Updated October 18, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Mikasa vs Sofary Modern Lighting for Less
Mikasa
Higher score in this comparison
Sofary Modern Lighting for Less
Mikasa vs Sofary Modern Lighting for Less: the differences
| Compare | MikasaReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Sofary Modern Lighting for LessReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8.99Lower | $53.99 |
| Made to measure | No | YesHas it |
| Return window | 90 daysHigher | 30 days |
| Free delivery threshold | $75 | $0Lower |
| Markets | US, CA | US, CN, CA, JP, KR, SG, AU, NZ, GBCovers more |
| Free samples | No | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Mikasa scores higher overall: 9.7 vs 9.4.
- Price from is lower at Mikasa: $8.99 vs $53.99.
- Made to measure: only Sofary Modern Lighting for Less.
- Return window is higher at Mikasa: 90 days vs 30 days.
- Free delivery threshold is lower at Sofary Modern Lighting for Less: $0 vs $75.
- Support channels: only Sofary Modern Lighting for Less offers Chat.
- Sofary Modern Lighting for Less is available in 7 more countries.
- Products: only Mikasa offers Tableware, Drinkware, Bakeware.
- Products: only Sofary Modern Lighting for Less offers Lighting, Decor.
- Markets: only Sofary Modern Lighting for Less offers CN, JP, KR.
Our verdict on each
Mikasa
Mikasa suits home cooks and gift buyers building a table over time, with dinnerware opening at $8.99 and 90 days to send an unused piece back. A no-chip replacement promise on its bone china and price matching from authorized dealers add reassurance, while delivery stays in the United States and Canada.
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 | Mikasa | Sofary Modern Lighting for Less |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 10.0HigherA set of fruit bowls is listed at a sale price of $8.99, keeping a first purchase small. | 9.3Products start at $53.99 and delivery is free above a threshold of $0. |
| Offer | 9.5Higher90 days to send an unused piece back, plus a no-chip warranty on bone china. | 9.4Made to measure is available and returns run for 30 days, with email, phone and chat support channels. |
| Trust | 9.4Lifetime Brands, Inc. operates the store, its headquarters sit in the United States, and trading dates to 1948. | Not confirmed |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Mikasa | Sofary Modern Lighting for Less |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting and lamps | 86 of 164 | 88 of 164 |
| Furniture and home stores | 257 of 421 | 263 of 421 |
Licences and countries
| Country | Mikasa | Sofary Modern Lighting for Less |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
Available in 2 countries for both. Additional countries for Sofary Modern Lighting for Less: 7.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Mikasa | Sofary Modern Lighting for Less |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Tableware, Drinkware, Bakeware | Lighting, Decor |
| Materials | Glass, Metal, Wood | Glass, Metal, Wood |
| Legal entity | Lifetime Brands, Inc. | Sofary Lighting LLC |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | 1948 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centreCovers more |
Furniture and home stores
| Fact | Mikasa | Sofary Modern Lighting for Less |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Kitchen, Decor | Lighting, Decor |
| Click and collect | Not confirmed | No |
| Assembly service | Not confirmed | No |
| Price match | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Finance | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Mikasa | Sofary Modern Lighting for Less | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8.99lowest quarter | $53.99below the median | $68.29 |
| Return window | 90 dayshighest quarter | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Free delivery threshold | $75above the median | $0below the median | $14.50 |
Median across 134 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Mikasa
Pros
- 90 days to send an unused piece back, which suits a table built up over time.
- Bone china carries a no-chip warranty with no fixed term to count.
- Price matching from authorized dealers, so a lower authorized price is honoured.
Cons
- Delivery is confined to the United States and Canada, so buyers in other countries have no shipping route.
- Sizes are set by the brand rather than chosen for your table, so custom sizing sits outside the range.
- Free samples are not offered, so a piece is judged from its listing alone.
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
Mikasa
Who it suits
- Home cooks replacing dinnerware gradually, who value 90 days to change their minds.
- Gift buyers whose orders clear the free delivery threshold of $75.
- Shoppers after a bone china setting with a no-chip warranty attached.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who need custom sizing, since every piece comes in a size already set by the brand.
- Shoppers outside the United States and Canada, since delivery is confined to those markets.
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
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 | Mikasa | Sofary Modern Lighting for Less |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| China | No | Yes |
| Japan | No | Yes |
| New Zealand | No | Yes |
| Singapore | No | Yes |
| South Korea | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
| Canada | Yes | Yes |
8 of 9 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Mikasa
What does Mikasa dinnerware cost at the low end?+
A set of fruit bowls is listed at a sale price of $8.99, with a regular price shown alongside it. Mikasa also price matches, though only from authorized dealers, so a quote from an unauthorized seller is not matched and the sale price remains the way in.
How much is delivery, and where does Mikasa ship?+
Delivery is free on orders above $75, and standard ground covers the contiguous United States. Canada is served as well, with orders placed in US dollars, and shoppers living elsewhere will need another route to the brand.
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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