If you’re not already familiar with the term, attached-back sofa, then chances are high that you have a rather perplexed look on your face right now. It’s understandable. Attached-back sofa isn’t exactly a clear designation of what it refers to.
It sounds like a bit of a misnomer, as it’s fairly obvious that the back of a sofa would be attached to the base. It would be a bit difficult to utilize the sofa without it, right?
Well, the attached-back sofa actually refers to the upper cushion on a sofa or chair and whether or not you’re familiar with the term, you’ve more than likely seen them or already have them in your home.
That cushion is sewed, fuzed (or however else a manufacturer chooses to attach it) to the body of the furniture.
An attached-back sofa or chair presents some advantages as well as disadvantages. It is ultimately determined by the material or upholstery and the wear-and-tear the furniture is exposed to.
Materials like leather are easily cleaned and require little maintenance. Various upholsteries, however, may need to be cleaned more often. This is especially true of the furniture is used often and there are young children around and the “wonderful” surprises that often accompany them.
Having the cushions attached is also a great way to help ensure they maintain their structural integrity for years to come.
It is not uncommon to see, as is the case with the Bi-Cast Leather Sectional Sofa by Wholesale Interiors, all of the cushions attached to the body of the sofa.
So as in many cases, figure out what would best fit your needs when you’re shopping for your next sofa or armchair.