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title: "Floor Sofa Metal Bars Sold Separately: Sets of 4, 20 in High"
url: "https://cushionguide.com/answers/floor-sofa-metal-support-bars-separately/"
section: "The Cutting Table"
author: "Rosa Delgado, The Porch Keeper of Savannah"
author_url: "https://cushionguide.com/masters/rosa/"
published: "2026-04-24"
updated: "2026-09-24"
keywords: "floor sofa metal bars, floor sofa support bars replacement, modular sofa metal frame, floor couch backrest bars, floor sofa covers only"
---

# Can I buy the floor sofa's metal support bars separately?

*Metal bars are the quiet backbone of a floor sofa, like a porch rail nobody notices until it's gone. Here's how the workshop sells them when you need a fresh set.*

Also asked as: Could I purchase just 2 bars?; How tall are the bars?

> **The quick answer:** Yes, floor sofa metal support bars are sold separately, but only as a complete set of 4: one bar for each side and two for the back, each 20 in (51 cm) high. Single loose bars aren't sold. A set can ship on its own, and bars can be added to a covers-only order for a small extra.

![Cream velvet floor sofa with raspberry ends on a faded patterned rug, with trailing pothos, framed prints and magazines](https://cushionguide.com/media/modular-floor-sofas/raspberry-velvet-floor-sofa-patterned-rug-pothos-1600.webp "A casual everyday corner: trailing pothos, a stack of magazines and a mug beside a raspberry-edged sofa.")

## Key facts

- Metal bars are sold as a set of 4.
- A set has one bar per side and two for the back.
- Each bar is 20 in (51 cm) high.
- Single bars are not sold individually.
- A bar set can ship on its own.
- For several sets, give the number in your first message so the quote covers them all.
- Bars can be added to a covers-only order for a small extra.

## What comes in one set of floor sofa bars

- ✓ **4 bars, always together:** one for each side and two for the back.
- ✓ **20 in (51 cm) tall,** standing behind the softer backrests to hold them upright. The [metal support bars](https://cushionguide.com/glossary/#metal-support-bars) entry shows the idea.
- ✓ **Shipped on their own** when the frame is all you need.
- ✓ **Priced as a set,** so if you need several, say how many up front and the quote covers them all.

## What the workshop won't split up

- ✗ Two bars on their own. A buyer asked for just 2; the answer is the full set of 4.
- ✗ One loose side bar or one back bar. Single bars aren't sold.
- ✗ An older answer. Early replies disagreed, and the set of 4 at 20 in high is the current one.

## Which order fits your situation

| Your situation | What to order | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Old bars tarnished, cushions still good | One full set of 4 | Ships on its own |
| Ordering new covers only | Covers plus the bar set | A small extra on the same order |
| Furnishing several floor sofas | Several sets | Give the number of sets in your first message |

## Tired bars, good cushions

A buyer in the US wrote that the old bars had tarnished while the cushions still had years left in them. That's a sofa worth keeping, and the fix is one set of 4, shipped by itself.

If you're re-covering at the same time, order the bars with the covers and save yourself a second parcel. The [replacement covers pattern](https://cushionguide.com/guides/floor-sofa-replacement-covers/) covers the fit, and [support bar assembly](https://cushionguide.com/guides/floor-sofa-support-bars-assembly/) shows which bar goes where. The whole family lives under [modular floor sofas](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/modular-floor-sofas/). How many sofas are you outfitting, neighbor?

> **Tailor's margin:** Floor sofa metal bars come only as a set of 4, one per side and two for the back, each 20 in high; single bars aren't sold.

> When you order floor sofa covers only, add the metal bar set to the same order for a small extra rather than buying the frame separately later.
>
> — Rosa

## Buyer questions

**A common question:** Can I buy the metal support bars separately, and what's included?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes, but only as a set of four: one for each side and two for the back, each 20 in (51 cm) high. In one exchange the set price came down after some back-and-forth; if you need several sets, say how many in your first message.

**A common question:** Can I buy just the metal bars for my floor sofa?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. A complete set is sold on its own and ships by itself. A set has 4 bars, 2 for the sides and 2 for the back; single loose bars aren't sold.

**A common question:** If I buy only the covers, can I get the bars too?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. Bars can be added to a covers-only order for a small extra.

**A common question:** Why is the floor sofa listing price so low? Is that the whole sofa?

**The workshop's answer:** No. The low prices are single pieces, such as one backrest, or the fabric sample option. Pick the full sofa variation to see its real price.

## Questions buyers ask next

### How tall are replacement bars for a floor sofa backrest?

The current set uses bars 20 in (51 cm) high for both sides and the back. If your older sofa's bars look different, send a photo with a tape measure before ordering so the new set suits it.

### How do I price new covers for a floor sofa I already own?

Use the cover-only listing: pick each piece's size range and the price appears, then add exact sizes, fabric and piping codes in the personalization box. A cover on its own has cost less than a new cushion with foam, so keep the foam if it still springs back.

### Is there a discount on several sets of bars?

It's worth asking. One buyer negotiated the price down even on a single set, so say how many sets you need in your first message and the quote will show what several cost.

## Related at the atelier

- [The metal bars on my new modular sofa look rusty. Are they defective?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/rusty-metal-bars-modular-sofa/): Usually not: marks on brand-new modular sofa bars are most often dust or production residue that was never wiped off, so wipe them with a cloth first.
- [Can I buy a single replacement piece for my modular floor sofa?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/modular-floor-sofa-replacement-pieces/): Yes, you can buy one piece of a modular floor sofa on its own.
- [Can I buy replacement covers for my floor sofa?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/floor-sofa-replacement-covers/): Yes, floor sofa replacement covers are sold separately, without foam: the set includes 2 arm and 2 bottom covers, priced by size, in any fabric code from the shop's sample charts.
- [Assembling floor sofa metal bars, and keeping the sofa from sliding](https://cushionguide.com/guides/floor-sofa-support-bars-assembly/): Floor sofa metal bars join by twisting and pushing each section until the small spring dots click into their holes; no screws are needed.
- [Modular Floor Sofa Corner: Two Sets in Rust and Mustard](https://cushionguide.com/readings/rust-mustard-floor-sofas-l-shape-corner-lounge/): A modular floor sofa corner can be made from two standard sets placed at a right angle, with no custom L-shaped cushion needed.
- [Modular Floor Sofa Close-Up: Rust Velvet, Foam and Firmness](https://cushionguide.com/readings/rust-velvet-floor-sofa-end-panel-stitch-closeup/): A modular floor sofa depends on foam that fills its cover, and a crisp, square box corner is the visible sign that it does.
- [Boneless sofas and couches explained: foam, metal bars and the box they arrive in](https://cushionguide.com/guides/boneless-floor-sofas/)

*Porch light's on — Rosa*

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Written by Rosa Delgado (https://cushionguide.com/masters/rosa/) for CushionGuide (https://cushionguide.com/about/). The site explains made-to-measure cushions and the partner workshop makes them; measurements are in inches first. This Markdown mirrors the page at https://cushionguide.com/answers/floor-sofa-metal-support-bars-separately/