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Custom-Made Star Yemeni Jalsah in Warm Beige

About 29.5 in (75 cm) from the wall to the seat edge is the standard depth of the Custom-Made Star Yemeni Jalsah, warm beige seating on dark gold-lined bases around a round center table. A narrow room can take 19.5 in (50 cm) to 23.5 in (60 cm) instead, and a deeper seat goes up to about 33.5 in (85 cm).

Arabic Majlis · L & U

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Item details

Category: Arabic Majlis
Layouts: L-shaped, U-shaped, Made to your walls
Colors photographed: Beige
Seat height: 4 in (10 cm), 8 in (20 cm), 12 in (30 cm), 16 in (40 cm)
Style: Royal gold
Fabric: First-quality Turkish fabric
Made in: Istanbul, Türkiye

What's in the set

The full piece list with sizes is below.

Shipping & customs

US & Canada: Delivery to the US and Canada is by tracked express courier — ask us for the current transit estimate.
United Kingdom: UK delivery is by tracked express courier — ask us for the current transit estimate.
Europe: Delivery across Europe is by tracked express courier — ask us for the current estimate for your country.
The Gulf: Delivery to the Gulf is by tracked express courier — ask us for the current estimate for your country.
Australia & NZ: Delivery to Australia and New Zealand is by tracked express courier — ask us for the current estimate.
Customs: US: Import duties for US deliveries are set by US Customs — ask us how they apply to your order before you pay.
Customs: Canada: Import taxes for Canadian deliveries are set by Canadian customs — ask us how they apply to your order.
Customs: UK: UK import VAT applies to furniture shipped from abroad — ask us how it's handled for your order before you pay.
Customs: elsewhere: Import taxes depend on your country's rules — ask us how they apply to your order before you pay.
Payment: Payment is made through a secure payment link once you approve your quote — ask us which methods are available in your country.
Paying over time: Ask us whether pay-over-time options are available in your country.

Cushions are pressed, rolled and vacuum-sealed for shipping and spring back to full size once you open them; they can't be re-compressed at home.

Your set ships in several boxes, typically two or three for an L-shape and more for larger layouts, and they may arrive on different days.

Every box gets its own tracking number, emailed as soon as your order ships.

Each shipment travels with a commercial invoice that lists the goods, their value, weight and materials.

Care

Covers unzip and can be machine-washed on a gentle 86°F (30°C) cycle with a mild detergent; avoid heat, which can shrink them.

How high will you sit?

If someone at home finds low seats hard to get up from, choose 12 in (30 cm) or the 16 in (40 cm) sofa-height option; 4 in (10 cm) to 8 in (20 cm) suits a classic floor-style room or a prayer room.

Thickness guide

Seat height	Height from the floor	Sits like
4 in (10 cm)	10 of 40 cm	Classic floor-style seating
8 in (20 cm)	20 of 40 cm	The usual low seat, close to the floor
12 in (30 cm)	30 of 40 cm	Easier to get up from than a low seat
16 in (40 cm)	40 of 40 cm	About the seat height of a regular sofa

Most raised majlis designs can also be made at 8 in (20 cm), keeping the same look at half the height.

Questions buyers ask

How deep are the seats, and how far will the seating come out from the wall?

Standard floor sofa seats are 27.5 in (70 cm) deep, and most raised majlis seats measure about 29.5 in (75 cm) from the front edge to the wall, so plan that much floor out from every wall with seating; the backrests take part of that depth.

From the atelier

When I measure for an L- or U-shaped majlis, should I subtract the corner depth myself?

Don't subtract anything: send the full wall-to-wall length of each wall and the designer handles the corners. Where two runs meet, about one seat depth comes off the connecting run, so deducting it yourself takes it off twice and the set comes out short.

From the atelier

What's inside the cushion?

The seat foam is firm to medium-firm; softer or firmer filling can be requested.

Seat foamSeats use high-density polyurethane foam — ask us for the exact density for your build.
Seat height4 in (10 cm), 8 in (20 cm), 12 in (30 cm), 16 in (40 cm)
BuildChoose all-foam modules or a wooden-frame build; softer or firmer filling is available on request.
MaterialsUpholstery chosen per order: velvet, chenille or linen-look weaves; the upholstery uses first-quality Turkish fabric.
On arrivalOpen the vacuum bags within about a week of delivery and give the cushions about a day to recover their full shape before use.

What does a quote cover?

