How a Sabai sofa goes together
A Sabai sofa arrives flat: two arms, a front rail, a back, seat panels, cushions, back pillows with separate covers, the legs, and a ratchet wrench with the bolts. On the current Essential, the front rail bolts to each arm, the back slides down into brackets inside the arms and is bolted through, and the sofa is laid on its back for the legs. Turned upright, the seat panels lie across the rails raised slightly at the front, which sets the seating pitch.
A sectional adds an ottoman base as the chaise, on whichever side you choose: a fabric connector wraps the front rail and a metal connector ties its leg to the leg under the arm. Older Essential sofas used hand-turned thumb bolts and extra brackets instead of the wrench, and the corner expansion kits fit only the wrench-based frame, so it is worth knowing which one you have before adding to it.
What we do on the build
We are experienced with Sabai, and the order is the one in the manual. Every part is counted against the components list before anything is joined, and any pre-existing damage or missing part goes into a written inspection report. The boxes are opened the way the brand asks, without blades, because a sharp edge goes straight into the upholstery inside.
The frame is bolted square, the legs are screwed home, the platforms are laid and the back pillows are cased with their notched and knifed edges matched. The finished piece is placed where you want it, the packaging is broken down and stacked wherever you want it, and every job carries the Masterwork Promise.
Booking a Sabai build in Austin
Tell us the pieces at booking, and the side you want the chaise on. We work Monday to Sunday, and same-day or next-day slots are genuine, depending on what is already on the board. The rest of what we build is on the furniture assembly page.
Product inspection
Full cleanup
Licensed & insured
Precision placement
Satisfaction guarantee
