We truly, madly, deeply feel that sofas are the new Trickers. And we’re glad to be at the forefront of this movement. You might even say we’re spearheading it. If just one person ends up with an amazing sofa in their house then we’ll have done our job. (De La Espada)

Design Milk turns us onto the Favn chair, designed by Jaime Hayon for Fritz Hansen. Hayon said that “I wanted the sofa to be based on a shell. A shell being hard on the outside, soft and welcoming on the inside”. We’re pretty sure it’s achieved that, either way it’s a good looking sofa.

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Curated turns us onto this deceptive sofa.

“Part of the Moment collection by Front for Moroso, you’d never guess the Soft Wood Sofa a piece of upholstered seating furniture. Equipped with photorealistic wood grain print textile, the seat certainly fools the eye. They say the sofa is “An exploration in the difference between the visual and tactile experience.” I say it is nothing short of an eye catcher.”

Family owned and operated, Melbourne-based Jardan have released their new Nook collection. Simple, functional furnishings designed by Nick Garnham and Rod Carlson, the series of sofas highlight Jardan’s use of solid timber and their excellence in upholstery. The restrained nature of the set allows the consumer opportunity to discover details and make the Nook their own “quiet space.” Further more, Jardan’s commitment to sustainability remains central to their design ethos – the brand has had a Good Environmental Choice Label since 2006.

More images of the Nook Sofa at Curated.

Christopher Stuart, the American designer behind LUUR Studio, makes mountains from the mole hills of Home Depot. Inspired by a folded paper cup, the Hopeless Diamond Sofa utilizes copper plumbing pipe and shipping blankets. The resulting love seat, rather elegant if we must say so, celebrates the aesthetic possibilities of everyday materials. Check, for example, the pattern achieved by the shipping blanket.

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Produced by Bernhardt, designer Jaime Hayon’s latest sofa and armchair set, Bardot, follows curves influenced by the flow of the human body. Hayon attempts to make full, comfortable pieces that don’t overwhelm small spaces yet still maintain a generous feel. The seating furniture is subtle and sophisticated, and upholstered in different colors works well in the product shots… and would probably do equally well in the home.

More images of Bardot follow.

One of twelve manufacturers celebrated at Valencian Design, Live It! during NY Design Week, Koo International specializes in upholstered furniture.

The company was founded in 1998 by Antonio Munez and located in Silla, Valencia. Their desire is simple – to produce products of high design and quality at competitive prices. Since launch, Koo International has grown to become one of Spain’s largest upholstered furniture maker. Their factory produces around 100 sofas a day, as much as 20% with custom specs.

While geared towards the European and North African markets at the moment, Koo International’s presence at Valencian Design, Live It! provides an opportunity for American buyers to become familiar with their wares.

Many images of Koo International product after the jump.

Big bodies and slender legs typically don’t go well together.

However, Eric Jourdan’s plush “Harry” seating collection for Ligne Roset balances overstuffed upholstered tops with thin metal bottoms rather well. The legs come in two types – straight and a bent tubular support – and the seats are in armchair and twin seat sofa form. The French designer’s intent was to produce pieces that are “undatable,” which aesthetically has been achieved. He calls the little legs “stilettos,” a good reminder that a hefty lass can still be sexy. (Perhaps “Harry” is a drag queen?).

More looks at “Harry” after the jump. (via Dezeen).

After meeting at the University of Applied Arts in San Salvador, Claudia and Harry Washington founded their design studio Due in 2004. The scope of their work expanded in 2005, when they both took time to study in Milan. Their return to San Salvador brought expansion to their studio, which now allows product to be produced locally. Both also teach at the University of Applied Arts.

Claudia and Harry’s most recent work for Bernhardt Design, the Calibra Sofa, sits cleanly on polished aluminum legs. The cut angle to the arms provides a distinctive flare to an otherwise straightforward line. The sofa is paired with a love seat. (via Daily Icon).

View the love seat after the jump.

Introduced in 1962, Robin Day’s Club Sofa seems like the perfect place to smoke a cigar and rest after a large steak dinner. Built off a steel frame, the sofa can be covered in either leather or fabric. It can also be delivered as a two seater, with a matching arm chair and ottoman combo. The gentleman’s club feel with a lighter feminine hand, if you will. (Via Retro to Go).