Cassini vs Ciello: Which Cozey Sofa Is Right for You?

Short answer: Cozey's Cassini is a curved, low, compact sofa with medium-firm layered foam. Cozey's Ciello is a soft, loose-cushion sofa with a higher seat, a chaise and a storage ottoman. Choose Cassini for a small room or a curved layout, and Ciello for sinking in and stretching out.

Both sofas are modular, with removable, machine-washable covers, so the choice is about shape, softness and the space you have. This page sets them side by side and links the deeper guides.

On This Page

1. What is the main difference between Cassini and Ciello?
2. Which sofa is softer, and which has the deeper seat?
3. Which sofa is more compact for a small living room?
4. Which sofa has a chaise, an ottoman or a curved layout?
5. How do the covers, fabrics and care compare?
6. Which sofa is easier to get through a door?
7. How do I preview the two sofas, and where do our other collections fit?
8. What should I check before I order?
9. Our recommendation
10. Explore our sofas

What is the main difference between Cassini and Ciello?

At Cozey, we built the two sofas for different rooms and habits. Cassini has rounded arms and backs, a low seat and a 45-degree wedge module that curves a sectional. Ciello has a softer, taller seat made of loose, feather-free cushions around a D35 foam core, with an extra 1.5-inch (about 4 cm) layer of foam under them, in Regular and XL sizes.

What is the main difference between Cassini and Ciello?

For the full picture on each sofa, read our Cassini guide and Ciello guide.

Which sofa is softer, and which has the deeper seat?

Ciello is the softer of the two, and Cassini is the firmer, more structured sit. Ciello's loose cushions let you sink in, while Cassini's layered foam gives a medium-firm seat that tilts gently back, a cradled position that suits reading and lounging.

Depth is less obvious. Cassini's seat is 26.5 inches (67 cm) deep on every module, the same as Ciello XL and about 5 inches (12 cm) deeper than Ciello Regular at 21.5 inches (55 cm). But Cassini sits about 4 inches (11 cm) lower, 17 inches (43 cm) against 21.3 inches (54 cm), and its back and arms are a uniform 27.8 inches (70.5 cm), so the sofa looks low and even. Ciello's backs are taller, and the High Angled back leans back further for a more reclined feel.

Seat depth is easy to misjudge from photos, so sit in the depth you are used to at home. Our seat depth and height guide and comfort guide explain how each measure feels, and our Ciello vs Gaia comparison covers Ciello's closest relative.

Which sofa is more compact for a small living room?

Cassini is the more compact sofa. Our configuration guide gives these approximate assembled sizes for a two-seater, and each figure is a sum of module sizes, so confirm the footprint in the configurator before you order.

Which sofa is more compact for a small living room?

A compact armless Cassini L-shape, with one seat, a corner and one seat, measures about 62.4 inches (158.5 cm) on each leg, while Ciello's corner footprint is in the configurator. Our guide to how many modules you need and configuration guide show how to add up the widths.

At 80.25 inches (204 cm) wide, a Ciello XL two-seater with arms is a near-fit rather than an under-80-inch sofa, while Cassini and Ciello Regular both come in under it. See our sofas under 80 inches guide for more. As general advice, keep walking paths about 30 inches (76 cm) clear.

Which sofa has a chaise, an ottoman or a curved layout?

Ciello has the chaise and the storage ottoman, and Cassini has the curve. They answer different layout questions.

• Ciello chaise: a dedicated chaise module 54.5 inches (139 cm) deep, placed on the left, the right or both ends. A Regular two-seater with a chaise measures about 74.75 inches (190 cm) wide by 68.5 inches (174 cm) deep, because the chaise adds depth rather than width.
• Ciello storage ottoman: a footrest, an extra seat and 75 litres of hidden storage. Corner modules take Ciello up to a seven-seater with two corners.
• Cassini wedge: one wedge between two seats gives a gentle bend, and two wedges side by side turn the sofa a full 90 degrees with a rounder shape than a square corner. The wedge seat is 30.3 inches (77 cm) wide at its widest point. Corner modules are still available for a standard L, and layouts run from a one-seater to a six-seater, including U-shapes.

Cassini has no chaise, though it does have an ottoman (not a storage ottoman) of 26.4 x 21.5 x 13.4 inches (67 x 54.5 x 34 cm), and neither sofa has a sleeper or a storage seat. If you need a guest bed or hidden storage in several seats, look at our Atmosphere sofa. Modules also do not mix across collections, and within Ciello the Regular and XL modules cannot be combined.

