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The Cutting Table · a common question

What's the difference between an open-corner and a closed-corner floor sofa?

Also asked as:What does closed corner mean?Difference between the open corner and closed corner?

One backrest decides it. The rest of the sofa stays the same.

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The quick answer

The difference between an open-corner and a closed-corner floor sofa is the backrest at the end of the run. A closed corner ends with an L-shaped backrest that wraps the end. An open corner ends with a straight backrest, so that end stays open like a chaise. The closed corner measures 79 x 118 in (200 x 300 cm).

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Key facts

  • A closed corner ends with an L-shaped backrest that wraps the end.
  • An open corner ends with a straight backrest, leaving the end open like a chaise.
  • Closed corner: 3 L-shaped backrests and 1 straight backrest.
  • Open corner: 2 L-shaped backrests and 2 straight backrests.
  • The closed corner measures 79 x 118 in (200 x 300 cm).
  • An open end can be asked for in the order note, and the width of one end can be customized.
  • One extra straight backrest lets you switch between the two layouts.
  • The open corner lays out at about 117 x 78 in.
  • Each seat mattress is about 39 x 79 in (100 x 200 cm), and each L-shaped backrest about 39 x 39 in (100 x 100 cm).

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Counting the backrests

Closed cornerOpen corner
Last backrest in the runL-shaped, wraps the endStraight, end left open
L-shaped backrests32
Straight backrests12
The end reads asEnclosedOpen, like a chaise

Where the corner question really sits

A modular floor sofa is built from the same seat cushions either way. Only the last backrest changes.

The closed end holds you on two sides. The open end lets you stretch out and swing your legs off the side. Think about which you will do more.

The floor sofa layouts pattern shows straight, L and U runs, and the glossary explains the open corner and the corner backrest.

Which end of your room faces the window?

How to order an open end on a corner floor sofa

  1. Pick the open-corner option

    It is the simplest route, chosen on the listing.

  2. Or write it in the note

    On the corner listing, write “1 L-shaped backrest + 1 straight backrest” in the personalization box.

  3. Add one straight backrest

    With a spare straight back, you can close or open the corner whenever you like.

  4. Ask for photos of both

    The workshop sends both versions, plus a fabric photo. The corduroy brown reads as a dark chocolate.

Open or closed corner is one backrest: an L-shaped back wraps the end of the floor sofa, a straight back leaves that end open like a chaise.

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Buyer questions

  1. A common question

    What changes between the closed-corner and open-corner L-shaped floor sofa?

    The workshop's answer

    The closed corner has 3 L-shaped backrests and 1 straight backrest. The open corner has 2 L-shaped and 2 straight, which leaves one side open. An extra straight backrest lets you switch between the two.

  2. A common question

    What do the open-corner and closed-corner names mean on the modular sofa?

    The workshop's answer

    The closed corner ends with an L-shaped backrest wrapped around the end; the open corner ends with a straight one, open like a chaise. The closed corner is 79 x 118 in (200 x 300 cm). An open end can be requested with a note on the closed-corner listing.

  3. A common question

    So the only difference is how the ends finish?

    The workshop's answer

    Yes. Open corners end with straight backrests, closed corners with L-shaped ones. The width of one end can also be customized.

  4. A common question

    Can I buy a single backrest later?

    The workshop's answer

    Yes. Straight and L-shaped backrests, seat cushions and covers-only sets are sold individually, so you can replace a corner or fill a gap.

Questions buyers ask next

Are the backrests fixed to the seat cushions?

No Velcro or ties. The cushions stay put by their weight, a non-slip base and free-standing metal bars behind the backrests, which keep them from tipping when you lean. Every piece lifts off for rearranging.

Can I turn a closed corner into an open one after delivery?

Yes, with one extra straight backrest. Swap it in for the L-shaped back at the end and the corner opens. Swap back and it closes again.

Is the floor sofa available in fabrics outside the listing?

It depends on the model. Some come only in their 9 to 10 listed colors. Others can be made in any fabric from the velvet chart or samples page, for a surcharge and a longer lead time.