The sofa, which can seat two or three people simultaneously, covers narrow seating areas, is covered with fabric, has a backrest and arms for backrests, is known as "ganepe" or "ganeppa" among the people in Cyprus. Looking at the origin of the word, the sofa, which passed from Old French to our language, is derived from "to lie down", which is the meaning of the word "couche". 

It is known that the oldest information about the sofa dates back to the 1600s, and was seen in an engraving called "Quality Woman on the Sofa". Although it is assumed the oldest known type is in the 17th century, it is accepted that its invention was made by Jay Wellington Couch in 1895. Since the beginning of the 17th century, craftsmen who have developed themselves in terms of workmanship have produced many sizes and types of sofas, along with wood carving. 

Although it is unknown when their use started in Cyprus, the usage areas of sofas also vary in the island culture. Sofas, which are found in almost every house, began to be placed in interior areas such as study rooms and living rooms as the structures grew over time. The sofa, which is mostly used for sitting, has also been a comfortable choice for sleeping. Although not as much as it used to be, it continues to be used in many authentic homes today.