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title: "Teddy Sofa What's Included: 'Sofa Only' vs 'Sofa With Ottoman'"
url: "https://cushionguide.com/answers/floor-sofa-options-whats-included/"
section: "The Cutting Table"
author: "Harlan Pruitt, The Elder of High Point"
author_url: "https://cushionguide.com/masters/harlan/"
published: "2026-08-26"
updated: "2026-09-24"
keywords: "teddy sofa what's included, floor sofa with ottoman, L-shaped backrest floor sofa, modular floor sofa metal bars, sofa only vs sofa with ottoman"
---

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

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

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

> **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.

![Low view of a cream velvet floor sofa with dusty rose ends, knit throw and coffee mug on a layered jute rug in warm sun](https://cushionguide.com/media/modular-floor-sofas/rose-velvet-floor-sofa-low-angle-sunset-1600.webp "Shot from floor height, the rose-and-cream sofa shows its soft velvet sheen in low evening light.")

## 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.

## 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

| Option | What you get | Metal bars? |
|---|---|---|
| Sofa only | The complete sofa: 2 seats, 2 L-shaped backrests | Yes |
| Sofa with ottoman | The main-photo set, plus a foldable ottoman | Yes, including connecting bars |
| L-shaped backrest (separate) | An upgrade for a sofa you already own | No |
| Straight backrest (separate) | An upgrade for a sofa you already own | No |
| Corner sofa options | A corner version of the sofa | Ask 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](https://cushionguide.com/guides/floor-sofa-support-bars-assembly/) shows how they go together, and the [modular floor sofa hub](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/modular-floor-sofas/) and [boucle and teddy fabrics](https://cushionguide.com/fabrics/boucle-and-teddy/) 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.

> **Tailor's margin:** A teddy sofa ordered as 'sofa only' is already whole: 2 seat cushions, 2 L-shaped backrests and the metal bars. Don't add backrests twice.

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

## Buyer questions

**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.

**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.

**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.

**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.

## Related at the atelier

- [The metal bars on my teddy sofa arrived with rust-looking spots. Are they rusty?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/rust-spots-new-sofa-metal-bars/): No, the spots on new teddy sofa bars are oxide residue left from production, not rust, and a wipe with a cloth usually removes them.
- [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.
- [Is the website selling this floor sofa legit, and is it the same company as the marketplace shop?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/floor-sofa-website-legit-copycat-shops/): Yes, the workshop's own website is legitimate: it sells the same floor sofas, made by the same makers, as the marketplace shop, so you can order from either.
- [Corner floor sofa layouts: L-shapes, U-shapes, open or closed corners, straight runs](https://cushionguide.com/guides/modular-floor-sofa-layouts/): A modular floor sofa can be laid out straight, as an L, as an open or closed corner, or as a U, all from the same pieces.
- [Corduroy modular floor sofas and cushions: wale size, nap direction, why no piping](https://cushionguide.com/guides/corduroy-cushions-wale-nap-direction/): A corduroy cushion for a sofa or floor seat should be wide wale, roughly 3 to 8 ribs per inch, with every piece cut so the nap runs the same way.
- [Modular Floor Sofa in Navy and Cream Velvet: Foam Notes](https://cushionguide.com/readings/navy-velvet-floor-sofa-sunlit-minimal-room/): A modular floor sofa is foam cushions under zippered covers, and the foam decides how it sits.
- [Boneless sofas and couches explained: foam, metal bars and the box they arrive in](https://cushionguide.com/guides/boneless-floor-sofas/)

*Sit well. — Harlan*

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Written by Harlan Pruitt (https://cushionguide.com/masters/harlan/) 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-options-whats-included/