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Gray Arabic Yemeni Jalsa in Charcoal with Carved Gold Armrests

The Gray Arabic Yemeni Jalsa is a charcoal and gold Yemeni jalsa with dark gray seats cut to your walls and carved gold armrest panels closing each run. The all-foam build has no frame or springs, while the framed build sets the seats on MDF and wood at 14.5 in (37 cm) to 16 in (40 cm) depending on the model.

Arabic Majlis · L & U

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Item details

Category: Arabic Majlis
Layouts: L-shaped, U-shaped, Made to your walls
Colors photographed: Charcoal gray
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 high can your majlis seating go? Can it sit like a regular sofa instead of low on the floor?

The highest all-foam majlis sits 16 in (40 cm) from floor to seat top, about the seat height of a regular sofa, with lower options at 12 in (30 cm), 8 in (20 cm) and 4 in (10 cm). Models on a wooden base sit at about 14.5 in (37 cm) to 16 in (40 cm).

From the atelier

What wood is used in a framed majlis, and what should I ask when comparing quotes?

Framed majlis designs use an MDF panel for the decorative backrest, which carries the trim and metal details, while fully wooden models add a wooden base under the seat cushions. When comparing quotes, ask for the wood type and thickness, the foam and the fabric of the exact model.

From the atelier

What's inside the cushion?

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

Charcoal and gray seating along a paneled wall, with black pillows crossed by gold straps and a gold-fringed armrest throw

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.
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 is it made of?

Corner of a gray majlis below white festoon curtains, with gold-fringed black armrests and white cube tables topped in black glass

Upholstery chosen per order: velvet, chenille, linen-look weaves or faux leather in plain colors.

Sculpted black armrest with gold fringe ending a gray run, facing cube tables on a white and gray patterned rug

The upholstery uses first-quality Turkish fabric.

CareCovers unzip and can be machine-washed on a gentle 86°F (30°C) cycle with a mild detergent; avoid heat, which can shrink them.
ColorsMost models can be made in any color from our fabric range, and gold accents are optional.

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
Backrest37.5 × 16 × 4 in (95 × 40 × 10 cm)
Corner backrest23.5 × 16 × 4 in (60 × 40 × 10 cm)
Carved armrest panel
Armrest bolster10 × 10 × 21.5 in (25 × 25 × 55 cm)
Accent pillow

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

Which parts are cut for a charcoal jalsa?

Part	Size	How many
Seat module	Up to 75 in (190 cm) long, about 29.5 in (75 cm) deep	Per wall, in equal lengths
Backrest	37.5 × 16 × 4 in (95 × 40 × 10 cm)	Two over each full-length seat
Corner backrest	23.5 × 16 × 4 in (60 × 40 × 10 cm)	One where two runs meet
Carved armrest panel	Sized to the seat height	At the open ends of the runs
Armrest bolster	10 × 10 × 21.5 in (25 × 25 × 55 cm) on raised builds	Spaced along the runs

Charcoal and gold sit at the dark end of our Yemeni sitting-room sets.

In the pictures is a related gray and charcoal room whose black armrests are strapped in gold; on this design, carved panels finished in gold end each run.

Carved panel, wooden base or all foam: how is it built?

There are two builds. The all-foam one is foam and fabric only, with no frame or springs inside. It is usually made at 12 in (30 cm) or about 16 in (40 cm).

The second sets the foam seats on a frame of MDF and wood, which holds them at 14.5 in (37 cm) to 16 in (40 cm) and no lower. Away from a wall, the framed build with a wooden backrest is the one that stands on its own. I would choose all foam for a family room that gets rearranged, and the frame for a formal hall.

How many seats does each wall take?

No seat is cut longer than 75 in (190 cm); longer walls get equal pieces. A 100 in (254 cm) wall takes two seats of 50 in (127 cm). A 197 in (500 cm) wall takes three of about 66 in (167 cm). Two backrests sit on each seat, each half its length or so.

At each corner the side run gives up one seat-depth to the run it meets. Armrests are spread out so no stretch looks crowded, from 2 to 4 on a small L to 6 or more on a large U. Custom orders start with a layout plan for your approval.

Charcoal, black or another gray: what can the fabric be?

Upholstery comes in velvet, chenille, linen-look weaves and faux leather in plain colors. Every solid shade has its own number on the color card. A few patterned weaves have no true black at all, and there charcoal or a very dark navy comes closest. Gold accents are optional.

More charcoal, silver and gray-and-gold rooms are gathered on one page. Ask us about fabric swatches and a foam sample before you order.

Which three answers does the cutting table need from you?

How long is each wall, corner to corner, leaving out the doors?
How high should the seat sit, and on a wooden base or all foam?
Which gray, and where should the gold go?

Any unit works, and a phone sketch is enough. 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

Can the carved armrest panels be made without the gold finish?

Gold accents are optional on this design, so the carved panels can be finished without gold, or the gold can stay on the panels while the seats remain plain. Mark what you want on a photo, and the quote lists every change.

Can the charcoal jalsa stand in the middle of the room?

A foam backrest needs a wall or a solid surface behind it. For a run in the open, choose a model with a full wooden base and wooden backrest, or ask about metal back supports, which are made on request.

Can the dark gray seats be less deep for a narrow hall?

Standard seats are about 29.5 in (75 cm) deep; a narrow room can take 19.5 in (50 cm) to 23.5 in (60 cm), and deeper seats up to about 33.5 in (85 cm) can be made on request. Give the room width on your sketch.