Good Questions: Anyone Tested The Shelter Sofa?

Hello AT,

Has anyone ever tested CB2's "Shelter" sofa? The dimensions are excellent for my small apartment so I'm real curious on how comfortable it actually is. I like sofas that are real low, high arm and back, and short depth.

It is similar to R&B's "Porter" but this price is much better. So is it comfy? Is there a need for throw pillows? I would appreciate any insight.

Thanks in advance. Henry

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Dear Henry,

CB2 has been pretty good on quality so far, but you definitely will get what you pay for.

If you look closely at the Shelter, it has no bottom or back cushions, and gains it's sleek look from a solid bench design that we don't think will be as comfortable. In fact, if you look at the two side by side, the Shelter looks like the Porter with the cushions missing. Definitely consider adding throw pillows.

Anyone else??

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Sorry it took so long to respond concerning the Shelter sofa. I did not get to CB2 until this weekend. The sofa was comfortable enough, but I'd definitely add some throw pillows like Maxwell suggests. Probably a LOT of pillows. I've sat in a lot of worse, hard, uncomfortable sofas, so I don't want to make it sound like this was that bad. It had some cushion and a little give, but again, needs pillows!

One thing I didn't like was that the sofa is kind of low. I'm pretty short, so when a sofa is a little difficult to stand up from, it is probably pretty low. And it is short (in length), but you knew that Henry. I could probably stretch all the way out, but I'm only 5'2". With the high sides, it would make things difficult for a taller person to feel comfortable.

The fabric was rather nice, a good neutral shade and nice to sit on. I wasn't too crazy about the chair, I felt almost claustrophobic sitting in it with its high sides.

Hope this helps!

posted by katie on 2006-02-13 12:30:42

Henry,

In live in Chicago and I was planning on going to CB2 sometime this week or weekend. I could try to give it a test run/sit/laydown.

posted by katie on 2006-01-31 13:30:30

Can't vouch for the comfort, but this was my favorite offering from the CB2 catalog which I devoured last night... a GREAT look for the money.

A tailored, channel-quilted silk throw down the back in a smoky lavender, two bolsters, and you've got yourself a John Saladino look for a fraction of a fraction of the price...

posted by patrick (the other one) on 2006-01-31 16:48:26

I'd love to know the interior dimensions/seating area of the sofa. Has anyone come across them (they were not on the web site).

And of course, like Henry, I would love to hear about comfort. So Katie, please let us know what you think.

posted by Cass on 2006-01-31 18:32:16

The dimensions are on the Website now. Here they are Cass: Sofa. 71"W x 34"D x 31.5"H (16.5"H seat).

posted by Lisa on 2006-01-31 19:24:14

Check this site.
We have one . Very good quality and plenty of storage.http://www.wiederusa.com/

posted by Mic on 2006-03-05 11:02:38

I know this is an older post, but what the heck... Does anyone have a picture of a real person sitting in this sofa? I think I love it, but itsso risky to purchase something without ever having seen it, or even seen in human scale. Anyone???

posted by carrie on 2006-10-02 16:29:53