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Bowie straight fabric sofa in beige with rounded arms on a recessed plinth base

Contemporary Sofa Construction: Springs, Fill and Legs Compared

Contemporary sofa construction compared: springs, fill and legs across Fraser, Linear, Contour, Bowie, Cubic, Aura, Delia and Minello.

Aura armchair with a wrap-around back beside the Earth round coffee table

Pairing a Sofa with an Armchair: Scale, Height and Contrast

How to pair a sofa with an armchair: seat height, silhouette and shared materials, using the Linear, Bowie, Aura, Cove and Fraser chairs.

Aura two-seat curved fabric sofa with two Aura armchairs

Sofa Sets: Building a Matched Sofa, Chair and Footstool

Building a sofa set: Fraser, Bowie, Linear, Aura and Minello sofas, armchairs and footstools that share a frame, leg and cushion build.

Aura two-seat curved fabric sofa in green with a deep wrap-around back

Small Sofas: Compact Options That Still Sit Properly

Small sofas that still sit properly: Aura, Aura Apartment, Linear, Minello Straight and the Contour sofa bed, with sizes and care.

Linear straight fabric sofa in beige on tall matte black metal legs

Modern Couches in Auckland: What to Test in a Showroom

What to test when buying a sofa in Auckland: seat height, fill and depth, with the Parnell and Grey Lynn showroom addresses.

Cubic L-shape fabric sofa with squared modules and a chaise

Corner Sofas: Choosing the Right Shape, Depth and Fill

Corner sofas for NZ living rooms: Fraser, Linear, Cubic, Contour, Aura and Marlow compared by length, seat depth, legs and fill, with a short FAQ.

Cove barrel-backed fabric swivel lounge chair on a concealed 360-degree base

Swivel Lounge Chairs: What to Check Before You Buy

Swivel lounge chair guide: base, barrel back, fabric or leather, and placement, using the Cove swivel chair as the example.

Muuto design object photographed in a Scandinavian-style interior

About Muuto

Muuto is rooted in the Scandinavian design tradition: enduring aesthetics, functionality, craftsmanship and an honest expression. Its name comes from muutos, the Finnish word for new perspective. Muuto works with leading contemporary designers who interpret that idea through new materials, techniques and forms. Sustainable perspectives Muuto takes responsibility for its operations, from the materials it selects and the partners it works with, to the independent institutes that test and certify its products, and the packaging they ship in. Long-lasting design Muuto designs for the long term. Each piece is rooted in function and made with considered materials, so it stays relevant beyond a trend and can be passed on. Materials and impact For every new product, Muuto and its designers assess the effect on customer health, surroundings and the environment before it goes into production. See the Muuto pieces we stock in our Muuto collection.

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