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Originally developed in the late 17th century, the first loveseat was designed to give women dressed in large gowns a place to sit without needing to hold up their skirts. Though this invention was just a slightly oversized, wooden seat, it was a solution to a problem women faced during this time period. Over the centuries, these seats got bigger and comfier as women’s dresses got smaller. Today, …

Though lounging chairs have been around since early periods of our history, the first reclining chair for sale wasn’t invented until much later. According to Fatherly, “in the late 1920s, American cousins Edward Knabush and Edwin Shoemaker filed a patent application that trademarked the design of a simple, reclining wooden bench.” This bench evolved over time and became the traditional recliner …

According to Interiors Home, “a typical sofa lasts between 7 and 15 years” on average. In this time frame, we see a lot of changes in our lives. First apartments, marriage, and even kids—all of these major life milestones can happen just in the time we own one couch. Due to this, many develop an attachment to their beloved comfy seats and possibly ignore the telltale signs that they should replace …

After watching television, socializing and communicating was the most common leisure activity in 2017. Individuals across the country spent “about twice as much time socializing on weekend days (averaging 58 minutes per day) as on weekdays (31 minutes)”. Game days are one of the beloved events where people can partake in both these laid-back activities. While it may not be Superbowl season just y …