Sofa Backrests: Tufted Back vs Pillow Back vs Tight Back

La-Z-Boy Southeast | September 18, 2019

Sofa backrests come in a wide variety of styles including tufted back, pillow back, and tight back.

At La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings & Décor, we understand all of these options can make choosing a sofa backrest confusing.

In this article and video, we’ll go over everything you need to know about the different styles of sofa backrests.

What Is A Tufted Back Sofa?

Tufted back sofas feature upholstery that’s fastened to the frame with evenly spaced buttons.

This creates a pattern of indentations for a unique tailored look with a distinct design element.

Tufting will also keep your sofa cushions in place so you don’t have to constantly fluff them.

Sofas with tufted backs look good in traditional, contemporary, and modern homes.

A pillow back sofa is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a sofa with individual pillows that support your back instead of cushions.

The pillows on these types of sofas will come in one of three ways:

Pillow back sofas have a classic and comfortable look that’s a good fit in most homes.

The cushions on tight back sofas are fully integrated into the backrest.

Tight backs do not have to be fluffed and they typically feel firmer than pillow backs.

The clean and tailored lines of tight back sofas make them a great fit in formal or modern homes.

Understanding the different types of sofa backrests will help you narrow down the search.

At La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings & Décor, our interior design experts are available to answer all of your questions.

Plus, our free design service can help you bring all of your dreams to life.

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We’d be happy to help you find the perfect sofa at any of our locations in NC, SC, and GA.