Remember how last week I decided I wanted a new sofa? And remember how you all (especially one extra kind New Yorker) were nice enough to give me all sorts of feedback on the CB2 Bolla I was considering? Well, I decided that since I didn’t get 18 million comments screaming about the couch being the most comfortable thing known to mankind combined with the fact that I couldn’t test drive it in person, i just couldn’t bring myself to order a couch I haven’t sat on.
So, Erin and I went on a wee baby little trip to the haven otherwise known as furniture row in Austin. Ok, it’s 2 stores in a strip mall, but doesn’t it sound good when I call it furniture row?
First we fell in love with this $3,000 gem at Copenhagen Furniture (a decidedly 80s-esqu store specializing in leather sofas fit for Patrick Bateman’s condo). What can I say, sometimes white leather just works. Oh, and did I mention that it was like sitting on a cloud made from baby tears and angel kisses?
Apparently baby tears and angel kisses are expensive to manufacture, so I had to be responsible and just say no. Everyone, please give Erin a round of applause for her nearly successful attempts to convince me otherwise.
A couple stops later we found ourselves at crate and barrel. I originally stopped in for another look at the petrie but one glimpse of the Oasis washed the memories of the tufted trendsetter right outta my hair. Oh dear Oasis! J’adore!! You are the one for me. Please tell our dearest Design Crisis readers how you look so different in person than you do in this picture. Be sure to let them know that your narrow arms and your knife welts add just the right touch of bohemian mod to your most heavenly comfortable downy filled frame. Will you also tell them that your linen slip cover is machine washable and (le sigh!!) totally pet friendly? Oh will you?! Tell them of our love!
So, yeah, I’m totally buying it. Like any woman who wasn’t raised by wolves I knew it best to go home and sleep on a (ahem) $1999 purchase. But it’s been nearly a week and I’m still giving my old sofa the evil eye while visions of the Oasis dance in my mind.
I plan to make the final purchase next week, which should have it in my hot little hands by mid-May. I’ll send you pictures as soon as it arrives.
Oh, and one last final note: unless you have some god awful story about how this particular sofa literally ate your niece’s leg, I don’t want to hear any bad mouthing.
Also, a second last final note: AB Chao recommended this AMAZING LOOKING site for sofa purchasing. I highly recommend you look at every beautiful piece in detail. I almost went for it, but I just have to sit in it first.
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During our sofa hunt of last year I tried to get hubs on board with this hotness but he was not digging it. (To be fair, I have a naughty dog who enjoys peeing on/near things, so a sofa with a skirt-like covering is probably not a great idea unless that daily housekeeper comes through.) I am going to show this to him and say “someone on the internet is getting that sofa I liked, waaah” because I am very mature like that.
congrats! It took me around 9 months to buy a sofa. Agony between prettiness for me and comfort for my tall man.
So I traveled up to NY to lounge around all of Room and Board for hours. Ended up going with the Martin Sofa by Mitchell Gold. Counting down the days until it arrives!!
I just have to add that I WANT THIS SOFA SOOOOOO BAD! I don’t think Karly or I would have ever given it a second glance until we saw it in the store, but damn if it doesn’t look expensive. And modern. But also informal. And it is unbelievably comfortable!
In other words, I am saving my pennies so I can buy one, too.
Um, when did Crate and Barrel set into the 21st century?
That sofa is BEYOND.
I meant “step into.”
Rats! I just walked by C&B today and would have gone in to look at this. Too bad I didn’t read this earlier. Congrats on the sofa!
I’ve always been curious about that Custom Sofa Design site. They have some pretty furniture. Did she mention anything about the quality or what the stuff looked like in person?
This sofa looks so cushy! Before you jump into your $2000 purchase, thunk about stopping by Gage furniture. I think it’s actually in the same shopping center as Copenhagen. They’re perpetually having a half off sale, and their sofas are custom. We got a sofa with chaise and an accent chair for like 1200. Sooo comfy. Very cleanable. Just consider. (:
Oh, don’t even worry Alison, you’re going to see so many pictures of that sofa on my blog you’re going to feel like you built the thing yourself. Also, AB hasn’t gotten her couch in yet, but I’m super curious to hear about it when it arrives. I do know you can upgrade to down cushions, which is a good sign. Those couches are super sexified and I would totally get one if I could test drive it first
That is some serious Paola Navone Ghost Sofa ripoff hotness. I’m totally buying it when the IKEA sofa can no longer support my body weight. Which, at the rate of one seat cushion failing per year, should be soon.
Dang, Nicole! It’s the same sofa!!!
I love the welt detail. I am gonna have to check this out this weekend. Can’t wait to see photos!
i LOVE your final pick and the website of custom made sofas is pure gold!
The looks of this sofa gives me a very happy feeling. It’s design looks very comfortable to lie on. But I think $3000 is pricey for this sofa, too bad.
How has the sofa held up for you? I think I am buying it in the next few weeks. And the matching chair. And the rest of the store.