CB2 vs. West Elm

CB2
West Elm

Brand

cb2.com
Our Verdict
2.5 / 5 STARS

Love them for their wide offering of both classics and trendy styles at a fairly reasonable price point. Expect long lead times and impersonal service but you’re buying the brand and the look you want.

Made In: ★★★☆☆

Sustainability: ★☆☆☆☆

Starting Sofa Price: ★★★★★

See in-person?: ★★★★★

Upholstery: ★★★☆☆

Customization: ★☆☆☆☆

Comfort: ★★★☆☆

Modularity: ★★★★☆

Lead Times: ★★★☆☆

Financing: ☆☆☆☆☆

Shipping & Delivery: ★★★☆☆

Assembly: ★★★★☆

Return Policy: ★★★☆☆

Home Trial: ☆☆☆☆☆

Warranty: ☆☆☆☆☆

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: ☆☆☆☆☆

Company Details

Background

Made In

both USA & Asia

About

"We are Modern Together, helping to make lifebrighter, more creative, more inviting."

Categories

Furniture, Decor & Mirrors, Holidays, Lighting, Gifts, Pillows & Throws, Rugs, Kitchen & Dining, Bedding, Bath, Outdoor

Value Props

• Collaborations
• Ideas and inspiration
• Free Design services

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"

Sustainability

Committed to responsible forestry. Look for FSC-Certified to find collections crafted with wood that's sustainably sourced.

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.

The Sofas

Pros & Cons

Pros:
Free Swatches
• Very unique styles and silhouettes, something for everyone
• Release new looks often
• "Build our own Sectional" tool

Cons:
• Not many reviews, but reviews that are left are generally positive
• Can get expensive quick
• Free Swatches - also a con since you can only order swatches per product, there isn't a list of all swatches to order from.

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)

3-Seater Sofa Starting at Price

$999

$899

Customization

Upholstery

Total # of Swatches: 25+ [not all fabrics available on all sofas.]

# of Upholstery Types: Fabrics, velvets, boucle, leather, etc, but only a few colors per type, hard to tell since there isn't a list showing all

Other Options:
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

Comfort

No comfort options. Materials used varies depending on sofa collection.

No comfort options, materials based on sofa collection.

Modularity

"Build our own Sectional" tool - visual way to build your configuration so it's super clear what you can make based on the individual pieces you opt for

8+ modular sofa collections where you create your own configuration

Special Features

• AR

• Reversible cushions
• Storage
• Sleeper

Ordering & Policies

Lead Times

If in stock, ships quickly. If out of stock, estimates range. A lot are estimated at 4 months out, but if it's custom made then it can be 7+ months.

Shipping & Delivery

• Standard Delivery: $4.95 to 10% of merchandise total based on merchandise total
• Basic freight: $89-159 depending on merchandise total
• Local in-home delivery: $79-$299 depending on distance from shipping point. Items delivered to room of choice & packaging removed
• Long distance in-home delivery: $299 if 100 miles within CB2's shipping points. Items delivered to room of choice & packaging removed


Fees based on location & size of items

Assembly

Assembly varies from simple add legs, to more involved on items that ship almost flat pack

Return Policy

Return Policy:
To return Basic Freight items, call CB2 or contact the store where the original purchase was made within 7 days of delivery; returns will only be accepted if the return is completed within 30 days of delivery. The item will be inspected upon return, and a refund amount will be determined based on its condition. Custom order upholstery items can't be returned or exchanged.

Home Trial: none

Warranty

N/A

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

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