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Arms

Many Barrymore styles can be made with different arm styles. The most popular styles are listed here.

WILLIAM BIRCH ARM

English Arm furniture is classic and refined without being overly formal. The softly padded arm gently dips down slightly in the center and then comes up again at the front with tailored pleating. Also known as William Birch style arms. Our Kingsley, Kensington and Faulkner have English arms.

ROLLED ARM

A rolled arm sofa is most traditional. While a very large or wide roll arm will tend to have a more rustic or country feel to it, a smaller roll arm can look more tailored depending on its detailing. See our classic Chester, the Dakota as well as the Windsor and Lancaster for fine examples of the rolled arm.

CAP ARM FACING

A rolled arm with a plain front facing is the simplified look of the Cap arm facing. See our Chester Sofa and Bailey Sofa.

TRACK OR SQUARE ARM

A track arm is sleek, straight and defines the lines of a sofa with its tailored detail. It is a contemporary look that can be one of the best fitting arms for small spaces. Among our narrow track arms, the Newman, Amadeo and Taylor are popular. For a more relaxed look, see the wide track arms of the Declan, Trey, Midtown, Broadway and Jasper sofas.

TUXEDO ARM

The tuxedo sofa is a very tailored and sophisticated look. The arms of the sofa are generally at the same height as the back of the sofa and the overall shape of the arm and frame is very square and straight. Our Matteo, Tate, Paris and Marilyn sofas are elegant examples of the Tuxedo look.

SHELTER ARM

This style combines the Tuxedo and Track arms for a softer, higher profile creating a ‘sheltered’ feel. Lightly padded for comfort but gently flared for clean lines, our Abbey and Knole sofas are excellent examples of Shelter arms.

 

William Birch Arm with T-Cushion

William Birch Arm with T-Cushion

Cap Arm Facing with Welt, Arm To Front

Cap Arm Facing with Welt, Arm To Front

Cap Arm Facing with Welt, T-Cushion

Cap Arm Facing with Welt, T-Cushion

Rolled Arm with T-Cushion

Rolled Arm with T-Cushion

Rolled Arm To Front with nail trim

Rolled Arm To Front with nail trim

Tuxedo Arm

Tuxedo Arm

Shelter Arm

Shelter Arm

 

Seating Cushion Options

Choose from four types of seating.

BARRYMORE STANDARD SEATING

Barrymore has perfected its standard seating construction with an ideal combination of support, durability and softness. The core has an inner layer of high-density Qualex foam sandwiched between layers of Dacron wrap. The front edge is made There are also three other seating options check this under our “Seat and back Cushion selections”

BARRYMORE FIRM SEATING

Firm cushions have a firmer foam core than our standard seats. This option may be requested on any order at no charge. For those with lower back problems we do not recommend Firm Seating; a better option is lumbar toss pillows.

BARRYMORE DELUXE SEATING

Barrymore has enhanced its standard seating option by adding down and feather back cushions, This kind of back cushion does require occasional “fluffing” but the combination provides excellent comfort as the back pillow conforms to the lower back and envelopes the client, resulting in even support throughout the seat and back. This back cushion is created with channels so that the down feather blend will remain uniform.

BARRYMORE PREMIUM SEATING

Premium Seating is designed for those who want a more luxurious seat. The seat has an inner layer of high-density foam wrapped in Dacron surrounded within a channeled envelope of Down feather blend, This provides superlative comfort and the seat will rebound. The back cushion is a channeled down and feather fill resulting in even support throughout the seat and back.

 

Standard Seating

Standard Seating

Standard Seating

Standard Seating

Firm Seating

Firm Seating

Firm Seating

Firm Seating

Deluxe Seating

Deluxe Seating

Deluxe Seating

Deluxe Seating

Deluxe Seating

Deluxe Seating

Premium Seating

Premium Seating

Premium Seating

Premium Seating

Tight Seating

Tight Seating

 

Back Styles

BACK CUSHIONS

Back Cushion selection corresponds to your Seat Cushion selection:

BARRYMORE STANDARD

Each back cushion is created in supper soft high-quality foam with generous polyester fibre wrap.

BARRYMORE FIRM BACK CUSHIONS

These are identical to Standard but have firmer foam core.

BARRYMORE DELUXE

Back cushions are filled with a precisely blended mix of waterfowl feathers and down encased in down proof ticking.

Choose from four styles of back cushions:

Box Back Cushions add a square tailored look that works well with clean, contemporary lines or with formal, traditional styling.

Envelope Back Cushions complement relaxed, contemporary styles. All back cushion styles are available on pieces that have loose back cushions.

Knife Edge Back Cushions coordinate well with contemporary or traditional rooms and have a soft, comfortable appearance.

Button Back Cushions Buttons are applied to back cushions, tight back pieces or toss pillows (with loose back cushions, a button actually means two buttons, one on each side of the pillow).

Please note: All Barrymore Loose Back Cushions have zippers for easy removal, rotation and maintenance. This is a more comfortable alternative for people who like to lounge on their sofas.

