3. Camelback Sofa

The camelback sofa style is attributed to London cabinetmaker and furniture designer Thomas Chippendale, whose name strongly influenced the English decor scene in the late 18th century. A true camelback sofa has an arched back that rises to a higher point in the middle, and again slightly at the ends.

Other features include rolled or square arms, upholstery, exposed legs and usually no back cushions.