Lounge & lobby soft seating, factory-direct from Foshan, China
Lobby sofas, lounge armchairs and reception seating set the first impression of a hospitality space, and they carry some of the heaviest trade markups. Ériu Sourcing buys them direct from Lecong in Foshan, the largest furniture wholesale hub in the world, built to contract grade at factory-gate prices. We supply and ship; your own contractor installs.
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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, so you get five-star soft seating without paying for a brand name.
See our full China network →Built for 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
The typical range we source. Send your own spec and we match factories to it, then confirm every figure on the sample before you order.
| 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
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 →- 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
- Other markets: in the UK, non-domestic upholstered seating is commonly specified to BS 7176; elsewhere, the standards your market requires
What this lands at, delivered to you
Contract lounge and lobby seating bought factory-direct from Lecong typically lands 40–50% below local trade suppliers for an equivalent specification. We quote the landed cost to your country, including freight, duty and import tax. For the US, tariffs change often, so we quote duty on the day you order.
Lead time and logistics
Lead time: 5–7 weeks production; sea freight schedule confirmed in your quote.
Sofas and sectionals ship fully protected and, where large, in modular sections for your installer to assemble on site. Ériu Sourcing consolidates soft seating with bedroom furniture, dining seating and lighting into one container to your nearest port where it suits the project, and we confirm the carrier schedule in your quote.
Import rules for where you sell
Tax, duty and certification differ by country. Each market page sets out what applies, with sources, and how we check it before you pay.
Hospitality Fit-Out, sourcing questions answered
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Is lobby and 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 layout?
Yes. Lecong factories build modular and bespoke configurations to a designer's layout, with fabrics and finishes matched to your brand. We approve a sample piece before the production run.
How does the cost compare with local contract suppliers?
Factory-direct Lecong seating typically lands 40–50% below local trade suppliers for a comparable contract specification. The saving is the brand and distributor margin you no longer pay.
Can soft seating ship with the rest of our furniture and fittings?
Yes. We consolidate soft seating with bedroom furniture, dining seating, lighting and ceramics into a single container on one Bill of Lading, which keeps logistics and customs simple for the project.
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