Short answer: Cozey's modular sofas are made of separate modules that connect with clips, connectors and receivers, so you move them module by module and rebuild them in the new place, in a new shape if the room asks for it. Our assembly guides show how each connection goes together, and the Atmosphere guide also has a short disassembly section, and for Gaia, Ciello, Cassini, Neptune and Orian you follow the assembly steps in reverse.
Moving a sofa is mostly a question of what has to pass through each door and turn, and what you need on the other side. This page follows that order and links the deeper guides instead of repeating them.
On This Page
- Can I move a modular sofa to a new home?
- How do the modules connect, and how do they come apart?
- What should I do before I take the sofa apart?
- How do I pack the modules, legs and hardware?
- How do I measure the new place and the route?
- How long does it take to rebuild a modular sofa?
- Can I rebuild a different layout in the new room?
- What can go on the wall beside the sofa in the new place?
- Our recommendation
- Explore our sofas
Can I move a modular sofa to a new home?
Yes. At Cozey, every sofa is modular, so the modules travel separately and you reassemble them in the new home, in the same layout or a different one where the modules allow. Our guide to modular versus traditional sofas answers this question in a short passage, and our guide to what a modular sofa is explains how modules are added and rearranged.
Our six sofa collections at a glance, since the connections differ slightly between them:
- Ciello: one of our softest sofas, with deep, loose cushions (guide).
- Gaia: a soft seat with a high backrest and slim arms (guide).
- Cassini: curved and low, with a 45-degree wedge module (guide).
- Atmosphere: medium-firm seating and our deepest seat (guide).
- Neptune and Orian: our modular sofa beds (Neptune guide, Orian guide).
How do the modules connect, and how do they come apart?
At Cozey, the modules of each collection join with hardware that is built into the modules or ships with them, and our assembly guides show each connection being made. The table below summarizes what those guides and our box guide state.
How do the modules connect, and how do they come apart?
| Collection | How the pieces join | Hardware to keep |
|---|---|---|
| Ciello and Ciello XL | Backrest connectors slide into seat receivers; seats, corners, chaise and plateau join with module connector A, with a second connector on the backrest legs at a corner. Earlier Ciello sofas have V-clips on the seat sides and join the chaise with U connectors and hand screws | Legs, washers and anti-slip pads; spare module connectors |
| Gaia and Gaia XL | Backrest panels slide into seat receivers; neighbouring seats join with a module connector that takes one leg from each; corner and flat brackets join the support panels with two bracket screws each | Legs, washers and anti-slip pads; module connectors; bracket screws |
| Cassini | Module connectors clip under two neighbouring seats; legs screw into the underside of the seats, backrests and armrests | Legs, washers and anti-slip pads; module connectors (two per seat box) |
| Atmosphere | Module connectors clip under two neighbouring seats | Legs in the seat base; washers, pads and connectors |
| Neptune | Seat and backrest connectors slide into receivers; connector legs attach with hand screws; the final arm rests on the extended plate of the last seat module's connector legs | Hand screws, connector legs, plastic caps |
| Orian | Seat bases, backrests and arms angle or slide their connectors into receivers | Arm legs sit under one of the arms |
Here is how taking a sofa apart works. Our assembly guides cover putting each sofa together, and the Atmosphere guide also includes a disassembly section that shows how to disconnect the backrests from the seats and remove the covers, while for Gaia, Ciello, Cassini, Neptune and Orian we suggest following the assembly steps in reverse. Our published guidance for moving is that customers can disconnect individual modules, carry them separately and reassemble the sofa in the new home. For the exact motion on your collection, watch the assembly video that most guides link through a QR code, because it shows each connection in detail.
What should I do before I take the sofa apart?
Start with a record of the sofa as it stands today. As general advice, not a Cozey specification, photograph the layout from above and from each end, count the modules, and note which arm or chaise sits on which side, because arms are handed in some collections.
