Sadly, my hunt for a small, leather, apartment sized sofa begins again.
10/13/18 update / Replacement Arrived and its GOING BACK / The replacement arrived today and the first thing I did, once unpacked, was to test out the strength of the back support. Right from the start this time, there were spots where there was creaking. Not as much like the original sofa but it will get worse over a short period of time. After some closer inspection from underneath the sofa, that back support is a very thin plywood. Im not sure how I missed this the first time. I guess I just assumed it was a reasonably thick piece of wood. Its probably not even a 1/4 inch; and has a lot of flex and is just going to crack in no time. It may even arrive cracked as this one did. Its also only in place with thick tacks. Ive attached a video and you can see what I mean. The back support should at the very least be webbing similar to the support of the seat cushion. Webbing support was the lowest end of the spectrum until designers introduced flimsy plywood (not a good idea). In reality, there is NO BACK SUPPORT on this couch. Even West Elm construction doesnt cheap out to this degree.
Unfortunately, has compressed the heck out of the video but you can hear a big crack when I apply a little bit of pressure to the back support. Sadly, this replacement is going back for a refund. If I was judging this sofa, on looks and style alone, I would probably give it 4/5 stars but after this, Its dropping down to a 1 star. I would not recommend this to anyone. Its not going to last more than a few months without creaking every time you lean against the back.
Luckily is giving me a full refund and 150 for my troubles. I didnt ask for anything beyond a refund but that was nice of them. YMMV there.
At this point you should probably just stop reading this review and avoid buying this sofa. BUT, if you want to read on further, below are initial assessments up until finding its major flaw.
10/7/18 update / 6 Weeks / CREAKING ISSUE / Today I noticed a creaking when leaning against one spot of the back of the couch. After pulling the back cushion out and feeling around on the back support of the couch, I could feel a little area that pushes in a bit and creaks. The creak is rather annoying when leaning back and forth against the back of the couch. I was going to do an chat but as I went through the process of filing out my reasons for contact on the sofa order, I noticed the return or replace in 3 easy steps option. Since Im out of the 30 day return policy, it gave me the option of getting a call back to set up a technician to come out and repair or replace if repair is not possible. Entered my phone number and get a call moments after submitting the request. I told the CSR the issue and they said that it was out of the return window but they would arrange for a replacement. They kind of made it sound as if this was a favor though so not sure if its just on account of my purchase history from (I buy A LOT from them) or because of the warranty. I did not mention the warranty at any point nor did they. Although perhaps I missed a few words they said as it was a bit hard to hear them. The whole call lasted no more than 5 mins. Supposedly a replacement is scheduled for next Saturday. Im now changing my rating to 3 stars. Its a little concerning that this creaking would start this soon. Maybe its a fluke and fingers crossed that it is. If my replacement lasts longer without issue, Ill change the rating again but for now Im a little concerned about longevity. I wasnt expected 10 years but was hoping for much more than 6 weeks. Also, know that Im not rough when sitting down. No jumping or flopping down onto the couch.
9/21/18 update / 1 month / Its been about a month now and Im updating a more recent photo (one with blue pillows). You can see how the leather and foam has relaxed just by looking at the front edge of the seat cushion. Compare that to the earlier photos where you hardly see any wrinkles. The back cushions are still a bit firm. Ive tried putting them down on the seat cushion and laying on top of them for a bit. It hasnt done much and is too uncomfortable to do so for very long. Looks like Im keeping this as my 30 day return window is pretty much up. Still have my 1 yr warranty remaining if any issues arise.
9/9/18 update / 2 weeks / Ive had this sofa for two weeks now and Im surprised by how much the seat cushion has softened up. Its on the verge of this sinking in feeling. I feel that s assessment of this being close to the firm side of the scale is based on day one of the foam. After these few weeks the foam has really softened up and its actually starting to give a sinking in feeling. Im actually hoping it doesnt get any softer. There is a section in the middle that still feels firm and I think thats because of the frame. If you look at my pictures and view the one showing the opening where the legs are attached during shipping, youll see the support that is right in the middle of the sofa. Obviously in this section the foam has no where to go unlike where the open strapping is. Its not uncomfortable in the middle section of the seat cushion but not as soft and its become more apparent since the other areas of seating have loosened up. Am I still happy with my purchase? Even more so than day one. So much so that Im changing from 4 stars to 5. As long as the seat cushion doesnt go any further and become flat feeling in the future, the seat cushion is just right for me. I took a nap on this thing today and what was supposed to be a cat nap turned into a two hour snooze fest and I dont think I moved or turned once. That middle section with the little bit of firmness, in my opinion, actually helps in supporting your body when laying down. Im still waiting for the back cushions to soften up but since theres not much weight against them, it will probably take a while.
