When choosing upholstered furniture, it is important to pay attention not only to its design and comfort, but also to the materials from which it is made. Sofas on the metal frame - an excellent choice, guaranteeing durability and reliability of the acquisition.


Features

The sofa on the metal frame has great advantages compared with other types of structures.

  • Ease.  Such furniture is much lighter than models made of wood. This allows you to easily move the sofa around the room. The light weight of the furniture is convenient when cleaning, when you want to move the sofa, and when rearranging the apartment. After all, many like the frequent change of the interior and new zoning room options.
  • Compactness. The metal frame is compact. Because of this, the furniture itself can be neat and small. Modest dimensions allow the sofa to easily fit into small rooms. In addition, this furniture takes up less space and does not interfere with free movement.
  • Security.  In the manufacturing process of the metal base, no toxic glue or other harmful elements are used. So the sofa can be considered environmentally safe.
  • Reliability.  Metal is more durable than wood. This design can withstand heavy loads, keeping the original shape. Even fun children's games with jumping on the couch will not harm its base. For daily use as a place for daytime rest, and furniture for sleeping, this option is just perfect.


Also, the metal is subjected to anti-corrosion treatment. This ensures its resistance to external influences. Furniture is not afraid of high humidity and temperature changes. Unlike wooden structures, which, in damp conditions, begin to swell and deform, metal models do not change their performance characteristics at all.

  • Practicality.  Such sofas have a longer life. They have been pleasing their masters for many years, and if damage occurs, they are usually insignificant and easily fixed.


Another plus is the possibility of removing covers. After all, cleaning or replacing the upholstery is often more beneficial to owners than buying new furniture.

Material

Modern manufacturers use two basic materials for the manufacture of upholstered furniture. This is wood and metal. There are also frameless models on the market. However, such options have, in general, a decorative function and are not suitable for regular use. Sofas with a metal frame differ in structure. Collapsible frames are a collection of metal parts bolted together. In this case, welding is not applicable. This option is very practical. It gives the opportunity to replace any defective item if it is damaged. However, this advantage affects the price of furniture.


Frame sofas with all-welded frames are cheaper. But in the event of a breakdown, such a base has to be replaced entirely. Many sofas are supplied with a steel frame with a latoflex system. It consists of a set of lamellae with orthopedic properties. These are special plywood slats securely fastened to the frame with the help of lato holders. Lamellae contribute to the optimal distribution of body load on the sleeping surface. This eliminates the formation of unnecessary deflections of the surface of the sofa and contributes to the correct position of the spine during sleep.


Fastening lamellae to the frame may be different. Rubber cushion holders with a cushioning effect are considered the most reliable. They withstand severe loads, do not creak under great weight. Plastic holders are not so durable. The load on these types of products is strictly limited. However, this mounting option is cheaper. Lamella base is easily repaired. It also guarantees a long service life of furniture without loss of performance. And the metal frame as a base provides additional strength and reliability of the product. The spring component of the sofa on the iron frame can be of 2 types.


Dependent springs do not control the correct distribution of the load on the surface. Each spring in this system is associated with others. Pressure on one of them provokes a chain reaction. At the location of the largest weight sofa sags. As a rule, this is the pelvic area of ​​a person. This fact forces the spine to assume an unnatural position. Such a holiday not only does not allow to fully relax, but can also lead to health problems. Independent springs have complete freedom from each other. This ensures optimum load distribution. In this position, the person feels as comfortable as possible. The spine remains in a natural position that does not violate the correct posture.


Customer reviews confirm that metal sofas are much stronger than wooden frame models. The advantages of orthopedic grounds are also appreciated by many. For children and adolescents who only form the body, as well as for people suffering from back problems, this option is just perfect. As for the upholstery, it can be any. Representative leather, practical leatherette, soft velvety fabric or any other material can be the final touch of a stylish sofa. It all depends on the wishes of the customer.


