A woman has caused controversy on social media for bringing an expensive couch home with her from the street. The woman, Amanda Joy, took to TikTok to upload a video of her finding the very luxurious ‘Bubble’ couch from Roche Bobois. The original TikTok has since garnered over 40 million views and 4 million likes, causing a fierce debate online.
The TikTok showed Joy finding the couch on the street, and the process of cleaning and getting it into her apartment. While some viewers argued that if such an expensive couch was thrown out, there must have been a reason for it, others felt it was an act of generosity from a rich person. Others said it may not be an authentic model, comparing it to the one posted on the brand’s website.
Surrounded by so much speculation, Joy took to TikTok again to clear a few doubts. Responding to a comment about the risk of bed bugs, she said the couch had been outside for less than 24 hours. Joy also added that they let the couch sit in her dad’s shop for two weeks, making sure it was free of bed bugs. Her couch also contained some rips, which Joy had fixed with pillows and some stains.
Roche Bobois is a high-end French furniture manufacturer that has been on the market since 1960. Started in Paris, the company expanded to over 60 countries including North and South America, the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Today it is one of the most renowned furniture brands available, offering its customers beautifully crafted design and timeless pieces.
Amanda Joy is a 26 year old illustrator and designer originally from Shanghai. After attending Massachusetts College of Art and Design and graduating in 2020, she moved to New York City to pursue a career in the fashion and design industry. Joy is also an avid TikTok user, and her latest viral video has gained her a substantial amount of attention.
