couch and lamp
Unicode: 1F6CB FE0F
Description
A sofa, often depicted as a comfortable, cushioned piece of furniture for seating multiple people. It typically shows armrests and back cushions. The FE0F is a variation selector that ensures it is displayed as an emoji.
Group:
Objects > household
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Generally represents comfort, relaxation, home, domesticity, or leisure. Can also imply a place to rest or gather.
Backstory
The 🛋️ Sofa emoji was approved as part of Unicode 7.0 in 2014 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. It reflects the increasing need for emojis to represent common household objects and activities associated with domestic life and relaxation.
Usage Examples
- Inviting someone to relax: 'Come over and chill on the sofa 🛋️'
- Describing a cozy evening: 'Perfect night in: book, blanket, and sofa 🛋️'
- Talking about furniture: 'Need to get a new sofa for the living room 🛋️'
- Referring to laziness or comfort: 'My happy place is on the sofa 🛋️ all weekend.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with home life, comfort, watching TV, or lazy weekends. Often used in contexts of 'chilling out' or staying in.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with home and comfort. Can also represent a comfortable space for social interaction or a place for contemplation.