# Is this a real sofa and if so, where do I get one? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 4, 2012, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-real-sofa-and-if-so-where-do-i-get-one/642973 "2012-12-04T17:33:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Covered\_In\_Bees](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ab992/32.png) [@Covered\_In\_Bees](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covered_In_Bees)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-real-sofa-and-if-so-where-do-i-get-one/642973/1 "2012-12-04T17:33:15Z")
[https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XXjJFDk08QA/ULpAzuYcOgI/AAAAAAABkVc/L4lSAp62vD8/s713/aTw03.jpg](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XXjJFDk08QA/ULpAzuYcOgI/AAAAAAABkVc/L4lSAp62vD8/s713/aTw03.jpg) I saw this on a Google+ post, that didn’t mention or link to any information about it. Simply uploaded the picture and said it was cool. I get the feeling it’s an Ikea product, but I honestly have no idea because I’ve never set foot inside of an Ikea. Little help? ---
**Author:** ![Heart\_of\_Dorkness](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/4bbf92/32.png) [@Heart\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heart_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-real-sofa-and-if-so-where-do-i-get-one/642973/2 "2012-12-04T17:41:53Z")
Here you go: [http://matthewpauk.com/showcase/slot-sofa](http://matthewpauk.com/showcase/slot-sofa) There are photos on that page of this sofa under construction, so it appears it was built at least once, but I don’t know whether it’s commercially available anywhere. You can contact the designer here: [matthewpauk.com](http://matthewpauk.com/info) ETA: It’s a really clever design. I would _love_ to see something like that at IKEA. ---
**Author:** ![Sicks\_Ate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-real-sofa-and-if-so-where-do-i-get-one/642973/3 "2012-12-04T17:42:48Z")
Hell yeah [it is!](http://www.homedit.com/the-modular-slot-sofa/) And it’s sweet! When you get one, let me know so I can come steal it. ---
**Author:** ![Amateur\_Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/59ef9b/32.png) [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-real-sofa-and-if-so-where-do-i-get-one/642973/4 "2012-12-04T18:03:53Z")
It makes me think of Frasier’s coffee table. ---
**Author:** ![Covered\_In\_Bees](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ab992/32.png) [@Covered\_In\_Bees](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covered_In_Bees)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-real-sofa-and-if-so-where-do-i-get-one/642973/5 "2012-12-04T18:16:56Z")
**Heart of Dorkness** : How did you find that site? And don’t give me that Google BS either. No Google-fu in the world could have lead you to that site based off the single picture provided in my OP. The only logical conclusion I’ve been able to come to is that you’re a wizard. **Sicks Ate** : You stay away, it’s mine! Mine, you hear! ---
**Author:** ![Leaper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/4bbf92/32.png) [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-real-sofa-and-if-so-where-do-i-get-one/642973/6 "2012-12-04T18:18:16Z")
**HoD** could’ve used [tineye.com](http://tineye.com). ---
**Author:** ![Sicks\_Ate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-real-sofa-and-if-so-where-do-i-get-one/642973/7 "2012-12-04T18:19:25Z")
> [@Covered\_In\_Bees](#): > > **Heart of Dorkness** : How did you find that site? And don’t give me that Google BS either. No Google-fu in the world could have lead you to that site based off the single picture provided in my OP. The only logical conclusion I’ve been able to come to is that you’re a wizard. On the contrary; I believe that **HoD** found it the same way I did…Google search by image ;D ETA: Gimmie! ---
**Author:** ![Covered\_In\_Bees](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ab992/32.png) [@Covered\_In\_Bees](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covered_In_Bees)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-real-sofa-and-if-so-where-do-i-get-one/642973/8 "2012-12-04T18:22:25Z")
Oh god, I’m surrounded by wizards! Looks like my Mayan Apocalypse stash of weapons is going to be used to defend my sofa. ---
