VELVET

VELVET

125 Ibs

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220 Ibs

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FRONT

BACK

Softest springs

Medium springs

Firmest springs

CORNER BLOCK

LEG

HAND-TIED springs

SOLID MAPLE FRAME

FOAM

STEEL SPRINGS

polyester webbing

DETACHABLE RUBBERWOOD LEGS

hardwood

plywood

SEAT FIBER

PolyESTER WRAP

FIBER WRAP

PILLOW FILL

86”

90”

FABRIC

FABRIC

down-proof ticking

DOWN AND FEATHER with fiber

FOAM

MUSLIN-COVERED SPRINGS

The boxy design of the sofa means that it takes many fabrics well. The company offers 55 options.

Fabric

The springs are tied down with a pair of cords. Webbing provides back support.

Frame and Springs

A high-end sofa can look a lot like a low-end one, so why is it more than 10 times as expensive?

The frame is joined using a system of screws, dowels, glue and staples. The legs are a continuous extension of the frame.

Frame

The company offers more than 1,000 fabric options. The fabric accounts for much of the price; this sofa would cost about $8,100 in a more basic material.

Fabric

$999

West Elm Henry Sofa

$11,166

Comparing Couches

Baker Reeded Base Sofa

The seat fiber is made from recycled carpets; the pillows are filled with material made from recycled water bottles.

Cushions

The springs in the base are tied eight ways, which helps keep them upright over time. Different gauges are used to balance the sitter squarely in each seat.

Springs

Muslin keeps the springs aligned and helps prevent the cushions from squeaking. Four throw pillows and two arm pillows are included.