In Jersey City a majlis sofa or a qa'da arabi floor sofa is ordered to fit the apartment. Sofhu manufactures raised Arabic majlis sets and low Arabic floor sofas in Türkiye to your wall measurements, from one compact row to an L-shape, with 32 kg/m³ high-density foam and zippered covers that come off for a 30°C wash. Shipping to Jersey City is free. Send measurements and photos for a quote.
- Also called
- Qa'da arabi (قعدة عربي), jalsa, Arabic majlis
- Made by
- Sofhu, manufacturer in Türkiye
- Best layouts for apartments
- Single row or L-shape
- Foam
- 32 kg/m³ (32 DNS) high-density foam
- Covers
- Zippered, removable, 30°C machine wash
- Shipping to Jersey City
- Free
On this page
Egyptians call it a qa’da arabi (قعدة عربي). Gulf families say majlis or jalsa. In a Jersey City apartment it comes to the same request: Arabic seating along the wall that does not swallow the room. Sofhu makes a majlis sofa to the exact length of your wall in Türkiye and ships it free to Jersey City. It keeps two products apart: the Arabic majlis shown on this page, raised to sofa height and fully upholstered with a solid base and fixed backs, and the Arabic floor sofa, a low set of seat mattresses and loose back cushions.
Qa’da arabi, jalsa or majlis sofa: Jersey City uses all three
The name depends on where your family is from. Jersey City has a large Egyptian community, many of them Coptic Christians, with Journal Square as its best-known centre. A short walk away, Newark Avenue holds one of the biggest South Asian commercial strips in the region, known as India Square. In both communities there are households where sitting low with guests is ordinary, whether on Arabic cushions or on floor mattresses and bolsters.
For the Egyptian tradition, read Egyptian Arabic seating. There is also an Arabic-language page, قعدة عربي.
Layouts that save space in an apartment
In a small room, less seating placed well beats a full perimeter. Most Jersey City homes are apartments and row houses, where the living room also has to hold a television, a dining table and the path to the kitchen.
| Space | Layout | Note |
|---|---|---|
| One free wall | Single row | The smallest footprint |
| A free corner | L-shape | More seats, centre stays open |
| Row house parlour | L-shape or small U | Check door swings first |
A single module like the beige one above shows how little floor a row needs. The seating must stand against a wall, so measure only wall that is truly free, between the radiator and the door frame if need be. A majlis in a small apartment has worked examples, and how many backrests and armrests you need helps with the count.
Removable covers earn their keep
In a home where one room does everything, covers that come off are the feature you will use most. Every Sofhu cover has a zipper. The site states they can be machine washed at 30°C, which suits a building laundry room as well as a machine at home.
Two habits help. Wash covers one or two at a time so the seating stays usable, and dry them completely before refitting. With small children, patterned and mid-tone fabrics show less between washes. More on that in a family majlis with young children.
Living with a Western sofa in the same room
You do not have to choose between the two. Many apartments keep a regular couch facing the television and add an Arabic row on another wall for guests and tea. Keep the colours related, for example beige and gold against a neutral sofa, and the room reads as one.
For a sharper look, black velvet with cream striped backs works well with dark floors and metal-framed furniture.
The article on mixing a majlis with Western furniture goes into proportions, and modern Arabic sofas shows plainer designs. Fabric series are listed on the fabrics page.
What is inside the cushions
Sofhu fills the seats with 32 kg/m³ high-density foam and no springs. The number is density, the weight of foam per cubic metre. Denser foam generally keeps its height longer under daily use, which matters when the same seat serves breakfast, homework and evening guests. Firmness is a separate choice, and you can ask for softer or harder.
How to order from Jersey City
Sofhu builds to order and delivers to your door, so the process starts with a tape measure.
- Measure the free wall or walls at floor level.
- Photograph the room from two angles.
- Send both through get a quote or WhatsApp, with the colours you like.
The set arrives vacuum packed, and the foam recovers once you open the bags by hand. Shipping is free. Import duty or tax may apply under United States rules, so ask about it with your quote.
See the New Jersey page for the rest of the state, or browse Arabic sofa sets.
