Tetrad: A buyer's guide

July 17 2024, by TBB Admin, 5 min reading time

For more than 50 years, Tetrad has been making award-winning British furniture that captures all the values we love to showcase at Vintage Sofa Co. Premium quality, attention to detail, superb craftsmanship: it's small wonder the brand has stood the test of time since the Sixties. Today, they continue to create fresh styles that constantly inspire.

As proud Tetrad stockists, we show you Britain’s favourite furniture manufacturer up close, from its show-stopping designs to the finishing touches.

What is a Tetrad sofa?

Established in 1968, Lancashire-born company Tetrad is known for its high-quality, handcrafted furniture using the finest materials possible. Each Tetrad sofa is meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, ensuring a blend of durability, comfort, and style.

Are Tetrad sofas good quality?

There’s a lot that separates a Tetrad sofa from the rest. From the sturdy hardwood frames to the sumptuous upholstery, every aspect of a Tetrad sofa is crafted with precision and passion, with so many winning features:

Guaranteed star quality. For every Tetrad sofa made, the craftsperson who starts it, finishes it. It’s then meticulously inspected to ensure the highest standards of craftsmanship, from stitching to the finishing touches.
Unparalleled comfort. Take it from us (who sit on these sofas every day), Tetrad knows how to support your entire body. From high headrests to sumptuous cushions, the sofa brand knows the smartest shapes and softest silhouettes to create sink-into comfort.

Truly bespoke. There are so many opportunities to create a one-of-a-kind sofa with Tetrad – different studs (always individually put in by hand), legs, leather, and fabrics – always giving the feel of having a unique piece made just for you.
Something for every style. Whether you prefer the classic charm of the Warwick or the modern allure of the Liberty, there’s a range of Tetrad styles to complement any decor and space.

What is the Tetrad style?

From quirky statement pieces to dashing Harris Tweed designs, Tetrad sofas aren’t just brilliantly functional and lovely to sit on, they also provide a range of unique options for you to express your individual style. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular styles.

For award-winning design: Lamour. Bringing art deco style right up to the 21st century, the velvet-clad Lamour wows with soft curves, deep cushions, and a low back. Its makers have even won two highly prestigious Queen’s Awards for their innovation, construction, and design.
For comfort and grandeur: Warwick. This 17th-century, Knole-inspired collection boasts traditional drop arms and a timeless high back. For a true-to-you look, choose which leather you like, then pick 10 feather-filled fabric cushions to finish.
For homely English shapes: Constable. With its bohemian-meets-country-home feel, the Constable centres on a traditional Chesterfield design with a mix of the finest aniline leathers and gorgeous fabrics.
For classic Chesterfield style: Liberty. Dressed in divine Italian leather or hotel-quality velvet, this British-made sofa is impeccably crafted. With hand-studded details, a deep-buttoned back and low sprung arms, it’s the ultimate in comfort.
For unrivalled support: Mackenzie. Finding a chair with high head rest that doesn’t look dated is no small feat. That’s why the Mackenzie is a bestseller. It’s 114cm in height, so it doesn't feel restrictive for anyone who is tall or has broad shoulders. Its arms slope away beautifully and its pocket-sprung base makes it supremely comfortable.

Looking for Tetrad stockists?

As you might have guessed by now, we’re huge Tetrad fans. Which is why we’re Tetrad stockists. We also stock Oskar, Arbroath, Loretta, Jacaranda, Dalmore, Crawford, Kensington, Knightsbridge, Elgar, Monique, Bowmore, Portland, Duffel, Beaton, and our immaculate hand-rubbed collection.

Tetrad offers high-quality, British-made furniture. Explore our range of Tetrad Sofas, Chairs & Footstools.

Explore the full Tetrad collection, or find other sofas, furniture, and home accessories that suit your style. If you’d prefer to see, feel, and sink into our sofas in person, we’ll be ready for you with a cuppa at our stunning converted showroom in Yorkshire’s idyllic Luddenden valley.