Also Available:

TIGHT BACK

A tight back sofa has simply upholstered back with no back cushions (Taylor sofa). The advantage to a tight back sofa is less maintenance as the clients don’t need to fluff back cushions. It is not quite as comfortable for lounging.

TUFTED BACK

This sofa back has deep folds and tufts on a grid, adding depth and a tailored look. Attached Buttons are optional.

TRADITIONAL TUFTED BACK

Diamond shaped tufts are created by passing a thread through upholstery fabric at regular intervals. These are often ornamented with buttons.

MODERN TUFTED BACK

In this style, tufting forms a square pattern, which requires folding and/or sewing the fabric in perpendicular lines before the tufting process. This style was made popular in mid century design as an alternative to traditional diamond tufting.

BUTTON TUFTED BACK

In this style, tufting forms a square pattern, which requires folding the fabric in perpendicular lines before the tufting process. This style was made popular in mid century design as an alternative to the traditional diamond tufting.

 

Box Back Cushion

Box Back Cushion

Envelope Back Cushion

Envelope Back Cushion

Kiss or Turkish pleat, or Knife Edge Back Cushion

Kiss or Turkish pleat, or Knife Edge Back Cushion

Tight Back

Tight Back

Button Back

Button Back

Tufted Back

Tufted Back

Box Back with Slightly Rounded Corners

Box Back with Slightly Rounded Corners

Traditional Tufted Back

Traditional Tufted Back

Modern Tufted Back

Modern Tufted Back

Button Tufted Back

Button Tufted Back

 

Brass Caps, Casters

Caps are available in the following 5 finishes: Polished or Satin Nickel, Brass or Antique Brass, Dark Bronze.

 

Round Brass Cap

Round Brass Cap

Round Satin Nickel Caster

Round Satin Nickel Caster

Round Polished Nickel Caster

Round Polished Nickel Caster

Square Dark Bronze Caster

Square Dark Bronze Caster

Square Antique Brass Caster

Square Antique Brass Caster

Square Brass Caster

Square Brass Caster

 

Nail Head Trim

Nail Heads are solid brass tacks with decorative heads driven by hand along the welt lines of fine upholstery by Barrymore craftsmen. A contemporary approach also applies them in creative designs.

See our Knole Sofa at left for an excellent example of decorative custom-patterned Nail Head treatment.

Other treatments with Nail Head Trim:

Newman Sofa
Paloma Headboard
Burak Chair
Rhodes Bench

There are many types, sizes and colours of Nail Heads available.
The examples shown may not display colour or size accurately.
Please confirm with your design consultant.

 

Decorative Knole Pattern Nail Head Trim

Decorative Knole Pattern Nail Head Trim

Decorative Greek Key Pattern Nail Head Trim

Decorative Greek Key Pattern Nail Head Trim

Newman Sofa

Newman Sofa

Paloma Headboard

Paloma Headboard

Burak Chair

Burak Chair

Rhodes Bench

Rhodes Bench

Spaced Nail Head Trim

Spaced Nail Head Trim

Old Brass

Old Brass

Old Gold E

Old Gold E

Bronze Renaissance

Bronze Renaissance

Black Shiny

Black Shiny

Brass Plated

Brass Plated

Dull Black

Dull Black

Natural

Natural

French Natural #5

French Natural #5

French Natural AAC

French Natural AAC

French Natural ST

French Natural ST

Oxidized

Oxidized

Nickel

Nickel

Old Silver

Old Silver

Pewter #1

Pewter #1

Pewter #2

Pewter #2

Black Nickel #1

Black Nickel #1

 

Seat Style Options

Just as there are many shapes and sizes of people, Barrymore sofas come in all sizes and shapes to provide the particular comfort you want in a sofa and chair. For instance the Brent Collection 9405 was designed with a shorter seat depth. The Kingsley 8749 features a greater seat depth and generous height for taller individuals.

Cushion Shape

A Straight Cushion ends at the arm of the sofa. A T-Cushion has a piece that runs in front of the sofa arm. Cushions have a welt on the top and bottom or have flat seams without the welt.

 

Bench Seat

Bench Seat

2 Seater

2 Seater

3 Seater

3 Seater

4 Seater

4 Seater

Shortened Seat Depth

Shortened Seat Depth

Increased Seat Depth

Increased Seat Depth

 

Swivel, Rocker, Pedestal, Glider

Swivel Ring base mechanisms may be installed in the following chair styles. The chair must first be converted to a valance or an upholstered base.

2015 Manhattan

2025 Barclay

2026 Bromley

2060 Waylan

2065 William

2068 Wallace

2107 Pembroke

2108 Paddington

2109 Prescott

2110 Pemberton

2111 Paxton

2112 Preston

2370 Goodwin

2371 Glenross

2409 Sorrento

2508 Morgan

2509 Grant

2510 Madison

2704 Newman

2760 Carmen

2764 Margaux

2766 Caroline

2850 Abbey

2900 Amadeo

2930 Coco

2935 Brandy

2990 Taylor

4037 Drake

4038 Dylan

4039 Dorian

4040 Dion

4042 Fitzgerald

4043 Faulkner

4044 Fletcher

4045 Fairfax

4112 Coulter

4115 Chloe

4116 Carlton

5325 Wynton

7938 Gatwick

7939 Loft Look

7940 Granville

8159 Canterbury

8464 Meaghan

8805 Devon

8806 Dickens

8807 Dorset

8904 Huntley

8905 Hailey

8907 Hampton

Swivel Gliders may be installed in the following chair styles. The chair must first be converted to a valance.

