The Gigantic Couch: The Moving Problem That Stumps Mathematicians

Gigantic couches are amazing. If you’re really tall – say 6 foot or more – it can be so hard to find a comfy couch that lets you completely stretch out and relax. Have a huge family? A gigantic couch means everyone has room to sit. Yes, a gigantic super long couch can be wonderful – at least until it’s time to move it.

Apparently scientists have been researching the problems that come with moving giant couches. A UC Davis mathematician focused on solving this perplexing query: what’s the largest shape couch that can fit around a L-shaped bend in a hallway?

It turns out that using a 3D printer and some pretty high powered software, the mathematicians figured out that you can move a quite large sofa around an L-shaped bend in a hallway – provided, of course, that the sofa is shaped like a bikini top.

Here at Shleppers, we’ve moved a lot of big couches, but we have to say very few of them – if any! – were ever shaped like a bikini top. There are things that happen in the world of experimental mathematics that simply don’t show up in New York city neighborhood moves!

So what happens if you have a gigantic couch that’s shaped like a couch and a difficult hallway? Let the mathematicians continue with their research uninterrupted. You’ll be better served by calling in the professional movers. They know there’s far more than one way to handle oversized furniture moves, and have extensive experience handling this type of logistical challenge – without damaging your furniture or the building you’re moving out of or into!

Gigantic couches aren’t the end of the story. Over the years, we’ve moved some truly mammoth pieces of furniture, including wardrobe cabinets, dining room sets, and antiques that were both huge and fragile. We’ve got the experience, tools, and technology to handle even the largest, most cumbersome pieces of furniture. Save your back and keep your favorite furniture by moving with NYC’s most experienced moving company.

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Make sure you measure your new home to ensure it has space for your oversized furniture before you move it!