How do the covers, fabrics and care compare?

Both sofas have removable, machine-washable covers, and full cover changes are possible on both, so you can refresh the colour later. Wash covers cold on a gentle cycle, air dry them, and avoid bleach and high heat. Cassini gives every seat, wedge, corner, arm and backrest its own cover. Ciello's seat, back and arm covers zip off, and its base cover is held with Velcro.

Care differs in one way. Ciello's loose cushions settle with use, so we suggest fluffing them every week or two, and they arrive vacuum-packed and can take up to two weeks to expand. Cassini's layered foam keeps its shape without routine fluffing. Our guide to keeping sofa cushions plump covers the routine.

Abrasion resistance is measured in Martindale double rubs, and a higher number means a more durable surface.

How do the covers, fabrics and care compare?

Both sofas come in Performance Chenille in Sage, Espresso and Bordeaux, and Cassini adds Frost. Both come in Aquaforte Velvet in all eight colours: Chocolate, Aqua, Crumble, Toffee, Dusty Rose, Rust, Cabernet and Pastis. In our own assessment, Aquaforte Velvet and Performance Chenille are good choices for homes with pets on either sofa. Colours can change, so check the product page, and order free swatches first. See our pet-friendly sofa guide and guide to cleaning your sofa.

Which sofa is easier to get through a door?

Both sofas ship as separate module boxes, which is how they get up stairs and through narrow doors. The longest boxes are close in size, but the shapes differ.

Which sofa is easier to get through a door?

Ciello XL boxes are larger, with a longest box of 40.5 inches (103 cm). Ciello's seat boxes are wide and flat, and Cassini's are narrower and taller, so a tight stair turn or elevator can favour one or the other. Measure your narrowest point against these sizes, and read our guide to measuring stairs, elevators and doorways.

How do I preview the two sofas, and where do our other collections fit?

Cozey Studio is our online configurator where you design a sofa or sectional from our collections and see it before you order. For this decision, build the same room twice: a Cassini with a wedge, and a Ciello with a chaise or an ottoman. You can add, delete or replace any module, and the overall dimensions appear at the bottom left of the screen, so you can compare each design with your measurements. Our Cozey Studio guide walks through the steps.

If neither sofa fits, our other collections are:

• Gaia: the same soft cushion build as Ciello, with a more upright back and French seams.
• Atmosphere: medium-firm seating, our deepest seat, and Storage and Sleeper styles. See our Atmosphere vs Ciello comparison.
• Neptune and Orian: our modular sofa beds.

Our guide to which Cozey sofa is right for you compares every collection.

The Cassini lounge chair shares Cassini's curved design and fabrics. For the wall behind either sofa, our Themis shelves and cabinet are 11.0 inches (28 cm) deep, and our Altitude shelves are 9.5 inches (24 cm) deep. Hang shelves above the sofa back: Cassini's is 27.8 inches (70.5 cm) high, and Ciello's is up to 37 inches (94 cm).

What should I check before I order?

• The wall and the route: measure the wall, the walkway and the way in, using the sizes above.
• Seat and care: sit on a seat of the same height and depth at home, and decide whether you will fluff Ciello cushions every week or two.
• Layout: decide whether you want a chaise (Ciello) or a curved corner (Cassini).
• Fabric: compare the table above, and order free swatches.
• Final size: confirm the footprint in Cozey Studio.

Our recommendation

At Cozey, we suggest choosing by room first and feel second.

• A small living room, condo or studio: Cassini, as a two-arm loveseat or a compact L.
• A curved or open-plan layout: Cassini, with one or two wedge modules.
• A low, grounded, medium-firm sit with no fluffing: Cassini.
• A very soft, sink-in sofa: Ciello, in Regular or XL.
• Lounging with the legs up: Ciello with a chaise, or XL for the deepest seat.
• Storage and a footrest: Ciello with the storage ottoman.
• The widest choice of fabrics, including corduroy: Ciello.

Then preview the build in Cozey Studio before you order.

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More Cozey comparisons: Cassini vs Gaia, Cassini vs Atmosphere, Ciello vs Gaia, Atmosphere vs Ciello.

Product specifications can change. Check the current dimensions on the product page before ordering.