Canapé (furniture)

Canapé (furniture)

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Its shape is distinct from other sofas of the period, including the divan and chaise longue, but does include several forms. Frequently matching chairs were made to go with it. Precious hardwoods such as walnut, cherry and mahogany were often used in its construction.

Currently the term is used in world furniture design and retail as a variation on "sofa", except when antiques or reproductions of 18th Century designs are concerned.

References

http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollections/Art-Design/garde-meuble/intro.htm


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