COCOCO’S PARTNERSHIP WITH KRAVET, INC BRINGS A SLEW OF FABRIC CHOICES We are excited to announce our new partnership with Kravet Inc. Described as an American Heritage brand, Kravet is one of the largest suppliers of interior fabrics and wallcoverings worldwide. Kravet Inc.’s origin story is the American dream personified, and like our company, Kravet… Continue reading Exciting News! Announcing Our New Partner: Kravet Fabrics
For the last few years, the Chesterfield sofa has made an impression on the world – and it isn’t going anywhere anytime soon! But have you ever wondered of the history of the Chesterfield sofa? You may have heard a few terms to describe seated upholstery furniture. Canadians often call all sofas “Chesterfields.” Brits call… Continue reading The History of the Chesterfield Sofa
Using wet-green® tanning from discarded olive leaves, sustainable leather is the future of fine upholstery. Are you seeking a sustainable upholstery? Sustainable tannery may not be the first to come to mind, but with hides being a natural waste byproduct of the beef industry, leather is a fine choice. Not only is leather upholstery long-lasting,… Continue reading Our Most Sustainable Leathers: Madrid & Pamplona with Olive Green technology
ITA Showtime Market, Spring 2021 – What We Loved The ITA Showtime Market is in storied High Point, North Carolina – the center of American furniture manufacturing. Created and organized by the International Textile Alliance (ITA), it’s where furniture manufacturers go to get energized by the latest offerings from Moore & Giles, Kravet, Nassimi, and… Continue reading ITA Showtime Market, Spring 2021 – What We Loved
Nationwide Foam Shortages Impact the Furniture Industry In the last year, our production lead times have doubled. In February of 2020, we were churning out pieces steadily in 8 weeks – our longtime average – but at the time of this writing we are averaging 16 weeks of production. Turns out, the far-reaching effects of… Continue reading Why The Long Lead Times? How COVID-19 Affected Furniture Manufacturing
If you’ve ever had to redecorate from scratch, you know what a challenge it can be. And if you’ve moved into a new space, it is frustrating to learn that sometimes your tried-and-true furniture no longer works, no matter what you do. Where to start? Read on to learn how to pair furniture, how to… Continue reading 7 Tricks of the Trade: How to Pair Furniture
Sometimes we get a call from a COCOCO customer who is concerned that his or her sofa is damaged. One common cause of concern is new leather sofa winkles or ripples on a seat cushion. Maybe it seems messy or unfinished to you. Often this wrinkling may happen a few days after the sofa arrives… Continue reading How Does my New Couch Have Wrinkles? And Other Frequently Asked Questions
Fast Facts: Aniline -Waxy Pull Up Origin: Italy Hides: German Size: 50-60 Sq. Ft. Thickness: 1.2-1.4MM Brenta leather by Moore & Giles is elevated to a level that is nothing like anything we have seen. We love its softness coupled with a raised grain. Initially launched in a gorgeous “Walnut” color, which is a lovely… Continue reading Brenta Leather
Fast Facts: Vegan alternative to leather Ultrasuede® fabric features ultra-microfiber made with recycled polyester and plant-based polyester A soft, plush suede hand Soothing to the touch in any climate Excellent colorfastness Resists sagging, crocking, pilling, and shrinking Highly abrasion-resistant—exceeds 200,000 Wyzenbeek double-rubs Spot-cleans and is easily washable Unsurpassed range of today’s most sought-after colors Animal-friendly… Continue reading Ultrasuede®: Hello Performance, Meet Beauty.
Why Cork? PortugaliaCork is made of natural cork on a fabric backing, creating a high-performance vegan leather option. This vegan leather fabric alternative is an innovative product that checks a lot of boxes. Along with being an incredible organic texture, cork is supple, durable, cleanable, and planet-friendly. Cork is a great upholstery for busy families… Continue reading Cork – A Perfect Vegan Leather Alternative
One of the most popular questions we get at COCOCOHome is “What is the best leather for furniture?” If it were only that simple. The answer isn’t going to be the same for everyone. Leather is such an individual material – it ranges in depth, color, and sheen. Leather can be thick, and rough-and-tumble, or… Continue reading The Best Leathers: Our Top Picks for 2021
Fast Facts: Oldest continuous manufacturer of woven velvets Family-owned and run in South Carolina Easy to clean and maintain Velvet looks better with age Nearly impossible to snag Kid and pet friendly Excellent color integrity and range There’s just something about velvet. There are very few people in this world who can resist the luster,… Continue reading Why We Love JB Martin Velvet
Why are our couches so darn heavy? Hint: Because we make them from the best materials.
Do you have a cathedral-sized great room that is screaming for a sofa with presence? Do you dream about squeezing extra seating but don’t really want a sectional? Do you like to make a statement? At COCOCO Home, we’ve been known to “go long” you might say. We love a challenge and continue to make… Continue reading Where Can I Buy a Really Long Sofa?
We’ve wanted to make one of these for a long time. We have had customers asking for years to make an English arm sleeper sofa and we are finally getting around to making one. The frame is super stout while keeping the elegance of our English Arm sofa collection. It will be 88″ x 42″… Continue reading English Arm Sleeper Sofa
Roger + Chris will no longer be carrying COCOCO Home products Up until Early 2017, Roger + Chris acted as an online retailer of our products. Allow us to introduce ourselves, we are COCOCO Home. We manufacture 100% American made upholstery products at our plant in Claremont, North Carolina. For more than five years… Continue reading Roger + Chris will no longer be carrying COCOCO Home products
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpchfeHmRLM COCOCO Home is excited to introduce our new Kent Modular Sectional. The Kent features clean modern lines that evoke both its art deco roots, as well as a mid-century modern vibe. We used blind-tufting to give the Kent modular leather sectional pieces a quilted look, providing visual interest as well as structure to the… Continue reading Our Newest Style: The Kent Modular Sectional
One adventurous customer ordered a Classic Chesterfield bohemian style sofa upholstered in Valdese Nazilli “Lipstick.” We like her style! But a boho-style sofa doesn’t stop at just chesterfields. A bohemian style is carefree, bold, doesn’t care about convention, and is willing to branch out beyond what the crowds are doing. Bohemians have vision. Maybe you’re… Continue reading Boho Chesterfield Sofa
In Celebration of a Sectional Sofa Steve Sechrest, COCOCOHome – Co-founder, Charlotte NC There is just something about sectional sofas. It can divide space. It can provide maximum seating. More than anything it exemplifies “family”. It is where you live. Where your kids grow up, where lessons are learned. No wonder then, so many people… Continue reading In Celebration of a Sectional Couch.
Chesterfield Furniture Design Steve Sechrest, COCOCOHome – Co-founder, Charlotte NC As with so many of our styles, the Chesterfield collection began with a customer asking the question.. “Can you make me this?” We started our company calling it The Comfortable Couch Company, which we later shortened to COCOCO (www.cococohome.com). Had we known where… Continue reading Chesterfield Furniture Design
Ever since the Earl of Chesterfield commissioned a custom tufted sofa for his home in the England, the tufted Chesterfield style has been a hit in the furniture world. Given this rich Chesterfield history, whether upholstered in leather or fabric, a Chesterfield sofa, sectional and loveseat set is a statement in luxury. At The… Continue reading Chesterfield Sofa for Sale
