Transformer Sofa Market Review: Types of transformation mechanisms and modifications, Materials for the frame and "filling" of the mattress, upholstery and prices
VEGA model
The mechanisms used in transformer sofas are largely determined, a lot of space will take a sofa in folded and unfolded. Udelid with retractable mechanisms ("telescope", "Eurobook", "Accordion" and derived from them modern options) Spacious sleeping bed. If the size of the room allows you to buy a large and convenient sofa, for example, the Nara model (Die Collection)
Triple Sofa "Beding" (IKEA) is equipped with a "Click-Click" mechanism. Provide position "Relax". The frame is made of steel rolled with powder coating. Mattress supports serve beech lats
The soft corner of the Die Collection looks modernly largely due to additional elemental chains for glasses. One of the sofa modules, as a rule, can be decomposed on the night, but this is a guest option: too low from the floor is a bed
Sofa NAKE (Die Collection) - living room decoration. Its main function is the creation of maximum comfort in the afternoon. Two at the same time can be arranged in the "Relax" position. At night, this is a spacious bed.
Colombo 907 provides the ability to create a variety of sleeping places. Those who preferred to sleep on the first tier bed can stay directly under the second or at a distance
Model Bond (MOS) is easily transformed into a bed using a roll-out mechanism.
The sofa transformer during the day can be a resting place, and overnight turns into a comfortable bed not only for guests, but often for the owners. The range of models of such sofas equipped with different transformation mechanisms causes the buyer to think about how to make the right choice, to pay attention in the first place
The requirements of the modern buyer to any furniture is quality, style and aesthetic characteristics, convenience and environmental friendliness. For transformer sofas, such an important parameter, as dimensions, as a rule, are acquired for small spaces as an alternative to a full-fledged bed, which lacks the place. It is important for the user and how simple is the process of turning the sofa in the bed. Based on these criteria, folding sofas should be evaluated, paying attention to the mechanisms, thanks to which the transformation of the sofa is becoming possible in bed, ergonomics of models, style and design.
It should be remembered that the service life of the selected sofa will depend on the materials from which the framework and the bottom of the filling of the sofa pillows and mattresses are made, as well as from which tissues are crosslied covers and the upholstery.
The relevance of transformer sofas for the Russian buyer is obvious. Therefore, among the manufacturers of similar models, leading domestic furniture companies, such as the largest holding "Furniture Furniture Factory on March 8" (its composition includes companies Albertshtein, Anderssen, Roybosh Idr.), Association of Furniture Manufacturers "Allegro", Armada TK Alliance-M, "Europlast", "Tone-Design", "Conceptual", "Liberty", Moion, Prestige-Furniture, "Ravel Design", "Freiling Fernich" IDR. Interesting models offer companies "Si-Square Design", "Elitis", Ekmi IT.D. From foreign manufacturers folding sofas offer Calligaris factories, Desiree, Italsofa, I 4 Mariani, Longhi, Milano Bedding, Moon, Natuzzi, Relotti (all of Italy), Brhl, Cor, Machalke, Wittmann (all Germany) IDR; Traditionally, many transformer sofas have manufacturers from Eastern European countries, Croatia, Czech Republic IT.D.
Classic transformation
Mechanisms are divided into those that are laid out ("book", "Click-Clak", "Couch"), unfold ("Accordion", "American" and "French clamshells") and roll out / extended ("Eurobook", a roll-out mechanism, "Dolphin" IDR.). By placing in space, two groups of sofas are distinguished: the first-formed sleeping bed is focused along the wall (the "book", "Click-Click" mechanisms), the second to sleep will have perpendicular to the wall to which the sofa back is adjacent (most of the existing mechanisms).
Opinion of a specialist
Elena Grishina, General Director of EKMI
The most reliable and durable mechanism is considered a dropped (second name-"telescope", according to the principle of operation), and the most convenient is recognized as "Accordion". The roll-out mechanism is designed for frequent transformation. Having pulled out for the king (lower front panel), stretch the seat, while the front part pulls over everything else. Soaked out such a sofa is very compact, in the unfolded becomes a full-fledged bed. To turn into a bed sofa with the mechanism of transformation "Accordion" is even easier: the seat is lifted to the click, and the sleeping place goes forward. However, both mechanisms suggest the presence of space in the room, as the sleeping place is obtained by large in the area (although it is more comfortable), and the transformation process itself can cause difficulties if the floor is covered with a long-wave carpet.
