Rove Concepts vs. Article

Rove Concepts
Article

Brand

roveconcepts.com
Our Verdict


3.5 / 5 STARS

The Rove Concepts designs high end, elegant indoor and outdoor furniture and offers exclusive memberships for quality shopping experiences.

Made In: ★★☆☆☆

Sustainability: ★★☆☆☆

Starting Sofa Price: ★★★★★

See in-person?: ★★★★☆

Upholstery: ★☆☆☆☆

Customization: ☆☆☆☆☆

Comfort: ☆☆☆☆☆

Modularity: ★★★★★

Lead Times: ★★★☆☆

Financing: ★★★★★

Shipping & Delivery: ★★★★★

Assembly: ★★★★★

Return Policy: ★★★★☆

Home Trial: ★★★★☆

Warranty: ★★★★☆

article.com
Our Verdict
2.5 / 5 STARS

Article's best sellers don’t disappoint. A little overpriced but craftsmanship is there, seems to be a quality product.

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

China

About

"A curated and crafted experience that connects design with the individuals who seek it. Founded in the Pacific Northwest in 2011, our company grew from a desire to modernize the furniture industry. Focusing on quality and contemporary design, we offer sophisticated home décor to help create your inspired lifestyle."

Categories

Living room, bedroom, dining & kitchen, office, outdoor, décor

Value Props

• Some sustainability practices
• Wide variety of categories
• Wide variety of sofas Many In-Stock items

Made In

Vietnam, China, Indonesia, the Philippines, and India.

About

"Article is the easiest way to create a beautiful modern space. Since launching in 2013, we've made it our mission to make great style easy, long-lasting and well-priced. We work directly with our manufacturers to produce unique, durable pieces using high-quality materials. This direct relationship means we can bring you beautiful modern furniture and decor at unrivaled value — up to 30% better than traditional retailers."

Categories

Sofas, Chairs, Tables, Bedroom, Storage, Outdoor, Decor

Value Props

• Modern furniture at good prices
• Fast, free delivery on order $999+
• Designed to last
• 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee

Sustainability

• FSC Certified Products
• Zero plastic in products
• Vegan Microfiber and Suede
• Non-toxic fabrics
• Bamboo fabric for bedding uses 70% less water

No info

The Sofas

Pros & Cons

Pros:
• Some sustainability practices
• Free swatches
• Exclusive Membership with perks
• Some In-Stock items
• 2 showrooms

Cons:
• No custom options
• Long lead times
• Not many performance fabrics

Pros:
Well established brand
• Tons of customer photos & reviews
• Very trendy designs
• Quality craftsmanship

Cons:
Have to email support to get swatches
• Not many upholstery options
Price a little high on some items
No info on sustainability

3-Seater Sofa Starting at Price

$3,000

$1,099

Customization

Upholstery

Plush Velvet - highest rub count of 50,000
Vegan Leather - water and odor resistant

Other Options:

No custom options.

Upholstery

Upholstery options vary per sofa line, but they have leathers, velvets, and woven fabrics, leather seaming to be the most popular. Color options, while not a wide range, do cover the most popular/common options so there should be something for everyone.

Other Options:

No real customization outside upholstery option. You can choose the side the chaise is on for sectionals, but can't switch it at a later date (not modular)

Comfort

No custom cushion options.

No comfort options/customizations, the materials used varies depending on the sofa.

Modularity

Several modular sofa collections

They do have a modular sofa collection where you can buy a "set" or buy modules individually.

Special Features

Rugs, lighting, mirrors, throw pillows

• Sofa beds / sofa sleepers available
• Outdoor sofas also available

Ordering & Policies

Lead Times

Once the product you selected is stocked and available at the warehouse, it will take up to a week for processing d 2-4 weeks for shipping.

Shipping & Delivery

They offer 3 different shipping & delivery methods:
• Standard Delivery
• White Glove Delivery
• Custom Pick Up

Assembly

Assemble it yourself with Standard delivery or have it assembled for you with White Glove delivery.

Return Policy

You can return anything within 30 days of delivery.
Customer is responsible for return shipping fees.

Warranty

• 5-Year Warranty for metal and wood failures
• 1-Year Warranty for "soft part" failures
• 3-Year Warranty for outdoor furniture

Lead Times

Not made to order, they provide an estimated delivery date based on your zipcode.
• In-stock items are delivered in 1-4 weeks at the earliest.
• Out of stock items have longer lead times, 8+ weeks

Shipping & Delivery

Contactless Delivery: $49 flat rate, free on orders over $999. No contact or signature required

In-Room Delivery: $99. Items delivered to whatever room you specify

In-Room + Assembly: $169. Items delivered to room of choice and assembled

Assembly

Sofas come mostly assembled, just need to attach legs and place cushions and pillows.

Return Policy

Return Policy:
Up to 30 days from delivery to return items. Returns incur a $49 return shipping fee ($19 for smaller items). Original packaging is required, if do not have it anymore then additional $50 repackaging fee.

Home Trial:
30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee (essentially the 30 day return policy)

Warranty

Manufacturer's warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the products' date of delivery. Warranties are non-transferable and can't be extended to re-sold items. Warranties are only valid when products are used for their intended purpose and exhibit normal use. Defects or damage resulting from negligence, misuse, accidents, abnormal use, modifications, or commercial purposes will not be covered by the Article warranty.

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