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Which option gets the whole teddy sofa in the main photo, and are the backrests included?

Also asked as:Do I need 2 L-shaped backrests and the sofa only?Are the 2 L cushions included?

A menu with several choices and one sofa. Here is what lands on your porch with each, so nobody pays for backrests twice.

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The Elder of High Point · · Updated

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The quick answer

'Sofa only' is the complete teddy sofa: 2 seat cushions, 2 L-shaped backrests and the metal support bars. 'Sofa with ottoman' is the set in the main listing photo, adding a foldable ottoman that ships with its own metal connecting bars. The separate L-shaped and straight backrest options are add-ons for upgrading a sofa you already own.

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Key facts

  • 'Sofa only' includes 2 seat cushions, 2 L-shaped backrests and the metal support bars.
  • 'Sofa with ottoman' is the configuration in the main photo.
  • The ottoman set ships with metal connecting bars, and the ottoman piece folds.
  • Separate L-shaped and straight backrests are upgrade add-ons and don't include bars.
  • Corner sofa options are also available.
  • The bars come only in polished stainless steel or chrome, and can be covered in the sofa fabric.

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In the box with 'sofa only'

  • 2 seat cushions
  • 2 L-shaped backrests
  • The metal support bars
  • That is a whole sofa; no backrest add-ons needed

Every option on the menu, and what it brings

OptionWhat you getMetal bars?
Sofa onlyThe complete sofa: 2 seats, 2 L-shaped backrestsYes
Sofa with ottomanThe main-photo set, plus a foldable ottomanYes, including connecting bars
L-shaped backrest (separate)An upgrade for a sofa you already ownNo
Straight backrest (separate)An upgrade for a sofa you already ownNo
Corner sofa optionsA corner version of the sofaAsk the shop

Why the backrest buttons trip people up

Buyers ask us whether they need two L-shaped backrests on top of 'sofa only'. They don't, my friend. 'Sofa only' is already a sofa, backrests and bars included; the name just undersells it.

Those separate backrests exist for somebody who owns the seat already and wants to add a back, or replace a worn one. Bought on their own, they come without bars.

The bars come in one finish, polished stainless steel or chrome, and the shop can cover them in the sofa fabric for a softer look. The support bars Pattern shows how they go together, and the modular floor sofa hub and boucle and teddy fabrics cover the rest. Buy the cushion once, cry once. Which room is this sofa headed for?

Three ways to order the wrong thing

  • Adding 2 separate L-shaped backrests to 'sofa only'; they're already in it.
  • Buying a separate backrest and expecting bars in the box.
  • Waiting on black, gold or matte bars; they come only in polished silver-tone steel.

The separate L-shaped backrest is an upgrade for a teddy sofa you already own; bought alone, it arrives without the metal bars.

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Buyer questions

  1. A common question

    Which option gets me the whole couch in the main photo? Does 'sofa only' include the backrests?

    The workshop's answer

    'Sofa only' is the complete sofa: 2 seat cushions, 2 L-shaped backrests and the metal support bars. 'Sofa with ottoman' matches the main picture. The separate backrest options are add-ons for upgrading a couch you already have, and there are corner sofa options too.

  2. A common question

    Does the ottoman set come with the metal frame, and does the ottoman fold out?

    The workshop's answer

    Yes to both. It ships with the metal connecting bars, and the ottoman piece is foldable.

  3. A common question

    Can you send a photo of my sofa before it ships?

    The workshop's answer

    Usually, yes. Ask and the shop photographs finished pieces before dispatch. Ask for the dispatch date in writing too, my friend; photos aren't guaranteed on the busiest days.

  4. A common question

    There are small pillowcases in my box. Is something missing?

    The workshop's answer

    No, they're a free gift, usually two small zippered pillowcases. They come without inserts; the covers are 14 x 14 in (36 x 36 cm), so add a 14 x 14 in insert.

Questions buyers ask next

Can I get the sofa bars in black or gold?

No. The bars come only in polished stainless steel or chrome, a silver finish; black, gold, bronze and matte aren't offered. For a softer look, the shop can cover the bars in the sofa fabric.

Can I buy only backrests to add to a floor sofa I already have?

Yes. The separate L-shaped and straight backrest options exist for exactly that upgrade. Bought on their own, they don't include metal bars, so check what your current sofa already has before ordering.

Is there a corner version of the teddy sofa?

Yes, corner sofa options are available alongside 'sofa only' and 'sofa with ottoman'. Ask the shop which pieces and bars come with the corner layout before ordering, since each option's contents differ.