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In the Alto Collection sofa (Die Collection) used the mechanism of transformation "American folding bed". Hollow metal tubes "Colding beds" and wooden lats in the support for the mattress make it easy to furniture. Headrests fixed on zippers can easily be swept away
The battery of domestic models of sofas with the mechanism of "Accordion" includes "Starfall Dreams", "Dreamer", "Odyssey" (Anderssen), "Favorit" ("Conceptual"), "Calcutta" ("Allegro-Classic" - Holding "Allegro") , "Arizona", "Kentucky" ("Avangard-Furniture"), "Tulip" (TPK "Armada") and many others. Popular dialing mechanism is used, for example, in the sofas "Golf", "Duncan" ("Furniture Furniture March 8"), "Marianna" ("Conceptual"), models 031 (UNION), "Yana" (TPK "Armada") IDR . The "book" is easy to find in the range of the "Sofas and Chairs" enterprises (Russia). The "Click-Click" mechanism is in the models "Danish Fairy Tale", "Nice-1" (Anderssen), "Beatrice" ("Allegro-Classic"), "Beding" (IKEA, Sweden), "Milan" (TPK "Armada ") and etc. According to the principle of "American clamshells", a sofa "Caprice", "French" - "Adriatic" and "Valencia" (all- "Allegro-Classical"), "Rubens" (TPK "Armada") and many other models. The so-called "Eurobook" is widely represented in the "Allegro-Classic" products - such a model as "Douglas"; "Furniture Furniture March 8" - "Olymp", "Twid" IDR.; Liberty is a model "Alpika" - and other companies, and Dolphin is available in the models of almost all furniture enterprises that produce angular sofas.
Modern modifications
A lot of more complex variations have been created on the basis of well-known transformation mechanisms, thanks to which you can play with a sofa shape. One of them is "Sofa" - a mechanism designed for daily use invented by crossing the "telescope" and "dolphin". The sleeping space is formed as a result of nomination with the help of a transformation mechanism, divided into three parts: headrest, middle part and popping. Sofas with the Sofa mechanism allow you to create sleeping places of various sizes: two- and triple, angular IT.D.- Models "Jacqueline", "Marco", "Monica", "Stephanie" ("Allegro-Classic"), "Kare "(" Nord-Furniture ", Russia)," ideal "(TPK" Armada ") IDR.
Opinion of a specialist
It is difficult to say that the main thing when choosing a transformer sofa. Since it is necessary to purchase a sofa and a bed, and a bed, convenience of use in both cases that combined with the reliability of the design must be in the first place. But we should not forget about the environmental friendliness of the goods, because it is understood that it is necessary to use this piece of furniture. Sofa transformer is quite overall furniture, which, as a rule, is in the center of attention. Therefore, if it is selected for the finished interior, in addition to the foregoing, it is also necessary to take into account the correspondence of the appearance (size, model, textures, drawing, upholstery) of the surrounding environment.
Darina Peresenkova, Director of the Interior Academy Salon
Interesting durable and easy mechanism "Tornado" (variation on the theme of "American clamshells"), which is unfolding by the movement, as if a stacking mattress. Reliability adds twisted cord ribbons and metal mesh base. Examples of sofas with a similar mechanism "Richmond" and "Liverpool" ("Briton", Russia).
The original design solution "Labrador" has proven itself: a combination of a safe and reliable mechanism of the transformation "Eurobook" with a unique mechanism for lifting-lowering armrests, allowing rational to use the room space (the length of the sofa is equal to the length of the bed location due to the fact that the "sofa" is transformed in the "sofa" From the seat). The model of the sofa with such a mechanism is the same name "Labrador" ("Furniture Furniture March 8").
Round shapes for sleep
Sofa "Neast" (EKMI) is transformed into a round bed sofa transformer is capable of turning not only in the usual rectangular bed. Lovers of all unusual can choose a sofa from which it turns out a completely round bed. Such models are not uncommon at the modern furniture market and are found among the sofas as quite expensive and economy class. The first includes, for example, "NES" and "Racid Mix" sofas (EKMI factory, price - from 78600 and 55370 rubles. Respectively) or model 2257 (Factory Himolla (Germany), the price is 83560 rubles); Among the relatively inexpensive models can be called "Sky" (Anderssen, the price is 48 thousand rubles).
Pantograph - another variation on the topic "Eurobooks", which has a drawback, like all mechanisms with rolling parts: during daily laying on the floor, the trail remains. Surprised with a "pantograph" the seat moves, without touching the floor, and in the rest, it does not differ from the model with the "eurobook". Sofas equipped with Pantographs - this is, for example, "Kalambour" ("Vidkidol") and "Tibet-10" ("Furniture Factory Rachev", both- Russia) or the model "Holiday" ("Furniture Furniture March 8") . Mixotoile mechanism easily transforms seats and backs from the "sofa" position in a full-fledged bed and also easily (three additions) removes them inside the frame. The design of this mechanism involves a large margin of strength, in particular due to metallic supporting parts with epoxy coating. Roybosh factory produces a number of similar models: "Garison", "Governor", "Decadence", "Lorein", "Silver Age", "Silver", "Stat Counselor", "Texas", Puf "Filin"; Use this mechanism and other companies, such as Europa (Russia) - Mason model.
