Updated October 1, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
FIREBOX vs Sofary Modern Lighting for Less
FIREBOX
Sofary Modern Lighting for Less
Higher score in this comparison
FIREBOX vs Sofary Modern Lighting for Less: the differences
| Compare | FIREBOXReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Sofary Modern Lighting for LessReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £24.99 | $53.99 |
| Made to measure | No | YesHas it |
| Return window | 100 daysHigher | 30 days |
| Free delivery threshold | £50 | $0 |
| Markets | GB | US, CN, CA, JP, KR, SG, AU, NZ, GBCovers more |
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Key differences
- Sofary Modern Lighting for Less scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.1.
- Made to measure: only Sofary Modern Lighting for Less.
- Return window is higher at FIREBOX: 100 days vs 30 days.
- Support channels: only Sofary Modern Lighting for Less offers Phone, Chat.
- Sofary Modern Lighting for Less is available in 8 more countries.
- Products: only FIREBOX offers Wall art.
- Markets: only Sofary Modern Lighting for Less offers US, CN, CA.
Our verdict on each
FIREBOX
FIREBOX suits UK home owners and renters who want an edited home decor shop with a return window near the top of the data. Lighting starts at £24.99, and the 100 day return period sits high among the brands tracked.
Sofary Modern Lighting for Less
Sofary Modern Lighting for Less suits shoppers who want modern lighting and decor at low entry prices, and it scores 9.4 overall. Entry prices start at $53.99, returns run for 30 days, and made to measure is offered, though assembly and click and collect are both absent.
Score breakdown
| Area | FIREBOX | Sofary Modern Lighting for Less |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Entry at £24.99 ranks 29 of 82, mid field rather than cheapest. | 9.3HigherProducts start at $53.99 and delivery is free above a threshold of $0. |
| Offer | 8.9A 100 day return window places it 3 of 109, the strongest part of the offer. | 9.4HigherMade to measure is available and returns run for 30 days, with email, phone and chat support channels. |
| Trust | 9.5A named legal entity, Firebox.com Ltd, trading since 1998, though support is email and help centre only. | Not confirmed |
Which one suits you
Pick FIREBOX if return window matter most.
Pick Sofary Modern Lighting for Less if offer, made to measure, and markets matter most.
If neither fits
Outer has return window at 14 to 365 days, against 100 days for FIREBOX and 30 days for Sofary Modern Lighting for Less.
Outer reviewWhere these facts come from
FIREBOX
- firebox.com: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Sofary Modern Lighting for Less
- sofary.com: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | FIREBOX | Sofary Modern Lighting for Less |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting and lamps | 93 of 164 | 88 of 164 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | FIREBOX | Sofary Modern Lighting for Less |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Lighting, Wall art, DecorCovers more | Lighting, Decor |
| Materials | Not confirmed | Glass, Metal, Wood |
| Legal entity | Firebox.com Ltd | Sofary Lighting LLC |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
| Founded | 1998 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centreCovers more |
Furniture and home stores
| Fact | FIREBOX | Sofary Modern Lighting for Less |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Not confirmed | Lighting, Decor |
| Click and collect | Not confirmed | No |
| Assembly service | Not confirmed | No |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | FIREBOX | Sofary Modern Lighting for Less | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return window | 100 dayshighest quarter | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
Median across 134 listed brands.
Pros and cons
FIREBOX
Pros
- A 100 day return period, which ranks 3 of the 109 brands compared on returns.
- Lighting starts at £24.99, and delivery is free above £50.
- The range covers lighting, wall art and decor, where Sofary Modern Lighting for Less lists lighting and decor and leaves out wall art.
Cons
- Made to measure is a no, so nothing is cut to a ceiling height or a room width.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, with no phone line for a sizing or delivery problem.
- Ordering covers GB alone, so the quoted price and the free delivery threshold apply to UK orders only.
Sofary Modern Lighting for Less
Pros
- Prices start low, at $53.99 for the cheapest product in the range.
- Returns run for 30 days, which sits well against the sites median of 30.
- Made to measure is available, so sizing and custom dimensions can be ordered.
Cons
- Click and collect is not offered, so orders have to be delivered rather than collected.
- Assembly service is not offered, so fittings are left to the customer.
- The range is narrower than some rivals: lighting and decor covers lighting and decor, while abracadabra-nyc also lists wall art.
Who each suits
FIREBOX
Who it suits
- UK home owners and renters ordering lighting and wall art together, since the range covers lighting, wall art and decor.
- Buyers who want to live with a piece before deciding, given the 100 day return period.
- Anyone building a basket above £50, where delivery stops counting as a cost.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who need made to measure pieces, since made to measure is a no here.
- Anyone who wants a phone line for sizing questions, because support runs on email and help centre only.
- Shoppers who want mirrors alongside lighting, where Dublino Moebel lists lighting and mirrors against this range of lighting, wall art and decor.
Sofary Modern Lighting for Less
Who it suits
- Home owners and renters fitting out a room who want lighting and decor under one roof
- Shoppers who want a made to measure option and do not mind self assembly
- Buyers in the US, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, China and the UK, the markets served
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs click and collect, since the service is not offered
- Buyers who want assembly handled for them, since assembly service is not offered
- Shoppers after wall art or mirrors, which sit outside the lighting and decor range here but feature in abracadabra-nyc and Dublino Moebel
Current offers
FIREBOX
Current offer
Discount code
Sign up and get 10% off coupons: 10%
Discount code issued on customer account or newsletter signup; newsletter discount codes cannot be redeemed for gift boxes or gift vouchers
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Discount code
10% Youth Discount: 10%
the linked offer page returned no readable text, so eligibility conditions are unverified
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Sofary Modern Lighting for Less
Current offer
Discount code
Newsletter signup: $25 off coupon: USD 25 off
Email newsletter signup; coupon issued on subscription
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | FIREBOX | Sofary Modern Lighting for Less |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| China | No | Yes |
| Japan | No | Yes |
| New Zealand | No | Yes |
| Singapore | No | Yes |
| South Korea | No | Yes |
| United States | No | Yes |
8 of 9 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
FIREBOX
How much does lighting start at?+
Lighting pieces start at £24.99. That is the opening price on the range, so the figure to compare with another shop is the cheapest piece in the same category. Anything above it depends on the design you pick and on which room it is meant for.
Is delivery free, and from what order value?+
Delivery is free once an order passes £50. Below that line the delivery charge is added to the basket, so the entry priced piece costs more on arrival in a small order than it does inside a bigger one. Clearing the threshold is what turns the entry price into a better all in figure.
Sofary Modern Lighting for Less
How much does the cheapest product cost?+
The lowest priced item sits at $53.99. That figure puts Sofary Modern Lighting for Less at 43 in the price ranking out of 82 brands, so the store sits among the cheaper entries for modern lighting and decor.
Is delivery free and is there a minimum spend?+
The free delivery threshold is $0, so no order needs to clear a paid shipping band. Free delivery applies to 73.1% of brands on the site and to 43.3% in the lighting ranking, so this store is on the generous side of both.
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FIREBOX
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