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SOME OF OUR CUSTOMERS' CURRENT FAVORITE DESIGNS.

The Troubadour Lounge Chair | Leather by Wooden Stories features a solid oak frame and tan leather cushions. Set against a beige background, its minimalist design takes inspiration from Danish collections with clean lines and neutral tones.
A minimalist dining room showcases the Wooden Stories Cove Dining Table in Espresso Oak, paired with matching chairs and set before built-in shelves filled with books, ceramics, and a lamp. Warm lighting enhances the cozy, inviting ambiance.
A neutral living room featuring the Wooden Stories Pensive Sofa | Fabric, chunky knit blanket, wooden side table with mug, framed artwork, wooden console, large window, and arched doorway to a staircase.
A minimalist dining room featuring the Wooden Stories Hover Dining Table in Light Oak with six matching chairs, a large paper lantern pendant, neutral walls, dark abstract art, and simple pottery on a white mantel.
A serene, modern living room with the Islet Modular Sofa | Fabric • M1 by Wooden Stories in beige, durable upholstery, a wooden coffee table, and textured rug. Red-leaved tree frames open glass doors as natural light fills the space.

European Sophistication Meets Ultimate Comfort: Discover the Islet Sofa

If your ideal evening involves completely curling your legs up and disappearing into a couch, meet the Islet. Part of our Danish Designer Collection, it brings that effortless European sophistication into your living room without feeling too precious to actually sit on.

The Islet is built deep and incredibly supportive, using expert craftsmanship that holds up to daily lounging. Because every living room is shaped a little differently, you can configure the Islet as a classic standalone sofa or piece together a modular setup that fits your exact layout. From there, it’s all about making it yours: we have a massive lineup of touchable fabrics in just about every color imaginable, as well as premium leather options.

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Modern Furniture from an Independent Oakland Design Studio

My husband Alessandro and I founded SOBU in 2011 as a family-run business, built with heart and a deep love for what we do. Unlike the big-box retailers, we care—about our designs, our materials, and most of all, our customers.

We started SOBU because we believed furniture should feel personal again. Not anonymous. Not disposable. Not driven by trends that disappear overnight.

While many online retailers simply toss dozens of random brands onto a website, we intentionally specialize. We feature just two main furniture lines that we know inside and out, alongside our very own exclusive collection of designs—conceived, crafted, and manufactured by us. Because we are furniture designers and makers ourselves, we bring a hands-on level of expertise that purely online stores simply can't match.

In a world of online-only retailers that feel disconnected, we choose to do things differently. Even during a challenging time for brick-and-mortar, we are still right here, running an actual store where we connect with our community every day—and we proudly stand behind everything we sell. Whether you live nearby or across the country, you’re shopping with a real neighborhood furniture store—just one that happens to ship nationwide.

MEET LALEH & ALESSANDRO
Laleh and Alessandro, Sobu Owners and Founders sitting and smiling on a live-edge wood bench beneath a staircase in a cozy interior.

The N701 Sofa

Modular comfort by Ethnicraft

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Dining Tables

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A minimalist kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel stove, light wood dining table, six Wooden Stories Figura Dining Chairs in Black Oak, a potted olive tree on the counter, terracotta tile floor, and a light wood ceiling.

Sofas

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A modern living room showcases the SOBU Woody Sofa in white ash with natural kapok cushions, a black chair, wooden side tables, and a green rug. Above the sofa hangs a swimmers photo. A staircase, arched doorway, and fireplace with pink flowers complete the scene.

Coffee Tables

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A bright, elegant living room with tall windows, a light beige sofa, brown leather chairs, and the Wooden Stories Eden Coffee Table in wood and stone. Beige curtains and minimalist decor evoke Scandinavian simplicity.

Lounge Chairs

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A cozy living room with the Wooden Stories Troubadour Lounge Chair in leather, featuring a solid oak frame, a white fireplace topped with a framed black-and-white photo and pink flowers, a modern coffee table, and a cream rug with a black grid pattern.

Consoles

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The Wooden Stories Nell Console in Light Oak, inspired by Danish design, stands against a light beige brick wall, topped with a modern lamp with a white bowl shade and dark marble base. A light-colored rug is visible in the foreground.

Dining Chairs

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A minimalist dining room featuring the Wooden Stories Hover Dining Table in Light Oak with four matching chairs, a round paper lantern pendant, a white fireplace adorned with small vases, a large window, and abstract black wall art.

Outdoor

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A minimalist outdoor dining area features Ethnicrafts Roller Max Outdoor Dining Table, three wooden chairs, and a decorative stone bowl, set against a textured stone wall and partially shaded by a concrete overhang.

Sideboards

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A minimalist bedroom features the Wooden Stories Yorke Sideboard with Stone Top, a large white vase with branches, abstract wall art, a bed with neutral linens, and decor in earthy tones for a simple Scandinavian-inspired look.

Bedroom

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A minimal, cozy bedroom with a neatly made Revive Bed covered in Ethnicrafts Revive Bed Cover - Sand. Light curtains frame the window, a white pendant lamp hangs nearby, and an open notebook rests on the blanket.

Desks

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A cozy home office features the Author Desk in Light Oak by Wooden Stories, paired with a wooden chair, minimalist art, a candle-lit fireplace with sculptures, natural window light, and shelves holding books and decor.

Benches + Stools

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A modern, minimalist living room showcases the Hover Bench by Wooden Stories with a leather seat, a large neutral-toned abstract painting with blue accents, stacked books on a glass coffee table, built-in shelves, and abundant natural light.

Bar & Counter Stools

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A minimalist bar with Danish design, a light wooden counter, six Wooden Stories Odd Counter Stools in light oak with leather seats, pendant lights, bottle-lined shelves, exposed brick walls, large windows, and warm ambient lighting.

The SOBU Trade Program

Thoughtfully designed support for designers, architects, and hospitality professionals. Enjoy generous trade pricing, personalized service, and access to our in-house designs and curated European collections—backed by real people who know the product and the process.

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Interior of a modern home goods store with neatly arranged wooden shelves displaying books, ceramics, textiles, and small decor items, leading to a cozy seating area in the back.
A cozy interior with a light wooden chair, gray cushions, and a black pillow. A floral arrangement sits on a round white table. Behind the chair, a ladder holds a beige and rust blanket. Wooden shelves display folded textiles and decor, with a pink abstract artwork on the wall.
Oakland Showroom corner with a white sectional sofa, low wooden coffee table, and colorful throw pillows.

Our Oakland Home

We’ve been in Rockridge since 2014, and it truly feels like home. Our Oakland shop sits in one of the Bay Area’s most charming, walkable neighborhoods — a real retail hub filled with amazing restaurants and independent shops (we’re right next door to our friends Atomic Garden). There’s plenty of easy street parking, including all the side streets, so come spend some time with us. See and try our designs in person, sit on the sofas, feel the wood — then stroll the neighborhood, window shop, and grab a bite. Make a day of it.

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