Wooden sofa/chair sizing?

[stubuzz]

My wife has her eye on a teak sofa set (L 200 x D 60 x H 40 cm). However, it seems to be very narrow at only 60cm deep. The supplier also has a set with a 80cm depth, but claims that the 60cm set is the most popular. I am out of the country and the supplier is 800km away so it is not possible to take a look before buying. So, if anybody has a wooden chair set and could comment on the 60cm depth i would be grateful.

[VocalNeal]

Our upholstered sofa is 54cm deep. 80 is too deep for most people's legs

[steven100]

is this for real  ......   i'm lost for words

[steven100]

Just now, steven100 said:

is this for real  ......   i'm lost for words

i had a chair once   ....    the leg broke so i threw it out

[VocalNeal]

1 minute ago, steven100 said:

is this for real  ......   i'm lost for words

Apparently not. Others think this is exactly what forums are for? Advice.

[steven100]

4 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

Apparently not. Others think this is exactly what forums are for? Advice.

for sofa measurements ... ?      lol                 geeeze .....  I really didn't believe folks were so inept.

i'm sorry,  for my lack of knowledge.

 

[stubuzz]

1 hour ago, steven100 said:

is this for real  ......   i'm lost for words

And yet you feel the need to post!

[stubuzz]

1 hour ago, VocalNeal said:

Our upholstered sofa is 54cm deep. 80 is too deep for most people's legs

Thanks

[Moonlover]

I would not consider buying any chairs or sofas until I've had a good long sit on them. I've made mistakes far too often in the past not to adhere to that principle.

[stubuzz]

2 hours ago, Moonlover said:

I would not consider buying any chairs or sofas until I've had a good long sit on them. I've made mistakes far too often in the past not to adhere to that principle.

Yes. That is part of the reason for my question. I have sat on a few wooden sofas in Thailand and as i remember all of them have been too large, but i think the size adds to their appeal.

[Maybole]

Get a tape measure, sit down and measure the distance from your <deleted> to the back of your knee. that will inform you.

[Saanim]

On 9/25/2021 at 7:09 PM, stubuzz said:

My wife has her eye on a teak sofa set (L 200 x D 60 x H 40 cm). However, it seems to be very narrow at only 60cm deep.

Yes, 60 cm is normal if it is for sitting.  But sometimes not for Thai people, they sit with the legs on the seat.

Was the idea of 80cm by the Thai wife?  Or if by you, perhaps your hips are over 80cm? 

[GreasyFingers]

On 9/25/2021 at 7:09 PM, stubuzz said:

My wife has her eye on a teak sofa set (L 200 x D 60 x H 40 cm).

Same size as the one we have and can sit and lay comfortably if you use padded cushions.

[stubuzz]

Thanks all for the input. I think 60cm is the way to go.

[VocalNeal]

80cm is more day bed than sofachair.