You might have seen various tufted designs in grand hotel ballrooms, in classic Victorian paintings, or even in a new neighbor’s living room. But what exactly is a tufted design? In our little guide to tufted ottoman furniture, you may find the answer and more, and you may see how this elegant look suits your household collection style.
What is tufting?
Tufted designs are an aesthetic look that can be achieved when fabric layers are tightly secured and stitched into a pattern—forming indents and dimples that are evenly displayed throughout. These patterns are typically fixed or enhanced with a knot, button, or ribbon, or sometimes also left bare. The raised sections of fabric so created are called tufts.
The tufting processing for ottoman furniture appeared and became popular in England’s Victorian era. It was initially applied to retain the supportive filling of ottomans, sofas, and chairs in place, eventually evolved into a sign of wealth for its luxury feel. Nowadays, tufted ottoman furniture is well-known for its comfort, elegance, and versatility, easily fitting in with any modern or classic decor.
What tufted designs available?
There are a number of tufted looks popular in the upholstered furniture world. While appearing similar in style, each has its own unique features and characteristics that bring out its own unique aesthetic. Please come and check out the design that best complements your collection style.
The most common one is called diamond tufting, which involves pulling and securing the fabric layers to create a diamond-like pattern in the upholstery. Housetex is proud to introduce a Gray Velvet Ottoman Pouf with Diamond Tuft Detailing. The round footrest ottoman pouf is made from the highest quality materials by our master craftsmen. The sturdy wood frame is entirely covered in foam sponge padding and soft velvet upholstery. The extra cushioning effect in each tuft makes the piece the most comfortable. The generously padded seat surface brings plush comfort into the seating experience.
Since there is no ribbon, button, or other ornaments to pull off during playtime, this is a popular choice for those with naughty kids or pets, or for those preferring a clean minimalistic look. However, in some cases, pleated folds or seamed panels can be added to accentuate the look. With both large and small sizes available, this round ottoman pouf product features perfect dimensions to fit nicely into any contemporary home or office.
The other popular look is button tufting, which is achieved by pulling back the fabric and securing it with a button. Thus typically it features round, noticeable buttons in the center of each indent. It’s stitching usually forms squares rather than diamonds, and the stitches are shallower, creating light depressions in the upholstery, with the dimples varying from deep to hallow. The buttons usually match the fabric but sometimes contrasting colors are also used to add more chic.
Housetex provides a line of blue velvet ottomans and chairs that feature a classic button-tufted style, eliciting modern elegance and grace. The supremely rich velvet and endlessly nice tufting of these ottomans and chairs will surely take center stage in any living space. The beautiful button tufts and solid wood frames are combined to present style and comfort that can be enjoyed for years to come. The Blue Round Velvet Ottoman with Button Tuft Detailing measures R80cm x H38cm and the Blue Velvet Sofa Chair with Button Tufted Backrest and Beech Wood Legs stands H82cm to perfectly fit in various spaces in either home or office environment. Other options like gray and green velvet colors are also available upon your request and on a customized basis.
What are the benefits of tufted design?
Tufted design in ottoman and chair furniture not only adds texture and dimension to the room, but it also has a practical function to make our life easier. The fact is that the tufting technique involves reinforcing the fabric layers every few inches and thus resulting in less sagging or slouching, which increases longevity, that is, a longer time for use. This is exactly one contributing factor for tufted design’s sustained popularity in the upholstery furniture world, in addition to their super glamorous aesthetic looks.
Housetex, the leading custom ottoman chair furniture manufacturer in China, responds to evolving home trends and needs around the globe in a timely manner. While developing our own product series, we remain flexible to work with our clients on OEM or ODM basis worldwide. Housetex is internationally recognized as a reliable and high-quality focused professional wholesale furniture supplier and exporter. If you need any information about our ottoman or chair furniture collections, please feel free to drop us an email at i[email protected].