Planning to build a mid-century Danish sofa. The one I’d like to copy was done by Domino Mobler. I can’t find any pictures of just the frame (without cushions) and I’m wondering if anyone knows what the frame looks like. The picture doesn’t reveal how cushions are supported.
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That's a very clever piece of work.
Your best bet is to have a close look at one!
Other images online show deep stitching in the junction of the seats.
https://store.buckscountyestatetraders.com/products/domino-mobler-danish-modern-teak-sofa
To me, this suggests that there is a round bar at the angle of the seats (other similar designs use this) to which the seat is attached, albeit inside the seat.
The seats are also relatively thick, so likely have a shaped plywood interior with foam and fabric overlay.
I know little about upholstery but would guess that the seat cover is made with a pocket hole over the front rail. Alternatively, the back might be a separate part.
Yeah, see how high the upholstered back sticks up above that back rail? If it was just cushion, it would flop over backwards, and you could never lean against it while sitting. That's gotta be upholstery over a wood frame. Could be a formed plywood, like an Eames.
There are more photos of this piece here: https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/seating/sofas/danish-modern-tufted-teak-3-seat-sofa-domino-mobler/id-f_16255591/
Still doesn't show what Rob suggests but I expect he's on the right track. There's a matching chair also.
https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/seating/lounge-chairs/danish-modern-domino-mobler-tufted-teak-lounge-chair/id-f_16256971/
I found an image of the bottom of a similar piece from the same company. On this one it appears there are three steel rods running between the side rails to support the seat. It would be reasonable to think the piece you are planning is done the same way.
You can see from that picture taken from the above links that there is a plywood sewn inside the cushions to which metal brackets are screwed to join the rail and seat.
Thanks to all who commented - my suspicion was some kind of rigid pillows. I'm thinking I'll probably add bottom/back framing.
Late to the discussion but I have a bunch of these sofas (on my to do list to recover) and can state that the seat portion is a metal frame covered with foam that then screws into the wooden frame. there are two types - the metal frame has a thin cover and the cushions are attached loosely and the other type has the frame fulling incorporated into the cushion part.
You might try searching for used mid century modern furniture stores in your area. The original furniture has made a considerable comeback. If some are close by, there may one that you could examine. Here are a couple of photos that may add a bit of info.
Another possible source: US patent office
So the rigid back and seat for the cushions are fastened to the front rail and the backrail respectively? and I would assume to each other then , how?--hinged? There is no bottom support attached to the sides?
Well, you are right. There aren’t images of the sofa’s frame over the web. But here’s a suggestion that might help. Look for stores selling this sofa, and if not visit one with mid-century modern furniture. There, you can have a closer look at the sofa if it’s on display.
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