Forms and sizes

By design, sofas with metal frame can be any. Direct models are suitable for those who prefer brevity in the interior, as well as the owners of small apartments. Corner sofas are more bulky. They occupy more space indoors, but they have several advantages. L-shaped form has a friendly conversation. On such a sofa it is convenient to receive guests, treating them with delicious tea or other drinks. In the center of the furniture you can put a small table with snacks, and the mini-holiday will be held with maximum comfort.


In addition, ottoman sofas are convenient when watching TV, reading or another form of recreation. Tired after a long day of work, you can stretch your legs, lean on soft pillows and relax completely. There are no size limits. Models with metal frames can be both small and large.


As for the transformation of sofas, there are several popular systems:

  • "Eurobook"  - a mechanism that instantly turns the sofa into a comfortable double bed. The front end is pushed forward with mini rollers. To move the sofa away from the wall is not required. Such models are reliable, spacious, supplied with a spacious box for laundry.
  • "Click-klyak" differs from the previous version with additional mechanisms responsible for the side parts of the furniture. Another feature of such models is the ability to control the backrest in three positions. In addition to the standard sitting position, half-sitting and lying options are available. It uses removable covers that allows you to clean and update upholstery. The only drawback of the mechanism is the need for free space between the furniture and the wall. This is necessary for the freedom of movement of the back during transformation.



  • "Accordion"  - vykatnaya system. The mechanism includes 3 sections united by hinges-locks. Two of them form a back, the third is a seat. Such sofas can also be supplied with removable covers.
  • "Pantograph"  it is displayed by one easy movement. You just need to pull the loop, which lifts the seat up and pushes it forward. Then the back of the sofa is lowered. The main feature of such furniture is the absence of rollers. This allows you not to worry about the scuffs and scratches on the floor that might appear from the wheels.



Most often, sofa frames with these types of mechanisms combined. They are made of metal with flexible lamellae. The latter perform the depreciation function. They only slightly bend under the load of a sleeping person. This provides the necessary support for the back. Some sofas are equipped with an independent spring unit.

  • Another type of sofa with a metal frame - "French cot". This design combines several frames with a metal grid stretched inside. This option is only suitable as a spare bed. With daily use, the net quickly begins to sag and the sofa becomes uncomfortable. Most often, sofa frames with these types of mechanisms combined. They are made of metal with flexible lamellae. The latter perform the depreciation function. They only slightly bend under the load of a sleeping person. This provides the necessary support for the back. Some sofas are equipped with an independent spring unit.



Firms and popular models

The furniture market offers various options for sofas with metal frame. This is a classic elegant models, and modern original options. Pine, birch and other tree species can be used as additional base materials.


Flora

The sofa bed without armrests looks modern and original. Bright design options allow you to choose upholstery for every taste. Small throw pillows add charm to the furniture. Transformation mechanism "accordion"  in an instant turns the sofa into a full double bed. Reliable design is designed for loads up to 180 kg, suitable for daily use. The model is equipped with a spacious laundry box. Covers and mattress removed. The size of the sofa can be any, depending on the wishes of the customer.

Proteus

This cute sofa with metal frame from the company "Fiesta"  different concise clear forms. Elegant MDF armrests give the model an elegant look. The metal frame is complemented by shock-absorbing elements and a mattress of polyurethane foam or independent springs. The mechanism of folding the sofa - "accordion". There is a built-in linen box. Bed size - 120 x 200 cm.



Bedinge

Sofa bed from the brand Ikea  different modest design and high practicality. The model includes a universal frame made of metal with elastic crossbars of birch plywood. Mattress and covers are selected individually. The cover comes with 2 pillows. Upon request, you can purchase armrests and a box for linen, which is installed under the sofa. You can choose from 6 mattress options. You can buy a budget version of polyurethane foam, and a luxurious bed with orthopedic properties. The mattress is fastened to the main part with velcro. Covers also vary in color and material type. The folding mechanism - "click-klyak" The advantage of this sofa - the ability to transport on any passenger car. The whole structure is disassembled, and the components differ in low weight.


Sofas on the frame of wood - one of the most reliable. They are elegant, concise and comfortable at the same time. Wooden elements emphasize the shape of the furniture. The color of the armrests and the base you choose. For your convenience, the catalog contains available shades.

