and available at Design Within Reach. www.dwr.com

COOL CONTEMPORARY

The contemporary Como sectional sofa, designed by Timothy Oulton, is as versatile as it is sleek. Chunky cushions are perfectly proportioned for maximum comfort and support. The modular components allow you to create the configuration best suited to your room. Available at Restoration Hardware in two depths and 42 colours. www.restorationhardware.com

UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE

Available in a variety of fabrics and metal colours, the Sara armchair boasts an understated, elegant shape. Shown here in velour, this chair is perfect for a tête-à-tête with a friend, and is made in Quebec. Available at Maison Corbeil. www.maisoncorbeil.com

LOUNGE ON LEATHER

The Library Leather chair from Restoration Hardware is a take on those found in the great reading rooms and libraries of Europe. Boasting antiqued-brass nailhead trim, a low-slung profile, and a deep seat with down-feather fill, this chair comes in a variety of colours and fabrics. www.restorationhardware.com

SERPENTINE SECTIONAL

The Grace serpentine sectional sofa pays homage to one of Vladimir Kagan’s most iconic designs. Soft and sinuous, the feminine curves of this sofa offer ample seating for ease of conversation and solid metal legs in brass for a touch of luxe. Various colours available. www.anthropologie.com

BLUE VELVET

The Sven tufted velvet sofa is a modern take on a mid-century classic. Featuring crisp lines, luxuriously stuffed back cushions, and a tufted bench seat, it has two matching round bolster cushions to complete the look. Available in both loveseat and sectional sizes, it’s also available from Article in four colours. www.article.com

RECLINE AND RELAX

The Milo Baughman Recliner 74 is a simple design with a lasting impact. First designed in 1966, this chair has now been brought back into production. It has three positions from upright, to feet up, to full recline. Available from Design Within Reach in both fabric and leather upholstery, and in a variety of colours. www.dwr.com

BENCH BEAUTY

The minimalist Edlyn bench with its velour upholstery and brass legs adds glamour to your decor. Perfect for taking a much-needed break or for donning shoes, this bench is perfect in an entry foyer or bedroom and is available from Anthropologie in a variety of colours. www.anthropologie.com

CONTEMPORARY CURVES

Inspired by mid-century design, the Jacqui sofa has a timeless style that is perfect for a house or condo. Meticulous tailoring, a kiln-dried hardwood frame, and high-density soy-based seating foam are just a few of this handcrafted sofa’s attributes. Available in a myriad of fabrics, it’s also customizable. Available at Barrymore. www.barrymorefurniture.com

CLASSIC CHAISE

Classic features combined with clean lines makes the Sven daybed a popular choice. Natural leather that weathers over time makes this tufted chaise with its matching bolster a beautiful addition to any room. Available at Article. www.article.com

TRUE BLUE

William Birch arms, luxurious seating and turned Barwick legs make this classically styled sofa a mainstay in traditional decor. It’s also available with a bench-style seat for a more relaxed, contemporary look. Includes two 22-inch knife-edge toss pillows. Available in many fabrics and customizable. Available at Barrymore. www.barrymorefurniture.com

SCALLOPED SEATING

Popular in the 1940s, the scalloped-shaped chair is making a comeback. The sinuous contours and brass legs of the Tulip chair add a touch of feminine flair to a boudoir or office. Available from Anthropologie in seven fabrics. www.anthropologie.com

FASHIONABLE AND FREE-FORM

The Ploum sofa from the Ligne Roset Collection is a conversation starter. An asymmetrical construction and ample dimensions allow for comfort and visual interest. Available from Ligne Roset in a variety of dimensions and fabrics. www.ligneroset.com

SMOOTH SWIVEL

A dissatisfaction with the quality and functionality of products on the market drove Niels Bendtsen to create smart and thoughtful designs, as shown in this U-Turn swivel chair (2013). Featuring a discreet tapered base and smooth swiveling mechanism, it comes in both fabric and leather upholstery and in a variety of colours. Available at www.bensen.ca and in Vancouver at Inform Interiors www.informinteriors.com.

