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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
Tufted Black Leather Sofa, Imported from Europe in the '60s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Marco Zanuso, Tecno, Arflex
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Europe, 1960s High quality tufted black leather sofa with down filled cushions. Purchased from a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Linen Slip Covered Sofa with Down Cushions
Located in Brea, CA
Linen slip covered sofa with down cushions Fabric: Standard Flax Linen Dimensions: W:95" D:43.5" H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood, Down

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

New 18th C. Style Wood & Hogan Overstuff Sofa w/ Down Cushions.
Located in North Salem, NY
sofa with rolled arms and luxurious down filled seat cushions is one of the many fine sofas we offers
Category

Antique 18th Century American Sofas

Materials

Abalone, Fabric, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery, Down

Chippendale Style Wood & Hogan Mahogany Sofa with 80% Down 20% Feather Cushion
Located in North Salem, NY
on moulded legs. Bench cushion luxuriously filled with 80% goose down - 20% feather. Upholstered in
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Antique 18th Century American Georgian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Muslin, Cotton, Jute, Mahogany, Fabric

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

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

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