Tufted furniture is very common, they are both classic and modern, simple and luxurious.

So what is tufted furniture? Is tufted furniture out of fashion?

As a furniture manufacturer, we have written a guide detailing tufted furniture.

Please read on to find out more about tufted furniture trends.

Definition and origin of tufted furniture

Tufting is a process in which buttons or stitches are pulled by hand, 

allowing the surface of the furniture to be sunk in piece by piece.

A diamond-shaped pattern is often used to create a unique aesthetic.

This process is always handcrafted and cannot be done by machine.

Tufted furniture refers to furniture that has been tufted, mostly on leather sofas and leather chairs, but also on fabric seats of course.

In addition to tufted sofas and chairs, a wide range of furniture is now made with tufting, 

including ottomans, beds, benches, and even coffee tables.

1968-Tufted Leather Lounge Chair

This craft is both elegant and practical, as it aims to hold the padding 

and upholstery material in place to prevent it from shifting or clumping together.

Tufting and buttons add dimensional effects 

and visual interest to otherwise smooth furniture by creating shadows and layering effects.

Our Hoyte velvet tufted sofa is a typical example of the impact of tufting on furniture.

The tufting and buttons create a unique light and shade effect, producing a fascinating appearance.

 Hoyte - Velvet Fabric Sofa

When it comes to the choice of shapes for tufted sofas, whether you choose a square armchair for a mid-century modern look

or a round armchair for a more traditional style, the button tufted sofa adds a touch of elegance to an interior.

Is tufted furniture still in style?

Tufted furniture has a long history and the tufted furniture trend has been around for centuries, 

having first become popular in the Victorian era in the 1700s.

But it has not gone out of fashion and the style is still favoured by the market.

It comes as no surprise that the button-trimmed appearance is as popular as ever.

Because of the sophisticated and textured effect created by tufted trim, 

which is the perfect combination of elegance and fashion, it remains a staple of modern design.

Traditionally tufted leather sofas are often referred to as Chesterfield sofas, 

and when the word 'tufting' is used, most people usually think of Chesterfield sofas and club chairs first.

And usually, the leather they use is in the typical dark brown leather, bringing a classic, masculine element.

Chesterfield leather sofas are the sofas that define class and elegance, just like our EARL STANHOPE Chesterfield leather sofa.

EARL STANHOPE-Chesterfield Leather Tufted Sofa

Inspired by the world-famous iconic English sofa, the EARL STANHOPE Chesterfield sofa features classic curly arm shapes, 

vintage dark button tufting, handmade nailheads, and hand-dyed vintage leather, 

giving each piece's distinctive natural sheen an unmistakable and unique appearance.

From internationally acclaimed elegance and comfort to unparalleled durability and beauty, 

EARL STANHOPE continues to stand for quality and value, the ultimate in sophisticated, classic style.

Whether it is a living room, bedroom, home bar, cottage or loft in the home environment, 

or a restaurant, hotel, club, shopping mall or parlour in the commercial environment, refinement and luxury are evident.

We have detailed "What is a Chesterfield Sofa?" in a separate article.

However, tufting is not only limited to the elegant Chesterfield style sofa.

Tufting is also used in many styles of leather or fabric furniture, 

which are made to match different styles by using different amounts of tufting on different parts of the furniture.

This can give a more modern or traditional appearance.

Take our LOUNGE leather sofa for example, is upholstered in top grain leather with a button tufted back and wide armrests.

Its square shape gives it a contemporary feel, while the tufted buttons on the back add a vintage, traditional charm to the modern style. 

Through its flexibility and fluid expression, LOUNGE will add contemporary charm to any living space.

A design that harmonises with any style, from classic to contemporary.

LOUNGE Modern Tufted Leather Sofa 

In interior design, tufted leather sofas, loveseats, tufted club chairs or chaise lounges, 

tufted furniture can greatly enhance the look and atmosphere of a room, adding a sense of elegance and sophistication.

It is very suitable for adding elegance to living rooms, offices, reception rooms, bars, hotels, halls, restaurants, libraries, clubs, etc.

So, as a leather sofa factory, we believe that tufted furniture is likely to remain in favor 

and popular for many years to come and that leather sofas will not go out of fashion.

With its many advantages and its irreplaceable classic, elegant appearance, tufting has a place in today's more modern styles.

And the latest designs, new color schemes, different upholstery materials, and different sizes will keep tufted furniture in short supply.

Customise your tufted furniture

Tufted furniture will never be out of fashion, but when sourcing tufted furniture it is important to choose a good supplier.

When customizing tufted furniture, it is important to first determine 

which upholstery material you want - from textured and naturally marked leather to smooth velvet upholstery and so on.

Don't forget that quality tufted furniture needs to have a strong wooden frame and solid support feet.

The suitable materials can be found in the Material Library at Iconic Society Furniture.

Check out our collection of well-made tufted and other styles of furniture in our gallery.

Thank you for contacting Iconic Society Furniture.