Elephant in a Box Reviews 224

TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought a vacuum packed bed settee and got an order number and when I questioned my delivery date I was assured it would arrive soon. I’ve tried contacting by phone and messages but had no luck. The... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Elephant in a box is simply revolutionary. Everything about it is unique. Its weight, ease of handling & transport, sturdiness & comfort. Built from paper, it’s an icon of sustainable furniture being... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We placed our order and never got a confirmation. Then we went to the website when we still hadn’t gotten a confirmation a couple days later and couldn’t find a way to contact customer service. We sub... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT TRUST THIS COMPANY. Amazing concept, terrible customer service. I would expect the sofa to last more than 3 years. The paper honeycomb base fails and loses its stretch overtime causing the sofa... See more

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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.


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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We love this sofa!!!

We love this sofa!!!! All the way from ordering, the customer service, speedy delivery, explicit directions, everything was above and beyond. Our guests are surprised that this beautiful sofa came in a box. The base is firm and the back cushions are so comfortable!! A bonus is that the covers can be washed! I would highly recommend the elephant in a box!!

8 July 2022
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No reply for my emails…

No reply for my emails and the customer support team is not at all trained. No one ever picks up the call. Bad experience. My sofa was faulty and had an email change going on with the support team but they stopped replying after a while.

5 July 2022
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Reply from Elephant in a Box

Miten, Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We have checked with the Tech Team, and it seems like you are not getting our responses; we'll contact you immediately and work to ensure it doesn't happen again.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great Couch and quick delivery

Everything went smoothly and I am enjoying the sofa and ottoman very much. Thank you Elephant in a Box team for making my apartment comfortable. The only small gripe I have is that there was e-mail sent to verify my address but it went straight to my junk folder so I did not know until I reached out to customer service.

The couch and ottoman are both lighter than "conventional" sofa's so it is easy to move around if you need to clean, etc.. No issues so far with the honeycomb, I have a feeling it will last me for many years to come. Once you have the couch unboxed and setup it is hard to imagine how it ever fit into such a small box.

5 July 2022
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bad Customer Service

I ordered the long sofa, but received a dynamic sofa. I called into their customer service line and was never able to get a representative on the line, only left voicemails. They will send me an email, but they do not answer any follow-up questions via email. Requiring me to call in and leave another voicemail. It was explained to me that the long sofa is a dynamic sofa + a seat extension. I was only told a week after receiving the dynamic sofa that the seat extension was not in stock. Their lack of communication is incredibly frustrating. I would not recommend buying their products at this point

5 July 2022
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Reply from Elephant in a Box

Hello Jack, thank you for letting us know about this. Your feedback helps us do better. We are looking into this issue and hope to resolve it promptly and accurately.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Almost perfect!

I live in an apartment with a narrow staircase that makes furnishing my living room with a couch nearly impossible—this is probably one of very few options that does the trick. Genius invention with the honeycomb—this couch can fit anywhere & is not small. On top of that—it’s comfy too. Seeing that there is nothing separating the honeycomb from the floor, and that the frame is very flimsy—the couch is extremely hard to move—I lined the straps along the bottom of the couch to lift it with two people. I am thrilled with everything aside from the assembly instructions being difficult to follow & not being provided with the correct hardware—my bolts aren’t big enough to fit through the seat pad + frame. But all in all, considering that there aren’t many options for the space I have, great purchase.

24 June 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company with great customer…

Great company with great customer service providing flexible solutions for those struggling to find furniture for apartment living. Would recommend to anyone tired of trying out thrift store and hand me down couches, totally worth it in my opinion.

21 June 2022
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very fast shipping, decently comfortable

Shipping was extremely fast, arrived less than 48 hours after placing my order.
Set-up wasn't too bad, I got the long chaise-ish and was able to do it by myself.
Couch is reasonably comfortable, not the most comfortable couch I've owned.
Definitely a good choice for the convenience and high portability for a couch.

8 June 2022
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good purchase with minor difficulties

I purchased the open box dynamic sofa and a brand new ottoman. The sofa was perfect. The ottoman... One of the holes in the wooden slats was drilled in completely the wrong place, so it was not put together perfectly, but getting the cover on it was such a chore I don't think it's going to be an issue. The shipping was prompt and quick as promised. Would recommend, but with caveat that you really do need two people to put any of the items together successfully.

7 June 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dynamic sofa and a cover

I ordered the Dynamic sofa and a cover. Everything arrived as expected and I was able to assemble by myself without issue. It's a nice looking couch and feels sturdy. There are instructions on how to take it apart and move it in two sections - I haven't attempted this yet but am happy this is an option for my next move.

2 June 2022
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Content with my elephant

I have been loving my Dynamic sofa! However, I can't say it's the most comfortable couch I've ever sat on. The customer service team was so helpful and sent me softer cushions after emailing them. Honestly, I do not feel a difference with the "sit in" versus "sit on" cushions. But overall, I really do love my elephant especially for the cost and convenience. I live on the 3rd floor and have a very narrow staircase. No problems with this elephant! I would purchase again.

31 May 2022
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Overall the sofa is good

Overall the sofa is good. It gets its job done. But the bottom cushion is more stiff than I thought and it is not as comfy as I wanted the sofa to be. If the bottom cushion is more fluffy, I think this would be a great couch.

31 May 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So far so good!

Took me a couple of hours to assemble on my own, but I’m sure it would have been a lot faster if I was patient enough for someone to come home and help.
So far we are enjoying our couch! It is comfortable and functional. Looking forward to seeing how it holds up over time and how well it moves in a couple years.

28 May 2022
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not do business with this company

Do not do business with this company. We ordered the dynamic sofa. It arrived broken. Called the company a dozen times, left 3 voicemails with no response from them. I notified my credit card to dispute the charges and called and left that info in my 4th voicemail to them...lo and behold within 15 minutes they respond to THAT message with instructions on how to return. It was returned on May 6, 2022 and as of today's date (May18 2022) STILL no refund to my credit card and no response from them. If this sounds like a reputable company that you would want to do business with, go for it. I wpould give 0 stars if I could.

18 May 2022
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Reply from Elephant in a Box

Hello Janis, thanks for sharing your feedback, and please excuse us for not answering your calls. Your feedback helps us do better. We are looking into this issue and hope to resolve it promptly and accurately. We have already contacted you by email.

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