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Getaway Sofa

How long does it take to use the seat cushion?

Although you can use the product almost straight away, we recommend that you give the seat a few hours to decompress before use. It can take a few days for the product to fully expand to the proper size and recover to its correct comfort level.

Can you remove the entire sofa cover or just the cushion covers?

Covers should not be removed for cleaning. Please follow the care instructions in the upkeep of the sofa and you will be able to maintain the new condition of your fabric sofa for many years to come. If you have any questions about the upkeep of your

How do I maintain my cushions?

We have engineered life laid back comfort into Getaway for maximum slouchability. And, unlike many other places that sell "comfort" , Getaway gets-away from needing any animal feathers in the cushions like duck or geese. After a period of use, a quic

How is my sofa stain resistant? Can I scotch guard my sofa?

The Getaway fabrics have been tested for durability and have a stain resistant coating to give additional protection (so no need to apply it yourself). We recommend a yearly professional dry-clean. For spot cleaning, act fast and lightly blot liquid

Will the timber on the drawers look the same?

Being a natural material, timber grain and features will vary from piece-to-piece. We aim to match the timber colours closely but there will always be minor differences in tone.

How do I care for the timber?

The timber used has a coating to help protect it from the daily grind. A wipe down with a clean, damp cloth will prevent dust build up. Avoid placing the timber near heat sources. Sunlight can alter the colour of timber and its tone will change over

My drawers are not rolling smoothly?

Please make sure your sofa is used on an even surface for your drawers to function correctly.

What is the maximum weight for the drawers?

We recommend 20kg per drawer. Tempting as it looks for kids, the drawers are not indoor billy-carts.

What is the maximum seat weight?

120kgs per seat.

What is my Getaway sofa frame made from?

We have made our Getaway frame from thick steel tube to create a sturdy base. The arms and backrest are made from durable plywood and the seat base is a tough non-woven material. The entire sofa frame is flat-packed and requires no tools to assemble.

Can I get the Choppy Waves or Penguin Parade fabric with timber features or the Outback or Kakadu fabric fully upholstered?

At this stage we are not offering custom selection, you can only purchase the product as shown in the images.

I heard that compressed sofa cushions can smell right after opening, is that normal?

Just like a new car smell, opening a new sofa can create a unique smell of polyurethane foam, which is common in foam mattresses. If aired out or placed in a ventilated area the smell will often disappear quite quickly – usually within few hours to t

Is the Getaway Sofa reconfigurable?

The Getaway Sofa is not reconfigurable, as its design does not allow for adjustments or rearrangements of its components. However, it offers a comfortable and stylish fixed configuration that complements a variety of living spaces. It can be purchase