Anabei vs. Castlery

Anabei
Castlery

Brand

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: ★★★★☆

castlery.com
Our Verdict


2.5 / 5 STARS

Castlery sells low priced modern furniture for every space in your home and is manufactured in China.

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

Overseas

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, sofa slipcovers, Dining Chairs, Dining Tables, Beds

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
• Cloud Like Custom Comfort
• 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.
• Expedited Shipping Available
• Free Returns

Made In

China and South East Asia

About

"We create furniture that opens everyone's eyes to the spaces they already have—and the life that’s yet to be lived in them."

Categories

Sofas, tables, chairs, beds, storage, outdoor furniture

Value Props

• 14-day returns
• Free shipping over $999
• 1-year warranty

Sustainability

• 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.
• Recyclable frame and foam

They state a Prop65 warning saying their products have formaldehyde.

The Sofas

Pros & Cons

Pros:
• Affordable pricepoint
• 100% machine washable (slipcovers & duvet) 
• Can ship in 72 hours
• Customizable comfort options
• Modularity
• Stain and liquid resistant fabrics
• Pet-friendly options
• Changeable fabric covers, extra sets available for purchase
• Sustainable - Each sofa upcycles 100s of plastic bottles
• Minimal, easy assembly
• Ships in easy to carry boxes

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

Pros:
• Low Prices
• Wide Variety of sofa collections
• 1-year warranty

Cons:
• No custom options
• Not US made
• Must return within 14 days

3-Seater Sofa Starting at Price

$1041

$1,299

Customization

Upholstery

16 fabric color options, 8 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 16 fabric colors, two comfort options 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.

Upholstery

Polyester blends that can only be handwashed.

Other Options:

No custom options

Comfort

Anabei offers two different comfort options to choose from. The deluxe seat with cloud pillow offers a sink in feeling, meanwhile staying plush and resilient. You can choose to order the memorix seat and contour pillow for a more contoured sitting experience that is supporting and conforming. All cushions are composed of high-resilience inserts that instantly regain and maintain their shape, and feature a vegan CloudPure Safeguard tech that is hypoallergenic and requires no fluffing.

No custom cushion options

Modularity

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

The Todd is their only modular sofa.

Special Features

Anabei offers ottomans, throw pillows, and additional slipcover sets available for purchase in all of the fabric colors. These are great add ons that can expand the life of your sofa. They also offer different collections for dining, bedroom, and an outdoor collection.

• Ottomans
• Rugs
• Mirrors
• Bedding

Ordering & Policies

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

Limited Warranty includes coverage against manufacturing defects for 1 year from the date of delivery. Additionally, includes coverage against structural frame defects for 3 years from the date of delivery.

Lead Times

2-4 weeks

Shipping & Delivery

All orders are shipped via Fedex or UPS and can be delivered with one of 3 options: Standard, Room of Choice ($50) or White Glove ($100) delivery.

Assembly

Assembly required with standard and room of choice delivery. Instructions are included.

Return Policy

Returns can be made within 14 days with a 20% restock fee.

Warranty

• 1-year warranty on most products
• 10 year warranty on mattresses

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