Vintage Living Room Furniture, Chisinau
The living room is where people spend the most time and where decisions are hardest, because it has to do three things at once: receive guests, let someone sleep on the sofa on a Sunday afternoon, and look right in both situations.
The distance between seats decides whether people can talk
The rule that changes a room most: between the sofa and the armchair facing it there should be 180-270 cm. Below 180 cm people sit too close and conversation becomes awkward; above 270 cm voices have to rise and the group splits in two. Measure between the seats, not between the walls — that is where it is decided. The coffee table sits 40-45 cm from the sofa, and the rug should run at least under the front legs of every piece, or the zone looks as though it is floating.
What to buy first
The right order is the sofa, then the rug, then everything else. The sofa is the largest piece and the hardest to replace, so it sets the proportions. The rug comes next, because it draws the zone and the size of the table and the position of the armchairs both follow from it. Character pieces — a vintage armchair, a chest, a marble-topped table — are chosen last, once you know what space is left and what is missing. Bought first, they impose a shape on the room that nothing else then fits.
One ceiling light is never enough
The most common mistake in a living room is a single light source in the ceiling. The result is flat light that flattens every texture you paid for. Three sources at different heights resolve the room: the ceiling light for general illumination, a floor or table lamp beside the reading area at 150-160 cm, and a low source — a lamp on a chest — that creates the warm corner. With 2700 K bulbs, warm light, timber recovers its colour; at 4000 K the same wood reads grey.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right sofa for my living room?
Choose by room size and style: a solid-wood sofa with velvet or leather upholstery anchors the living room, and the ideal length leaves at least 40 cm to pass around it. At Martello every sofa is a unique piece.
What size should a coffee table be?
The ideal table is about two thirds the length of the sofa, with the top level with the cushions or just below. A marble-top table becomes the jewel at the centre of the living room.
How do I mix vintage pieces with a modern living room?
Let a single vintage piece lead — a console, an armchair or a table — against a modern, sober backdrop. The contrast between eras gives the room depth and character.
Pieces in this category
2 Brown Chairs
Small table with sculptures
2 Chesterfield armchairs
2 Decorative chairs
Decorative Green Chair
Vintage Carved Solid-Wood Coffee Table
Refined Vintage Coffee Table
Chairs with mustard upholstery
Coffee table with extendable parts
Solid Wood Coffee Table with White Marble Top
2 blue upholstered chairs
Orange upholstered chairs
Upholstered seats with wood back
Wooden-decorated coffee table
Elegant Sofa with central décor
Pair of Vintage Beige Solid-Wood Armchairs
Buffet with Sculptures
Sold pieces from this category
Pieces that have already found their homes. No longer for sale — we keep them here so you can see what passes through our hands.
Coffee table with marble top — Sold
Coffee table in Baroque style, made of richly carved solid wood, with a natural marble top that highlights the elegance and refinement of the piece. Ideal as a coffee or accent table, it adds a touch of luxury and personality to any classic interior.
Showcase with solid wood shelves — Sold
Showcase with solid wood shelves and interior upholstery. Fine details in the exterior wood of the cabinet doors. Compact and useful in any living room or office. Suitable for books or heavy dishes.
Rotating table - Man — Sold
This accent table impresses with its hand-carved, classically inspired base, turning it into a true piece of art. Made of solid wood, it adds elegance and personality to any refined interior.
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