Chapter 4: The Theory of Tangency

As we delve deeper into the world of furniture arranging, we begin to see that the tangency theory is more than just a buzzword. It's a way of thinking about the way things fit together, or don't fit together, if you will.

Sub-Chapter: The Paradox of the Sofa and the Armchair

Consider the humble sofa and armchair. On the surface, they appear to be perfect companions, a match made in furniture heaven. But what happens when you try to force them together? The sofa's curves and the armchair's angles conspire against each other, creating a design disaster of epic proportions.