The sofa is one of the most well-used pieces of furniture in the home, so it's a good way to make a statement. Dezeen editor-at-large Amy Frearson picks out seven new designs that do exactly that.

Assemble by Destroyers Builders for Valerie Objects
Belgian designer Linde Freya Tangelder imagined pebble stones when designing Assemble, the first sofa from homeware brand Valerie Objects, launched at the Maison&Objet furniture fair in Paris.
As the name suggests, the idea is for you to assemble your own sofa out of the various different elements. Single and double seaters can be paired with asymmetric backrests, corner elements, side tables and poufs, creating endless configurations.
"This universal fit was a very important feature in my design process," explained Tangelder.
Stack by Nendo for La Manufacture
Japanese studio Nendo has gone to a lot of effort to make this sofa look effortless.
Debuting in the Paris showroom of newly launched brand La Manufacture, Stack looks like a pile of cushions that have been casually thrown together. In fact, its large padded elements are actually held in place by a hidden structure.
The design team carried out numerous tests and built many prototypes to ensure that each arrangement offers plenty of comfort.

Luizet by Luca Nichetto for La Manufacture
Another piece in the La Manufacture collection, Luizet was designed by the brand's art director Luca Nichetto.
Designed to look good from any angle, the sofa comprises vario...