In Sacramento you can order a majlis sofa, an Arabic floor sofa or an Afghan toshak set direct from Sofhu, which makes all three in Türkiye to the wall measurements you send. Cushions are filled with 32 kg/m³ high-density foam, covers zip off for washing, and shipping to Sacramento is free. Breathable linen or cotton covers suit the hot, dry summers.
- Popular here
- Afghan toshak sets, Arabic floor sofas, raised majlis
- Made by
- Sofhu, manufacturer, in Türkiye
- Sizing
- From your wall measurements
- Foam
- 32 kg/m³ (32 DNS) high-density
- Summer covers
- Linen or cotton; all covers zip off
- Shipping to Sacramento
- Free
On this page
Toshak, floor sofa or majlis sofa: Sacramento buyers ask for all three, and the names are often mixed up. A toshak and an Arabic floor sofa are both low cushion sets laid along the walls. A majlis is raised and upholstered like a sofa. Sofhu makes each of them in Türkiye, to the measurements of your room, and ships them free to Sacramento.
Toshak, floor sofa or Arabic majlis: which one to ask for
Ask for a toshak if you want the room to work the Afghan way, an Arabic floor sofa if you want a low set with more structure, and an Arabic majlis if you want a formal, sofa-height guest room.
| Afghan toshak | Arabic floor sofa | Arabic majlis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat | Thin long mattress on the floor | Firm seat mattress near the floor | Upholstered base at sofa height |
| Back | Loose cushions (balesht) | Loose back cushions on the wall | Tall fixed back |
| Arms | Usually none | Armrest blocks | Arm bolsters |
| Use | Sitting, eating, sleeping | Everyday family seating | Receiving guests |
In an Afghan home the toshak is the everyday seat, the place for meals and, at night, the bed. People lean on a balesht or poshty. A floor sofa adds armrests and fuller back cushions, which makes each place more defined. The beige velvet sets in the gallery below are majlis sets; the cream sets with burgundy bands are floor sofas in the Afghan-style line. The comparison of Afghan toshak and Arabic majlis goes further, and what is a toshak explains the word and the pieces.
Why the Sacramento area asks for floor seating
Sacramento County has been widely reported as the leading destination in the United States for Afghan refugees and Special Immigrant Visa holders, and the area now has one of the country’s largest recent Afghan communities. For a family that has always sat on toshaks, a sofa and two armchairs is a poor swap. It seats fewer people and leaves no room to spread a meal.
Arab, Iranian and South Asian families in the region may want the same low seating for similar reasons. The Afghan toshak floor seating page describes the style, and Sofhu’s own Afghan toshak range shows current fabrics.
Layouts for an apartment living room
Plan around the walls you can use. Many newly arrived families live in apartment complexes, where the living room has a sliding door on one side, a kitchen opening on another and perhaps two clear walls left.
- Two clear walls meeting at a corner take an L-shape.
- One long wall takes a single row, with floor cushions opposite for extra places.
- Three clear walls take a U-shape, which turns the whole room into the guest room.
The seating is modular and leans on the wall without fixings, so it suits a rental and moves with you. The floor-level design does not scratch floors. For more on tight rooms see majlis for small apartments.
The cream floor sofa shown here has burgundy cross-stitch style bands, with a matching ottoman, rug and floor cushions.
Covers for a Central Valley summer
Choose a breathable cover. Sacramento summers are very hot and dry, and a room full of people warms up quickly even with the air conditioning on.
Linen is the cool option. Sofhu describes its linens as porous, with high moisture absorption and a refreshing feel in hot weather; the linen floor sofa page shows them. Cotton is also on Sofhu’s list of cover fabrics. Velvet gives a richer look and is described by Sofhu as easy to clean, but it feels warmer against the skin, so some families keep velvet for a guest room that is used mainly in the evening. The guide to velvet, linen and jacquard sets the choices side by side.
The foam inside
Every Sofhu cushion is filled with 32 kg/m³ high-density foam, with no springs. That figure is weight per cubic metre. Denser foam generally holds its height and support longer, which matters for a seat that is used all day by a large family. Firmness is a separate choice: say whether you want a softer or firmer seat.
Getting a set to Sacramento
Sofhu has no shop in Sacramento or elsewhere in California. It builds to order and delivers to the door, with free shipping. Cushions travel vacuum packed in sealed bags and expand once opened. Duties or taxes may apply depending on United States customs rules, so ask before ordering.
To start, measure each wall, photograph the room and request a quote by measurement, or write on WhatsApp. For the state as a whole, see Arabic sofas in California; for the wider range, see Arabic floor sofas and the notes on a family majlis with kids.