Then gather what you will need:
- The assembly guide for your collection. It shows each connection and lists every part, and most guides carry a QR code that opens the assembly video.
- The original boxes, if you still have them. We suggest keeping them, because they make a move easier.
- The labels already on your sofa. The Gaia and Ciello guides point to identification labels on the covers and bases for correct placement, so keep them readable.
- A bag or box for hardware. As general advice, label it with the collection name, because hardware codes such as HW1 mean different things in different collections: a Cassini HW1 holds nine legs and a Ciello HW1 holds four.
How do I pack the modules, legs and hardware?
Pack each module with its own parts. Our legs ship with the same number of protective washers and anti-slip pads: eight legs come with eight washers and eight pads. Keep that matching when you repack, so every leg has its washer and pad again at the other end.
Keep every module connector, including the spare ones. Our guides say that connectors left over after setup are expected, and that you can keep them in case you rearrange the sofa later. A rebuilt layout in a new room is exactly that case.
For Neptune and Orian, remember where the legs live: the arm legs are packed under one of the arms in a zipper compartment. Our guide to which box has my legs and hardware lists where the legs and hardware are in every collection, and it is a useful checklist when you count parts at the end of a move.
How do I measure the new place and the route?
At Cozey, we treat the route as the first measurement, because every module has to pass the tightest point. Our guide to measuring stairs, elevators and doorways walks through the steps: find the narrowest opening, measure diagonally on stairwells and elevators, check for obstacles and confirm building rules such as elevator booking.
Our box sizes are a useful guide to scale. Across our indoor sofa collections, the longest module box is the Orian arm box at 41.7 inches (106 cm), and the heaviest is the Ciello chaise extension box at 59.5 lb (27 kg). Those are carton figures. If you carry a module out without its box, measure the module itself against the route.
Then measure the new room. Use how many modules you need to add up module widths, and build the layout in Cozey Studio, our online configurator, where you add one module at a time and read the overall dimensions at the bottom left of the screen. Our Cozey Studio guide explains each step.
How long does it take to rebuild a modular sofa?
Our typical setup time is 20 minutes per module for Atmosphere, Ciello, Ciello XL, Gaia and Neptune, and it applies to first assembly. We have not published a separate time for rebuilding, so use it as a starting point. Four modules is 80 minutes by simple arithmetic. We have not published a typical time per module for Orian or Cassini. Our guide on how long it takes to assemble a Cozey sofa has the full table.
Rebuild on a flat, level surface, and when the sofa is together, check that every connection is secure, as our assembly guides advise. Our product pages describe tool-free assembly for Atmosphere, Gaia and Cassini, and Neptune attaches its legs with hand screws. A second person helps with the heavier modules.
Can I rebuild a different layout in the new room?
Often, yes. At Cozey, you can add, remove and rearrange modules within compatible collections and configurations. A reversible chaise is a chaise module that can be attached to either the left or right side of the sectional, so you can change its orientation when the room changes.
Check the limits before you plan the new shape. In Ciello and Gaia, Regular and XL modules cannot be mixed. In Atmosphere, regular, storage and sleeper modules cannot be combined. A module from one collection should not be assumed to connect to another, and some arms are handed, so confirm the arm modules too. If the new room needs more modules, our guide to how many modules you need helps you start at the right size.
What can go on the wall beside the sofa in the new place?
Once the sofa is down, wall storage keeps the floor free. At Cozey, we make two wall systems, Themis and Altitude, and both are modular too. Themis units hold 50 lb (23 kg) each, and Altitude is a shallow shelf 9.5 inches (24 cm) deep. Our guides cover Themis, Altitude and planning a shelving wall.
Our recommendation
At Cozey, we suggest treating a move as three jobs in order. First, measure the route and the new room, with Cozey Studio for the layout. Second, take the sofa apart module by module and keep every leg, washer, pad and connector with its collection name. Third, rebuild it from your collection's assembly guide and video.
If you are not sure how a connection comes apart, stop and check the guide for your collection instead of forcing a module.
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