Is an office sofa different from a residential sofa?

Yes — significantly. A commercial office sofa is built with a higher-density foam (1.8–2.5 lb/cu ft vs. residential's 1.0–1.5 lb/cu ft), a more durable upholstery fabric (15,000–50,000+ double rubs vs. residential's 3,000–15,000), a stronger frame (kiln-dried hardwood or steel vs. pine or particleboard), and BIFMA commercial certification for regular multi-occupant use. A residential sofa may look identical and cost the same but will compress, wear, and fail in 2–3 years of commercial use vs. 10–15 years for a commercial-grade piece. Never use residential furniture in a commercial space — the warranty won't cover commercial use and the failure cost exceeds the initial savings. FindOfficeFurniture.com — 888-719-4960.