Everything to Know About Albany Park’s Editor-Loved Furniture

Furnishing a home and creating a capsule wardrobe can often be more similar than it seems. The latter is all about rotating between a handful of items in your closet that all complement each other, while the former is about finding the right furniture brand that matches your style so you can go back again and again as you decorate. A sofa is a much bigger investment than a cardigan, but the concept of sticking with something that just works is the same.

Albany Park understands this stick-with-it attitude, as its curated and highly customizable furniture is designed to complement your life without complicating it. Read on to see how this online retailer has created the capsule wardrobe of sofas, plus all the details of its current Black Friday sale.

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What Is Albany Park?

Albany Park is a digital-first, direct-to-consumer furniture company that started after its founders were sofa shopping in 2017. As the story goes, Darryl and Jessica Sharpton were overwhelmed by the dozens of options at a classic showroom, and then felt disappointed by the weeks-long delivery delay after they made a selection.

That frustration pushed them to start their own business two years later with three modern sofa models — the Albany, the Park, and the Kova — that can be delivered to a shopper’s door for free. And recently, they added new models known as the Barton and the Lido to the mix. Every sofa style is available in loveseats, sectionals, and armchairs, and all can be customized in a range of fabrics and colors. As a finishing touch, matching ottomans are up for grabs, too.

According to Albany Park, the company has fulfilled more than 44,000 orders and reported more than $100 million in sales in 2022. “Albany Park was created to provide shoppers a simple way to find a beautiful, comfortable sofa to anchor their homes,” founder and former NFL linebacker Darryl Sharpton told CNN.

Does Albany Park Have Stores?

No, you won’t find a brick-and-mortar Albany Park store anywhere, as the company is solely an online retailer. But there’s something deeply satisfying about shopping from bed, no?

Does Albany Park Deliver?

Yes, Albany Park will deliver your order for free. However, the free delivery service only covers dropping the boxes at your home or building’s front door, so be prepared to schlep them inside. Darryl Sharpton used to play in the NFL, so he can probably lug a box or two without incident, but customers have mixed reviews. Some take their time and have no problems, others have partners or friends on hand to help, and more have asked their landlords for a hand. Whatever works!

Albany Park’s “showroom” can be scrolled through in minutes, although you’ll probably spend much longer playing around with the customizations. The company says that orders can be fulfilled in as little as a week, but this is heavily dependent on outside logistics and customers did notice a weeks-long lag during the height of the pandemic. There is also a 30-day return window, just in case you change your mind.

Is Albany Park Furniture Easy to Assemble?

It’s no surprise that Albany Park prides itself on the ease of its assembly process, given that the founders were just in their customers’ shoes only a few years ago. The furniture is delivered in boxes that are specifically proportioned to fit in stairwells and hallways, and the entire start-to-finish build should take, on average, less than an hour — some reviewers did it in less than 20 minutes with a partner and prior experience.

Are There Any Albany Park Black Friday Sales?

The company holds a few sales throughout the year, including ones for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Currently, there’s a Black Friday sale where you can score up to 40% off through November 30. There are no promo codes needed, so just scroll through the curated deals, customize the fabric and accessories, and add your favorite to cart.

Is Albany Park Furniture Worth It?

Apartment Therapy editor Britt Franklin loves her Kova sofa and her review points to Albany Park being worth it. “It’s fabulous for someone like me: short, loves wrapping up in a good blanket, never has their feet on the floor — the list goes on,” she says. “Don’t get me wrong: It’s not only suited for shorties. Each seat measures 42 inches wide, 42 inches long, and 30 inches deep. I’m so excited for my best friends to visit because it’s the style of couch you want to hang out on.”

Franklin says it’s possible to nap on its soft, feather-filled pillows and approves of how the outer fabric can be washed when needed. Overall, she’s definitely a fan.

The Best Furniture to Buy at Albany Park

Consider the huggable quality of the Kova Sofa’s build and feel to be the main reason why it’s so popular: People want to be gently swallowed by their sofa, okay? At 84 inches wide, the Kova loveseat makes an excellent addition to a tiny apartment, while the L-shaped sectional is ideal for a proper living room. Cover it in the rust velvet option for truly cozy vibes.

The solo cushion on the Park Sofa amplifies this brand’s overall sleek appearance, and would give a small space the illusion of more room. And picking the mustard velvet option would be decidedly of-the-moment — particularly if it’s anchoring lots of burgundy accessories.

The straightforward build of the new Lido Sofa is effortlessly mid-century modern — especially if you go the route of tan vegan leather. This option is also stain-resistant, which makes it perfect for those who like to entertain.

Picture this: The company’s namesake, three-cushion sofa in your living room, all decked out in pink. It’s sure to put a smile on your face every time you see it, and if you pair this shade with trendy sage or classic navy accessories and decor, you’ll create a covetable space for years to come.

The low-slung look of the new Barton Sofa is timeless yet fashionable, and it’s made especially for larger living rooms. Getting it in a creamy bouclé would be daring, but it also would stay stylish for quite a while — and lends itself to endless possibilities for cozy accessorizing.