Custom Sofas Luwiss
We design your furniture, adapted to your needs, personalized to your preferences, to take care of our health and our planet.
Luwiss furniture: made in Quebec, built to last, and non toxic.
Luwiss furniture: made in Quebec, built to last, and non toxic.
Luwiss furniture: made in Quebec, built to last, and non toxic.
Steps for your bespoke furniture
Estimate
Fill out our online form (recommended) or write us an email including your name.
It is important here to send us either a sketch, a plan or photos of furniture that inspires you to give us an idea of what you are looking for. If you already know, you can provide for ex.: dimensions, colour teint, covering material, texture, etc.
Meeting
Our estimate is good enough for you? So we’ll schedule a meeting.
You can then specify what you are looking for and the options: design, shapes, confection, dimensions, fillings (natural and synthetic), comforts and coverings (certified or not). The final price is established and a deposit is given if you wish to proceed.
3D Model
A 3D sketch of your future furniture is created according to your choices and specifications.
You can use this 3D sketch to make your future furniture appear in your home. This service requires a smart phone or an electronic tablet. We can also travel for this service. Charges may apply.
Validation
Here, once the structure (frame) has been made and upholstered, we meet again and proceed to the validation of your choice of comforts on Your piece of furniture.
There is no comfort that pleases everyone. This is our way of making sure it will be comfortable the way You like it.
Delivery and
Installation
Once the furniture is completed, all we have to do is deliver it and install it in your home.
We finish assembling it upon delivery. So you can see how to proceed to disassemble and re-assemble if necessary.
Five steps for your bespoke furniture
Get a free quote by email
Get a free quote by email
FRAMING OPTIONS
Urban wood vs. hardwood
FRAMING OPTIONS
Two wood options for the same quality of workmanship. Luwiss lifetime guarantee* frames are made with reliable assemblies offering maximum durability.
Montreal Public Wood
If you are concerned about your consumption’s ecological impact, it is now possible to have the structure of your next piece of furniture made with wood from trees cut down on Montreal island.
The organization Bois Public takes care of enhancing the value of this wood and makes it accessible to cabinet making workshops. Availability may vary depending on the time of year and the season.
Hard Wood & Plywood
The frames furniture are basically made from Norway maple wood.
It is an invasive variety in North America and its management helps to preserve the native sugar maple.
Some elements are made of Russian birch type plywood, which is more stable and sturdy. It is also available in FSC-certified wood and VOC (volatile organic compounds) free adhesive.
UPHOLSTERY OPTIONS - CHOOSE THE NUMBER AND TYPE OF SEATS
UPHOLSTERY OPTIONS
CHOOSE THE NUMBER AND TYPE OF SEATS
UPHOLSTERY OPTIONS - SUSPENSION SYSTEM
UPHOLSTERY OPTIONS
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Solid wood platform
Pros :
- most durable (almost everlasting)
- easy to install and least expensive
Cons :
- no support responsiveness, felts must be chosen properly to ensure a good comfort
- removable cushions may be less stable on plane surface
Coil springs
Pros :
- ultra durable (can last more than 40 years)
- very responsive comfort
Cons :
- take time to install and are the most expensive
- need much knowledge and expertise to install them properly
Elastic webbing
Pros :
- relatively easy to install and is more affordable
- responsive comfort
Cons :
- least durable
- good quality webbing can last up to 20 years, depending on usage
Jute webbing
Pros :
- Very durable and long lasting
- Easy to install and among most affordable
Cons :
- less or no support responsiveness, felts must be chosen properly to ensure a good comfort
Sinous springs
Pros :
- relatively easy to install and affordable
- responsive comfort
- very durable (can last up to 80 years on backs)
Cons :
- when installed for seating, high spring pressure can bend wood frames and loosen the support over time. A fix will be necessary over time (you may expect between 25-40 years, depending on usage)
Danish vinyl wire springs
Pros :
- Durable and long lasting up to 50 years, depending on usage.
- Good support responsiveness and provide good comfort
Cons :
- takes time to set the framing support
- spring wire is expensive and not easily accessible for part replacement
UPHOLSTERY OPTIONS - REMOVABLE CUSHIONS VS. EMBEDDED FELTS
UPHOLSTERY OPTIONS
REMOVABLE CUSHIONS VS EMBEDDED FELTS
Removable cushions
Pros :
- easy seat and back felts replacement over time
- cushions and pillows can be flipped. It extends their usage
- cushions and pillows can be moved for more flexibility
Cons :
- takes more fabric, and more time
- confort can be less stable on plane surfaces
Embedded felts
Pros :
- take less fabric, and less time to craft
- Upholstery is more stable
Cons :
- least durable
- not possible to flip, and not possible to replace felts any other way than stripping fabric and replacing it all (felts and fabrics)
UPHOLSTERY OPTIONS - DETAILS
UPHOLSTERY OPTIONS
DETAILS
Tufting
- Buttons are pressed into a hole provided for this purpose.
- Mostly for decorative purpose.
- Takes time to set, to craft and to install.
Plain surface
- Surfaces are left with no effects.
- Some concave surfaces may require adhesive bonding.
Surface buttons
- Buttons are installed and pull on surface.
- Mostly for decorative purpose, but can stabilize felts and fabric on concave forms.
- Easy to set and install.
Sewing effects
- Many effects can be created for unique and specific design preferences.
- Installation can be more or less time consuming depending on complexity.
Sewings and buttons
- Buttons are pressed and pull on surface
- Each section is cut and sewn
- Mostly for decorative purposes
- Take time to set, to craft and to install
Vertical/horizontal channels
- Mostly for decorative purpose.
- Take time to set, to craft and to install.
UPHOLSTERY OPTIONS - STITCH DETAILS
UPHOLSTERY OPTIONS
STITCH DETAILS
UPHOLSTERY OPTIONS - WOOD OR METAL LEG
UPHOLSTERY OPTIONS
WOOD OR METAL LEG
*more options available
*more options available