A Howard-inspired classic, reimagined with soft curves and deep comfort. Handcrafted in the Yorkshire Dales using breathable, chemical-free natural materials.
A Howard-inspired classic, reimagined with soft curves and deep comfort. Handcrafted in the Yorkshire Dales using breathable, chemical-free natural materials.
Our premium fabrics have been hand-selected for their quality, durability and minimal environmental impact. Our natural fabrics are biodegradable and we ensure that any polyester we use is recycled. Wherever possible we use local mills to source our fabrics
House Fabric
Stain-resistant linen blend has a textural quality that feels smart and contemporary. Treated with an innovative fire retardant treatment, which is ecologically friendly, Dry clean only. Manufactured in an Italian Mill
Indigo
Pearl
Pebble
Dandelion
Lace
Silver
Parchment
Storm Blue
Sea Salt
Oyster
None
House Fabric
Stain-resistant linen blend has a textural quality that feels smart and contemporary. Treated with an innovative fire retardant treatment, which is ecologically friendly, Dry clean only. Manufactured in an Italian Mill
Indigo
Pearl
Pebble
Dandelion
Lace
Silver
Parchment
Storm Blue
Sea Salt
Oyster
None
House Fabric
Stain-resistant linen blend has a textural quality that feels smart and contemporary. Treated with an innovative fire retardant treatment, which is ecologically friendly, Dry clean only. Manufactured in an Italian Mill
Indigo
Pearl
Pebble
Dandelion
Lace
Silver
Parchment
Storm Blue
Sea Salt
Oyster
None
House Fabric
Stain-resistant linen blend has a textural quality that feels smart and contemporary. Treated with an innovative fire retardant treatment, which is ecologically friendly, Dry clean only. Manufactured in an Italian Mill
Indigo
Pearl
Pebble
Dandelion
Lace
Silver
Parchment
Storm Blue
Sea Salt
Oyster
None
Performance Velvet £100.00
A super durable stain-resistant velvet, made from recycled polyester, dry clean only
Burnt Orange
Atlantis
Ocean
Teal
Lime
Brick
Grass
Pacific
None
Performance Velvet £100.00
A super durable stain-resistant velvet, made from recycled polyester, dry clean only
Burnt Orange
Atlantis
Ocean
Teal
Lime
Brick
Grass
Pacific
None
Performance Velvet £100.00
A super durable stain-resistant velvet, made from recycled polyester, dry clean only
Burnt Orange
Atlantis
Ocean
Teal
Lime
Brick
Grass
Pacific
None
Performance Velvet £100.00
A super durable stain-resistant velvet, made from recycled polyester, dry clean only
Burnt Orange
Atlantis
Ocean
Teal
Lime
Brick
Grass
Pacific
None
Performance Plush Velvet £750.00
Made using recycled polyester, this premium velvet is luxurious and durable, it feels irresistibly soft, dry clean only
Maize
Petrol
Mandarin
Ocean Drive
Pine
Flamingo
Mouse
Mineral
Aegan
Lunar
Persian
None
Performance Plush Velvet £650.00
Made using recycled polyester, this premium velvet is luxurious and durable, it feels irresistibly soft, dry clean only
Maize
Petrol
Mandarin
Ocean Drive
Pine
Flamingo
Mouse
Mineral
Aegan
Lunar
Persian
None
Performance Plush Velvet £600.00
Made using recycled polyester, this premium velvet is luxurious and durable, it feels irresistibly soft, dry clean only
Maize
Petrol
Mandarin
Ocean Drive
Pine
Flamingo
Mouse
Mineral
Aegan
Lunar
Persian
None
Performance Plush Velvet £350.00
Made using recycled polyester, this premium velvet is luxurious and durable, it feels irresistibly soft, dry clean only
Maize
Petrol
Mandarin
Ocean Drive
Pine
Flamingo
Mouse
Mineral
Aegan
Lunar
Persian
None
Performance Vintage Velvet £500.00
A luxurious velvet made from recycled polyester. This inherent fire retardant and stain-resistant fabric fuses luxury and durability. Dry clean only
Blush
Ocean
Currant
Aegan
Waterfall
Mouse
Mineral
Neptune
Pine
Teal
None
Performance Vintage Velvet £450.00
A luxurious velvet made from recycled polyester. This inherent fire retardant and stain-resistant fabric fuses luxury and durability. Dry clean only
Blush
Ocean
Currant
Aegan
Waterfall
Mouse
Mineral
Neptune
Pine
Teal
None
Performance Vintage Velvet £300.00
A luxurious velvet made from recycled polyester. This inherent fire retardant and stain-resistant fabric fuses luxury and durability. Dry clean only
Blush
