--- title: "Afghan Gul U-Shaped Floor Sofa Set for a Family Sitting Room" url: "https://orientalsofa.com/urun/afghan-gul-u-shaped-floor-sofa-set/" lang: "en" dir: "ltr" date_published: "2026-04-10T00:00:00+00:00" date_modified: "2026-10-13T00:00:00+00:00" author: "Defne" --- # Afghan Gul U-Shaped Floor Sofa Set Around the Ottoman Across three walls, the Afghan Gul U-shaped floor sofa set seats eight or nine adults on three 75 × 27.5 in (190 × 70 cm) seat cushions, with six backrests, two corner backrests and three armrest bolsters. Octagonal guls repeat across all six 37.5 × 16 × 4 in (95 × 40 × 10 cm) backrests, above a plain band that borders the base of each seat. ## Questions buyers ask ### For a U-shaped majlis, why does the middle seat come out shorter than my back wall? Each corner of a U uses about one seat depth, roughly 27.5 in (70 cm), counted once. Either the back run takes the full wall and each side loses 27.5 in (70 cm), or the sides run into the corners and the back loses 55 in (140 cm). ### How many boxes will my floor sofa or majlis set arrive in, and will they come together? A set travels in several boxes, and the boxes can arrive on different days. Each has its own tracking number. Check the Afghan Gul component list against the separate parcel records before treating an unreceived item as missing; the number of boxes is confirmed for the actual order. ## Which 19 pieces come with the Afghan Gul U? | Piece | Count | Size | | --- | --- | --- | | Seat cushion | 3 | 75 × 27.5 in (190 × 70 cm) | | Backrest | 6 | 37.5 × 16 × 4 in (95 × 40 × 10 cm) | | Corner backrest | 2 | 23.5 × 16 × 4 in (60 × 40 × 10 cm) | | Armrest bolster | 3 | 19.5 × 8 × 8 in (50 × 20 × 20 cm) | | Floor pillow | 3 | 27.5 × 19.5 in (70 × 50 cm) | | Ottoman | 1 | 23.5 × 23.5 × 8 in (60 × 60 × 20 cm) | | Matching rug | 1 | Ask us | Packages climb from 14 pieces of seating to 15 with the rug, 16 with the ottoman and 19 for the full set. Single and L versions in other weaves sit in the [patterned floor sofa collection](https://orientalsofa.com/traditional-sofa-models/). ## What footprint does a standard Afghan Gul U cover? Picture a sketch with three lines: about 75 in (190 cm) on each side wall and 130 in (330 cm) across the back. Together they give roughly 224 in (570 cm) of seating. Each corner costs one seat depth, about 27.5 in (70 cm), because the seat on the other run already fills it. On paper, I mark the door first, since a U leaves only one side open. Custom orders start with a layout plan for your approval. ## How many guests fit around the Afghan Gul U on a busy evening? | Layout | Seat cushions | Comfortable for | | --- | --- | --- | | Single | 1 | Two or three adults | | L-shape | 2 | Five or six adults | | U-shape | 3 | Eight or nine adults | A U-shaped full set seats eight or nine adults. The 23.5 × 23.5 × 8 in (60 × 60 × 20 cm) ottoman stands in the open middle as a low table. > Count the guests first, then count the walls. ## How thick should seats be for long evenings on the Afghan Gul U? | Thickness | Build | Full set | | --- | --- | --- | | 4 in (10 cm) | One cushion per seat | 19 pieces | | 8 in (20 cm) | One block, or two 4 in (10 cm) layers | 19, or 22 stacked | | 12 in (30 cm) | Usually made to order | 19 as single blocks | | 16 in (40 cm) | Usually made to order | 19 as single blocks | Guests with stiff knees rise more easily from 12 in (30 cm) or 16 in (40 cm). Made-to-order sets take a little longer than ready ones — ask us for the current timing. Seats feel firm to medium-firm. Seats use high-density polyurethane foam — ask us for the exact density for your build. ## How does the Afghan Gul U compare with a traditional toshak room? The name traces back to gol, the Persian word for flower, given to the octagonal medallions of Turkmen rugs. The Afghan Gul pattern repeats them along three walls in gold, maroon or navy blue. The layout echoes an Afghan sitting room. Each seat, though, is a foam insert in a zippered cover rather than a stuffed [Afghan toshak](https://orientalsofa.com/premium-afghan-toshak/) mattress. The fabric is an indoor upholstery weave. Ask us about fabric swatches and a foam sample before you order. ## What should you measure before asking for an Afghan Gul U layout? 1. Run the tape along the floor of the back wall, then each side wall. 2. Add the door swing and any radiator to the sketch. 3. Count the people on an ordinary evening and on the busiest one. The guide to [measuring a room for a majlis](https://orientalsofa.com/guides/how-to-measure-for-a-majlis/) covers doors and bay windows too, partner. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can the Afghan Gul U take a fourth seat for a long back wall? Single seats, backrests and armrests in the same gul weave can be ordered any time, so a long back wall can take an extra seat. Check that each piece names the same model and colorway. ### Can the Afghan Gul U leave one side open for the door? A U is planned for three walls with the opening on the fourth, usually at the door. If a door sits on one of the three walls, a side run can stop short of it. ### How does the Afghan Gul U arrive, and when can it be used? The cushions travel vacuum-packed in several boxes that can arrive on different days. Open the bags within about a week and give the foam about a day to recover. ## Related pages - [Afghan Gul Single Set](https://orientalsofa.com/urun/afghan-gul-single-floor-sofa-set/) - [Afghan Gul L-Shaped Set](https://orientalsofa.com/urun/afghan-gul-l-shaped-floor-sofa-set/) - [U-shaped majlis and floor sofa sets](https://orientalsofa.com/majlis-layouts/u-shaped/) - [Plan your majlis from your wall measurements](https://orientalsofa.com/tools/majlis-planner/)