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What is the best filling for sofa seat cushions?

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What is the best filling for sofa seat cushions?
The best filling for sofa seat cushions is really a matter of preference. Filling options include polyester, foam, and feather. While foam is the most popular sofa seat cushion filling, feathers are preferred by those who prioritize softness.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Solid wood frame Walnut TAMBU Sofa with down filled upholstery
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Perennials with overstuffed down filled cushions.
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Ash, Oak, Walnut

Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
a single solid piece, filled with a down / feather insert. The 2 side accent cushions are included
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood, Down

Rudin Slip Covered Stone Washed Linen Sofa with Down Cushions
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
colored casters. The back cushion is a single solid piece, filled with a down / feather insert. The 2 side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Linen, Oak

Premium Poltrona Frau Petronio Down Filled Royal 2-Seater Sofa Chestnut Leather
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Dronten, NL
underneath the cushions and in leather of the seat cushions. The sofa looks as good and fresh as it was when
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Fully Restored Antique Victorian Oxblood Knole Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
By Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather Knole sofa with overstuff feather filled cushions. This sofa was fully restored around 2-3 years
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Chippendale Style Wood & Hogan Mahogany Sofa w/ 80% Down 20% Feather Cushion
Located in North Salem, NY
curves on moulded legs with stop flute detail. Bench cushion luxuriously filled with 80% goose down - 20
Category

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Jute, Cotton, Mahogany, Maple, Down, Feathers

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