Models from the manufacturer Woodcraft has several advantages.

  • Durable materials.The frame parts are made of beech wood, dense and easy to process wood, which needs minimal care.
  • Special impregnation.  To make the tree fireproof properties and protect it from mold and mildew, we cover the material with special impregnations.
  • Sliding mechanisms.The sofas are completed with accordion or eurobook type folding mechanisms. Such systems are reliable and practical.
  • Bolted connections.The main furniture parts are bolted. Finished products do not creak and retain their shape stability even under high loads.

You can order a sofa on a wooden frame online on the website. We deliver furniture to all regions of Russia.

Sofas on a wooden frame made of solid beech

Modular, stationary, designed for two and three seats, straight and corner sofas on a wooden frame made of solid beech wood have high strength and long service life. Such products are classified as luxury, as they are made from solid wood. The Woodcraft craft ekomebele factory offers comfortable and practical folding sofas on a wooden frame at affordable prices.

Production of sofas on a wooden frame made of beech wood in Moscow

Natural wood used to make the frame, gives the sofas a special charm and appeal. Practical clamshell models are compact in size and functionality. If necessary, they easily replace a bed, which makes such furniture in demand for interior decoration of a one-room apartment.

Models of sofas on a wooden frame are equipped with two types of mechanisms, complemented by a reinforced profile:

  • Eurobook;
  • Accordion.

Both options do not cause difficulties when folding, some models are equipped with a convenient box for linen.

Consultants online store will help you choose the optimal model of the sofa for the arrangement of practical and comfortable interior. Products are delivered from a warehouse in Moscow.

Straight sofas are classics. Mass variations. There are any sizes and colors.

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Straight sofas, as well as corner ones, are usually placed along walls and are often completed with built-in tables, a mini-bar and folding shelves. On these sofas, comfortable to sleep.


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Corner sofas should not be identified with ottoman sofas. In the East, the so-called variety of a wide soft ottoman. In our furniture industry, under the Ottoman understand the protruding part of the sofa. Often without armrests, but with a niche for storage.

Modern sofas with ottoman in the interior successfully perform the role of corner, saving the space of small rooms, and often serve the owners as the main bed.


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Island sofas can be round or semicircular, oval and rectangular. These are expensive and status sofas. They are usually not sleeping. They are placed in the center of spacious rooms to create a seating area. It is desirable that the approach to the "island" was from all sides.

Modular sofas consist of several parts and can be combined in different ways. Modules can be used as separate pieces of furniture. In the composition may be a module with a sleeping place, but most often these sofas are designed for beauty and relaxation.

Due to the versatility and variety of forms, modular sofas are great for studio apartments.


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The transformation mechanism is a way to lay out the sofa. There are many options.

When you first come to the store, the head is spinning on the variety of transformation mechanisms and their fancy names. In fact, everything is simple.

Mechanisms can be divided into folding, rolling out and unfolding. The first are “book” and “eurobook”, as well as “click-klyak.” To the second - “telescope”, “tick-tock” and “dolphin”. The unfolding mechanisms are the "accordion" and various "folding beds."

Separately are turning mechanisms. They are used in large corner sofas: one half turns to the other, forming a wide berth.


Book and Eurobook


Sofas-books are familiar to all since the Soviet era. Raise the seat a bit and get a rectangular bed. To expand such a sofa, it must be moved away from the wall. The space under the seat is usually used to store bedding and other things.


"Eurobook" is an improved "book". All the same, only the seat moves forward on the runners. Simple reliable mechanism, suitable for daily layout. This sofa does not need to move away from the wall.


This is also a modernized "book", which, in addition to the provisions of "lying" and "sitting", has intermediate options: "half-lying" and "half-sitting." The click-klyak sofa is performed on a metal frame with wooden battens, which often break under heavy load. It is better to use it in or for rare overnight stays of guests.


The sofas with the “lit” mechanism are very similar in their form and principle of operation. The difference is that their back does not fold out - only the armrests.


