Ethan Allen Retreat Sofa Reviews . Ethan allen author review by consumeraffairs research team for over 80 years, this company has offered furnishings for living and dining rooms, bedrooms and offices, plus outdoor, lighting, rugs. The couch is comfortable, it wasnt that expensive, it came in 5 weeks and when a little bit of welt started to open up. Retreat Sectional with Right Arm Facing Chaise, Maxwell/Nutmeg Ethan from www.pinterest.com Retreat roll arm sectional with chaise | sectionals for sectional sofas at ethan allen view photo 2 of 10. We want a sofa that will wear well (not sag, pill, fray, etc.) and be easy to clean. Supposedly, their products are poorly constructed, way overpriced and they have bad customer service.