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Tufted furniture never really goes out of style. In fact it’s pretty popular these days, making a powerful comeback. Usually we associate this style with iconic pieces of furniture such as the Chesterfield sofa. Although its origins are pretty much a mystery, the sofa is a classic. Its low back, curved arms with the same height as the backrest and deep tufting made it very popular and inspired a lot of other designs created over the years. The original model was a velvet tufted sofa with lots of variations created afterwards.
Tufted sofas have this glamorous, Hollywood-inspired look that makes them timeless. They almost always double as focal points in living rooms, offices or other types of spaces and they’re characterized by a sculptural and rich look which doesn’t need strong colors or special materials and patterns to stand out. Of course, it’s entirely possible to think outside the box and to make the most of a tufted sofa in an unusual and unconventional way.
A tufted leather sofa can look glamorous and elegant in pretty much any settingA lot of modern interpretations of classical tufted sofas are available worldwideThe smooth curves and soft lines combined with the tufts give this furniture set a very cozy lookIf you’re going for a more formal look, consider a leather tufted sofa instead of a fabric oneInspired by the iconic Chesterfield sofa, this model has a sleek and modern appealTufted sofas are easy to pair with simple and classical armchairs and with natural materils
The tufted look is achieved by threading through layers of fabric or leather. Often a pattern is created. The ends of the thread are secured with knots or with buttons and the pattern resulted has these clusters called tufts. Of course, as you probably know, there are several types of tufting which you can choose from for your tufted sofa, ottoman or headboard.
The tufts sweeten the clean lines and elongated form of this sofa, giving it a comfortable appearanceNot all tufted sofas are characterized by classical, repetitive patterns. Some are a bit more artisticThis is quite the aristocratic sofa and the matching table emphasizes its refined allureThis is the biscuit tufting pattern and, as you can see, it has a clean and contemporary lookCertain types of tufting are more suitable for specific styles so make sure you find a good matchIn certain environments, a tufted sofa can look quite casual. It depends on the style and materials usedThis sofa would look interesting even without the tufting, although this makes it stand out moreNot all sofas have that deep tufting inspired by the Chesterfield design. Some are shallow and more casualIn some cases combinations of tufting designs can be created like this biscuit-button comboYou can use a tufted sofa as an anchor point for the living room, turning it into a focal pointTufted sofas and furniture in general are pretty sculptural so they don’t need color to stand outThe shallow tufting in this case is merely a decorative detail for this simple and casual sofa
The diamond tufting technique is the most common, most popular but also most traditional. Of course, it has its charm and it’s always a safe choice if you want to create a classical and refined decor. At the same time, sofas with diamond tufting or tufted headboard designs that feature this pattern have this romantic look that you just can’t ignore. It’s a look inspired by the iconic and classical nature of this design and tufting technique.
Similarly, the tufting emphasized the geometry and simplicity of this sofa, allowing it to look less monotonousTufted sofas are rarely uncomfortable. They’re usually extremely cozyThe tufting creates this interesting play of light and shadow highlighted by the strong colorsThe timelessness and versatility of tufted furniture constantly inspired new designs to be createdYou can mix and match different types of sofas or chairs and allow them to complement otherThis is a special type of tufting, the type that looks beautiful in modern and contemporary spaces
Biscuit tufting, although quite similar to diamond tufting, is not as traditional. In fact, it’s a popular choice for contemporary spaces and decors. You can easily recognize it by the square pattern. Then there’s also button tufting, another classical and popular type. It has a chic and tailored look and it suits traditional settings, although it can also adapt well to more modern decors. The blind tufting is very much the same but without the buttons. It looks sleek and modern and it’s quite versatile.
The rare tufts on these sofas are decorative and meant to balance out their simplicityWith button tufting, the buttons can either match the upholstery or they can be in a contrasting color
