We Love This: The Scandi sofas that make couch-potatoing glamourous

Last month, our film and TV expert looked at ready-to-stream content, and this month we present our favourite Scandinavian sofas – recognise a pattern? Yes, the Scandinavian winters are long, cold and dark, but we Scandinavians have become experts at making the most of them. Come rain or hail, we will face it in style – even when slouching on the sofa with our favourite show on the telly.

The Spoke-back Sofa, Børge Mogensen, 1945

Celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, the Spoke-back Sofa, is a Danish design classic that has graced the homes of design-conscious Danes for decades. Like the Poet, however, the sofa had a slow start. Despite receiving high praise at the annual Copenhagen Cabinetmaker’s Guild Exhibition in 1945, it wasn’t fully embraced by the public till decades later. Today, its bold combination of regular sofa, British daybed, and French chaise has made it a design classic. So, if you are looking for minimalistic style, functionality and recognisability, the Spoke-back sofa has got your back.

Prices from: 9,222 EUR
Produced by: www.fredericia.com

The Poet, Finn Juhl, 1941

Stylish, striking, and spirited- the Poet sofa was originally designed by the pioneering Danish architect Finn Juhl for his own home. Renowned for his artistic approach, Juhl didn’t let practical considerations limit his creations. For decades, this meant the sofa only existed in a few handmade copies. In 2001, however, the Poet was put into reproduction, and its organic, sculptural aesthetic quickly gained it a favourite spot among design connoisseurs. Truly, this sofa is a standout piece in any space, and if you’re looking for a statement sofa that’s as comfortable as it is beautiful, this is it – and it comes in every imaginable colour.

Prices from around: 50.000 DKK
Produced by: www.houseoffinnjuhl.com

Stream, Arild Alnes & Helge Taraldsen, 2008

Many furniture designs are so abstract that it is hard to identify the vision behind them when looking at the actual pieces. But not the Norwegian Stream Sofa. De signed to “hug you”, the sofa literally looks like a soft, elegant embrace of minimal ism, waiting for you right there in your living room, every day – how can this not be the perfect sofa? On top of oozing comfort, the sofa is also a piece that catches the eye in a subtle endearing manner, almost luring you to its embrace. In other words, if you need a bit of furniture love in your life, the Stream Sofa is your friend.

Prices from: 35.000 NOK
Produced by: www.brunstad.no

EJ315 Sofa, Erik Ole Jørgensen, 1975

Don’t be fooled by the name; the EJ315 Sofa is not just a practical and comfortable addition to any room but a beau tiful and detailed one too. Known for its structured design and signature button details, the sofa is a timeless classic. Despite being slightly more convention ally shaped than other modern classics, the sofa’s buttons and tight shape add a striking graphic touch to its crafted form, making it a classic yet remarkable piece for your living room.

Prices from: 7,800 EUR
Produced by: www.fredericia.com

The Mayor Sofa, Arne Jacobsen, and Flemming Lassen, 1939

Known for its classic and iconic shape, the Mayor Sofa by Denmark’s perhaps best-known architect, Arne Jacobsen, and Flemming Lassen, was recently relaunched by the Dan ish furniture maker &TRADITION. Originally designed for a waiting area in a city hall, the sofa presents a perfect mix of modern style with a regional twist. Its design takes a more human-centred approach to modernism, fo cusing on liveability. Handbuilt as a two- or three-seater, it’s a stylish, simple piece that fits effortlessly into any home where quality and design matter.

Prices from around: 28.000 DKK
Produced by: www.andtradition.com

Jord, Fogia with Luca Nichetto, 2016

From the award-winning Swedish design company, Fogia comes the Jord Sofa, which, with its spacious deep seats and clean lines, is the epitome of elegance, sumptuous comfort and function. With its modular seating system and a low-to-the-ground form, the sofa offers plenty of space for everyone to recline and curl up under a blanket. Moreover, supplementary details like table units, corners and adjustable armrests allow you to create the perfect setup whatever your purpose is. It is, in other words, the perfect addition to any home where comfort, function and style go hand-in-hand.

Prices from around: 9,300 EUR
Produced by: www.fogia.com