Abstract: A backrest for a seat includes an upper back portion having an integral, central extension, a lower back portion having a central cut-out, and hinges for pivotally connecting the upper and lower back portions together to permit free swinging movement of the extension through the cut-out about a pivot axis situated at a level above the extension so that substantially the entire extension can come out of the cut-out in a reclined position of the upper back portion to support the lower back of the seat occupant. The extension may be provided with a central recess separating two lateral prongs from one another, and an elastic band may then be used to span the recess between the prongs.

Abstract: An article of seating furniture includes a support structure that has oppositely facing major surfaces and a circumferential edge portion extending between the major surfaces. A cover is provided for the support structure, such cover including two major portions each juxtaposed with one of the major surfaces of the support structure and a continuous band juxtaposed with the edge portion of the support structure mid connected along respective seams with each of the two major portions of the cover. The band is visually distinguishable from the remainder of the covers, such as by being provided with visually distinguishable symbols distributed along its length.

Abstract: A covered wall unit, especially suitable for use in office furniture applications, includes an upright structure having an outer, peripheral, open channel loosely surrounded by a tubular-shaped flexible cover. A tension bar is received in the channel for pushing the cover therein and tensioning the cover to lie taut against the structure.

Abstract: Furniture including a cushion comprising padding material, and upholstery material covering the padding material and releasably secured thereto. Such construction may advantageously be utilized for forming a cushion essentially in the form of an open-ended bag which is slipped over a cushion-receiving part of a frame for an item of furniture. The frame may include a base pan which is covered by padding material in turn covered by upholstery material. The upholstery material includes flaps releasably joined together on the underside of the base pan, and at least part of the upholstery material on the underside of the base pan is releasably secured to the base pan.