Name: The Essential Sectional in Recycled Velvet
Rating: 4.5 (189 reviews)

Our Original Greatest Hit

Step into a world where luxury perfectly blends with eco-conscious living - The ESL Collection, your go-to for a combination of comfort that cares. With features that are versatile, expandable, and built to last, it's all about enjoying the good life responsibly. Relax into wide arms perfect for lounging, choose between Recycled Velvet or Upcycled Poly, and switch things up with HEMP slipcovers. The ESL collection brings together style and sustainability in the most inviting way.

Plush
Low Profile, Firm but Comfortable
Durable Recycled and Upcycled Upholstery
Slipcoverable and Repairable

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Firmness Meets Comfort

Get ready for the luxurious embrace of The Essential Sectional, where maximum comfort meets versatile design. Its low profile, wide arms, and perfectly pitched proportions invite relaxation and lounging at its finest. Featuring removable back pillows for naps and lounging and a convertible chaise for ample legroom on either side, this piece masterfully creates a welcoming and inviting space. It was specifically designed to transform your home into the ultimate sanctuary of style and comfort.

Overall DimensionsH 32” x L 85” x D 61”
Seat Height16"
Seat Depth22" & 61" (Chaise)
Floor to Top of Back Frame25.5"
Arm Height25.5"
Arm Thickness7"

Easy Setup: From Arrival To Assembly

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Sabai products are made to be easily assembled with universal tools. View instructions here
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Our modular designs allow you to add or remove components to adapt to your changing lifestyle.
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Products are shipped in 100% recycled packaging via FedEx Ground

Minimal Waste,
Maximum Style

Transform your home with our thoughtfully designed, waste-reducing products. Each piece is built for longevity, ensuring durability, repairability, flexibility, and resale value.

Our "Repair Don't Replace" program lets you purchase and replace components to extend a product's life. If your dog chews up a cushion or sofa arm, you can easily get a new one! Our versatile slipcovers allow you to switch from a white sofa to a brown one, tailoring your space to your evolving taste. If you move to a larger space and need a corner sectional, our expansion kits can transform your existing sofa by adding only the necessary parts. From cushion inserts to new covers, we've got you covered.

Through Sabai Revive, we'll find a new home for your Sabai piece if you ever need to part with it.

Lastly, this piece is BIFMA Compliant, meaning it has undergone rigorous testing to ensure durability under high usage over a long period.

MADE WITH:

FSC Certified Wood

100% Recycled Fabric

High Resiliency Foam

NOT MADE WITH:

PFAs (Forever Chemicals)

Flame Retardants

The details make the difference. Sustainable materials and local production keep our environmental impact to a minimum.

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Margaret G.

02/10/25

We love this couch! It

We love this couch! It was easy to assemble and looks beautiful. It's very comfortable - firm enough that you don't feel like you're being eaten but soft enough for quality lounging. The chaise is fabulous, especially when you have a 17lb cat who loves to sit on your lap and your knees are pushing 40. Speaking of cats, they speak true when they Su...Read More

therland's velvet is highly resistant to scratching. I admit I feel some vindictive joy when I watch our chaos goblin fruitlessly scrabble at it before resentfully trudging to one of his 18 scratching posts. It is lounge and nap approved by feline and human residents, as well as my 83 year old dad who is a nap connoisseur of refined taste. It feels very sturdy and so far the cushions show no signs of losing spring. I did have to get some non-slip strips for the chaise cushion to keep it from sliding forward over time, but that's pretty par for the course. Overall we're very happy with it, and expect to have it for a good long time! Read Less

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Store Owner

02/10/25

Hi Margaret,

Thank you for your thoughtful and kind feedback! We are so happy to hear you love your Essential Sectional. :) P.S.: Your kitties are adorable.🐱

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Kara H.

12/30/24

We needed a sofa in

We needed a sofa in our basement but with quite a few conditions that I wanted met. My checklist:
Modular so it could fit downstairs
Chaise with flipping sides optional
Decent quality but not too expensive (did NOT want amazon but knew 5k for a basement sofa was too much, west elm and joybird etc were too expensive for mediocre reviews...Read More

, etc)
Small enough to fit the space
Dark Green velvet
Bench cushion
I knew this was a LOT to ask for and I clicked on a lot of ads, read a lot of opinions, and couldn’t believe it when I stumbled on Sabai and it checked every single box. After a lot of thinking on it (and looking for additional options just to make sure), we pulled the trigger on the essential chaise with an ottoman. It came fairly quickly in manageable boxes (some were heavy, but I got them in myself, as a fit 5’6” woman). Setup was great, esp the ratchet Allen wrench. The videos made it really clear. The color is beautiful, the cushions are firm but supportive, and I’m really really pleased with the quality for the price point. We’ve had it for several weeks at this point and have been able to test it out. The cushions have kept their shape and the fabric is beautiful, and I’m really really pleased with this purchase. Thanks Sabai! Read Less

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Katelyn M.

12/20/23

I love Sabai and my couch so much!

This was my first big purchase for my new home and it was exactly what I wanted. I wanted a green sofa with a changeable chaise. I found Sabai and fell in love with what they stand for and immediately knew this couch was the perfect couch. My friend and I assembled it together in less than 45min. It’s soooooo soft and cozy and I love love love the...Read More

color. The Sabai team is so responsive and lovely and when I thought there was a malfunction with my sofa they kindly assisted me and figured out that I assembled the sofa wrong ha! They were so nice about helping me fix it and now my couch is beyond perfect! I love my sectional so much! Thank you! Read Less

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Iliana H.

08/27/23

Love my couch!

This couch is so cute! It was easy-ish to assemble. It’s so comfortable, adorable, and the perfect size for my little studio.

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Nadia K.

06/30/23

We love our couch!

Could not be happier with our new sectional couch. The velvet is so soft. Assembly was easy and the cushions are very comfortable and supportive. Couch has been kitten approved too as the ideal place to take a nap. The yellow color gives a much needed pop of color as we live in rainy, overcast Seattle. We also love Sabai’s company model of sustain...Read More

ability. Absolutely will buy more furniture from Sabai in the future and recommend them to family and friends. Read Less