8/29/18 update / 4 days / Just 4 days in and the leather in the seat is already starting to stretch and soften a bit. This allows for a bit more cushier feel. In other words, its not quite as firm as day one. Still not overly soft and sinking but comfier than day one. I tend to sit on the right side of the sofa and I can definitely feel a difference between the left and right now. Ill have to switch up my positioning to even things out.
8/25/18 / Day 1 / Day of delivery and initial review
Im going to try and update this review as my experience with this sofa continues.
First, let me say, Ive been on the hunt for an apartment sized leather sofa for a few months now. Ive researched the options from locally run furniture stores, larger chain furniture stores, home furnishing stores (Pottery Barn, West Elm, etc), the pop up online retailers (Article, Joybird, etc), the list goes on. Pricing ranged from 1.5k/4k or more. Although the pricier options were likely better quality, I didnt want to spend that much on a small sofa. This 74 sofa has been the cheapest option and I figured with the free 30 day return policy, Id take a shot at it.
Days leading up to delivery:
I ordered the sofa on a Wednesday and was able to schedule the delivery for a Saturday. Although, during checkout, you are only able to select the day (9am/9pm) and not a preferred time. At least thats how it was for me. I received notification that it shipped the next day (Thursday). I was given a tracking number starting with XPO. About midday Thursday, I contacted through chat to see if Id be given a smaller delivery window. The chat rep was clueless as to my question and what the process would be. My assumption was Id probably get a call from the delivery company the day/night before. CSR couldnt even confirm if that was the process. Anyway, I searched XPO and found the companys website. They have a tracking feature on there which was way more helpful than the CSR. Youd think they could have at least pointed me in the direction of that. Once I tracked my sofa, I was able to sign up with text message updates. On Friday, the day before my delivery, I called the XPO phone number and they recognized my order by my phone number. An automated message told me Id receive notification of my delivery window later in the afternoon. It wasnt until abut 8:30pm that I received a text message with a 3 hr delivery window. It was also mentioned that the drivers would call me 30 mins before delivery.
Day of delivery:
My delivery window was set for 12pm/3pm and I received a call from one of the delivery guys around 11:30 stating they would be there in about 20 mins. It ended up being a little longer but who knows what kind of traffic they could have ran into. The delivery guys were a bit uncommunicative but they may not have spoken very good English. Without wasting any time, they probably had the box in my living room w/in 15 mins. I signed and away they went.
Set up:
Let me first say, if you are in shape and can handle a bit of weight, you can probably do this yourself (I did) but it would be easier with two people. I turned the box so that the side I could open was facing the side. Once the box was opened, I was able to wiggle the sofa out myself. I was also able to lift one side, slide the wrapping off and then do the same on the other end. Again, both of those would probably be easier with two people. Having previously read the reviews, I knew what to expect with the legs being under the sofa in a little zippered portion of the bottom covering. I was happy to see that there were 5 legs (one for the middle which is slightly shorter and fatter). The listing photos appear to have it photo/shopped out. Some reviews may have mentioned it but I wasnt sure if it would come with the 74. Once I screwed the legs on, I was able to flip it over right side up from one end. I was worried about damaging one of the legs in doing so but it seemed to go just fine.
