Essentials For Living Furniture

Essentials For Living at Contempo Furniture

Relaxed California Style for Every Room

Natural woods, woven textures and performance fabrics, designed to look beautiful and hold up to everyday life. See it in our San Jose showroom or shop online.

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Sofas and sectionals, dining sets, beds and dressers, accent pieces and outdoor seating, all from one collection that works together.

Laurent slipcover sofa by Essentials For Living

About Essentials For Living

Essentials For Living designs furniture with a calm, collected look: clean silhouettes, honest materials and soft, livable finishes. Think oak and acacia in natural tones, hand-woven rope and rattan, and upholstery made for sitting, not just looking.

The range covers the whole home, from slipcovered sofas and modular sectionals to extension dining tables, upholstered beds, media chests and all-weather outdoor seating, so it's easy to build rooms that feel connected.

As an authorized retailer, Contempo Furniture carries the collection at advertised pricing, with delivery and setup across the Bay Area and beyond.

What Sets It Apart

Every piece is chosen to balance style, comfort and durability.

Performance Fabrics

Stain-resistant upholstery options, including LiveSmart fabrics, made for kids, pets and everyday spills.

Natural Materials

Solid and veneered oak, acacia, teak, rattan and rope, finished to show off the grain and texture.

Indoor & Outdoor

Matching looks inside and out, with outdoor pieces built from weather-ready woods and woven rope.

Slipcovers & Modular

Washable slipcovered sofas and modular sectionals you can configure to fit your space.

Essentials For Living Sale

Save on select sofas, dining chairs, beds, dressers and more while quantities last. Clearance pieces are limited and ship from current stock.

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Strand Shagreen dresser on sale

Why Shop Essentials For Living at Contempo

Local service from a San Jose showroom that has been furnishing Bay Area homes for years.

Price Match Guarantee

Found it for less at an authorized retailer? We'll match it. See our policy.

Delivery Your Way

Free curbside delivery on orders of $500 or more, with Room of Choice and White Glove setup available. Shipping information.

Visit or Call Us

405 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA 95113. Call (408) 216-0770 or contact us for help picking fabrics and finishes.

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