Why Buy From Us?
Welcome to sofaitalia.co.uk; We are retailers of high quality Italian leather sofas at great prices. We have over 50 years experience in the upholstery market and are firm believers in the maxim that how you make people feel is just as important as what you make. Have a look at our customer feedback before going on to look at our wide range of exclusive designs.Company Profile
We are a privately owned, UK company based in the North East of England. We supply fine, Italian leather upholstery to our market of retail customers, interior designers and specifiers.
We are committed to offering a shopping experience that is pleasurable throughout. We are always delighted to hear from you so if you have any questions about our products or service then please give us a ring on 01388 748866. Our staff are friendly, knowledgeable and will be happy to discuss your requirements with you.
Location
Our warehouse is located just outside the City of Durham. It's proximity to the central point of the UK means that our distribution channels are very efficient. Many of our customers visit our 10,000 sq ft retail showroom at Stockton on Tees to see the sofaitalia.co.uk product prior to purchase. Feel free to do so yourself - we are open 7 days a week and are located on the popular Portrack Lane Retail Park close to the A19
Product Range
We feature a wide range of exclusive designs on our website and are continually developing new product. If you can't see what you wanted please give us a call and we'll be delighted to discuss your needs. We're very confident we can help.Quality & Prices
We pride ourselves on offering superb quality products at great prices. All our sofas are upholstered in full grain Italian leather. We won't use anything else – ever. We continually monitor market prices and we're confident you'll save up to 70% compared to high street recommended retail prices.
Payment Methods
We accept the following :Credit and Debit cards (online or telephone), PayPal, Banker's Draft, Cheques, Postal Orders, Bank Transfers or Cash on Collection. You may choose to take up our offer of "Buy Now, Pay Later" finance, provided by Barclays Partner Finance. For details click here.
Platinum Delivery Service
We pride ourselves on our delivery service. One of our friendly two man teams will place your new sofa in the room of your choice on the ground floor. Note that this service is only available on the UK mainland. Charges are :
1st Sofa = £75, Each additional Sofa/item = £25, Note that Corner Sofas = £100
For example: 3+2 Seater. Platinum Service cost is £100
Seven Day Money Back Guarantee
We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase from us. Therefore, we offer a no-nonsense, money back guarantee. If you are not happy with your new sofa just let us know within 7 days. All we ask is that the product is returned to us undamaged and in its original packaging. Upon safe receipt and inspection at our warehouse we will refund your payment less the delivery and collection costs within a maximum of 30 days. For full details click here.All our products are supplied with a manufacturer's 12 month warranty. We also, for your peace of mind, offer a 5 Year Protection Plan via our partner Homeserve Warranties Ltd. For further details please click here.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about sofaitalia.co.uk; If you have any questions at all feel free to give us a call.
Press Releases
Sofa firm touches base from cyberspace
Feb 12 2010 by Peter McCusker, The Journal
A CYBERSPACE furniture business now has floorspace as part of its ambitious multi- million-pound plans to expand across the UK.
Sofaitalia.co.uk, set up as a web-based business from headquarters in County Durham three years ago, has opened the first of a planned network of 15 or more furniture stores around the country within the next five years.
The specialist company has invested more than £250,000 in a 10,000sq ft store, which recently opened on Portrack Lane, Stockton, creating several new jobs with hopes of hitting £1m sales in the first year.
Initially established by Durham businessmen Paul Smith, Karl Utley and Robert Hall, the management team was boosted last year by the appointment of executive chairman and experienced retailer Steve Adams.
While developing the existing online business, the management team quickly realised that many customers wanted to experience the products in a better setting than their existing Durham warehouse.
Mr Adams explained: “Our range is high- quality, stylish and upholstered in finest top-grain Italian leather. All our emphasis and focus is on the product and the customer. If we continue to get that right then the profits will follow.”
The Furnishing Report - Tuesday 16th February 2010
Ex-KoL chief to aid retail chain launch
16th February 2010
The former md of Furnitureland and retail director of Kingdom of Leather is helping a North East online sofa retailer to spearhead a nationwide upholstery chain.
The firm, sofaitalia.co.uk, drafted in Steve Adams last year to aid its store expansion programme, which it hopes will include 15 stores across the country over the next half decade.
It has just opened the first, a 10,000sq ft store on Portrack Lane in Stockton.
The company sells white-label Italian leather upholstery.
The Northern Echo - Wednesday 24th February 2010
Online sofa company aims for national expansion
11:34am Wednesday 24th February 2010
AN online sofa company is eyeing national expansion within the next five years, in a move that will see the firm become a multi-million pound business and will bring jobs to the North-East.
Since being established three years ago, Sofaitalia.
co.uk is expanding beyond its head office in Willington, County Durham, and its online operation, to look at achieving national coverage by 2015, by opening three to four stores a year across the UK.
The move is to raise turnover 16-fold from its current £2.5m to £40m, and will create 75 jobs, at least 20 of which will be in the North- East.
Sofaitalia.co.uk, which already attracts orders from the US and Europe through its website, is making the first move in its expansion by opening a £250,000 store in Stockton, creating five jobs, and which is expected to generate more than £1m in its first year.
The showroom, in Portrack Lane, will be the first showroom in the planned network of at least 15 across the country in the next five years.
Further sites are being identified across the North, with the Midlands and the South set to follow.
The company was initially established by Durham businessmen Paul Smith, Karl Utley and Robert Hall, but last year saw the appointment of executive chairman Steve Adams, who brought a history of retail and industry experience, and helped to realise the need to expand beyond the traditional online operation.
Sofaitalia.co.uk believes it has weathered the recession better than many competitors due to the fact it sells higherend products, which have not been as vulnerable to people cutting back.
Mr Adams said: “Being a low-cost online business allowed us to get off to a fantastic start.
“However, we now realise that we need to roll out the stores to give customers the chance to see the sofas for themselves. Our range is highquality, stylish and upholstered in finest top grain Italian leather.
All our emphasis and focus is on the product and the customer.
If we continue to get that right then the profits will follow.”
WELL FOCUSED: From left, Karl Utley, Robert Hall, Paul Smith and Steve Adams at their new site in Portrack lane