A custom majlis quote covers seat cushions, backrests, two styles of armrest and matching pillows, all with covers and filling; tables, rugs and curtains are separate add-ons.

Seat module75 × 29.5 in (190 × 75 cm)
Corner module
Backrest16 × 4 in (40 × 10 cm)
Armrest bolster19.5 × 8 × 8 in (50 × 20 × 20 cm)
Raised armrest bolster10 × 10 × 21.5 in (25 × 25 × 55 cm)
Accent pillow
Center table set

How is your order made?

Production time depends on your layout and the season — ask us for the current schedule.

Step 1Layout planCustom orders start with a layout plan for your approval.
Step 2Your approvalBefore production we confirm the model, every measurement, the seat height and the fabric code with you.
Step 3Handmade in IstanbulCut, sewn and finished to order in our Istanbul atelier.
Step 4Photos before deliveryCustom orders are photographed and filmed for your approval before they ship.

Questions about this design

How is the warm beige jalsah broken into pieces along a wall?

Piece	Count	Size
Seat piece on a dark base	One per stretch of up to 75 in (190 cm)	About 29.5 in (75 cm) deep
Corner seat	One per inside corner	Same depth as the runs
Backrest	Two per seat piece	16 in (40 cm) tall, 4 in (10 cm) thick
Armrest bolster	One per open end	10 × 10 × 21.5 in (25 × 25 × 55 cm) on raised builds

On a sketch I write the seat depth beside every wall first, because depth decides how much floor the tables get. These piece names apply to every made-to-measure Yemeni majlis we make; the warm beige and dark trim are this design's own.

How much seat is left once the backrest is in place?

A backrest 4 in (10 cm) thick takes about 4 in (10 cm) of the seat, so a standard 29.5 in (75 cm) seat leaves roughly 25.5 in (65 cm). Here is how three depths compare in a room 157 in (400 cm) wide with two facing runs:

Seat depth	Left to sit on	Floor between two facing runs
23.5 in (60 cm)	About 19.5 in (50 cm)	About 110 in (280 cm)
29.5 in (75 cm), standard	About 25.5 in (65 cm)	About 98 in (250 cm)
33.5 in (85 cm)	About 29.5 in (75 cm)	About 91 in (230 cm)

I would not go below 23.5 in (60 cm) unless the room leaves no choice, since about 19.5 in (50 cm) of real seat suits upright sitting more than leaning back.

What do round tables change in a rectangular room?

In a long rectangle, I like a round center table: its curved edge leaves no corner to step around, and the wedge pieces can ring it or pull away for more floor. Round sits beside star and square in the table range, as a center table with four side pieces or a nesting group of 5, 7 or 9.

Can the dark bases and gold lines be swapped for lighter ones?

Base fabric, seat fabric and gold lines are chosen per order from the numbered color card, and gold is optional; with a pale floor, a caramel or taupe base is the softer choice. Ask us about fabric swatches and a foam sample before you order.

Your choice: seat height from 4 in (10 cm) to 16 in (40 cm)
Your choice: depth from about 19.5 in (50 cm) to about 33.5 in (85 cm)

A related look with lighter bases is the taupe and cream majlis with mocha fret bases.

How do you check the seat depth on your own floor?

Lay a tape out from the wall to 29.5 in (75 cm) and mark the seat edge.
Repeat on the facing wall and measure the floor between the marks.
If the gap feels tight, try 23.5 in (60 cm), then send the wall lengths and your depth to the design team.

Custom orders start with a layout plan for your approval. The chosen depth is written beside each run, so a mistake shows on paper first. Production time depends on your layout and the season — ask us for the current schedule.

Send your walls
We draw the layout
You approve, then we cut

Does the seat depth change if the beige jalsah is made lower?

Depth stays about 29.5 in (75 cm) whatever seat height you choose, so a 4 in (10 cm) floor-level version takes as much floor as a 16 in (40 cm) one. Plan around depth first, then pick the height.

Are the round and wedge tables part of the Custom-Made Star Yemeni Jalsah?

The tables appear as a separate line on the quote, apart from the seating, so they can be added, changed or left out; mention them with your measurements and the design team places them on the drawing.

Is a 33.5 in (85 cm) seat too deep for upright sitting?

Once a backrest 4 in (10 cm) thick is in place, a 33.5 in (85 cm) seat leaves about 29.5 in (75 cm), which suits leaning back more than sitting upright; the standard 29.5 in (75 cm) seat leaves about 25.5 in (65 cm).