Category guide · Shopify taxonomy 2026-08

Shopify category attributes for Sofas

In Shopify's standard product taxonomy, Sofas sits at Furniture > Sofas. Once a product has this category, Shopify shows the attributes below in the product editor. Filled attributes are structured facts — AI shopping assistants and Shopify's own search and filters can use them to match a shopper's question without guessing from your text.

The 17 attributes for Sofas

• Assembly required — Indicates whether the product requires assembly before use
  Examples: No, Yes
• Backrest upholstery color — Identifies the color of the backrest upholstery on furniture, such as beige or blue
  Examples: Beige, Black, Blue, Bronze, Brown, Clear, Gold, Gray (19 values in total)
• Backrest upholstery material — Identifies the fabric type on the backrest of furniture, such as velvet or wicker
  Examples: Acrylic, Canvas, Cotton, Faux leather, Leather, Leatherette, Linen, Microfiber (17 values in total)
• Backrest upholstery pattern — Identifies the pattern on the sofa's backrest fabric, e.g. striped, checkered
  Examples: Abstract, Animal, Art, Bead & reel, Birds, Brick, Bull's eye, Camouflage (51 values in total)
• Care instructions — Provides guidance for product upkeep, such as hand wash or dry clean only
  Examples: Dry clean only, Dryer safe, Hand wash, Ironing instructions, Machine washable, Tumble dry, Other
• Chaise or sectional orientation — Specifies the side on which an integrated chaise or extended section is located when facing the sofa.
  Examples: Left-facing, Not applicable, Reversible, Right-facing, Symmetrical, Other
• Color — Defines the primary color or pattern, such as blue or striped
  Examples: Beige, Black, Blue, Bronze, Brown, Clear, Gold, Gray (19 values in total)
• Firmness — Defines the level of firmness in items like furniture or mattresses, e.g. extra soft, firm
  Examples: Extra firm, Extra soft, Firm, Medium, Medium firm, Medium soft, Soft, Other
• Material — Defines a product's primary material, such as cotton or wool
  Examples: Acrylic, Aluminum, Angora, Bamboo, Biodegradable materials, Brass, Bronze, Canvas (82 values in total)
• Pattern — Describes the design or motif of a product, such as floral or striped
  Examples: Abstract, Animal, Art, Bead & reel, Birds, Brick, Bull's eye, Camouflage (51 values in total)
• Reclining mechanism — Specifies the mechanism used to operate the sofa's reclining function.
  Examples: Manual, None, Power, Other
• Safety certifications — Indicates product's compliance with safety standards, typically for baby products; e.g. BPA free
  Examples: ANSI/BIFMA, ASTM F963, ASTM F1967-19, BPA-free, CE, CPSC, CPSIA, EN 71 (19 values in total)
• Seat type — Describes the design of a chair or bench seat, such as padded or bucket
  Examples: Air filled, Bucket (cradle), Flat, Hard, Mesh, Nest, Padded, Strap (13 values in total)
• Seat upholstery color — Identifies the color of a furniture item's seat upholstery, such as beige or blue
  Examples: Beige, Black, Blue, Bronze, Brown, Clear, Gold, Gray (19 values in total)
• Seat upholstery material — Defines the fabric or material used for sofa coverings, such as microfiber or leatherette
  Examples: Acrylic, Canvas, Cotton, Faux leather, Leather, Leatherette, Linen, Microfiber (17 values in total)
• Seat upholstery pattern — Identifies the design or motif on a sofa's fabric, such as paisley or swirl
  Examples: Abstract, Animal, Art, Bead & reel, Birds, Brick, Bull's eye, Camouflage (51 values in total)
• Sofa features — Describes special characteristics of a sofa, such as adjustable armrests or pet friendly
  Examples: 360 degree rotation, Adjustable armrests, Adjustable backrest angle, Adjustable footrest, Adjustable headrest, Adjustable height, Built-in USB port, Convertible (23 values in total)

More specific categories

Shopify recommends the most specific category that fits. Under Sofas you can choose: Bean Bag Sofas, Chaise Longue Sofas, Corner Sofas, Loveseat Sofas, Sectional Sofas, Sofa Beds. A more specific category can come with more attributes.

How to fill them

1. Open the product in Shopify admin → Category → choose Sofas (or a more specific one).
2. The category's attributes appear below it. Pick values that are true for the product — for example, the colors you actually sell.
3. Only fill what you know. An empty attribute is better than a wrong one.

Many attributes are already in your store in another form: your variant options ("Color: Black, Olive") or words in your title and description ("100% cotton"). Listproof reads those and suggests the matching attribute values for you to approve — it never fills an attribute that isn't supported by your own product details.

Source: Shopify product taxonomy (release 2026-08, MIT license). Shopify can add attributes over time; your admin always shows the current list. See also: what category attributes are.

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