2025 Barclay

2026 Bromley

2930 Coco

2935 Brandy

4112 Coulter

4115 Chloe

4116 Carlton

5325 Wynton

Swivel Rockers may be installed in the following chair styles. The chair must first be converted to a valance.

2060 Waylan

2065 William

2068 Wallace

2508 Morgan

2509 Grant

2510 Madison

2107 Pembroke

2108 Paddington

2109 Prescott

2110 Pemberton

2111 Paxton

2112 Preston

2760 Carmen

2764 Margaux

2766 Caroline

7938 Gatwick

7939 Loft Look

7940 Granville

8159 Canterbury

8464 Meaghan

8904 Huntley

8905 Hailey

8907 Hampton

Swivel Pedestal base mechanisms may be installed in the following chair styles.

2065 William (sit 1" higher)

2068 Wallace (sit 1" higher)

2620 Arlington

2935 Brandy

2930 Coco

5100 Metro

5110 Mason

5115 McKenzie

 

Amadeo Swivel Chair

Amadeo Swivel Chair

Swivel Base

Swivel Base

Swivel Rocker

Swivel Rocker

Swivel Pedestal

Swivel Pedestal

 

Trim

Cushion Details and Accents

The functional and decorative details that your cushions have will change the look of your sofa. All Barrymore Seat Cushions have zipper enclosures which let you clean them as necessary.

Welt and Trim

A Welt is a fabric used on a cushion or pillow in order to cover the seam as well as strengthen the upholstery. A Self Welt is a welt that matches the rest of the upholstery on the piece. Contrast Welt is a welt in contrasting fabric and is meant to stand out. A Fabric Trim is an optional decorative detail that can be applied like a welt along the seam of a cushion or pillow. Contrast Cord on Back Cushions Contrast Welt on Seating Bouillon Trim as Sofa Skirt

Decorative Nail Heads

A decorative metal buttons that are applied around the edges and arms of the sofa and or bed frame. They used to be a more traditional look but are now found in creative designs on many sofas.

 

Boullion

Boullion

Classic Welt

Classic Welt

Cord

Cord

Fringe

Fringe

Decorative Nail Head

Decorative Nail Head

Stitched Banding

Stitched Banding

Tassel

Tassel

Contrast Welt

Contrast Welt

Double Welt

Double Welt

Flat Seam

Flat Seam

Top Stitch

Top Stitch

Double Top Stitch

Double Top Stitch

 

Toss Pillows

Toss Pillows can be ordered in standard sizes 18", 19" and 20". Lumbar’s in 11" x 19" or 13" x 19". Box Button 16" x 16". Or Round Bolsters 6" x 19" or 7" x 19". Toss Pillows can be ordered with contrast welt at an extra charge.

 

Round Bolster

Round Bolster

Box Button Toss Pillow

Box Button Toss Pillow

Box Lumbar with Stitched Band

Box Lumbar with Stitched Band

Jasper Lumbar with Flat Seams

Jasper Lumbar with Flat Seams

Knife Edge Toss Pillow with Self Welt

Knife Edge Toss Pillow with Self Welt

Knife Edge Toss Pillow with Contrast Welt

Knife Edge Toss Pillow with Contrast Welt

Knife Edge Toss Pillow with Cord

Knife Edge Toss Pillow with Cord

Knife Edge Toss Pillow with Tassel Fringe

Knife Edge Toss Pillow with Tassel Fringe

Knife Edge Lumbar

Knife Edge Lumbar

Large Knife Edge Toss Pillow

Large Knife Edge Toss Pillow

Knife Edge Toss Pillow with Brush Fringe

Knife Edge Toss Pillow with Brush Fringe

 

Valance

STANDARD VALANCE

Our standard valance is a fabric skirt that is suspended from the welt line underneath the cushions to just above the floor. It is usually pleated at the corners but may also be pleated at seat cushion gaps.

WATERFALL VALANCE

This valance is a classic, elegant look that best shows the pattern of the fabric you are using. The valance drops down from the deck in the front of the sofa, underneath the arm, and may also be added in the back of the sofa.

DRESSMAKER SKIRT

This valance drops down from the seat deck of the sofa or chair frame and from the top of the arm and back for a casual, relaxed look. It is pleated at the corners and seat cushion gaps.

 

Standard Valance

Standard Valance

Waterfall Valance

Waterfall Valance

Waterfall Valance with Contrast Fabric

Waterfall Valance with Contrast Fabric

Dressmaker Skirt

Box Pleated Valance

Box Pleated Valance

Box Pleated Valance

Ruffled Valance

Ruffled Valance