Updated October 12, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
COLAMY vs Habitat
COLAMY
Habitat
Higher score in this comparison
Where COLAMY and Habitat differ
| Compare | COLAMYReviewVisitVisit | HabitatReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €199.99 | £285 |
| Warranty | 3 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Free delivery | YesHas it | No |
| Markets | AT, BE, BG, HR, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE | GB, JE, GG |
| In-home trial | 0 days | Not confirmed |
| Maximum user weight (kg) | 136 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Delivery time (weeks) (0), Return window (30 days), Assembly included (No).
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Key differences
- Habitat scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.9.
- Warranty is higher at COLAMY: 3 years vs 1 year.
- Free delivery: only COLAMY.
- Support channels: only COLAMY offers Email.
- Support channels: only Habitat offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at Habitat: 1964 vs 2019.
- COLAMY is available in 22 more countries.
- Products: only Habitat offers Sofas, Sofa beds, Beds.
- Materials: only COLAMY offers Aluminium.
- Materials: only Habitat offers Leather, Metal.
Our verdict on each
COLAMY
COLAMY sells direct from an entity registered in Germany, with chairs from €199.99, free delivery and a 3 year warranty. It suits buyers who know the chair they want, would rather order online than visit a showroom, and want a home office set up quickly.
Habitat
Habitat suits UK buyers who want a whole-home range from a single brand, with sofas starting at £285. The trade-offs to weigh are a 1 year warranty, no free delivery on smaller orders, and ranges sold in fixed sizes rather than made to measure.
Score breakdown
| Area | COLAMY | Habitat |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2HigherPrice from €199.99 with free delivery and a €0 threshold, so nothing extra is added at checkout. | 9.0Entry price of £285 for sofas ranks 65 of 108, with 9 for cost. |
| Offer | 8.9HigherDelivery of 0 weeks, 30 day returns and a 3 year warranty, a tight package for home office buyers. | 8.7Delivery of 0 weeks ranks 1 of 50, returns of 30 days and support on phone, chat and help centre lift the offer side. |
| Trust | 8.2A registered entity in DE founded in 2019, with support on email, phone and help centre including a help centre. | 9.8HigherA 1 year warranty ranks 57 of 78, offset by Argos Limited trading since 1964 for a 9.8 trust score. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | COLAMY | Habitat |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | United Kingdom |
Additional countries for COLAMY: 25. Additional countries for Habitat: 3.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | COLAMY | Habitat |
|---|---|---|
| Sofas and sofa beds | 4 of 139 | 44 of 139 |
| Office and gaming chairs | 2 of 93 | 55 of 93 |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | COLAMY | Habitat |
|---|---|---|
| Return window | 30 days | 30 days |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | COLAMY | Habitat |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Office chairs, Dining, Armchairs | Sofas, Sofa beds, Armchairs, Beds, Bed frames, Office chairs, Dining, Storage, Outdoor furnitureCovers more |
| Materials | Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Aluminium | Fabric, Leather, Velvet, Wood, Metal |
| Legal entity | COLAMY GmbH | Argos Limited |
| Headquarters | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2019 | 1964Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Phone, Chat, Help centre |
Furniture and home stores
| Fact | COLAMY | Habitat |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Furniture | Not confirmed |
| Free delivery threshold | €0 | £100 |
Home decor
| Fact | COLAMY | Habitat |
|---|---|---|
| Made to measure | Not confirmed | No |
| Machine washable | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | COLAMY | Habitat | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery time (weeks) | 0below the median | 0below the median | 1 |
| Return window | 30 daysat the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Warranty | 3 yearsbelow the median | 1 yearlowest quarter | 5 years |
| In-home trial | 0 daysbelow the median | Not confirmed | 30 days |
| Maximum user weight (kg) | 136below the median | Not confirmed | 158.76 |
Median across 160 listed brands.
Pros and cons
COLAMY
Pros
- Priced from €199.99 with free delivery and a €0 threshold, so a single chair costs the same as a second one
- Delivery time of 0 weeks, which ranks 1 of 50 brands on speed
- 3 year warranty, level with the office chair category median of 3 years
Cons
- Assembly included is a no, so you put the chair together yourself and the €199.99 entry price covers the chair alone
- The range is office chairs, dining and armchairs, so anyone wanting a sofa or a bed looks at Dublino Moebel instead
- Warranty of 3 years is shorter than the longest terms in the office chair category
Habitat
Pros
- Delivery of 0 weeks ranks 1 of 50 brands on delivery time, the strongest of its measured results.
- Returns run 30 days, which gives room to live with a sofa before deciding it is wrong for the room.
- The catalogue spans sofas, sofa beds and armchairs, so a living room, a bedroom and an outdoor space can come from the same seller.
Cons
- The warranty runs 1 year, placing Habitat 57 of 78 brands on cover length.
- Assembly included is a no, so flat-pack pieces are built at home and the listed price carries no build service.
- Free delivery is not available, and orders under £100 carry a delivery charge.
Who each suits
COLAMY
Who it suits
- Home office buyers who know the chair type they want and would rather order online
- Anyone fitting out a study or spare room who values free delivery over a showroom visit
- Buyers in the markets COLAMY ships to who want a supplier based in Germany
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want assembly built in, since assembly included is a no at COLAMY
- Bedding or sofa shoppers, who will find beds, bed frames and armchairs at CuddleCo
- People who want to try a chair at home first, since the in home trial period is 0 days
Habitat
Who it suits
- Buyers in the United Kingdom, JE and GG who want a wide range under a single brand, with delivery listed at 0 weeks.
- Renters and short-stay households who may need to send a piece back, with 30 days to return.
- Material-led shoppers, since sofas come in fabric, leather and velvet and machine washable rugs sit in the rugs range.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone needing made-to-measure curtains, rugs or lighting, because made-to-measure is not offered in the range.
- Shoppers whose list is only beds and bed frames: CuddleCo covers beds, bed frames and armchairs, a tighter list built around sleeping furniture and storage.
- Workspace buyers after standing desks or gaming chairs: Buerostuhl24 lists office chairs, gaming chairs and standing desks, categories Habitat does not carry.
Current offers
Habitat
Current offer
Discount code
Sign up for £5 off when you spend £50: £5 off a £50 spend
Open to customers not already signed-up to Habitat marketing; T&Cs apply
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | COLAMY | Habitat |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Estonia | Yes | No |
| Finland | Yes | No |
8 of 28 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
COLAMY
How much does a COLAMY chair cost?+
Prices start at €199.99 for the range covering office chairs, dining and armchairs. Free delivery is included and the free delivery threshold is €0, so the price you see is the price you pay at checkout. There are no delivery fees and no minimum order value.
Is there a membership or a plan I have to renew?+
COLAMY sells individual pieces rather than subscriptions, so there is no introductory price that later turns into a renewal charge. You pay at the point of order, and the 3 year warranty runs alongside the piece rather than being tied to a plan.
Habitat
What does a sofa cost at Habitat?+
Sofa prices start at £285, which is the entry figure used when comparing UK furniture brands. The price is paid outright at checkout, so nothing renews afterwards and there is no subscription to cancel. Sofas are listed in fabric, leather and velvet, so the material choice moves the final figure above that entry point.
How fast is delivery?+
Delivery is listed at 0 weeks, which is the figure to plan a room refresh around. On the tracked delivery measure Habitat ranks 1 of 50 brands, the strongest of its results. Anything needed for a fixed date, such as before a tenancy start, is worth ordering well ahead.
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