Westwood’s upholstery design of fabric stitched into vertical channels creates a series of plush, cushioned ridges with a more minimalist, geometric look than the hallmark quilted effect of traditional button tufted parlour sofas, traced back to the Baroque and Rococo periods, as furnishings for the aristocracy.
![The arm of a velvet channeled sofa](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-r9qus9llfb/images/stencil/original/image-manager/collection-details-westwood-4-.jpg?t=1736747926)
— INSPIRED BY ARTISANS
The technique of channel tufting was popularised during Art Deco period, which originated in France, particularly Paris, to offer a sense of opulence and elegance while also providing soft, cushioned surfaces for comfort.
![A channeled boucle storage bench](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-r9qus9llfb/images/stencil/original/image-manager/collection-details-westwood.jpg?t=1736747945)
— ENGINEERED COMFORT
The suspension structure ensures the form holds its shape and will return to form when you stand up. Coupled with a Dacron wrap that allows the channel detail to remain wrinkle-free with a rounded softer look.
![A book resting on a channeled sofa](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-r9qus9llfb/images/stencil/original/image-manager/collection-details-westwood-5-.jpg?t=1736747962)
— STRUCTURAL LONGEVITY
8-way hand tied spring suspension on the Westwood Sofa offers long lasting spring support and provides superior comfort.