Construction Materials:
While I was taking out the legs, I took a look at the construction (or at least of what I could see). Its a mix of solid wood and plywood (at least no particle board!). For the price, I was kind of expecting as such. The seat cushion support doesnt use any metal strapping. It appears to be some kind of nylon maybe (see photos with green strapping). I wasnt able to see how it was attached to the frame though as that part was kind of hidden. You can also see the foam of the seat cushion in that photo showing the strapping. The back cushions are removable but have partial fabric on the back side so as others have mentioned, theyre not reversible. Ive added a photo of the back cushion padding, it looks to be the same as the seat cushion but with a bit of quilt batting around it. The leather is nice and soft. I dont think it has an protective coating on it though. Thats a personal preference though. If you want it to age and patina, then you wouldnt want it to be coated. If you want it to keep from staining/scratching, then youd probably want a coated leather. I figure with something of this construction, its not going to last forever so it probably wont matter either way. The color of the leather is not quite as rich as in some of s photos but I like it. Id say its more of a camel color rather than cognac (or something in between). If its unprotected, maybe it will darken a bit. For anyone whos concerned with that, does offer a free sample. I do so myself, and putting the sample up against the actual sofa, they are pretty darn close. Obviously no two dyed leathers are going to be an exact match.
Comfort:
Ive been sitting on this sofa for the last hour or so in an upright position writing this review on my laptop and its not as firm as I thought it might be. The listing suggests it is closer to the firm end of the scale and it probably is but not uncomfortably so. You dont sink into the cushion a whole lot and it has a bit of bounce to it. Being that this is one cushion across the length of the seat, if it was too soft, it would probably effect a second person sitting on the opposite end. I do find that the seating angle is accurate to the listing, as it is a bit upright but if you have a coffee table or ottoman to kick your feet up, you can move a bit forward on the seat and accommodate for a more relaxed position. How about lying down you ask? I actually like the feel lying down over sitting up on this sofa. Its supportive all across so your behind isnt sinking into a black hole. Im 510 and I can just barely stretch my legs out on this sofa (the 74 one remember) with my head propped up using the pillows it comes with. About those pillows, Im not sure Ill use them. The arms dont have much of any cushioning so Il probably just keep some throw pillows on it.
Inner seat dimensions because doesnt list them:
Depth is about 22 and width is about 64.5.
Conclusion:
For the price, I think its a keeper, unless something catastrophic happens. Im hoping maybe the cushions will relax a little bit more but that wouldnt be a deal breaker. This sofa was just the size I needed and the cheapest option available for a full/leather (as opposed to contact areas only) mid century sofa (or any style for that matter). I was concerned with how the return process might go if it came to that but Im hoping it doesnt. Ill try and give a 6 month update or so w/ how things are holding up but until then, Im happy with it. I hope folks find this helpful. I mean, who really wants to buy their sofa w/o seeing it and especially sitting on it first. such a disappointment
This review is for the brown/tan (cognac) leather version of the Aiden Tufted Mid/Century sofa, 86.6.
First of all, it is quite aming to me to receive a couch in the mail. Never would I have imagined this a possibility when I was a younger. Thank you internet! The shipping was not the typical 2 day prime delivery, we still received the couch timely within a week.
After shopping around in stores and online, we found this couch to be the style that we liked (mid/century modern). This is very similar to a model sold by Article.com (Sven), but the couch is a much better price. The biggest difference I found between the Article couch is that the Article couch backing was filled with feathers, but the couch is foam. Not a deal breaker for us, so we opted for the couch that is 400 less money. I read some long/term reviews on the Article couch that the soft plushness of the feathers eventually loses its fill volume, and ended up not keeping good support, so we are fine with the foam filling in the Aiden. One other difference I found was that the bottom seat cushion is not removable with the Aiden, but the Article couch was removable. If that is a deal breaker for you, then dont consider this couch, as the cushion is permanently affixed. Also, the back cushions are not leather on all sides, so this may be another deal breaker for some. The back cushions have a fabric on part of the back side, so you cannot flip the cushions if one side gets trashed. We didnt find any leather couches in this price range that were all leather on all sides of the cushions, so that may be a feature for the next price tiers of leather couches. The foam in the cushions feels not too firm, but not too soft; a nice medium plushness. We bought a soft couch in the past that wore its foam plushness thin after 4 years, so we were glad to have a slightly firmer cushion to hopefully last a longer time.
