Can I remove the cushion for cleaning?

Yes. The seat is a single integrated unit that lifts off the wood base, so you can vacuum underneath or wipe down the frame without moving the whole sofa.

What does performance fabric mean here?

Performance fabrics are selected for durability and resistance to wear. They hold up better to spills, friction, and repeated use than standard upholstery, though specific cleaning instructions depend on the fabric choice.

How does the two-piece design help with moving?

The wood base and cushion separate completely, so you can carry them through doorways and up stairs as two lighter pieces instead of wrestling one heavy assembled sofa.

Is the wood joinery structural or decorative?

The Japanese joinery is functional—it holds the wood frame together. The joints are visible as part of the design rather than hidden under fabric or hardware.

Will the cushion shift or slide off the base?

The seat unit nests into the wood base rather than sitting loose on top. It stays in place during normal use but lifts off when you want to move it.

Essential Sofa, 96"

The 3-second version

Exposed upcycled wood base with Japanese joinery details
One integrated cushion with tapered padding for sustained comfort
Separate frame and seat unit for easier moving and cleaning
Single fixed configuration, not sectional
Requires space for 96-inch length
Wood frame stays visible, part of the look

Why it's on GiftsFeed

A sofa built around one integrated cushion and an upcycled wood frame

Most sofas hide their bones. You get a silhouette and some cushions, but the structure is tucked away. This one makes the frame part of the design—upcycled wood with joinery you can see, not a skirt or fabric wrap. That split between base and cushion means you can clean under the seat, move the pieces separately, or replace the upholstery without rebuilding the whole sofa. If you have ever wrestled a one-piece sofa up a staircase or watched fabric pill after two years and resigned yourself to it, the modularity here is practical in ways that matter long after you stop noticing the joinery.

Good gift when

People who want furniture that shows its construction
Anyone moving between apartments or homes every few years
Households that need fabric tough enough for daily wear
Buyers who value being able to refresh upholstery later

Skip it if If you need modular seating that rearranges into different shapes, this is a single fixed-length sofa—the modularity is in separating base from cushion, not in reconfiguring the layout itself.

Also in 2 other colours: 96", 84", 72"

Specs

Length: 96 inches
Fabric options: Ivory, Natural, Mocha, Carbon
Wood finish options: Walnut, Natural, Oak, Espresso, Grey
Fabric type: Performance fabric
Frame material: Upcycled wood
Construction: Japanese joinery
Design: Separate wood base and nesting seat unit
Delivery: White-glove service included

What's included

Upcycled wood base with Japanese joinery
Integrated cushion unit
White-glove delivery and setup

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess

White-glove delivery and setup included; recipient will need to choose fabric and finish.

The details

The frame shows itself here. Instead of hiding the structure under upholstery, this sofa pairs an exposed wood base with a single, integrated cushion that nests into place. The wood is upcycled material joined using visible Japanese joinery techniques, and the whole thing separates into two pieces—frame and seat—for moving or reconfiguring.

The cushion is a continuous unit that tapers slightly as it moves back, so you sit into it rather than perching on top. Padding is generous enough for long stretches of reading or watching, and the upholstery is performance fabric chosen for texture and how it holds up over time. Four fabric colors and five wood finishes give you flexibility to match existing pieces or set a new direction.

At 96 inches, this works as the main seating in a living room or a long anchor piece along a wall. The separation of base and seat means you can lift the cushion off for cleaning underneath or swap fabric choices later if your household changes. White-glove delivery brings it inside and sets it up.

Thuma

Essential Sofa, 96"

Performance fabric upholstery meets exposed joinery in a design that splits the base from the seat

$3,395at thuma.co

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The 3-second version

Exposed upcycled wood base with Japanese joinery details
One integrated cushion with tapered padding for sustained comfort
Separate frame and seat unit for easier moving and cleaning
Single fixed configuration, not sectional
Requires space for 96-inch length
Wood frame stays visible, part of the look

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Questions

Can I remove the cushion for cleaning?: Yes. The seat is a single integrated unit that lifts off the wood base, so you can vacuum underneath or wipe down the frame without moving the whole sofa.
What does performance fabric mean here?: Performance fabrics are selected for durability and resistance to wear. They hold up better to spills, friction, and repeated use than standard upholstery, though specific cleaning instructions depend on the fabric choice.
How does the two-piece design help with moving?: The wood base and cushion separate completely, so you can carry them through doorways and up stairs as two lighter pieces instead of wrestling one heavy assembled sofa.
Is the wood joinery structural or decorative?: The Japanese joinery is functional—it holds the wood frame together. The joints are visible as part of the design rather than hidden under fabric or hardware.
Will the cushion shift or slide off the base?: The seat unit nests into the wood base rather than sitting loose on top. It stays in place during normal use but lifts off when you want to move it.