The Nineteen 33 loose cover sounds like a very time specific sofa but in truth it is more about being evocative than being absolutely true to period. The thirties was a very diverse design decade, try saying that with a mouth full of digestives. There was still a hint of wildness but also more consideration, more restraint, which after the post war headiness of the twenties was no bad thing. The tight scroll arm became a design staple, especially in European hotels and has survived to this day due to its practicality and timeless quality. The Nineteen 33 is a lovely compact sofa, less deep as standard and with a choice of tapered or turned leg, a lovely surprise detail, hidden as it is by the skirt. The cover is removable and made slightly large to allow for shrinkage when first washed. For a smaller sofa it is wonderfully comfortable and there are also fixed cover and set back arm, tee front versions available. It may not have the glamour of some of our larger more elaborate sofas but if a quiet delightful presence is called for then the Nineteen 33 is a perfect fit.
Rume sofas are not available to purchase online for good reason. We build them one at a time from scratch to the highest possible standard, to the individual specification of our clients, in our Sussex workshops. Our sofas are an exceptional blend of tradition and innovation with frames from first grade kiln dried beech with glued, screwed and dowelled joints, legs in a timber and finish of your choice and with upholstery employing the finest modern materials and techniques. Rume design and make beautiful timeless furniture that is built to last and as such represents good value for money. If you are interested in our sofas and unable to visit our lovely Hove showroom then why not contact us and we can advise and quickly provide you with a provisional quotation. Based on your preferences we will then send you a range of fabric, leather or timber samples and guide you through the process of final selection by correspondence. Our lead times are approximately ten weeks and we can deliver anywhere within the United Kingdom and international transport can be arranged on a case by case basis.
Frame: Kiln dried beech, glued, screwed and dowelled. Can be made deeper. Upholstery: Finely piped loose cover also available in fixed cover. Seat: Duck feather reflex wrap seat cushions. Back: Duck feather and fibre blend cushions. Legs: Solid ash, oak or walnut, natural or stained, low sheen. Fabric: Fabric of your choice by correspondence. Origin: Designed and made in England by Richard Baker and Rume Associates.
