Sofhu makes Arabic majlis sets for Bulgaria to order in neighbouring Türkiye and ships them free to your door. Each set is cut to the wall measurements you send, filled with 32 kg/m³ high-density foam and finished with zippered, washable covers. Raised majlis sets, low floor sofas and wooden bench-frame versions are available, in single-row, L-shape or U-shape layouts.
- Manufacturer
- Sofhu, made in Türkiye
- Made to measure
- Yes, from your wall lengths
- Foam
- 32 kg/m³ (32 DNS) high-density, no springs
- Shipping to Bulgaria
- Free
- Layouts
- Single row, L-shape, U-shape
- Covers
- Removable, zippered, washable at 30°C
- Local shop in Bulgaria
- None
On this page
Bulgaria shares a land border with Türkiye, the country where every Sofhu set is made. For anyone looking for an Arabic majlis in Bulgaria, that means buying directly from a manufacturer in the neighbouring country, with the seating cut to your room and free shipping to your address. Sofhu has no shop in Bulgaria. Each set is produced to order.
Low seating is not foreign here
Bulgaria has one of the largest indigenous Muslim populations in the European Union. Bulgarian Turks live mainly in the Kardzhali region and across the northeast, including Razgrad. Pomak communities are found chiefly in the Rhodope Mountains, and many Roma are Muslim too. In these communities, and well beyond them, low cushioned seating along the wall is part of a shared Ottoman domestic heritage. Minder is a familiar word here, not an imported one.
That changes what a page like this needs to say. Nobody in Kardzhali needs to be told how to sit in a guest room. The useful questions are narrower: who makes the seating, what is inside it, and whether it will fit the room.
The Turkish sedir page describes the built-in raised seat of the traditional Turkish house and its modern descendant, the floor-level corner set. Turkish speakers can also read şark köşesi in Turkish. Sofhu’s seating continues that line in three forms. The Arabic floor sofa is a low cushion set directly on the floor. The Arabic majlis is raised to sofa height and built as upholstered units with fixed backs and arm bolsters, like the beige set at the top of this page. The third is cushions on a wooden bench frame, and the existing page on the Turkish majlis by Sofhu shows the carved-frame version. The burgundy set below is a floor sofa in an L shape.
Arab and Syrian households in Sofia
Sofia has Arab and Syrian communities and businesses, and their starting point is a little different. A Syrian family is more likely to ask for low seating with a seat mattress, back cushions and armrests between sitters, which is the pattern covered under Syrian and Levantine Arabic seating. A Gulf-style majlis, raised and fully upholstered, with deeper colours and gold trim, is described on the main Arabic majlis page. Both are cut to the room. They differ in height and in how they are built.
Matching the layout to Bulgarian homes
Homes in Bulgaria range from apartments in the cities to family houses in towns and villages, and the right layout depends on which you have.
| Home | Layout to consider | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| City apartment living room | Single row or L-shape | Leaves space for a table and the balcony door |
| Dedicated guest room in a family house | U-shape | Seats the most people, centre stays free for serving |
| Room shared with a dining table | L-shape in one corner | Seating and table do not compete |
Whatever the shape, neither product is freestanding. A floor sofa’s back cushions lean on the wall, and a majlis is built to stand against it. Measure each wall at floor level and note the stove, the radiators and any door that opens inward. The page on L-shape and U-shape majlis layouts shows how corners are handled.
What is inside the cushions
Sofhu fills its seating with 32 kg/m³ polyurethane foam. In the Turkish trade this is written 32 DNS, and it means one cubic metre of the foam weighs about 32 kg. Density is the amount of material in the cushion. It is not the same as hardness: a light foam can be made to feel hard, and it will usually lose its height sooner. Denser foam generally keeps its shape and support longer.
The cushions contain no springs. If you like a softer or firmer seat, ask for it when you order. For the detail behind these numbers, see foam density for floor seating.
Fabric for cold winters and hot summers
Most of Bulgaria has cold winters and hot summers, so one fabric rarely suits every room.
- Velvet and chenille feel warm and suit a guest room used mainly from autumn to spring.
- Linen is breathable and is the cooler choice for a sunny room or a house on the Black Sea coast.
- Woven kilim patterns hide wear and sit naturally beside traditional rugs.
All covers have zips and come off. Sofhu states they can be machine washed at 30°C.
Arabic sofa set delivery to Bulgaria
Sets are vacuum packed to reduce their volume and sent to your door by cargo carrier. Shipping is free. When the packs arrive, open them without a blade and let the foam expand.
Sofhu does not publish a fixed production or transit time, so ask for current timing with your quote, especially before Ramadan or a wedding. Duties or taxes may apply depending on the destination. The article on ordering a majlis from Türkiye to the EU sets out what official sources say.
Cafes, restaurants and guest houses
Floor seating is also a commercial product. Sofhu’s seating is used in cafes, shisha lounges, restaurants and hotels, and it takes wholesale orders from small and large businesses. The existing page on the Arabic majlis for cafes shows how these spaces are fitted.
How to get a quote
Send the wall lengths, a few photos, the layout you want and a fabric or colour you like. Then get a quote by measurement or write on WhatsApp. If you are still comparing options, the Arabic majlis and Arabic floor sofa overviews are the place to start.
