The Frame: Why Hardwood Matters in Sofa Construction

A sofa isn’t just a piece of décor — it’s an investment in your comfort and your home. The frame is the foundation of every sofa, and choosing the right construction makes the difference between a piece that lasts a couple of years and one that lasts a lifetime. At Candace & Basil, every sofa we build starts with a solid hardwood frame, crafted in-house to ensure durability, stability, and sustainability.

Why the Frame Matters

Just like a house needs a strong foundation, a sofa needs a reliable frame. A poorly built frame can warp, crack, squeak, or break down over time, no matter how beautiful the upholstery looks on the outside. That’s why the materials and joinery techniques behind the scenes are just as important as what you see on the showroom floor.

The Gold Standard: Hardwood Construction

The best sofa frames are built with solid hardwoods, like maple. Hardwood is dense, sturdy, and resistant to warping or bending under pressure. Unlike softwoods, engineered wood, or particle board, hardwood frames can withstand decades of daily use. All of our frames are built from kiln-dried hardwood, a process that removes excess moisture from the lumber to prevent warping, cracking, and shrinking over time.

At Candace & Basil, we go one step further by using FSC-certified hardwood maple, ensuring that the materials are responsibly sourced and environmentally sustainable.

Joinery and Reinforcement

A strong material isn’t enough — the way the frame is joined is equally important. Premium sofas use:

• Corner-blocked joinery to reinforce stress points.

• Double-dowelled joints for added strength.

• Glued and screwed connections instead of cheap staples.

These methods ensure the frame won’t loosen or wobble over time, even with heavy daily use.

Why We Build Frames In-House

Because we build every sofa from scratch in our own facility, we control every step of the frame-making process. This gives us flexibility to:

• Create custom sofa sizes and shapes.

• Ensure consistent quality across every piece.

• Offer a truly durable product with no middleman compromises.

Longevity, Sustainability, and Safety

Our commitment to quality goes beyond durability — it extends to health and sustainability:

• FSC-certified hardwood supports responsible forestry.

• Non-toxic adhesives ensure safer indoor air quality.

• CertiPUR-US® foams and Oeko-Tex® textiles complement the eco-friendly foundation.

This means your sofa is built to last while also being safer for your home and better for the environment.

Experience the Candace & Basil Difference

When you invest in a custom sofa from Candace & Basil, you’re not just buying furniture — you’re investing in craftsmanship that will last for generations. With solid hardwood frames, premium joinery, and sustainable practices, your sofa is built to be as durable as it is beautiful.

Contact us today for a custom quote and discover how our frames set the foundation for sofas that truly last a lifetime.