BLACK BEAUTY

The soft curves of the sloped cushion are in sharp contrast to the upright stainless-steel frame of the Burnham chair, which offers an interesting blend of style and design. It’s an eye-catching statement piece for a contemporary decor. Available at Accents for Living. www.accentsforliving.ca

SINUOUS SEATING

This classically designed chaise with button tufting, French seams, and naturalLee cushion fill is perfect for the office or boudoir. Grab a book, relax and unwind. Available at Cocoon. www.cocoonfurnishings.ca

FRINGE BENEFITS

This Boucheron slipper chair with its fringed base can be an accent chair in the living room or an elegant bedroom chair. Also available in red and blue at Import Temptations. www.import-temptations.com

CIRCLING BACK

The rich blue hue of this chair will add the perfect splash of colour in your living room. The semi-circular back, finished in Cavalli royal blue leather, frames the seat, which rests on a bronze base. Customization available. Available at Import Temptations. www.import-temptations.com

CHANNELING CLEOPATRA

Get in touch with your inner Cleopatra while relaxing on the plush Gunner Daybed. Enjoy daydreaming or reading on this daybed, which comes with two end pillows for added comfort. Available at Cocoon. www.cocoonfurnishings.ca

AVIATION APPEAL

Restoration Hardware’s Aviator swivel chair is reminiscent of Second World War fighter planes. With a leather seat surrounded by aluminum, and dotted with exposed steel screws, it’s the perfect addition to any fly boy’s or fly girl’s home. Also available in non-swivel format. www.restorationhardware.com

OVAL OPULENCE

The distinct oval shape of the Regent sofa adds a touch of originality to a room. Low-backed, this sofa takes up little visual space, and is adorned with French gold accents. Add some rectangular throw pillows to match your decor. Available at Import Temptations. www.import-temptations.com

THE LAIDBACK LIFE

The Cloud modular sofa is both versatile and comfortable. With its relaxed silhouette, low back, and sink-in cushions, this sofa is perfect for lounging. It’s also easy to customize with three slipcovered cubes – corner, armless and ottoman – and is available in a choice of three depths, 23 stocked fabrics and 161 special-order fabrics. From Restoration Hardware. www.restorationhardware.com

COMFORTABLE CLOUD

Hit the hay in style on the Cloud sofa bed with its luxuriously tufted pillow and simple design. Easy to use, just lower the back and you’re good to go. Comes in red or charcoalcoloured fabric. Available at Maison Corbeil. www.maisoncorbeil.com

TIMELESS AND TUFTED

Add soft colour to your living space with the Parmelee wingback chair. Its design is timeless and elegant, and its nailhead trim and button-tufted upholstery make it an excellent piece for both living room and bedroom. In a variety of colours. Available at Wayfair. www.wayfair.ca

CLASSIC CHESTERFIELD

The Kensington sofa, designed by Timothy Oulton, is a reproduction of the classic chesterfield design. Deep hand-tufting, rolled arms and solid oak feet fitted with antique brass casters accentuate the look. Available in a variety of depths, lengths and fabric colours, cushions come in both standard or down-feather fill. www.restorationhardware.com

RELAXED RECLINER

The Stressless Metro recliner with matching ottoman makes a bold statement. The high back and headrest pillow offer both comfort and neck support. Casual but elegant, this recliner may be custom-ordered in either high or low back and in a variety of fabrics and leathers. Available at Decorium www.decorium.com

NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART

A weathered finish highlights the hand-carved detailing on this 19 th century-style French Empire fainting chaise. Originally designed for Victorian women wearing restrictive corsets, this chaise is now better used for relaxing and reading. Available in 142 special-order fabrics, it comes with two square pillows and a bolster. From Restoration Hardware. www.restorationhardware.com