Sofa shopping comes with its own vocabulary, from leather grades like full-grain and aniline to construction terms like pocket springs and sinuous springs. This glossary explains each term in plain language, so a product description or a showroom conversation makes sense without guesswork.
Each entry gives a short, practical definition rather than a technical specification sheet. Where a term connects to a longer explanation, our guides on leather, fabric and cushions go into more depth. Browse the full list below, or return here whenever an unfamiliar word comes up while you are reading a product page or one of our guides.
