West Elm vs. Anabei

West Elm
Anabei

Brand

westelm.com
Our Verdict
3 / 5 STARS

All the “in” styles but expect to pay a premium for a brand name that doesn’t go above & beyond in the experience.

Made In: ★★★☆☆

Sustainability: ★★★☆☆

Starting Sofa Price: ★★★★★

See in-person?: ★★★★★

Upholstery: ★★★★☆

Customization: ★★★☆☆

Comfort: ★★★☆☆

Modularity: ★★★★☆

Lead Times: ★★★☆☆

Financing: ★★★★☆

Shipping & Delivery: ★★★★☆

Assembly: ★★★★★

Return Policy: ★★★☆☆

Home Trial: ☆☆☆☆☆

Warranty: ☆☆☆☆☆

anabei.com
Our Verdict
4.5 / 5 STARS

Anabei sells an affordable modular slipcover sofa that is completely washable and comes in a variety of high performance fabrics.

Made In: ★★★★★

Sustainability: ★★★★★

Starting Sofa Price: ★★★★★

See in-person?: ★★★★★

Upholstery: ★★★★★

Customization: ★★★☆☆

Comfort: ★★★★☆

Modularity: ★★★★★

Lead Times: ★★★★☆

Financing: ★★★★★

Shipping & Delivery: ★★★★☆

Assembly: ★★★★★

Return Policy: ★★★★★

Home Trial: ★★★★★

Warranty: ☆☆☆☆☆

Company Details

Background

Made In

Asia

About

"Your home is nothing if not personal. At West Elm, we're here to help you create a space that reflects you and what you love. That means forward-thinking, problem-solving design that unites value, quality and responsible manufacturing. Because you should feel good about your home—and how it comes together."

Categories

Furniture, Outdoors, Rugs, Bedding, Bath, Lighting, Pillows & Decor, Windows, Art & Mirrors, Kitchen & Dining, Garden, Storage

Value Props

• "Good design" "Good for you" "Good for the planet"
• Assembled in the USA: "We hand assemble and upholster 65% of our sofas close to home, overseeing the manufacturing process to bring you top-notch quality without the middleman or markup."
• Contract grade
• Sustainably sourced: 52% of our wood furniture is sustainably sourced.
• Fair-trade certified: In 2014, we were the first-ever home retailer to join Fair Trade USA.
• More ways to shop your values: "locally made" "organic" "handcrafted" "certified nontoxic"

Made In

California

About

"The Only, Machine Washable Sofa—inside and out."

Categories

Indoor seating (sofas, armchairs, corner sectionals, seating sizes goes up to 9-seater, build-you-own option), accent pillows, slipcovers

Value Props

•The Only, Washable Sofa - All layers are machine washable
• No-Risk Returns - 30 days to return for a 100% refund.
• Performance Materials - Durable steel frame, stain proof/liquid-resistant fabrics, pet-friendly fabrics.
• Changeable Covers - Fully removable & they sell extra sets
• Rearrange Anytime - Modular pieces
• Earth-Friendly - Non-toxic, recycled materials. Carbon neutral shipments.
• Easy-Carry Boxes - Fits through any door. Easy to move, reconfigure & store.

Sustainability

Sustainably sourced: "Our Good Design approach sources more FSC®-certified, recycled & upcycled materials, resulting in less waste."
52% of our wood furniture is sustainably sourced.
66M plastic bottles kept from landfill through REPREVE® recycled polyester.
Organic: Grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, organic fibers contribute to healthier ecosystems.

• Responsible Down - Cosmetic-down upcycled from plastic bottles. CertiPUR-US® certified, free of ozone-depleters.
• Forever Chemical-Free - Eco-engineered to be liquid resistant without the use of PFCs.
• Fabrics are Oeko-Tex Certified fabrics
• Carbon Neutral Shipments - Compact & lightweight for a sustainable delivery.

The Sofas

Pros & Cons

Pros:
• Trending styles & fabrics
• Variety of silhouettes
• Plenty of upholstery options
• Sectional builder tool to create your own custom configuration

Cons:
• Quality/Durability concerns
• Lead times are long for anything custom
• Customer support concerns (lot's of complains in comments on social media)

Pros:
Affordable pricepoint
• Fully machine washable (you can even wash the dacron layer)
• Modularity
• Stain and liquid resistant fabrics
• Pet-friendly options
• Changeable fabric covers, extra sets available for purchase
• Alternative down material doesn't require fluffing
• Sustainable - Each sofa upcycles 100s of plastic bottles

Cons:
• Just one collection/style for their seating
• They don't have any linen fabric options

3-Seater Sofa Starting at Price

$899

$951

Customization

Upholstery

Total # of Swatches: 75+

# of Upholstery Types: fabrics, leathers, velvets, boucle, etc available. Depends on item

Material Features Available:

Other Options:

Width & depth options, cushion style, leg style, upholstery

Upholstery

13 fabric color options, 5 upholstery types. All are stain and liquid resistant. They offer pet-friendly options and specifically snag resistant options. All fabrics are machine washable. They are Pill Resistant—rub counts vary but go up to 100k. They are sustainably made without forever chemicals (No PFCs) and are Oeko-Tex® Certified.

Other Options:

You can choose from 13 fabric colors and the layout/configuration is customizable. It's modular but they also display tons of options. They have a build-your-own option and all basic popular configurations available with and without ottoman. The configurations are offered in really expansive sizes as well—up to 9-seater sectionals.

Comfort

No comfort options, materials based on sofa collection.

Anabei describes their comfort as plush, maintenance-free, and also sustainable. Sink into high-resilience foam that instantly regains and maintains its shape. Cloud-like cosmetic-down envelopes every surface. Hypoallergenic, featherless down requires no fluffing.

Modularity

8+ modular sofa collections where you create your own configuration

Each piece is modular, so you can effortlessly alter your layout on a whim. Designed to fit anywhere—great for small & large spaces alike.

Special Features

• Reversible cushions
• Storage
• Sleeper

Anabei offers ottomans, throw pillows, and additional slipcover sets available for purchase in all of the fabric colors.

Ordering & Policies

Lead Times

In stock, ready to ship

Custom made: 6-12+ weeks

Shipping & Delivery

Home Delivery: Flat rate fee based on your location, from $149 to $99. Usually includes white-glove delivery where items are delivered to your home by appointment to your room of choice — and are then unpacked and fully assembled.

Doorstep Delivery service is available for select items at a lower flat rate. With Doorstep Delivery you are responsible for bringing items into your home, assembly is not included.

Ship to Store: Pick up at a local store for items that are not already in stock at the store. Reduced flat rate fee ($19.99 to $249)

Assembly

minimal. White glove delivery assembles the item for you

Return Policy

Return Policy:
Most items are eligible for return within 30 days of purchase or delivery for a refund of the merchandise value.

Home Trial: no

Warranty

n/a

Lead Times

Made to order, 50-55 business days

Shipping & Delivery

This modular product ships Parcel delivery in lightweight, easy-to-manage boxes. They fit through any door and they are easy to move, reconfigure & store. Our proprietary eco-shipping design enables a fast, sustainable shipment. No white glove available.

Assembly

Assembly includes arranging your frame, slipping on the washable duvet, and dressing it with your performance covers. This’ll take less than five minutes.

Return Policy

Satisfaction Guarantee: 30 day risk-free returns. If you’re not in love, send it back for a full refund.

Warranty

N/A

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