Decorating & Design
June 30, 2021
Hot Look: Curvy Furniture Is The Next Big Design Trend
Curvy furniture is trending now, popping up in both high-end designer showrooms and laid-back family homes. The shapes are undeniably inviting; consider a classic Saarinen womb chair or a tête-à-tête sofa that’s designed for cozy chats. Studies show that curvy furniture evokes feelings of relaxation and hope over hard-line alternatives, and in spare, contemporary interiors, they bring a welcome hit of softness. Scroll down to see some of our favorite curvy furniture in action!
Furniture in fluid shapes, including a light lavender sofa and glass-topped table, give this traditional home gallery a contemporary update. The bulbous accent pillows are an unexpected touch.
A curved tête-à-tête sofa and playful shag side tables blend form and function. The homeowners “sometimes work in their bedroom, so this is a way they can have a comfy seat and both have their own space,” says designer Ali Budd. Homelegance has a wide range of furniture pieces to help complement the aesthetic of your home, learn more.
Don’t be deceived — this handsome gray chair in designer Luke Havekes’ living room is just as easy to sit in as it is to look at. It mirrors the curves of the bench, floor lamp and bay window for a cohesive feeling.
“That’s my dream find,” says vintage shop owner Sarah Shabacon of her pumpkin spice and cinnamon-colored Etcetera chairs. They soften up the structured silhouette of the mid-century modern credenza.
This pistachio Saarinen womb chair and ottoman feel like pieces of artwork in art curator Pamela Meredith’s cheerful first-floor den. A geometric pillow contrasts beautifully with the seat’s soft lines.
For this 26-foot-long hallway, a scalloped green bench echoes the plaster daisies’ petals and is meant to mimic a picket fence.
This principal bedroom‘s artful collection of furniture, art and objets includes PK20 lounge chairs by Poul Kjærholm, a ceramic Bishop table by India Mahdavi, a Pied de Bouc stool by Marc Bankowsky, a glass floor lamp by Sebastian Herkner and a blue ceramic sculpture by Merete Rasmussen.
Looking to make a memorable moment in your entryway? Pair a touchably soft curved bench with a minimalist sconce and statement tile underfoot.
A curving sectional with a smaller sofa creates a more intimate seating area in this art-filled living room.
Hot pink velvet? Only if you dare! In hotelier Christiane Germain’s Montreal loft, a pair of custom tub chairs makes a memorable first impression and feels like a warm hug when you sit on them. Circular accent tables continue the curvy theme.
Take a page from this glam penthouse living room: a leather sling chair, cerused oak coffee table and powder coated aluminum stools in blush pink and silver by Hervé Van der Straeten all add softness with their curvaceous shapes, making the space feel anything but cookie-cutter.
“Unconventional upholstered pieces can add a lot to a space with their forms read more like sculpture,” says designer Luke Havekes. In his condo bedroom, the curved bench is covered in a vintage mango-colored mohair.
Says homeowner Wendy Davis of her vintage Swan sofa and chair: “Those pieces are from the 1950s, but you can put them into a space today and they look completely current.”
The curvy lines of the mod tan leather chair mimic the silk ribbon light fixture’s wave-like movement in this classic-meets-contemporary foyer.
In fashion executive Bonnie Brooks’ spacious Toronto home, a set of crescent-shaped sofas in a rich indigo hue are perfect for hosting a crowd.