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Slow Laraber Sofa

Early research
£2,045at slowsofa.co.uk

Best for: A foam-free, traditionally upholstered sofa from a Yorkshire workshop

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  • No foam: horsehair, coir, organic wool, natural latex
  • FSC beech and eco-ply frame

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No foam: horsehair, coir, organic wool, natural latex

Frame
FSC kiln-dried beech and eco-ply
Delivery
£175
Fillings
Rubberised horsehair, Cocolok coir, organic wool, natural latex

Where we checked it: slowsofa.co.uk ›

Why we picked it

Upholstered with rubberised horsehair, rubberised coconut fibre, organic wool, cotton and natural latex, with no foam and, the maker says, no fire retardant treatments.

Best for

A foam-free, traditionally upholstered sofa from a Yorkshire workshop

Not for

Anyone wanting fully natural fabric without checking the swatch (some fabrics include acrylic or polyester)

The details that matter.

  • • No foam: horsehair, coir, organic wool, natural latex
  • • FSC beech and eco-ply frame
  • • Made to order in 10 to 12 weeks
  • • Over 70 fabrics, mixed natural and synthetic

Specifications

Frame
FSC kiln-dried beech and eco-ply
Delivery
£175
Fillings
Rubberised horsehair, Cocolok coir, organic wool, natural latex
Size example
Medium 180 x 120 x 60cm
How strong is the research? What our grades mean ›
Strong research
Independent certification or lab data for the specific claim.
Promising research
The material is well supported, but there is no product-level testing.
Early research
Little independent research.
Mixed research
Research findings disagree.
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£20 to £79
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£80+

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Sources

  1. slowsofa.co.uk