Lounge & lobby soft seating, factory-direct from China to Ireland
Lobby sofas, lounge armchairs and reception soft seating set the first impression of a hospitality space, and carry some of the heaviest trade markups. Ériu Sourcing buys them direct from Lecong in Foshan, the largest furniture wholesale hub in the world, at contract-grade specification and factory-gate pricing.
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- Guangdong Manufacturing region
- 5–7 weeks production Production lead time
- EN + CE Compliance verified at factory
Guangdong (Lecong, Foshan upholstery cluster)
Lecong in Foshan is the world's largest furniture trading and production hub, with deep capacity in upholstered seating. Its contract factories build lounge and lobby seating to European commercial standards, giving Irish operators five-star soft seating without the European brand premium.
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Built for Irish trade buyers, not consumers
- ✓ Hotels, resorts and members' clubs (lobby/lounge)
- ✓ Co-working and corporate reception fit-outs
- ✓ Serviced-apartment and build-to-rent amenity spaces
- ✓ Hospitality fit-out contractors and designers
- ✓ Healthcare and premium retail waiting areas
Technical specification
| Range | Two/three-seat sofas, modular sectionals, tub and accent armchairs, ottomans, benches |
|---|---|
| Frame | Kiln-dried hardwood or steel; commercial-rated joinery and webbing |
| Foam / comfort | High-resilience contract foam; CMHR (combustion-modified) options |
| Upholstery | Contract fabric, faux/genuine leather, COM accepted; high Martindale |
| Customisation | Bespoke sizing, modular configurations, brand-matched finishes |
| MOQ | From a few units per model; consolidated with wider FF&E |
What we verify at the factory, before the container is sealed
- EN 1021-1 and EN 1021-2, ignitability of upholstered furniture
- EN 16139 strength/durability for non-domestic seating
- CMHR foam to enhanced fire performance where specified
- CE/EU documentation pack and pre-shipment QC before sealing
- REACH-compliant materials on request
Goods that fail compliance or pre-shipment QC stay in China at the factory's cost, you do not pay freight on non-compliant product.
Ask about compliance documentation →What this lands at in Ireland
Contract lounge and lobby seating bought factory-direct from Lecong typically lands in Ireland 40–50% below Irish hospitality-trade pricing for equivalent specification. Upholstered seating (HS 9401) is generally 0% EU import duty with VAT at 23% on CIF; a full landed-cost calculation is provided at quote stage.
Lead time and logistics
Lead time: 5–7 weeks production + 4–5 weeks sea freight (Guangdong → Dublin).
Sofas and sectionals ship protected and, where large, in modular sections for on-site assembly. Ériu Sourcing consolidates soft seating with bedroom furniture, seating and lighting into one container where it suits the project.
Hospitality Fit-Out, sourcing questions answered
Is lobby/lounge seating from Lecong rated for commercial use?
Yes. We specify contract-grade frames, high-resilience foams and abrasion-rated upholstery built for non-domestic use (EN 16139), with EN 1021 fire testing. This is commercial soft seating, not domestic furniture.
Can sectionals be made to a bespoke lobby configuration?
Yes. Lecong factories build modular and bespoke configurations to a designer's layout, with brand-matched fabrics and finishes. We approve a sample piece before the production run.
How does the cost compare with Irish or European contract suppliers?
Factory-direct Lecong seating typically lands at 40–50% of Irish trade pricing for comparable contract specification, the saving being the European brand and distributor margin removed.
Can soft seating ship with the rest of our FF&E?
Yes. We consolidate soft seating with bedroom furniture, dining seating, lighting and ceramics into a single container with one Bill of Lading, simplifying logistics and customs for the project.
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- Hospitality & decorative lighting
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- Hotel bedroom furniture
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