Why an armchair is more important than a sofa

At the start of lockdown I wrote about why I think a Persian rug is a must have item in any home, not least because they work in any space and with any style, but also because they don't show the dirt - the red wine spills and weetabix mush. I also wrote about the vital role of the coffee table and why it's the second most important important piece of furniture in your house and today I thought I would muse on armchairs.

my mid-century modern Jindrich Halabala chairs from ebay upholstered in Orla Keily Jade Spot fabric

You see the thing about an armchair is that you can fully claim it as yours. Not so the sofa which you have to share. Now The Mad Husband and I clearly have our ends (same as we have our sides of the bed) but when the teenage sons come in (rarely I know) all hell can break loose. And of course guests must be allowed to sit where they wish....