The wooden framework feels sturdy, and appears like it will last a long time. We recently received the couch, so time will tell. As mentioned by other reviewers, the legs come shipped within the bottom of the couch (see picture with this review). There is a zipper that opens up from the bottom, and the legs are screwed in to a wood panel that is a cross beam in the middle of the couch. After unscrewing them from the hidden compartment, it is very easy to attach the legs to the proper locations (all 4 corners and one middle leg). The legs were the only thing that we had to assemble.
The leather color on our couch closely resembles the picture that was on the website. This is our first leather couch, and from what we can gather, leather colors can vary slightly due to the dying process. The leather feels to be a good quality, and does not appear to be a laminated layer of leather on top of vinyl (as some cheap leather couches are). We plan to use leather conditioner on the couch at least once a year, as others have told us that doing so will keep the color looking better, and make the leather last longer.
If I remember, Ill post an update to this review after weve used it longer. We have two boy toddlers that love to have messy hands, so they will definitely put the couch to the test. Really nice looking furniture.
I have a small space and was looking for a mid century modern couch. This couch checks all the boxes. Its classy and stylish. The set up was so easy (literally just screw in the legs of the couch by hand). And delivery was very convenient.
I love this sofa. I wish I had splurged for the longer one. Im 54 and I can touch both arms lying down head to foot. Its firm but not as bad as I expected. Very comfortable! I love the roll pillows it came with too. Very easy to assemble. If youre worried, dont be.
Do not trust the reviews that say it looks better in person.
I bought this product because it is associated with the company name. I bought it bc 400 sofas fall apart and I thought for 1200 it would last a few years.
The delivery guys tried to leave it here in the box. I am 52 and disabled and the home delivery I signed up for made me think Id get an unboxed item. I could never have lifted it to attach legs.
I said I would not accept delivery in the box and am glad I did. They agreed to open it.
It looks and feels like cheap Naugahyde. It is a washed out color so much less rich than what I saw online. Colors of course vary across screens this is not that. This is very poor quality dressed up in a glossy photo to mislead.
The attached bottom cushion is such that a fitted sheet could never be put on to accommodate a sick child in the couch, any crumbs in crevices would be difficult if not impossible to totally remove even with a good vacuum and proper attachments. I knew tencushion would be attached and this is described online, but until you see it in person you will not understand how poorly it is made with regard to cleanability. Whether you live in city or country you have pests that will find their way into this couch and you will have no way to get them out. Its uncleanable.
For 1200 I did not expect a top of the line sofa. I expected something that looked as nice as what I saw online and would last us a few years.
I expected to be on par with s eponymous line of electronics. It was not.
I think there must be something wrong with the review process that so many people are going on about how much better it looks innoerson. While there is some degree of subjectivity inherent there, it seems highly unlikely that several actual purchasers of this item would go out of their way to say it looks better than the online pictures item.
, I think you can do better. This was a rough intro for me to your new furniture line. I hope you will try to build the part of your empire to equal the quality of your electronics.I Wouldnt recommend.
This sofa turned out great. I was a little concerned about the firmness, since we have another sofa with an extremely firm cushion and its uncomfortable. This one is a little bit softer, so its still pleasant to sit on. Plus the genuine leather helps give it a really warm, supple feel. The photos on the listing are very accurate. The cognac leather is not super light, nor is it super saturated as some pictures show. Just right!
This is a great couch at a fantastic price point. The leather isnt buttery soft but its a good quality and will hold up well to wear and tear. Arrives well wrapped in a huge box. When you open it, dont freak out if you dont see the legs. Theres a zippered pocket on the underside of the sofa and youll see the legs (all 5 of them) are securely screwed in. Its a brilliant way to keep them unscratched and secured to the couch. Took me 5 mins to unscrew and attach.
Lastly, I live in a walk up building with basically 5 million flights of stairs and the delivery company contracts with brought it into my apartment. So dont hesitate if thats your concern. (But please tip them well!)
Love this couch ! So pretty ! The color is exactly as pictured and the quality is awesome.
I need to also give some love The couch came with a little scratch on the cushion and was MORE than accommodating to make it right. Probably the most professional customer service I ever dealt with !
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Good product
It is comfortable and rigid, does not occupy much space. Nice leather product. Im pleased with my purchase.
AVOID IT / NO BACK SUPPORT An in depth review on what COULD HAVE been a great apartment sized sofa.
