SOBU

Bought a gorgeous console table here and we are thrilled with it. They arranged white glove delivery to set it up for us as first-​time customers. Is a stupendous piece that adds an artistic and mod touch to our dining room area. We love it! Was ordered and delivered promptly. Only problem was the shelves were imperfect, slightly wobbly (though perhaps no one other than my husband would have cared!). We had them adjusted for size and the Owner of SOBU (the creator/​artist?) assured us he would reimburse us the cost of adjusting them. Was quickly credited to our account. We would recommend him and his furniture highly. A complete visual and personal pleasure!

Geometric, architecturally-​inspired furniture ranging from bold to delicate, with interesting finishes and artful colors, complemented by softer, cozier pieces and culturally rich textiles. While many of the items are simple, the details feel considered, and the builds feel solid. The core designer creates the more visually provocative work – verging on museum pieces or installation art – with all the curated designers contributing interesting work with a familiar, simple cool.
Laleh, the co-​owner that helped me, was very welcoming. Prices are pretty reasonable for the area; some pieces are priced delightfully low; the sales are not to be missed.
Lookin forward to checking back in a few months! (I’m hoping I can hold off that long.)

Writing this review from my super cute cotton-​stuffed colorful patchwork chair and ottoman. So comfortable. The couple who runs this is very nice and have great taste, and we will definitely be back to check out more of their stuff once we buy a house.
Updated to add: Alessandro, the designer, is super awesome. He delivered the furniture himself, and then we discovered a missing button 2 weeks later he drove out right away and sewed it on – no additional charge, and a kind and interesting man. :)

I first encountered SOBU on Pinterest and went to their website to check it out. I fell in love with the reclaimed teak rocker. I love the fact that the materials are repurposed. The pieces are beautifully designed and environmentally kind. I bought this rocker sight unseen and without sitting on it. I was a leap of faith on my part. The rocker came a day later and was protectively packaged. It was perfect and I love absolutely everything about it!
Thanks Laleh and Alessandro for such a beautiful product!

We just purchased a reclaimed wood coffee table and multi-​colored chair from Sobu. I am so proud to have these items in my home! We have gotten tons of compliments about them. The service we received from Sobu was excellent. I will have no hesitation about buying from Sobu in the future. Love their stuff!

A gem of a neighborhood store! The fiancée discovered this place and brought me here to look at the chairs. And they did not disappoint! I wish had more bar space/​living room space so I could buy one of each! We were greeted at the door by Alessandro, the owner and designer (what a nice guy!). We’re looking for 2 chairs for our living room and couldn’t decide between the wood and metal rocker or its dining room chair equivalent. He suggested that we get one of each and decide which one was better suited for our place. I really appreciated his service and easy-​going approach. His chairs are very unique, beautifully made and locally-​designed. Sobu is why I buy in Oakland! Plus, Alessandro is so nice and gracious. It is so refreshing to meet someone who is not jaded, appreciative and grateful for business.
You have to visit the store and see these chairs for yourself. Check out the rocker and don’t miss the marble, wood and steel stool. Gorgeous!

They’ve got great stuff at this spot. I was walking by one day and saw a console through the window and was sold. To the utter disappointment of my girlfriend and me, the console didn’t fit, but Alessandro both dropped off and came back and picked up with no questions asked. We’re definitely going to go back because there are certainly other items that we know will work. Loved the look of what Laleh and Alessandro produce and glad to see they’ve got their first brick and mortar store. Great addition to Old Oakland.