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Burrow likes to advertise that they started the company in order to differentiate themselves from the 'low quality' furniture that was available out there. They claim that by integrating a 'smarter supply chain' they are able to offer higher quality furniture at a more affordable price. They also strive to offer 'quality with convenience', as their modular furniture is designed to fit in tight doorways, making it also easy to move.
Summary:
Burrow was founded by two former Wharton classmates - Stephen Kuhl and Kabeer Chopra. The company offers what it claims to be 'quality with convenience', as its sofas are delivered in boxes, allowing for an easy-to-move, modular design. Burrow has been called the 'Casper of Couches' but we decided to see if it could live up to the hype.
Key Points
- Affordable Price Point
- Stylish, Modern Furniture
- Modular Design
- Complaints About Assembly
- Concerns About Quality Control
- Many Negative Reviews Online
- Nomad Sofa Features Built-In USB Charger
- One Leather Design (the Burrow Nomad Sofa)
- Cool add-ons like the Burrow Sleep Kit
Burrow - A Background
The two found issues with a few discount furniture stores (West Elm, Pottery Barn and Ikea to name names) and decided to venture out and launch their own online furniture company.
They also wanted to create a high-quality sofa, yet in a modular design. They felt that there was a lack of high quality furniture that could be moved from place to place.
Thus, the goal from day one:
"reverse-engineer a luxury sofa to separate into modules"
The company was incubated at Y Combinator, a popular start up school of sorts for those just getting their feet wet.
Is Burrow Legit?
Burrow is a well known online furniture retailer that has been in business since 2016.
The company is headquartered in New York City. They do have a flagship showroom in Manhattan (Burrow House) which is open for in person shopping.
However, if you aren't in NY, you will have to purchase the sofa online. Note, that Burrow is available for anyone looking for design help and you can schedule a consultation here.
What Is A Modular Couch?
Burrow says that "Modular design is the innovative foundation" of their furniture.
Modular in the furniture world is a term used to describe individual pieces that can be combined together to create a larger furniture piece.
Modular furniture has become popular in recent years for several reasons. First, many apartment dwellers, with tight spaces (and narrow hallways) are seeking higher quality, non-Ikea based furniture.
In addition, modular sofas are a great solution for those that want sofas that are easy to move and expandable.
For younger consumers, modular furniture can be a great option, given its versatility.
Do Burrow Sofas Have A USB Charger?
Yes, Burrow definitely has the smart home in mind, as the Nomad sofa (fabric or leather) has a built in USB charger to make charging your electronics that much easier.
The USB charger is located in the right arm of the sofa, nestled in-between the arm and seat cushion.
Are Burrow Couches Easy To Assemble?
In the case of each Burrow sofa, it is delivered with pieces in different boxes (in three or four boxes for a standard sofa).
As shown below for the Nomad sofa, it comes in four boxes, one which contains all of the arms, and then three other boxes which contain the seats for the sofa.
The seating sections have little spikes that insert into the other seating area, with a locking mechanism, as shown below.
As shown in the video below, which shows the assembly of a Field Sofa, the build is quite easy and takes less than 15 minutes.
Can I Add To My Burrow Couch?
Burrow's modular designed are built for flexibility, thus in most cases, you will be able to add components to your sofa.
Burrow creates what are known as A-Seats and B-Seats for each sofa.
Burrow makes thousands of what are known as A-Seats and B-Seats. B-Seats are the core seat (an arm chair is made with a B-Seat and a set of arm rests). A-Seats attach to the B-Seat to create 2, 3, 4...10-seaters.
Thus Burrow's modular design does allow you to transform a sofa into a sectional sofa (with the addition of a chaise) or add on new seating modules to make your sofa bigger.
Are Burrow Couches Durable?
One of the benefits of a modular couch is easy assembly, the ability for it to fit in small places and the ability to easily move the furniture.
But, once you take a structure (a solid frame) and break it down into modular components, with multiple connection points to secure, there are more possibilities of something going wrong.
Sure, a furniture company might make a traditional couch frame with cheap engineered wood that snaps after a few years of use. But, with modular components, there is more to worry about.
Thus, I thoroughly analyzed each and every Burrow Review, seeking complaints about modular component problems.
My conclusion?
I have heard a lot about the modular seating components on Burrow's sofas moving around. Burrow's typical response to these consumers is to take it apart and put it back together again.
Thus, if you are buying a Burrow sofa, expecting durability, I would probably not expect the piece to last a very long time.
Where Are Burrow Sofas Made?
Burrow's sofas are made in the USA. They have manufacturing facilities in North Carolina or Mississippi, however, the majority of their sofas are made in North Carolina.
All the wood in Burrow sofa’s is also made in the USA, according to Burrow mostly in Mississippi and Louisiana - in responsibly managed forests.
Is The Burrow Nomad Sofa The Only Leather Option?
Yes. Burrow currently only has one leather design - The Nomad, which comes in three different colors (Camel, Slate or Chestnut) along with varying modular designs including a traditional three seat sofa, love seat or sectional sofa.
Burrow also provides the option of six different leg designs, three wood and three metal. You can also customize the arm style of the sofa: either slope, arch or block.
Who Makes Furniture For Burrow?
Burrow is based in the US, and they have manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Mississippi. Thus they are making all of their own furniture.
They source as many raw materials as possible from US suppliers. They also source most of the wood, fabric, foam and many other items from US companies.
Leather is sourced from Italy but not much information is provided on the quality of the leather aside from the fact that the leather is sourced:
"from a renowned tannery in Italy that’s been in operation for over a century and supplies leather to some of the world’s most distinguished luxury brands"