Sadly, my hunt for a small, leather, apartment sized sofa begins again. 10/13/18 update / Replacement Arrived and its GOING BACK / The replacement arrived today and the first thing I did, once unpacked, was to test out the strength of the back support. Right from the start this time, there were spots where there was creaking. Not as much like the original sofa but it will get worse over a short period of time. After some closer inspection from underneath the sofa, that back support is a very thin plywood. Im not sure how I missed this the first time. I guess I just assumed it was a reasonably thick piece of wood. Its probably not even a 1/4 inch; and has a lot of flex and is just going to crack in no time. It may even arrive cracked as this one did. Its also only in place with thick tacks. Ive attached a video and you can see what I mean. The back support should at the very least be webbing similar to the support of the seat cushion. Webbing support was the lowest end of the spectrum until designers introduced flimsy plywood (not a good idea). In reality, there is NO BACK SUPPORT on this couch. Even West Elm construction doesnt cheap out to this degree. Unfortunately, has compressed the heck out of the video but you can hear a big crack when I apply a little bit of pressure to the back support. Sadly, this replacement is going back for a refund. If I was judging this sofa, on looks and style alone, I would probably give it 4/5 stars but after this, Its dropping down to a 1 star. I would not recommend this to anyone. Its not going to last more than a few months without creaking every time you lean against the back. Luckily is giving me a full refund and 150 for my troubles. I didnt ask for anything beyond a refund but that was nice of them. YMMV there. At this point you should probably just stop reading this review and avoid buying this sofa. BUT, if you want to read on further, below are initial assessments up until finding its major flaw. 10/7/18 update / 6 Weeks / CREAKING ISSUE / Today I noticed a creaking when leaning against one spot of the back of the couch. After pulling the back cushion out and feeling around on the back support of the couch, I could feel a little area that pushes in a bit and creaks. The creak is rather annoying when leaning back and forth against the back of the couch. I was going to do an chat but as I went through the process of filing out my reasons for contact on the sofa order, I noticed the return or replace in 3 easy steps option. Since Im out of the 30 day return policy, it gave me the option of getting a call back to set up a technician to come out and repair or replace if repair is not possible. Entered my phone number and get a call moments after submitting the request. I told the CSR the issue and they said that it was out of the return window but they would arrange for a replacement. They kind of made it sound as if this was a favor though so not sure if its just on account of my purchase history from (I buy A LOT from them) or because of the warranty. I did not mention the warranty at any point nor did they. Although perhaps I missed a few words they said as it was a bit hard to hear them. The whole call lasted no more than 5 mins. Supposedly a replacement is scheduled for next Saturday. Im now changing my rating to 3 stars. Its a little concerning that this creaking would start this soon. Maybe its a fluke and fingers crossed that it is. If my replacement lasts longer without issue, Ill change the rating again but for now Im a little concerned about longevity. I wasnt expected 10 years but was hoping for much more than 6 weeks. Also, know that Im not rough when sitting down. No jumping or flopping down onto the couch. 9/21/18 update / 1 month / Its been about a month now and Im updating a more recent photo (one with blue pillows). You can see how the leather and foam has relaxed just by looking at the front edge of the seat cushion. Compare that to the earlier photos where you hardly see any wrinkles. The back cushions are still a bit firm. Ive tried putting them down on the seat cushion and laying on top of them for a bit. It hasnt done much and is too uncomfortable to do so for very long. Looks like Im keeping this as my 30 day return window is pretty much up. Still have my 1 yr warranty remaining if any issues arise. 9/9/18 update / 2 weeks / Ive had this sofa for two weeks now and Im surprised by how much the seat cushion has softened up. Its on the verge of this sinking in feeling. I feel that s assessment of this being close to the firm side of the scale is based on day one of the foam. After these few weeks the foam has really softened up and its actually starting to give a sinking in feeling. Im actually hoping it doesnt get any softer. There is a section in the middle that still feels firm and I think thats because of the frame. If you look at my pictures and view the one showing the opening where the legs are attached during shipping, youll see the support that is right in the middle of the sofa. Obviously in this section the foam has no where to go unlike where the open strapping is. Its not uncomfortable in the middle section of the seat cushion but not as soft and its become more apparent since the other areas of seating have loosened up. Am I still happy with my purchase? Even more so than day one. So much so that Im changing from 4 stars to 5. As long as the seat cushion doesnt go any further and become flat feeling in the future, the seat cushion is just right for me. I took a nap on this thing today and what was supposed to be a cat nap turned into a two hour snooze fest and I dont think I moved or turned once. That middle section with the little bit of firmness, in my opinion, actually helps in supporting your body when laying down. Im still waiting for the back cushions to soften up but since theres not much weight against them, it will probably take a while. 