Ocean
Currant
Aegan
Waterfall
Mouse
Mineral
Neptune
Pine
Teal
None
Performance Vintage Velvet £250.00
A luxurious velvet made from recycled polyester. This inherent fire retardant and stain-resistant fabric fuses luxury and durability. Dry clean only
Blush
Ocean
Currant
Aegan
Waterfall
Mouse
Mineral
Neptune
Pine
Teal
None
Vintage Linen £600.00
It is durable and feels soft to the touch, with a casual washed finish with a mix of linen and cotton. Dry clean only
Dove
Blossom
Shell
Mineral
Mink
Lagoon
Cranberry
Maize
Indigo
Moss
None
Vintage Linen £500.00
It is durable and feels soft to the touch, with a casual washed finish with a mix of linen and cotton. Dry clean only
Dove
Blossom
Shell
Mineral
Mink
Lagoon
Cranberry
Maize
Indigo
Moss
None
Vintage Linen £350.00
It is durable and feels soft to the touch, with a casual washed finish with a mix of linen and cotton. Dry clean only
Dove
Blossom
Shell
Mineral
Mink
Lagoon
Cranberry
Maize
Indigo
Moss
None
Vintage Linen £275.00
It is durable and feels soft to the touch, with a casual washed finish with a mix of linen and cotton. Dry clean only
Dove
Blossom
Shell
Mineral
Mink
Lagoon
Cranberry
Maize
Indigo
Moss
None
Performance Wool £100.00
"This wool is made from recycled clothing off-cuts from the fashion industry, woven in Florance. It's warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and naturally fire retardant - Dry clean only "
Chrome
Battleship
Ocean
Ocean
Teal
Atomic
Canary
Denim
Shortbread
Night
Silver
Ash
None
Performance Wool £100.00
"This wool is made from recycled clothing off-cuts from the fashion industry, woven in Florance. It's warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and naturally fire retardant - Dry clean only "
Chrome
Battleship
Ocean
Ocean
Teal
Atomic
Canary
Denim
Shortbread
Night
Silver
Ash
None
Performance Wool £100.00
"This wool is made from recycled clothing off-cuts from the fashion industry, woven in Florance. It's warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and naturally fire retardant - Dry clean only "
Chrome
Battleship
Ocean
Ocean
Teal
Atomic
Canary
Denim
Shortbread
Night
Silver
Ash
None
Performance Wool £50.00
"This wool is made from recycled clothing off-cuts from the fashion industry, woven in Florance. It's warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and naturally fire retardant - Dry clean only "
Chrome
Battleship
Ocean
Ocean
Teal
Atomic
Canary
Denim
Shortbread
Night
Silver
Ash
None
Performance Cotton £100.00
This cotton has a relaxed, lived in style that is easy to care for. 100% Cotton with a stain resistant and fire retardant finish. Machine washable
Magnesium
Grain
Stone
Azure
Sage
Steel Blue
Nickel
Denim
Bone
Cerulean
None
Performance Cotton £100.00
This cotton has a relaxed, lived in style that is easy to care for. 100% Cotton with a stain resistant and fire retardant finish. Machine washable
Magnesium
Grain
Stone
Azure
Sage
Steel Blue
Nickel
Denim
Bone
Cerulean
None
Performance Cotton £100.00
This cotton has a relaxed, lived in style that is easy to care for. 100% Cotton with a stain resistant and fire retardant finish. Machine washable
Magnesium
Grain
Stone
Azure
Sage
Steel Blue
Nickel
Denim
Bone
Cerulean
None
Performance Cotton £50.00
This cotton has a relaxed, lived in style that is easy to care for. 100% Cotton with a stain resistant and fire retardant finish. Machine washable
Find the right sofa to suit your living space, from our two-, three- and four- seater options.
Chair
From £2540.00
Two seater
From £3475.00
Two half seater
From £3750.00
Three seater
From £4190.00
None
From £2540.00
Three seater
£4190.00
Confirm size
Choose legs
Feet can dramatically change the look of your sofa and ours are finished in a choice of styles. Like everything we create, our sofa legs have been tested to ensure they stand up to the rigours of daily life
We customise depth, height, and length, including corner and L-shaped versions.
Lifetime Guarantee
We’ll happily guarantee all of our frames for a lifetime
Good for you
Made using non-toxic materials to minimise VOCs and improve indoor air quality
Good for the planet
Organic wool, GOTS-certified cotton, GOLS-GOLS-certified natural latex, no synthetics, no foam.
