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Meet the Standalone N701

The best-selling N701 collection expands with a sleek standalone sofa, bringing Belgian maker Ethnicraft's signature European refinement to a fixed frame. Designed with a low-slung silhouette, subtle tufting, and a sturdy hardwood frame wrapped in family-friendly performance upholstery, it delivers heirloom-quality comfort that naturally anchors any room. Available as a 2-seater or 3-seater in versatile Beige and Dark Grey—and built to last a lifetime.

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Sofas

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Dining Tables

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A minimalist office features a black desk and chair, modern lamp, books, and curated decor. Sunlight passes through sheer curtains onto abstract art adorning the beige wall. The Mars Live Edge Dining Table by SOBU—crafted from solid black ash with elegant curved legs—serves as a sophisticated workspace, elevating the room’s calm and refined ambiance.

Coffee Tables

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Minimalist living room with white built-in sofas, a Wooden Stories Pivot Coffee Table | Rectangular - Wood & Stone, black bowl, terracotta tile floor, arched windows, and wooden ceiling beams. Neutral tones and natural light evoke the Danish Collection.

Lounge Chairs

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The Roan Lounge Chair | Flax by Ethnicraft, featuring solid teak construction and light-toned upholstery, is positioned next to a large window and radiator; above it hangs a wall sculpture adorned with black spheres, while a section of staircase with a black railing appears on the right.

Dining Chairs

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A modern dining room features Wooden Stories’ Poise Dining Chair in Light Oak with Leather, a solid oak table and sideboard, wall shelves with ceramics and books, all set against a light wall and parquet floor.

Consoles

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A modern hallway showcases the Ethnicraft Abstract Console displaying a white mushroom lamp, candle, décor accents, and books against a beige wall and light-colored floor.

Outdoor

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A minimalist outdoor patio showcases a solid teak dining table with three chairs, including a nearby Jack Outdoor Dining Chair - Teak (without armrest) by Ethnicraft, all surrounded by greenery in front of a textured beige wall with a glass door and window.

Sideboards

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A minimalist interior features Ethnicraft's Roller Max Sideboard styled with stacked books, ceramics, a sculptural lamp, and bold round red wall art. Light walls and neutral tones amplify the airy ambiance.

Bedroom

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Minimalist bedroom featuring the Ethnicraft Nordic II Bed, crafted from European oak and dressed in orange bedding with a striped blanket. The room includes a black chair, a compact desk, books, wall art in orange and black tones, and a narrow window that lets natural light fill the space.

Desks

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A modern workspace featuring the Ethnicraft Flow Desk, paired with a lamp, chair, and stationery, sits by a large window overlooking a lush green garden. Natural light fills the minimalist, serene room with neutral tones and simple decor.

Benches & Ottomans

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A minimalist scene features a black bench by a light textured wall. Above it, the Ethnicraft Utilitile Wall Hanger holds a large brown tote bag, while a gray woven rug adds texture to the floor.

Bar & Counter Stools

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Modern kitchen with a marble island, three SOBU Cesco Counter Stools in White Ash featuring top grain leather seats and solid American ash frames, light herringbone wood floor, and a vase with branches as decor. Marble backsplash and gold fixtures are visible.

Works on Paper: New Art Show at SOBU

We’re thrilled to introduce a new art collection in the shop featuring 7 limited-edition prints from Berkeley’s renowned Paulson Fontaine Press. Highlighting six visionaries from Gee’s Bend, Creative Growth, the Mission School, and beyond, this curated selection showcases contemporary masterworks held in museum collections worldwide. Stop by our shop to see these extraordinary fine art prints in person, or explore and collect the full collection online today!

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The SOBU Trade Program

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Your Local Oakland Furniture Shop—No Matter Where You Live

My husband Alessandro and I founded SOBU in 2011 to make furniture personal again—not anonymous, disposable, or trend-driven. As designers and makers ourselves, we specialize in a highly curated selection of lines alongside our own original designs, bringing a hands-on expertise big-box stores can't match.

We run a real Oakland storefront and connect with our community daily. Whether you live down the block or across the country, you’re shopping with a real neighborhood store—just one that happens to ship nationwide.

Meet Laleh & Alessandro

Captured by our daughter - Sofia Latini

A cozy living room with a beige sofa, yellow pillows, wooden coffee table, patterned rug, and large wood panels leaning against the wall. A tall black ladder and dining area with chairs are in the background.

Visit Our Rockridge Showroom

We’ve been in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood since 2014, and it truly feels like home. Our showroom sits in one of the Bay Area’s most charming, walkable neighborhoods — a real retail hub filled with amazing restaurants and independent shops. 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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