8/29/18 update / 4 days / Just 4 days in and the leather in the seat is already starting to stretch and soften a bit. This allows for a bit more cushier feel. In other words, its not quite as firm as day one. Still not overly soft and sinking but comfier than day one. I tend to sit on the right side of the sofa and I can definitely feel a difference between the left and right now. Ill have to switch up my positioning to even things out. 8/25/18 / Day 1 / Day of delivery and initial review Im going to try and update this review as my experience with this sofa continues. First, let me say, Ive been on the hunt for an apartment sized leather sofa for a few months now. Ive researched the options from locally run furniture stores, larger chain furniture stores, home furnishing stores (Pottery Barn, West Elm, etc), the pop up online retailers (Article, Joybird, etc), the list goes on. Pricing ranged from 1.5k/4k or more. Although the pricier options were likely better quality, I didnt want to spend that much on a small sofa. This 74 sofa has been the cheapest option and I figured with the free 30 day return policy, Id take a shot at it. Days leading up to delivery: I ordered the sofa on a Wednesday and was able to schedule the delivery for a Saturday. Although, during checkout, you are only able to select the day (9am/9pm) and not a preferred time. At least thats how it was for me. I received notification that it shipped the next day (Thursday). I was given a tracking number starting with XPO. About midday Thursday, I contacted through chat to see if Id be given a smaller delivery window. The chat rep was clueless as to my question and what the process would be. My assumption was Id probably get a call from the delivery company the day/night before. CSR couldnt even confirm if that was the process. Anyway, I searched XPO and found the companys website. They have a tracking feature on there which was way more helpful than the CSR. Youd think they could have at least pointed me in the direction of that. Once I tracked my sofa, I was able to sign up with text message updates. On Friday, the day before my delivery, I called the XPO phone number and they recognized my order by my phone number. An automated message told me Id receive notification of my delivery window later in the afternoon. It wasnt until abut 8:30pm that I received a text message with a 3 hr delivery window. It was also mentioned that the drivers would call me 30 mins before delivery. Day of delivery: My delivery window was set for 12pm/3pm and I received a call from one of the delivery guys around 11:30 stating they would be there in about 20 mins. It ended up being a little longer but who knows what kind of traffic they could have ran into. The delivery guys were a bit uncommunicative but they may not have spoken very good English. Without wasting any time, they probably had the box in my living room w/in 15 mins. I signed and away they went. Set up: Let me first say, if you are in shape and can handle a bit of weight, you can probably do this yourself (I did) but it would be easier with two people. I turned the box so that the side I could open was facing the side. Once the box was opened, I was able to wiggle the sofa out myself. I was also able to lift one side, slide the wrapping off and then do the same on the other end. Again, both of those would probably be easier with two people. Having previously read the reviews, I knew what to expect with the legs being under the sofa in a little zippered portion of the bottom covering. I was happy to see that there were 5 legs (one for the middle which is slightly shorter and fatter). The listing photos appear to have it photo/shopped out. Some reviews may have mentioned it but I wasnt sure if it would come with the 74. Once I screwed the legs on, I was able to flip it over right side up from one end. I was worried about damaging one of the legs in doing so but it seemed to go just fine. Construction Materials: While I was taking out the legs, I took a look at the construction (or at least of what I could see). Its a mix of solid wood and plywood (at least no particle board!). For the price, I was kind of expecting as such. The seat cushion support doesnt use any metal strapping. It appears to be some kind of nylon maybe (see photos with green strapping). I wasnt able to see how it was attached to the frame though as that part was kind of hidden. You can also see the foam of the seat cushion in that photo showing the strapping. The back cushions are removable but have partial fabric on the back side so as others have mentioned, theyre not reversible. Ive added a photo of the back cushion padding, it looks to be the same as the seat cushion but with a bit of quilt batting around it. The leather is nice and soft. I dont think it has an protective coating on it though. Thats a personal preference though. If you want it to age and patina, then you wouldnt want it to be coated. If you want it to keep from staining/scratching, then youd probably want a coated leather. I figure with something of this construction, its not going to last forever so it probably wont matter either way. The color of the leather is not quite as rich as in some of s photos