Quality Custom Furniture – Comfort & Foam: Understanding Foam Types

Understanding foam types for custom furniture

When it comes to furniture, comfort isn’t just a luxury—it’s essential. At Vogel, we believe your seating should feel as good as it looks. That’s why we pay special attention to what’s inside our furniture, especially the cushions. While many people choose furniture based on style or fabric, what you don’t see—the foam—makes a big difference in how your piece feels and how long it lasts.

Let’s take a closer look at what makes Vogel cushions stand out and help you understand the different comfort options available.

Understanding Foam Types for Custom Furniture

What’s Inside Matters:
The Power of Qualux High-Resilience Foam

All Vogel loose cushions are built using Qualux High-Resilience Foam, a premium-grade material recognized by designers, contractors, and architects for its superior quality and durability. Unlike the industry standard of 1.8lb foam, every Vogel cushion uses a minimum 2.5lb density Qualux core—meaning more support, more comfort, and more longevity.

Why Qualux?

  • Lasts longer: Lifespan of around 15 years

  • Superior support: Soft surface that firms with compression for balanced comfort

  • High performance: Outperforms other foam types in durability tests

  • Better airflow: Breathable structure for cool, comfortable seating

  • Commercial-grade quality: Used in luxury furniture, mattresses, and medical seating

Simply put, this is top-tier foam made for top-tier comfort.

Choosing Your Comfort: Soft, Standard, or Firm?

At Vogel, we know that comfort is personal. That’s why we offer three cushion options to suit your preference: Soft, Standard, and Firm. And while the density stays consistent across the board (2.5lb Qualux HR foam), what changes is the compression—or how much pressure it takes to sink into the cushion.

Here’s how they compare:

Soft

  • Uses a low compression Qualux core

  • Great for a plush, sink-in seating feel

  • Ideal for those who love a relaxed, cozy sit

Standard

  • Built with medium compression

  • Offers the perfect balance of softness and support

  • Our most popular option for all-around comfort

Firm

  • Features a high compression core

  • Best for a supportive, upright seating experience

  • Perfect for easily getting in and out of your seat

Each cushion also includes a 1″ soft topper foam on the top and bottom, plus a fibre wrap, giving you that extra layer of softness and shape retention—no matter which firmness you choose.

Want Even More Luxury? Try Ultra-Lux.

For the ultimate in indulgent seating, we offer our Ultra-Lux cushion. This premium option combines a soft Qualux core, fibre wrap, and a feather envelope cover for an ultra-soft, cloud-like sit. The feather-filled casing gives you that elegant, sink-in luxury—perfect for lounging in style.

Vogel Cushions - Ultra-Lux

Final Thoughts

Your furniture should reflect your lifestyle and your personal preferences—not just in appearance, but in the way it feels every day. At Vogel, we take pride in offering handcrafted, highly customizable pieces made with premium materials and thoughtfully designed comfort options.

Whether you prefer soft and relaxed or firm and supportive, you can trust that every Vogel cushion is built to deliver lasting comfort and quality you can feel.

Ready to customize your perfect seat?

Explore Vogel’s Custom Furniture collection to find the perfect look for your space, then tailor the comfort and final touches to make it perfectly yours.

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