  Telescope

Sleeper sofa telescope consists of three parts. Two of them form a seat, and one - back. To expand it, you need to pull the bottom of the seat, fold the back forward, and fill the space between them with a mattress. Among the shortcomings: low bed and scratches on the floor with frequent use.


This transformation mechanism is based on the principle of an accordion: a sleeper also consists of three parts, one of them is a seat, and the other two form a back. To expand the "accordion", you need to push the seat forward and lay the backrest in the same plane as it.

Sofas with such a mechanism are produced on wooden frames with ordinary metal hinges and on all-metal frames with wooden battens. The first is often better not to lay out, the latter are suitable for daily use.

This transformation mechanism is very similar to the “eurobook”. Only in “tik-taka” seat steps forward with the help of a spring mechanism. It is more expensive, but also more convenient option: there are no wheels, nothing scratches the floor. "Tick-to-Tak" is perfect for those who plan to use the sofa as a bed.


This is a very popular transformation mechanism. Especially in corner sofas and ottoman sofas used for sleeping every day.

The principle of operation is simple: when laying out, a platform rolls out from under the seat, which then rises using a special lift mechanism, forming a single berth. The more reliable the lifting mechanism, the longer the sofa will last.

French, American, Belgian and Italian folding beds


The French Clamshell is a triple-fold clamshell. During the transformation, the sleeping place turns forward and is set on the arcs. But to sleep on this couch is pretty hard. It is not suitable for daily use. This is a guest option.


"American folding bed" a little more comfortable. There are only two additions, and therefore mattresses are thicker, sometimes even with spring blocks. But for daily sleep is still not the most convenient option.

“Belgian folding bed” is not so much a type of transformation mechanism, as a sign of the manufacturer. French-Belgian furniture company Sedac-Meral produces two- and three-folding folding beds with foam mattresses and spring mattresses of different heights. This is the "Belgian cot".


"Italian folding bed" has two additions and unfolds along with the soft elements of the sofa. Unlike other "folding beds", in some models of "Italian" there are small containers for storing bedding.

Decide what you need a sofa for: sleep or rest? In the first case, it is better to take a “book”, “eurobook”, “tic-tac” or a good “dolphin”. All the rest are guest options.

Here is a table that clearly demonstrates the pros and cons of sofas of various types.

Frame

In the production of sofas used metal and wooden frames, as well as the framework of wooden bars with chipboard.

Metal frames are reliable and durable, provided that the connections are worked out by welding, not by bolts. To the sofa with a metal frame fits any upholstery. If necessary, it can be replaced.

The lifetime of a wooden frame depends on the type and quality of wood. It affects the price. Most expensive cost sofas made of oak, beech, walnut and ash. More budget options - frames made of birch and coniferous wood.

In a wooden frame, the main thing is that the wood is smooth and dry. The fewer potholes and knots the better.

The combination of wooden bars and chipboard - the cheapest version of the sofa frame. But if the technology is observed in production, and the elements of chipboard are treated with special paint, such a sofa will also last for many years.

Filler

A back, a seat, armrests - each element of a sofa has a filler. As a rule, it is foam rubber and polyurethane foam. There are also latex and springs.

Sofas, inside which only foam, the cheapest, but the least durable. The sofa with a pad of a single piece of foam rubber will keep its shape as long as possible. But in three or four years, he will sow.

Most manufacturers prefer polyurethane foam packing. It hardly differs in price from foam rubber, but it lasts much longer.

Polyurethane foam is block (sandwich) and cast. From the first seat, backrest and other elements of the sofa simply glue. When they talk about molded polyurethane foam, they imply that at the factory it was poured into a mold in liquid form and at the exit they got a cast back or armrest of a sofa.

The most durable, environmentally friendly and expensive filler is latex. Due to its high elasticity, it follows the contours of the body and instantly restores shape. However, it is not electrified, resistant to and does not cause allergies. Latex is commonly used in expensive orthopedic furniture.

Separately, it should be said about the spring blocks. Their presence in the sofa not only adds points to convenience, but also makes the sofa more durable and wear-resistant. Of course, provided that very high quality individual spring blocks are used.

The best option - sofas with multi-layered filler and a different density coefficient in different areas. The bottom layer is the densest, on top is a thin soft material for maximum comfort.