but I like it. Id say its more of a camel color rather than cognac (or something in between). If its unprotected, maybe it will darken a bit. For anyone whos concerned with that, does offer a free sample. I do so myself, and putting the sample up against the actual sofa, they are pretty darn close. Obviously no two dyed leathers are going to be an exact match. Comfort: Ive been sitting on this sofa for the last hour or so in an upright position writing this review on my laptop and its not as firm as I thought it might be. The listing suggests it is closer to the firm end of the scale and it probably is but not uncomfortably so. You dont sink into the cushion a whole lot and it has a bit of bounce to it. Being that this is one cushion across the length of the seat, if it was too soft, it would probably effect a second person sitting on the opposite end. I do find that the seating angle is accurate to the listing, as it is a bit upright but if you have a coffee table or ottoman to kick your feet up, you can move a bit forward on the seat and accommodate for a more relaxed position. How about lying down you ask? I actually like the feel lying down over sitting up on this sofa. Its supportive all across so your behind isnt sinking into a black hole. Im 510 and I can just barely stretch my legs out on this sofa (the 74 one remember) with my head propped up using the pillows it comes with. About those pillows, Im not sure Ill use them. The arms dont have much of any cushioning so Il probably just keep some throw pillows on it. Inner seat dimensions because doesnt list them: Depth is about 22 and width is about 64.5. Conclusion: For the price, I think its a keeper, unless something catastrophic happens. Im hoping maybe the cushions will relax a little bit more but that wouldnt be a deal breaker. This sofa was just the size I needed and the cheapest option available for a full/leather (as opposed to contact areas only) mid century sofa (or any style for that matter). I was concerned with how the return process might go if it came to that but Im hoping it doesnt. Ill try and give a 6 month update or so w/ how things are holding up but until then, Im happy with it. I hope folks find this helpful. I mean, who really wants to buy their sofa w/o seeing it and especially sitting on it first. such a disappointment
Great couch!
This review is for the brown/tan (cognac) leather version of the Aiden Tufted Mid/Century sofa, 86.6. First of all, it is quite aming to me to receive a couch in the mail. Never would I have imagined this a possibility when I was a younger. Thank you internet! The shipping was not the typical 2 day prime delivery, we still received the couch timely within a week. After shopping around in stores and online, we found this couch to be the style that we liked (mid/century modern). This is very similar to a model sold by Article.com (Sven), but the couch is a much better price. The biggest difference I found between the Article couch is that the Article couch backing was filled with feathers, but the couch is foam. Not a deal breaker for us, so we opted for the couch that is 400 less money. I read some long/term reviews on the Article couch that the soft plushness of the feathers eventually loses its fill volume, and ended up not keeping good support, so we are fine with the foam filling in the Aiden. One other difference I found was that the bottom seat cushion is not removable with the Aiden, but the Article couch was removable. If that is a deal breaker for you, then dont consider this couch, as the cushion is permanently affixed. Also, the back cushions are not leather on all sides, so this may be another deal breaker for some. The back cushions have a fabric on part of the back side, so you cannot flip the cushions if one side gets trashed. We didnt find any leather couches in this price range that were all leather on all sides of the cushions, so that may be a feature for the next price tiers of leather couches. The foam in the cushions feels not too firm, but not too soft; a nice medium plushness. We bought a soft couch in the past that wore its foam plushness thin after 4 years, so we were glad to have a slightly firmer cushion to hopefully last a longer time. The wooden framework feels sturdy, and appears like it will last a long time. We recently received the couch, so time will tell. As mentioned by other reviewers, the legs come shipped within the bottom of the couch (see picture with this review). There is a zipper that opens up from the bottom, and the legs are screwed in to a wood panel that is a cross beam in the middle of the couch. After unscrewing them from the hidden compartment, it is very easy to attach the legs to the proper locations (all 4 corners and one middle leg). The legs were the only thing that we had to assemble. The leather color on our couch closely resembles the picture that was on the website. This is our first leather couch, and from what we can gather, leather colors can vary slightly due to the dying process. The leather feels to be a good quality, and does not appear to be a laminated layer of leather on top of vinyl (as some cheap leather couches are). We plan to use leather conditioner on the couch at least once a year, as others have told us that doing so will keep the color looking better, and make the leather last longer. If I remember, Ill post an update to this review after weve used it longer. We have two boy toddlers that love to have messy hands, so they will definitely put the couch to the test. Really nice looking furniture.
