Updated October 18, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
COLAMY vs HERNEST
COLAMY
Higher score in this comparison
HERNEST
COLAMY vs HERNEST: the differences
| Compare | COLAMYReviewVisitVisit | HERNESTReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €199.99 | $1,249 |
| Return window | 30 days | 60 daysHigher |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 to 5 yearsHigher |
| In-home trial | 0 days | 60 daysHigher |
| Assembly included | No | YesHas it |
| Free delivery | YesHas it | No |
| Delivery time (weeks) | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Maximum user weight (kg) | 136 | Not confirmed |
| 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 | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- COLAMY scores higher overall: 8.9 vs 8.7.
- Return window is higher at HERNEST: 60 days vs 30 days.
- Warranty is higher at HERNEST: 3 to 5 years vs 3 years.
- In-home trial is higher at HERNEST: 60 days vs 0 days.
- Assembly included: only HERNEST.
- Free delivery: only COLAMY.
- Support channels: only COLAMY offers Phone, Help centre.
- Support channels: only HERNEST offers Chat.
- Products: only COLAMY offers Office chairs.
- Products: only HERNEST offers Sofas, Beds, Storage.
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.
HERNEST
HERNEST suits US buyers who want a long return window and a multi year warranty across sofas, armchairs and beds. Sofas start at $1,249, returns run 60 days against a 30 site median, and the 3 to 5 years warranty matches the 3 median for sofas and sofa beds.
Score breakdown
| Area | COLAMY | HERNEST |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2HigherPrice from €199.99 with free delivery and a €0 threshold, so nothing extra is added at checkout. | 8.1Sofa prices start at $1,249, ranking 104 of 108 brands on price from. |
| Offer | 8.9Delivery of 0 weeks, 30 day returns and a 3 year warranty, a tight package for home office buyers. | 9.3HigherReturns run 60 days, the warranty 3 to 5 years and an in home trial of 60 days. |
| Trust | 8.2A registered entity in DE founded in 2019, with support on email, phone and help centre including a help centre. | Not confirmed |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | COLAMY | HERNEST |
|---|---|---|
| Sofas and sofa beds | 4 of 139 | 15 of 139 |
| Furniture and home stores | 18 of 421 | 46 of 421 |
A third option
Vaya has in-home trial at 100 days, against 0 days for COLAMY and 60 days for HERNEST.
Vaya reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | COLAMY | HERNEST |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Office chairs, Dining, Armchairs | Sofas, Armchairs, Beds, Dining, Storage |
| Materials | Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Aluminium | Fabric, Leather, Velvet, Wood |
| Legal entity | COLAMY GmbH | YTUS LIVING |
| Headquarters | Germany | United States |
| Founded | 2019 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat |
Furniture and home stores
| Fact | COLAMY | HERNEST |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Furniture | Furniture, Beds, Decor, LightingCovers more |
| Free delivery threshold | €0 | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | COLAMY | HERNEST | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery time (weeks) | 0below the median | Not confirmed | 1 |
| Return window | 30 daysat the median | 60 daysabove the median | 30 days |
| Warranty | 3 yearsbelow the median | 3 to 5 yearsat the median | 5 years |
| In-home trial | 0 daysbelow the median | 60 daysabove the median | 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
HERNEST
Pros
- Returns of 60 days outpace the 30 median recorded across the brands on the site
- A warranty of 3 to 5 years matches the 3 median for sofas and sofa beds
- An in home trial of 60 days runs past the 60 trial median on the site
Cons
- Free delivery is marked no, where 73.1% of the brands compared include delivery in the price
- Support runs on email and chat only, so there is no phone line for questions about an order
- An entry price of $1,249 ranks 104 of 108 brands on price from, toward the dearer end of the field
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
HERNEST
Who it suits
- US buyers furnishing a living room and a bedroom in one order, since sofas, armchairs and beds covers sofas, armchairs, beds, dining and storage
- Shoppers who put a long return window and a warranty of 3 to 5 years above a lower entry price
- Anyone who would rather have assembly included than arrange it themselves
Who should look elsewhere
- CuddleCo, if your list is built around beds and bed frames rather than a mixed furniture order
- Dublino Moebel, if you want outdoor furniture in the same order
- buerostuhl24 Bueroetuehle und Buromoebel, if a home office setup with office and gaming chairs is the priority
Current offers
HERNEST
Current offer
Bonus
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Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | COLAMY | HERNEST |
|---|---|---|
| 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 25 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.
HERNEST
How much do sofas cost at HERNEST?+
Sofas start at $1,249, and that entry figure places HERNEST at 104 of 108 brands ranked on price from. Treat it as the floor of the range rather than the price of a typical piece, since wider formats and leather or velvet covers sit above it.
How long do I have to return a sofa?+
Returns run 60 days from delivery, which puts HERNEST at 22 of 106 brands on that measure and well past the 30 median across the site. The longer window is the main argument for paying a higher entry price than some rivals ask.