West Elm Andes Sofa 77 vs Loll Designs Hennepin Sofa: which is safer?

West Elm Andes Sofa 77 is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

Our pick

West Elm Andes Sofa 77

Greenguard

West Elm Andes Sofa 77

PFAS grade

A 100/100

Overall grade

C 70/100

Verdict

Buy with care

Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

Upholstered seating with Greenguard certification

Confidence

72%

PossibleFormaldehyde from wood frame and adhesives

PossibleVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) from foam and fabric finish

LikelyFlame retardants in foam and/or fabric

Why this gradeBuy
Loll Designs Hennepin Sofa

Heilind

Loll Designs Hennepin Sofa

PFAS grade

C 75/100

Overall grade

F 45/100

Verdict

Buy with care

Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

recycled plastic lumber (HDPE/LDPE)

Confidence

72%

PossibleFlame retardants in foam (if cushions included)

LikelyUV degradation and microplastic shedding

PossibleColorant or additive leachates

Why this gradeBuy

Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →

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