**Author:** ![Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eyebrows_0f_doom/32/3119_2.png) [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eyebrows_0f_Doom)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-real-sofa-and-if-so-where-do-i-get-one/642973/9 "2012-12-04T18:23:41Z")
> [@Covered\_In\_Bees](#): > > **Heart of Dorkness** : How did you find that site? And don’t give me that Google BS either. No Google-fu in the world could have lead you to that site based off the single picture provided in my OP. The only logical conclusion I’ve been able to come to is that you’re a wizard. > > **Sicks Ate** : You stay away, it’s mine! Mine, you hear! I just did a Google image search for “sofa ottoman pull out” (minus the quotes) and looked until I saw the same product. And that is a really cool design that I want now. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-real-sofa-and-if-so-where-do-i-get-one/642973/10 "2012-12-04T18:25:17Z")
Moved Cafe Society --\> MPSIMS. ---
**Author:** ![Heart\_of\_Dorkness](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/4bbf92/32.png) [@Heart\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heart_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-real-sofa-and-if-so-where-do-i-get-one/642973/11 "2012-12-04T19:18:34Z")
> [@Leaper](#): > > **HoD** could’ve used [tineye.com](http://tineye.com). Why yes, I could have. I totally am a wizard, though. ---
**Author:** ![levdrakon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/49beb7/32.png) [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-real-sofa-and-if-so-where-do-i-get-one/642973/12 "2012-12-04T19:24:35Z")
Let me know when it’s motorized. I’m far too lazy to move all those pieces around. ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-real-sofa-and-if-so-where-do-i-get-one/642973/13 "2012-12-04T20:12:11Z")
You’d have to be careful to check before pushing it back in - you just _know_ a furry critter (kitten, ferret, bunny etc.) would curl up and go to sleep in that little nook. Still, looks like a damn useful piece of furniture! ---
**Author:** ![WhyNot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c77e96/32.png) [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2012, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-real-sofa-and-if-so-where-do-i-get-one/642973/14 "2012-12-05T03:04:30Z")
WANT! please? ---
**Author:** ![SeaDragonTattoo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df705f/32.png) [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2012, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-real-sofa-and-if-so-where-do-i-get-one/642973/15 "2012-12-05T03:25:51Z")
> [@Covered\_In\_Bees](#): > > Oh god, I’m surrounded by wizards! > > Looks like my Mayan Apocalypse stash of weapons is going to be used to defend my sofa. Right click on the image. Select “google this image.” Be a wizard. ---
**Author:** ![Indian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/c0e974/32.png) [@Indian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indian)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2012, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-real-sofa-and-if-so-where-do-i-get-one/642973/16 "2012-12-05T03:27:38Z")
What is the retail price? ---
**Author:** ![SeaDragonTattoo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df705f/32.png) [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2012, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-real-sofa-and-if-so-where-do-i-get-one/642973/17 "2012-12-05T03:29:10Z")
> [@Indian](#): > > What is the retail price? There doesn’t appear to be one. You may be able to commission one from the designer, but there’s no retail availability as of yet. I agree, Ikea should pick this one up asap. ---
**Author:** ![Hockey\_Monkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a183cd/32.png) [@Hockey\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hockey_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2012, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-real-sofa-and-if-so-where-do-i-get-one/642973/18 "2012-12-05T04:11:29Z")
> [@Indian](#): > > What is the retail price? If you have to ask, you can’t afford it. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![ducati](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/cc9497/32.png) [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2012, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-real-sofa-and-if-so-where-do-i-get-one/642973/19 "2012-12-05T04:13:04Z")
Or you could have this guy make you one that[stores in the closet](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJYKZCFLH-w&feature=related)… ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2012, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-real-sofa-and-if-so-where-do-i-get-one/642973/20 "2012-12-05T04:45:48Z")
It look great, but maybe there’s a problem. It looks to me like it’s two three legged chairs held together by the backrest. Say you’ve plopped your ass on either side of the center “coffee table” pull out. What is supporting the front inner edge of the big square cushions on either side? [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-real-sofa-and-if-so-where-do-i-get-one/642973.md?page=2)