Longchair Sofa: What Is It, Who Is It For, and How to Choose One

The term "longchair" is one of the most searched — and most misunderstood — terms in sofa shopping. This guide has the answers.

What is a longchair on a sofa?

A longchair is an extended seating element attached to the end of a modular sofa — long enough to lie down on fully. On a modular sofa, the longchair is a separate module: you can add or remove it, change which side it sits on, or replace it independently.

Left-hand vs right-hand longchair

Standing facing your sofa: if the longchair is on your right, it's right-hand. On a modular sofa like Merlot or Malbec, you can often swap it to the other side later.

Popular configurations

3-seater with longchair — L-shape

The most popular configuration globally. Seats 3–4 upright, with one person on the longchair. Total dimensions around 250–280 cm × 160–180 cm. Suitable for rooms from 14 m² upwards. See our 3-seat sofas.

4-seater with longchair

Ideal for rooms from 18–20 m². Perfect family living room configuration. See our 4-seat sofas.

5-seater with longchair

Suitable for larger living rooms from 22–25 m². See our 5-seater corner sofas and large sofas collection.

Furni's longchair configurations

Merlot

Longchair module with high or low armrest. 7 fabrics including bouclé, velvet and performance weave.

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Malbec

Longchair in Sorriso performance fabric. Practical and easy to clean.

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All Furni longchair sofas are modular. Free EU & UK delivery · Free fabric samples · 30-day returns · 2-year warranty · Made in Poland.