Upholstery even more than the mechanisms of transformation. To describe everything, you need a separate article. Therefore, we consider the most popular options.

Life hacking for those who choose a sofa

  1. Decide where to stand. Draw a plan on paper. So the store will be easier to navigate. Calculate whether there will be enough space for walking with the sofa unfolded.
  2. Decide on the function of the sofa: guest or for daily sleep. Also think about who will sleep on it: a child weighing 40 kg or an adult man per centner. Based on this, select a mechanism.
  3. In the store, carefully inspect the transformation mechanism. Its metal parts should be thicker than 3 mm, neatly painted and securely connected to each other.
  4. Sit or even lie down on the couch. Estimate the density of the filler. Pay attention to the sounds that the sofa makes when you move. Squeak is a sure sign of a poorly glued frame.
  5. Pay attention to the evenness of the seams and rows of staples. These are the nuances that distinguish a bona fide manufacturer from an amateur. Look at the back of the sofa. If you plan to put it not near the wall, but in the center of the room, it should also be carefully upholstered.
  6. If the manufacturer's warranty is less than 18 months, choose another one.

Upholstered furniture is often used in the interior, because it gives the room a sense of warmth, making it more comfortable. As a rule, the choice falls on the frame sofas, because they are considered the most reliable and durable, and all thanks to their design. For the manufacture of this piece of furniture used a variety of materials, but it is the frame of the sofa made of wood stands out for its environmental friendliness, safety and has many other important positive characteristics.

If earlier the choice of materials was relatively small and mainly used wood of beech, maple, birch or oak, now it has expanded considerably and you won't surprise anyone with the frame of a sofa made of solid pine. When creating upholstered furniture, it is impossible to do without innovative technologies that allow to extend its service life and improve quality.

Sofa on a wooden frame and its features

Natural wood is now very popular, because such furniture is distinguished by its high environmental friendliness. It will fit into any interior, be it classic or in high-tech style. This piece of furniture will make the atmosphere in the house particularly cozy and homely.

Oak, walnut, ash, pine or other types of wood can be used to make a corner or straight soft sofa. Due to the development of modern technologies, the tree species from which the construction is made are almost irrelevant, because they are processed with various strengthening, fire-fighting and antifungal mixtures, which improves their condition and increases their service life. The main elements are combined with special bolts, so during operation they do not creak, and if this even manifests itself, it is enough to simply grease them.

It is very important that the material used to frame the sofa meets quality standards. The wood should be well dried and not have knots. If the humidity exceeds 8%, this furniture is unlikely to last long.

Among the main advantages of the tree are:

  • Orthopedic effect. Similar products are much softer.
  • Security. This is especially important if there are children in the house. Soft material will also reduce injuries.
  • Naturalness
  • The ability to improve the indoor climate.

Other frame materials

In addition to wood to create the base can be used:

  • Metal. This material is very durable and reliable, which is suitable for intensive use. The design can be made of aluminum, steel, titanium alloys. The metal is coated with a corrosion-resistant coating or varnish, and also chrome-plated, otherwise it quickly loses its reliability.
  • MDF. Relatively cheap and easy to handle material that is suitable even for allergies. However, it has a low indicator of strength.
  • DSP. Pretty inexpensive material, which is used primarily to create furniture of economy class. It is considered quite light, durable, but flexible.

The choice of materials when creating upholstered furniture depends on its design and folding mechanism. The frame of the modular sofa is often made using the same type of material, for example, wood. Whereas when creating models with complex transformational mechanisms one cannot do without a combination. The shape of the sofas has little effect on the base material and you should not worry about it.

Which frame of the sofa is better to choose?

When buying this piece of furniture, you need to take into account that the base may be a supporting structure or have decorative properties. In the case of a hidden structure, its operational qualities are of utmost importance. Well, if it is made of wood, because it is a reliable and natural material.

Wood deserves attention and, if the frame performs a decorative role, because it has a very aesthetic look. In addition, wooden armrests can be supplemented with shelves, tables and make not only beautiful, but also useful.