The most popular woods used for frames are maple, oak, and ash. These frames should be double-doweled, glued, and screwed with corner blocks supporting all of the structural joints. This type of upholstery construction is referred to as bench made. Another key aspect in selecting a sofa is what it is going to be covered in. The first question is whether you are looking for fabric or leather.
Leather is the most durable form of upholstery.
Depending on the quality of leather, it can last for decades. Full-grain leather is the best and comes from the first cut of a premium hide. Corrected grains with protective finishes hold up to scuffs and scratches and repel stains better than waxed or oiled-finished leathers, although they are both extremely durable and only the aesthetics of the hide differ. Fabric is less durable than leather but is also less expensive. When choosing a fabric to cover an upholstered piece that will be used for entertaining I would suggest a tapestry, which combines cotton and a synthetic fiber such as polyester or acrylic.