Hassle-free Returns
Return your sofa to us within 14 days, hassle-free
Looks familiar. Built differently.
Built from certified natural materials
While the Coft takes inspiration from the iconic Howard sofa, with its softly scrolled arms and generous, inviting seat, what sets it apart is everything inside. Instead of synthetic foams and sprayed chemicals, we use only certified natural materials: GOLS-certified natural latex, GOTS-certified organic wool and cotton, FSC-certified hardwood, and traditional rubberised hair. These aren’t just labels, they ensure our sofas are breathable, biodegradable, and built to last. The natural latex core cushions won’t sag or crumble like foam; they’re springy, mould-resistant, and hold their shape for over 20 years.
No chemicals. No compromise.
Because our materials are inherently safe and durable, there’s no need for added flame-retardant chemicals. It’s a cleaner, more responsible way to build furniture, healthier for your home and better for the planet. While the upfront cost is higher, the payoff is a sofa that lasts decades, stays comfortable, and won’t need replacing every few years. It’s furniture you can feel good about, ethically made, naturally built, and designed to stand the test of time.
Dimensions
3 seater
2 half seater
2 seater
chair
Product description
A timeless design inspired by the traditional English Howard sofa. The classic silhouette has a high back with deep plush cushions, offering unbridled sink-in comfort whether lying or lounging.
Every detail is considered: the frame is carefully upholstered in layers of organic wool and GOTS-certified cotton, natural, breathable, and free from chemicals. These are among the finest materials available, chosen not only for how they feel, but for how well they wear.
Frame
Hand-built frame made from solid kiln-dried beech wood and eco-ply, sustainably sourced from Forest Stewardship Council-certified European forests. The durable frame has been glued, screwed, doweled, and then strengthened with screws for stability and longevity.
Fabric
Our sofas and armchairs are hand-upholstered in over 70 premium fabrics, including our natural and eco-fabrics. Prefer to use your own? It's not a problem; email us at info@slowsofa.com, and we can discuss it.
Guarantee
All of the frames for our sofas and chairs come with a lifetime guarantee as standard.
Cushions
Each seat cushion blends GOLS-certified natural latex with a layer of extra-soft feather, offering lasting support and indulgent comfort. Naturally breathable and resilient, latex is 20x more durable than foam, and resistant to mould, mildew, and dust mites. It’s also recyclable and biodegradable. Cushions are reversible and low-maintenance, designed to be flipped, fluffed, and enjoyed for years. Back cushions are generously filled with a feather-and-down blend, all hand-stitched in our Yorkshire workshop. For vegan alternatives, we offer fibre fillings made from recycled plastic bottles.
As part of our service, we'll make sure to give you a quick call once you've placed your order. We can confirm your requirements and discuss any concerns you may have around delivery.
Order a selection of free swatch samples to experience our fabrics at home. All of our materials are carefully sourced, producing the highest quality fabric with as little environmental impact as possible. Our natural fabrics are all biodegradable and manufactured without the use of chemicals or pesticides. Many of our man-made fabrics are produced from recycled materials diverted from landfill.
Our reupholstery service breathes new life into well-worn pieces. At any point, you can return your sofa to us and we’ll strip it, recycle your old material and reupholster in your new choice of fabric. We mean it when we say, a sofa is for life.
Your sofa or chair will be made to order in our workshops in the Yorkshire dales. We'll send you updates along the way as our team of makers bring your piece to life.
Delivery
Once your order is ready, we’ll contact you to schedule a delivery appointment. Delivery takes place Monday to Saturday, nationwide, and costs £150 per sofa or chair, with no hidden fees. Upon order, we can provide an accurate delivery timeframe. Delivery is automatically calculated at checkout based on the number of items in your order.
Hassle-free returns
We want our refunds policy to be as simple as possible. If you’re not happy with your sofa, for whatever reason, drop us a message within 14 days of receiving it and we’ll arrange for a courier to come and take it off your hands.
Visit our workshops
We're always delighted to meet our customers in person, so do pay us a visit. It's a great opportunity to discuss upholstery, finishes and any bespoke requirements you may have.
Unit 4, The Siding Industrial Estate, Settle, BD24 9RP.
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Review by Tom W. on 21 Feb 2023review stating Mr Tom W
The customer service was brilliant from start to finish, and we couldn't be happier with our Croft; it's so comfortable. They are superb. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them.