SofaQuest 2007: the Winner!
It finally happened—we bought a new sofa!
Here’s the DWR Parcel sofa at home in our living room. Photos really don’t do this sofa justice. The fabric is a soft, light brown tweed, the cushions are all down-filled, and the base is a solid, low platform (no legs!). It’s the most comfortable sofa I’ve sat in, and it’s built like a tank. Really, I couldn’t be happier.
The Parcel has been discontinued less than a year after it was introduced (legless sofas with multiple cushions are not what’s in style right now, and that’s fine with me). The result of the discontinuation is that we got a $3,000 sofa (in perfect condition) for less (!) than the cost of the IKEA Stockholm we had been considering from the DWR Annex in Secaucus. Plus, for a reasonable price, they were able to have the sofa delivered to us the same day! Instant gratification for a sofa that really is far beyond what we thought we could afford in terms of quality (don’t get me wrong, I love IKEA, but there really is no comparison here when it comes to construction and materials).
Now it’s time to start looking for a coffee table! And curtains. And the right fabric for the Danish chairs. And a rug. And COLOR.
(After the cut I’ll post all of the boring details on the sofa for my own future reference, since I’m sure it will be gone from the website soon.)
Designers
Jeffrey Bernett, Nicholas Dodziuk
Created exclusively for DWR, the Parcel Collection (2006) expresses the designers’ belief that our furniture should reflect a state of casualness, relaxation and rejuvenation. Jeffrey Bernett and Nicholas Dodziuk emphasize that this is especially true when the pieces create a space that serves as a reprieve from our busy lives. To facilitate this, Bernett and Dodziuk designed the Parcel Sofa to be roomy enough to stretch out on, with deep seats that encourage nesting, even for the tallest user. The Sofa has a slightly angled back and wide soft armrests. Place the Ottoman snuggly against either the Sofa or Chair to instantly create a chaise. The comfortable seat cushions are made of engineered foam that’s zipped into an encasement with down channeling for a relaxed look and long-lasting comfort. The seat and back cushion covers are fully removable for professional cleaning, and are kept securely in place by Velcro tabs. All pieces are simply detailed with piping and appear to float with their hardwood, wenge-finished bases tucked slightly out of view. Upholstered in Italian commercial-grade fabric that’s durable and soft to the touch.
Material
Solid hardwood frame; double-doweled joints; unidirectional Pirelli webbing; 100% down-blend back cushions; engineered foam seat cushions with down blend wrap; Italian, commercial-grade 100% viscose fabric upholstery; smooth hardwood base with wenge finish.
Measurements
H 28.5″ W 87.5″ D 34.5″
Seat H 17″ D 22″ Arm H 23.5″
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That is a great sofa! What a wonderful find, it looks beautiful in your living room. I can’t believe you got it for such a good price!
i love this couch and have been considering it for our living room. right now we are debating between this and a couple of options from room & board.i am wondering if you looked at any room and board couches and what you thought of them in comparison to the dwr couch.
Hi Risa, we did consider several sofas from Room and Board (Andre, Wells, Jasper…), but none of them were quite right for us. I know a number of people with R&B sofas who love them. If you like the look of the Parcel and the deciding factor is comfort and quality, the Parcel wins hands-down. No question about it. The style isn’t for everyone, but this is a beautifully constructed sofa. The price DWR is offering it for right now is a total steal. (FYI, there’s another one at the Annex right now, in a beautiful light gray that’s not on the DWR site.)
My dog loves it, too, which I consider to be the true mark of comfort. Plus, my husband has already fallen asleep on it twice…in two nights. :)
Looks like something you can really stretch out on. Great choice! The fabric really suits the room too.
WOW! Serious score!!
What an awesome end to your SofaQuest! The fabric looks great, and the whole thing looks super-comfy.
Congrats! Great sofa, great deal.
Wow!!!! What a steal of a deal!!!
thank you!
our issue is that we are in a temporary space for 9-12 months and then hope to buy. we need a couch and figure rather than spending a few hundred on a temporary solution, we would spend more and get something simple that would work wherever we go next. i like the simple boxy shape because it would work in so many different types of rooms.
whwhgahhhhatttt. i cant believe this is the sofa he chewed. what a drag.