Interesting such development as the Costa transformer ("Si-Square Design"). Inside a concise sofa, a metal stand in the form of a couch is hidden, with the help of an electrical headboard lifting system, its position changes, and it is possible to fix at any angle in the range to 80, which is convenient for creating the "Relax" position.
The list given by us is not complete: there are still models of Kangaroo, "Puma" and several options used by foreign companies and called differently. When comparing classical mechanisms for transformer sofas and a new generation of such devices, it is clear that their evolution is aimed at one hand, to ensure the ease of the transformation itself directly, and on the other, the achievement of a greater level of the comfort of this furniture in daytime clock.
Durable and reliable
For a sofa that will be subject to transformation daily, the quality of the frame is extremely important. The framework for frames is a tree (a timber array, a multi-layered plywood, a different type of wood, chipboard, MDF or Fiberboard and their combinations) and metal. The intertorded modern models often leave the welded metal base available to look at the chromed or nickel-plated legs, which are hardly an ornament. Wigs of classic styles legs are usually hidden under the upholstery, either the frame at all "stands on the floor." However, the fact that the frame falls out of the field of view does not detract from its significance.
Opinion of a specialist
The sofa transformer is the choice of those who assume that functionality is one of the most necessary properties of furniture. Transformers - evidence that, seeking comfort, buyers pay attention to ergonomics. With the help of transformer sofas really make the interior of a small apartment as comfortable as possible. The most interesting models complemented by mobile consoles. They make it possible to combine various solutions to the organization of residential space, to some extent to become the designer and architect of their home. The modular prefix often serves as a workplace for home office. Large puffs on legs-wheels are opened without effort and contain a roomy box.
Oksana Suprand, Head of Regional Development of the Representative Office of Relotti
For the most inexpensive wooden frames use wood coniferous rocks. Oak, walnut, beech, ash are more durable, but they significantly increase the product. A certain compromise version of the birch wood: more cheap, but no worse than the strength than beech and ash. Directly in the store you can estimate except the batchness of the wood, so it is better to focus on the reputation of the manufacturer. The main components of the frame must be connected by bolts with nuts, and not screws, otherwise the sofa is quickly loosened.
Frames from chipboard are much cheaper than wooden. The chipboard of the chipboard is deprived of the inherent wood of flaws, cracks. Now, it has a number of minuses, in particular a high proportion: sofas from chipboard heavy. Many scares the presence of formaldehydes in their composition. There are plates with emission classes E0 and E1- environmentally safe. With less high-quality chipboard, it is necessary that the protective layer of paint is present at the top, the stove was covered with a paper-free or PVC film or a veneer was finished, it will prevent the separation of formaldehyde resins into the air. The presence of a certificate for products is evidence of its environmental purity.
Pouched bed.
Puf with the Mixotoile mechanism (Roybosh) takes extremely little space to transform into bed for the night can not only sofas, quite recently they have taken over the puffs. Puf-transformer is difficult to consider a comfortable lie for every day, but the gost's died may well spend on it. During the rest of the time, such puffs in addition to their main functions also serve as storage of bedding, since equipped with a box for linen.
A multi-layered plywood has proven itself. At the same time than it is thicker, the stronger the framework. Often, a combination of materials, such as a beech (pine) bar plus plyus or a ram and MDF or chipboard, is used to make support of soft furniture.
Comfortable and beautifulIt is possible to fully relax and sleep only if the muscles of the body are not tightened when you lie. Therefore, in the transformer sofas is important for mattresses and seats. It can be made of lats, interwoven belts or metal mesh, on top of which, as a rule, stretch the awning from high-strength tissue or plywood. There are also various combinations of these materials, for example, the model with the NOVA mechanism (Factory Roybosh) is made with an electric weld mesh and a latva base of a bed, reinforced in the foot part with elastic belts.
"Stuffing" of sofa mattresses and pillows are diverse, but while the palm of the championship in its qualities holds those in which the springs are combined as the basis (nucleus of the mattress), natural latex or artificial materials, similar to latex, cotton laying or wool.
Springs-proven time option. Blocks of spring mattresses are divided into dependent (one more name-Bonnel), that is, associated with each other, and independent, when each spring is in a separate bag of nonwoven material. For dependent springs, the effect of hammock is characteristic: in places of significant loads, the mattress begins, because one spring pulls the other. The outlet of the output was proposed to give the springs to different rigidity: to make a smaller, where the head and foot are located, and large for the body.
Clothes for furniture
Children's sofa transformer "Royal" ("tone-design").
