20 Types of Sofas & Couches Styles Explained
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Sofa Glossary
Top 10 Different Types of Sofas And Couches Explained
1 Mid-century Modern
2 English Sofa
3 Sectional Sofa
4 Chaise Lounge
5 Lawson-style Sofa
6 Camel back
7 Chesterfield
8 Bridgewater
9 Contemporary Mid-century Modern Sofa
10 Cabriole
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Sofas & Couches Styles
Tufted: An upholstery style that uses knots or buttons to secure sections of the fabric to
the base, resulting in “tufts” of fabric. Tufted sofas have a classic and expensive look but
are often less comfortable than other models.
Sectional: A sofa that comes in multiple parts that can often be rearranged to make a new
shape. The most common is the L-shaped sectional.
Deck: The bottom structure of the sofa where the seat cushions rest. In loose-cushion
models, the deck is usually upholstered in a neutral-colored fabric instead of the
upholstery material.
Loose Cushion: A sofa which has cushions that are not attached to the sofa base. These
tend to be very comfortable and easier to clean. Some models can have a pillow back with
tight seat cushions, some have a tight back with loose seat cushions.
sometimes used in a contrasting color from the upholstery.
Pillow Back: Another term for loose-cushion models where the cushions are not attached
to the deck.
to the deck.
Tight Back: A sofa with no removable cushions. This minimalist look tends to be less
comfortable than loose-cushion models. Instead of a ?lled cushion. these usually have a
spring base.
Rolled Arm: A sofa style with arms that curve outward, usually cushioned. This is a
classic and traditional sofa style.
Skirt: A section of fabric that extends from the deck of the sofa to the ?oor, usually
covering the legs.
Camelback: A common type sofa which has a back that’s highest in the middle, shaped
Sleeper: Any sofa that can be adjusted to become a bed, whether it’s a pull-out model or a
futon style that leans back.
Square Am: A sofa style with arms that are boxy and usually cushioned. These models
are more streamlined and modern.
Left-Arm or Right-Arm: Used to describe which side a chaise is located on a sectional
when you are facing the sofa.
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