Handmade in Istanbul
High-Quality Materials Jalsah on Carved Wooden Frames
Raised on carved frames, a wooden frame majlis sofa keeps the wall-to-wall majlis layout at sofa height: foam seats sit about 14.5 in (37 cm) to 16 in (40 cm) from the floor and about 29.5 in (75 cm) deep, with backrests, two armrest styles and matching pillows. Each wall run is cut to your room in pieces of up to 75 in (190 cm).
- Layouts
- L-shaped, U-shaped, Full room, Made to your walls
- Style
- Custom gulf majlis
- Fabric
- First-quality Turkish fabric
- Made in
- Istanbul, Türkiye
What's in the set
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.
- Payment
- Once you approve your quote, we send you a secure payment link. You can pay with major credit and debit cards via a secure payment link; card details are entered only on the checkout page, never in a chat. We do not take cash or payment on delivery.
- Paying over time
- Installment payments are available: the secure payment link for your approved quote shows the plans offered for your card and 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.
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.
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.
- BuildThe wooden-frame line sits firmer than our all-foam sets and is a common choice for cafés and restaurants.
- MaterialsCarved wooden frame (solid wood or MDF; carved panels MDF); upholstery chosen per order
Questions buyers ask
Can the carved-frame majlis sit lower if someone prefers the floor?
On the carved frame, seats sit at about 14.5 in (37 cm) to 16 in (40 cm), and wooden-base seating is not made lower. The same design can be made as all-foam floor seating instead, at 4 in (10 cm), 8 in (20 cm) or 12 in (30 cm), for a family that likes to sit close to the floor.
From the atelier
Are the carved panels on this majlis solid wood?
Wooden-frame models use solid wood or MDF for the base and back, and the carved back panels are MDF. The design team marks on your layout which parts of each run are framed and which are foam.
From the atelier
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 moduleOne per wall run75 × 29.5 in (190 × 75 cm)
- Corner moduleOne per inside corner39 × 39 in (100 × 100 cm)
- BackrestTwo per seat
- ArmrestSet on your layout drawing
- Matching pillowAs many as you like
How is your order made?
Wooden pieces take longer to make than foam sets — 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
What does a carved-frame majlis quote include?
| Piece | How many | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Seat module | One or more per wall run | Up to 75 in (190 cm) long, about 29.5 in (75 cm) deep |
| Corner module | One per inside corner | About 39 × 39 in (100 × 100 cm) on raised builds |
| Backrest | Two per seat | Each about half the seat length |
| Armrest | Two to four on a small L | Straight or round style |
| Matching pillow | To order | In the seat fabric |
Covers and foam come with every piece, and the designer spaces the armrests so a long run does not feel crowded. Tables, rugs and curtains in room photos are separate add-ons. Carved frames sit beside sedir benches in our wooden bench majlis collection.
How is a 146 in (370 cm) wall cut into seats?
No single seat runs longer than about 75 in (190 cm), so a 146 in (370 cm) wall gets two 73 in (185 cm) seats and a 100 in (254 cm) wall two of 50 in (127 cm). I prefer two equal seats to one long and one short, because the backrests above them then match.
Seats are about 29.5 in (75 cm) deep on a raised majlis. A narrow room can take seats of about 19.5 in (50 cm) to 23.5 in (60 cm), and deeper ones up to about 33.5 in (85 cm) are made on request. Custom orders start with a layout plan for your approval.
Is 16 in (40 cm) the right seat height for older guests?
| Seat height | Build | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| 4 in (10 cm) to 8 in (20 cm) | All-foam floor seating | Prayer rooms, close-to-the-floor sitting |
| 12 in (30 cm) | All-foam floor seating | Guests who want a little more height |
| 14.5 in (37 cm) to 16 in (40 cm) | Carved wooden frame | Elders, near a regular sofa |
For guests who find low seats hard to leave, 16 in (40 cm) is the comfortable end of the range. Foam in the seats is firm to medium-firm, and a softer or firmer fill is available on request. Seats use high-density polyurethane foam — ask us for the exact density for your build.
Which fabrics and colors can replace the brown upholstery?
The room in the photos pairs brown upholstery with carved wood. The same frames can be covered in velvet, chenille, linen-look weaves, cotton-polyester blends or plain faux leather, with gold accents optional on most models. Plain colors come by number from our fabric color card, including shades we have not photographed.
Gilded and carved bases at full room scale appear in palace majlis designs. Ask us about fabric swatches and a foam sample before you order.
What happens between your measurements and production?
- Which runs stand against a wall, and which face into the room?
- Do you want seats at 16 in (40 cm), or a lower all-foam version?
- Which fabric family, and does the gold trim stay?
Wooden pieces take longer to make than foam sets — ask us for the current schedule. The design team sends the layout first, with every seat, corner and armrest marked. Custom orders are photographed and filmed for your approval before they ship. How we work walks through each step from first message to delivery.
- Send your walls
- We draw the layout
- You approve, then we cut
Can a run of this majlis stand away from the wall?
A run with a wooden base and a wooden backrest can stand in the middle of a room, for example facing a television. Runs with cushion backrests need a wall behind them, and metal back supports can be added on request.
Can storage be built under the seats?
Storage under the seat is possible on wooden-base builds, and some wooden-frame models include built-in drawers. Mention it with your measurements so the design team can draw it into the frames from the start.
Will outlets and floor vents stay usable behind the majlis?
Cut-outs for floor vents and power outlets, or an MDF airflow section, can be built into the base. Mark each one on your sketch with its distance from the nearest corner.