Beautiful couch, great price
I have a small space and was looking for a mid century modern couch. This couch checks all the boxes. Its classy and stylish. The set up was so easy (literally just screw in the legs of the couch by hand). And delivery was very convenient.
Very comfortable and good quality
I love this sofa. I wish I had splurged for the longer one. Im 54 and I can touch both arms lying down head to foot. Its firm but not as bad as I expected. Very comfortable! I love the roll pillows it came with too. Very easy to assemble. If youre worried, dont be.
Not better than online representation
Do not trust the reviews that say it looks better in person. I bought this product because it is associated with the company name. I bought it bc 400 sofas fall apart and I thought for 1200 it would last a few years. The delivery guys tried to leave it here in the box. I am 52 and disabled and the home delivery I signed up for made me think Id get an unboxed item. I could never have lifted it to attach legs. I said I would not accept delivery in the box and am glad I did. They agreed to open it. It looks and feels like cheap Naugahyde. It is a washed out color so much less rich than what I saw online. Colors of course vary across screens this is not that. This is very poor quality dressed up in a glossy photo to mislead. The attached bottom cushion is such that a fitted sheet could never be put on to accommodate a sick child in the couch, any crumbs in crevices would be difficult if not impossible to totally remove even with a good vacuum and proper attachments. I knew tencushion would be attached and this is described online, but until you see it in person you will not understand how poorly it is made with regard to cleanability. Whether you live in city or country you have pests that will find their way into this couch and you will have no way to get them out. Its uncleanable. For 1200 I did not expect a top of the line sofa. I expected something that looked as nice as what I saw online and would last us a few years. I expected to be on par with s eponymous line of electronics. It was not. I think there must be something wrong with the review process that so many people are going on about how much better it looks innoerson. While there is some degree of subjectivity inherent there, it seems highly unlikely that several actual purchasers of this item would go out of their way to say it looks better than the online pictures item. , I think you can do better. This was a rough intro for me to your new furniture line. I hope you will try to build the part of your empire to equal the quality of your electronics.I Wouldnt recommend.
I love it!
This sofa turned out great. I was a little concerned about the firmness, since we have another sofa with an extremely firm cushion and its uncomfortable. This one is a little bit softer, so its still pleasant to sit on. Plus the genuine leather helps give it a really warm, supple feel. The photos on the listing are very accurate. The cognac leather is not super light, nor is it super saturated as some pictures show. Just right!
Love it!
This is a great couch at a fantastic price point. The leather isnt buttery soft but its a good quality and will hold up well to wear and tear. Arrives well wrapped in a huge box. When you open it, dont freak out if you dont see the legs. Theres a zippered pocket on the underside of the sofa and youll see the legs (all 5 of them) are securely screwed in. Its a brilliant way to keep them unscratched and secured to the couch. Took me 5 mins to unscrew and attach. Lastly, I live in a walk up building with basically 5 million flights of stairs and the delivery company contracts with brought it into my apartment. So dont hesitate if thats your concern. (But please tip them well!)
Gorgeous !
Love this couch ! So pretty ! The color is exactly as pictured and the quality is awesome. I need to also give some love The couch came with a little scratch on the cushion and was MORE than accommodating to make it right. Probably the most professional customer service I ever dealt with !
It is beautiful
I saw a similar product for 1699. I am happy I didnt purchase that one! Totally worth every dollar you spend. Nice leather, easy to assemble.
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