A super cheap sofa at Costco is getting tons of attention in Taiwan right now. People are calling it the budget version of a famous high-end “caterpillar sofa.” It costs less than NT$4,000, while the real deal can run 30 times more. Online groups are full of talk about whether it’s a smart buy or just trouble for your back.
The sofa looks a lot like the classic TOGO design from the French brand Ligne Roset. That one came out in 1973, made by famous designer Michel Ducaroy. It’s all foam, with different layers shaped by hand to fit your body just right. You can pick from many fabrics, and even the smallest single chair starts around NT$120,000 or more. That’s a huge price jump!
Costco sells something very similar for only NT$3,899. Shoppers spotted it in stores like the one in Chiayi. A post in the Facebook group “Costcoๅฅฝๅธๅค ๅๅ็ถ้ฉ่ๅฏฆ่ชช” went viral. Hundreds jumped in with their thoughts. Some tried sitting on it and liked it a lot. One person said, “I went to Chiayi yesterday and saw people testing itโthey said it’s nice.” Another shared, “I sat on it today and found it pretty comfortable.”
But not everyone agrees. Many warn it might hurt your back over time. Without good support for your lower back, it could cause pain. Comments called it a “hidden killer for the lumbar spine” or something that might send people to the doctor. One said older folks could get backaches fast without waist support. Others joked the spine would “quietly protest.”
People compared it straight to the original. Some said it beats cheaper knockoffs that cost NT$5,000 to NT$6,000. One buyer shared they paid over NT$80,000 for the real TOGO single sofa. Another noted the big brand powerโmaybe Ligne Roset will get busy soon with all this talk.
You can find even cheaper versions on sites like Taobao, made in China. That makes the price gap feel even bigger. Costco’s version stands out because it’s easy to get in Taiwan and feels more trusted than random online buys.
This story shows how much people love a good deal. Costco always draws crowds with low prices on big items like furniture. But it also starts debates: Is saving money worth possible back pain? Or does the real luxury one last longer and feel better?
For anyone shopping for a cozy spot to relax, this sofa is tempting. Try it in the store if you canโsit for a bit and see how it feels. Some love the soft, sink-in style. Others say no thanks to the risks.
The buzz keeps growing online. It’s fun to see everyone share photos, opinions, and jokes. Whether you go cheap or splurge, one thing’s clear: the “caterpillar sofa” look is super popular right now.