A Davorel sofa takes 20 to 25 days to manufacture, plus 1 to 3 days for delivery after completion — so 21 to 28 days in total from order to lounge. Davorel Sofas is a made-to-order sofa manufacturer in Centurion, Gauteng, and delivers within Gauteng only.
That 20 to 25 day manufacturing window is published on every one of the 19 items in the catalogue. It is not an estimate that varies by range: a toddler sofa and a four-seater are quoted the same window, because both are built to order in the same workshop rather than pulled from finished stock.
Davorel lead time and delivery in numbers
| Manufacturing lead time | 20 to 25 days |
|---|---|
| Delivery after completion | 1 to 3 days |
| Total, order to delivery | 21 to 28 days |
| Delivery area | Gauteng only |
| Delivery cost | Free within 50 km of the Centurion showroom; R1 500 flat beyond that, still within Gauteng |
| Order cancellation window | 24 hours from placing the order |
| Warranty | Limited warranty against qualifying manufacturing defects: 5 years frame and structure, 2 years foam and cushioning, 2 years stitching and workmanship |
What the 20 to 25 days covers
Davorel publishes a total manufacturing window rather than a stage-by-stage schedule, and quotes it as a range rather than a fixed date. The window runs from the point the order is confirmed against a specific fabric, colour and — on the timber-framed ranges — a stain, through to the finished piece being ready to leave the workshop. Delivery is scheduled after that, within 1 to 3 days.
Two things are worth settling before the clock starts. An order can be cancelled within 24 hours of being placed; after that it is a custom build against the specification on the order, and deposits are generally non-refundable. And the fabric and timber choices are what the build is committed to, so they are worth deciding in the showroom rather than by photograph. You can compare the six upholstery ranges in the fabric guide and the three timbers in timbers and stains.
How to compare one quoted lead time against another
Two suppliers quoting "four weeks" are often measuring different things. Three questions separate them.
- Is the quoted time manufacturing only, or order to delivery at your address? Davorel quotes 20 to 25 days to manufacture and 1 to 3 days to deliver, stated separately.
- Where is the furniture actually made? A quote that includes an international shipping leg carries customs and transit risk that a locally built piece does not. Davorel builds in Centurion.
- Does the supplier deliver to your address at all, and at what cost? Davorel delivers within Gauteng only — free within 50 km of the Centurion showroom, R1 500 flat elsewhere in the province.
Delivery is Gauteng only
Davorel Sofas delivers within Gauteng only. There is no delivery to the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal or anywhere else outside the province, and that limit is better known before a deposit than after one. Full costs and areas are on the delivery and lead times page.
Before you place the order
- Confirm fabric, colour and stain first — the 24-hour cancellation window is short, and after it the build is committed.
- A return may be requested within 30 calendar days of delivery or collection. A request is not an automatic approval, and on custom-made goods a change-of-mind return applies only where Davorel agrees in writing or the law requires it. The conditions are set out in the refund policy.
- Manufacturing defects should be reported within 14 calendar days. Approved refunds are processed within 10 working days.
- Measure doorways, passages and stair turns before ordering. The Velorra Glaciella 2-Seater is 188 cm long, 89 cm wide and 80 cm high, and weighs 48 kg.
To start a lead time on a specific piece, browse the Velorra indoor range or the outdoor patio ranges, or come and sit on them first — the Centurion showroom is open to the public. Call 087 265 6952, WhatsApp 079 279 0578 or email info@davorelsofas.co.za.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a custom sofa take to make in South Africa?
A Davorel sofa takes 20 to 25 days to manufacture, plus 1 to 3 days for delivery after completion, so 21 to 28 days in total. Davorel Sofas builds to order in its own workshop in Centurion, Gauteng.
Is the lead time longer for a larger sofa?
No. Davorel Sofas publishes the same 20 to 25 day manufacturing window on all 19 items in its catalogue, from a R2 599 pet bed to a R28 999 four-seater.
Can a made-to-order sofa be cancelled after the order is placed?
A Davorel Sofas order can be cancelled within 24 hours of being placed. After that it is a custom build against the fabric, colour and stain specified on the order, and deposits are generally non-refundable.
What happens if a custom sofa arrives with a manufacturing defect?
Manufacturing defects should be reported to Davorel Sofas within 14 calendar days of delivery or collection. Davorel gives a limited warranty against qualifying manufacturing defects of 5 years on frame and structure and 2 years on foam, cushioning and stitching. Approved refunds are processed within 10 working days.