Article Sven Sofa Pacific Blue Review, 5 Years Later

Last Updated on April 19, 2025 by April

Is Article Furniture Good Quality?

Finding quality furniture can be challenging if you don’t know where to look. I can’t tell you how many pieces we’ve thrown away each time we moved because they’d fallen apart.

My experience with Article has been quite good, and the durability you get for the price is a solid value. For those who feel this price point pushes their budget a little too far shouldn’t give up hope. Sales at Article are a common enough occurrence that it’s worthwhile to wait for one.

You’re probably wondering if I think the Article is worth spending my money on. The answer is yes! I’ve purchased many pieces from their website, and I’ve been happy with each of them.

I’ve purchased the following pieces, except for the sofa gifted in this review:

• Walnut Coffee Table
• Marble Cafe Table
• Walnut Dining Table
• Bookshelf
• Accent Chair
• Sven Sofa
• Floor Lamp (Discontinued, Similar Option)
• Marble Side Table

Each of these items has lasted, and I still use them today. However, I have since modified my Sven Sofa to fit my needs.

Overall, I have found the frame of this couch very sturdy and lightweight. Even with my hyper German Shepherd jumping on and off it constantly, it has proven reliable.

My other Article pieces have held up nicely, too. They have sustained reasonable wear and tear. For example, my coffee table has had broken glass carved a faint line into it. This was easily hidden with a wood marker, and the table still looks beautiful.

The marble in my cafe table still looks pretty new. I was initially concerned about sun exposure, but there isn’t much oxidation, even with its location in my sunroom.

Pet-Friendly Velvet Or Leather?

I was concerned about the velvet material, especially since everyone recommends the tan leather sofa by Article if you have pets. As gorgeous as their leather sofa is, I wanted the bold blue and velvet texture.

Although the fabric held up well against my cat, cleaning up the drool and fur from my dog proved to be more than I was willing to put up with in the long run.

I resolved this by getting a fitted washable couch cover, which made life much easier. If you don’t have a large dog or spill-prone household members, I still think the velvet option is great.

For those who share my lifestyle, I suggest you go with the leather version. It’ll save you so much time cleaning.

So, how does the velvet look in real life? It’s stunning! It has all the wonderful texture and vibrancy you see online and adds character to a room. I especially love the look of the blue velvet against a neutral room.

However, if you’d like to add more color to your room, it gets along well with other colors. As you can see in my photos, it works harmoniously with various shades of pink.

Our Experience Over the Years

This couch is a great price for what you get. I was able to use it for years before the foam started to wear down. Previous couches I’ve had at this price point went flat as soon as six months of owning it.

My couches see more usage than average since my husband and I love to watch movies and play video games together. As you pet owners probably already know, if you’re on the couch, so is every pet living in your home. You can imagine the wear and tear my living room furniture gets!

After several years, I replaced the foam in my couch cushions to breathe some life back into them. Fortunately, this is very affordable, and I spent less than $300 doing so. Everything else has held up well, and I appreciate the lightness and sturdiness of this sofa frame.

I’ve easily moved this couch around my living room without my husband’s assistance. Despite its lightness, I’ve never heard the couch creak, and there appears to be zero frame damage, even after moving across states.

The Sven sofa is large enough to accommodate three adults or two adults, a German Shepherd, and a large cat. So, if you enjoy apartment, townhouse, or small-house living, this sofa is a fantastic choice.

It’s deep enough to sit crisscross on comfortably and wide enough to sleep without bending your legs. My husband is about 6 ft 1 in and can lie on this couch with some room to spare.

Styles & Shipping

In case you were wondering, there are plenty of options for this couch! There’s a version with a sectional and TONS of colors/materials to choose from. Whether you love leather, velvet or fabric, you will adore whichever you choose.

As of February 2019, Article offers free ground shipping on orders over $999. This means you get free shipping if you order the Sven sofa.

If you opt for one of their pieces under $999, Article has a flat shipping fee of only $49 (or $19 for small shipments). For those who don’t like setting up furniture, there are upgrades for in-room delivery and assembly.

Risk-Free Shopping

One of the best parts about shopping with Article is their 30-day satisfaction guarantee. You can try their furniture for thirty days, and if you are not completely happy, you can return it.

Article will pick up the furniture and provide a refund, minus the delivery and pickup charges. In most cases, the charges are about $49.

If you have any questions that weren’t answered in the post, I encourage you to contact me.

This Article Sven Sofa Pacific Blue Review was made in partnership with Article. As always, all opinions are our own. : )