The price is from9 thousand rubles. Suns of upholstery tissues significantly improves the processing of various modern impregnation. For example, scotchgard makes the upholstery more elastic, prevents it from stretching. If the sofa is supposed to use often, it is better to give preference for this tissue. Teflon impregnation saves contaminants and stains is important if there are small children and animals in the house. Microfiber, artificial materials of increased wear resistance and genuine leather are popular with popularity.
Nonprint mattresses also possess orthopedic properties. Natural latex- eco-friendly, durable and elastic, especially good. Before using this material in mattresses, it requires to form channels for air circulation (through holes or a system of vertical and horizontal notches). An analogue of natural latex is the molded polyurethane foam (PPU). It accomplice is very popular with its modern species, bilaxilast, one of the most elastic and dense materials.
In addition to PPU fillers serve batting, felt; In expensive sofas as a filler, coconut fiber (Coyra) or horse hair are often performed; High-volume nonwovens (Duraphil, Polyfil, "Periothek", Sintepon IT.D.). The materials used have different thickness and density, depending on the task being solved.
Orthopedic properties of flawed mattresses producers are enhanced by creating options with different stiffery zones (from 3 to 7), as well as combining materials with opposite characteristics (up to 18 layers). The variant is popular when a material that has a "memory effect" is used as the nearest layer tissue, that is, capable of restoring the form after deformation.
Multi-tiered beds
The beauty of the sofa is in its proportions and in the upholstery fabric. The properties of the upholstery can vary greatly, therefore it is necessary to choose with knowledge of the case. The main technical characteristics of the upholstery tissue, the density, abrasion resistance, the peeling (the formation of rollers), color and fire resistance, air permeability. The most popular upholstery tissue, flock, jacquard, tapestry, velor, microfiber, Alcantara (artificial suede with increased wear resistance) IDR. Does not leave fashion skin. The skin for the sofa upholstery should be a good dressing, otherwise it can crack over time.
| Principle of transformation | A variety of mechanism | Condition of the sofa | Mechanism action | disadvantages |
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| Disclosure | "Click-Clak" | 
| The sofa seat is raised up after clicking and lowered; There is an intermediate position "Relax" | Inevitable touching the wall with a sofa |
| Normal "book" | 
| The sofa seat is raised up after clicking and lowers | Inevitable touching the wall with a sofa | |
| Deploy | "American Ladder" (Sedaflex) | 
| It is necessary to pull up and on yourself, expand links, when transformation, the sofa becomes on the legs. In the "American folding" mechanism for transformation of the sofa-dual addition; In the "French" mechanism folds 3 times. In folded position, the mechanisms are under the seat pillows | It is impossible to get an absolutely smooth surface when laying, no linen box |
| "French clamshell" | 
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| Put forward | Picky ("Telescope") | 
| Pulling the seat strap, pull out the sofa and decompose it completely | Need space for transformation; The height of the bedroom is lower than usual |
| "Dolphin" | 
| The principle of the roll-out lifting platform. Through the mechanism, the platform is hingedly attached to the frame moving using rollers on the guides located in the furniture box: when rolling out the frame and lifting platform, the sofa is transformed into bed | Need to install conversion mechanisms | |
| "Eurobook" | 
| The seat is drawn up (roll out) on itself, and the backrest is descended for the vacant place | Inevitable touching the wall with a sofa | |
| "Accordion" | 
| The seat rises to the click, and the sleeping place itself goes ahead | Need space for transformation |
| Price range, thousand rubles. | Material carcass | Mattress support | Filler | Upper layer | Upholstery | Features of the filler |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-10. | Chipboard, pine, birch plywood, metal | Metal mesh, sometimes lats | Foam, PPU | Syntheton | Tapestry, Jacquard, Shinil, Velor | - |
| 10-30 | Array of Birch, Multilayer Plywood | Birch lats, metal mesh | High Elastic PPU and Spring Blocks | Sinypron and feather | Scotchgard, Microfiber, Flock, Wool, Cotton, Artificial Leather, Sometimes Genuine Leather | - |
| 30-60 | Oak or beech array, metal | Beech lats | Highly elastic molded PPU | Hollofiber or Pooh | Genuine Leather, Suede, Dear Furniture Fabrics | Mechanisms allowing to change the position of the back; Embedded shelves, tables, bars IT.D. |
| 60-150 | Massive wood of valuable breeds, metal | Beech lats, leather belts | Hypoallergenic High Elastic PPU, Coconut Fiber IT.P. | Natural Pooh, Feather | Skin of special dressing, handmade fabric | Many manually manufactured parts, convenient positions of the format "Relax" |
The editors thanks the company "Academy of the Interior", "Si-Square Design", "tone-design", Ekmi, Relotti and Roybosh for help in the preparation of material.