The nicest, strongest, most portable last sofa you’ll ever buy... Easy to unbox. Easy to unfold. Easy to enjoy.We didn’t invent the sofa. We reinvented everything about it.Introducing Elephant in a Box. Furnish your home out of a box.
Elephant in a Box (elephantinabox.com) has 217 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5.
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Furniture Stores
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New York, New York
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2026
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I purchased a large sectional, but I'm concerned at the firmness of the seat cushions based on reviews. I want like the "sit-in" cushions so I've emailed and called their support line (315) 757-4688. It's gone to voicemail each time. What is the best way to get a hold of them?
Response from Elephant in a BoxApr 16, 2022
Hi Raj, Thanks for sharing your feedback. Please excuse us for not answering your calls. We were out of the office for some hours due to the Easter Holiday. We have already replied to your email and created the replacement order for the softer seat cushions :D!
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Medium A.
Ideal for an apartment with twisty…
Ideal for an apartment with twisty stairs. However, the cushions were thinner than anticipated, and there has been an (? off-gassing? ) smell for over a week.
So, not perfect, but would still likely order again, especially if moving furniture is not one's strong suit.
Response from Elephant in a BoxApr 16, 2022
Hello Adam, thanks for bringing this to our attention. We'll contact you right away ;)
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Stephanie J.
So far this couch is okay
So far this couch is okay, but for the price I had higher hopes. The seat cushions leave much to be desired as they are not nearly as full as shown in pictures. Mine are misshaped on the ends and fabric came terribly wrinkled. For what I paid I should not have to already be looking for replacement cushions.
Response from Elephant in a BoxApr 10, 2022
Hello Stephanie, thanks for bringing this to our attention. We'll contact you right away about the cushions ;)
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Joshua N.
Item came with defective parts and…
Item came with defective parts and still have not gotten a replacement for the parts.
Response from Elephant in a BoxApr 11, 2022
Thank you for letting us know about this, Joshua. Your feedback helps us do better. We are looking into this issue and hope to resolve it promptly and accurately.
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Lexi S.
Hard, not comfortable, waste of money
Have had this couch for a year now and it’s just bad. It comes apart, not comfortable at all and we can’t sit on it for too long without hurting. The reason we don’t throw it out is because we spent $1000 on it, which it’s not worth that much at all. They sent us software sear cushions and higher back cushions which were literally the same exact things as before. The only reason I gave it two stars was because customer service was nice and responsive, but out $1000 for this couch is not ideal. Highly recommend not purchasing this product.
Response from Elephant in a BoxApr 11, 2022
Thank you Lexi for posting a review and we’re sorry to hear that your experience was not up to standards. We would like the opportunity to talk and investigate your feedback further.
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Margaret M.
I like the ottoman
I like the ottoman. It is sturdy and extremely functional. Our cat has claimed it as her’s.
Response from Elephant in a BoxApr 11, 2022
Thanks for leaving our business a 5-star rating, Margaret; it’s genuinely appreciated! Loving that your cat is also enjoying the Elephant experience!
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Kara
Could be better...
As someone who moves often, I was so excited to purchase this sofa. I opted for the Small L Sectional, which arrives in 3 boxes. When looking at the directions, they were slightly difficult to follow as the directions are pictures with a short sentence or two under the image. It would be helpful if the pieces were labeled and directions used the corresponding piece label. The instructions made for a frustrating afternoon, but I got it done - with no assistance.
Once the sectional was together, I realized this product is overly hyped. Since it is a sectional, using 3 different units (dynamic sofa, corner, and seat extension), the connections are not as sturdy as one would like a piece of furniture to be. The arm rest connected to the seat extension is loose due to the honeycomb design protruding past the back lining. The corner unit sits awkwardly (wish I could upload a pic to better explain)- it looks as if I stuck a random ottoman in the corner to create the L shape. Back lining doesn't lay flush to the back honeycomb on the dynamic sofa, revealing the honeycomb material when viewed from the side. I even adjusted the velcro three times, still visible.
Overall, I contemplated returning the sectional, but I'm just enough satisfied not to. Besides, one of the boxes was completely torn to shreds and open on both ends when it arrived (thanks UPS). While the connections leave much to be desired, the sectional itself is comfortable and functional for our home.
Response from Elephant in a BoxApr 11, 2022
Dear Kara, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations, and we will love to make things right if you gave us another chance.
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cynwit
Not what I expected...
I loved the fabric on this sofa. Unfortunately, we had a very hard time putting it together. The directions are not clear or complete. Took us an hour to finally figure out how to attach the where and how to put the front fabric on the sofa and it still doesn't look good. The seat depth also does not include the depth of back cushions so it's not as deep as we thought it would be.
We bought it because we needed a sofa in our vacation home ASAP, and everything else we looked at was not available for delivery for 3-12 weeks. I definitely won't be buying from Elephant in a box again and I definitely would not recommend to anyone.
Response from Elephant in a BoxMar 29, 2022
Hello Cynthia, thanks for bringing this to our attention. This is certainly not the experience we want you to have, and we'll reach out to you directly to make things right. We stand by our lifetime warranty and the quality that you should have got in the first place.