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The Best Sofa Brands to Buy From Right Now (Updated for 2022)

We've researched some of the best sofa brands on the market to help you find the perfect centerpiece for your home.

Last updated January 2, 2023

By Ash Read

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Choosing a sofa is a big decision. And finding the perfect sofa for your home can often feel like finding a needle in a haystack, with endless options, styles, and colors to filter through.

One of the best ways to find the perfect sofa for entertaining, napping, and binging your favorite shows is to first narrow down the brands you like. Once you've found a few sofa brands, it's easier to search through each brand's catalog to find the sofa of your dreams.

Below we've lined up 22 of the best sofa brands available online today to help you find the perfect sofa for your living space. These brands offer a wide range of styles and budgets, so whatever you're searching for, you should be able to find it here.

Price Ranges

There are varying prices points in the furniture industry and to help you find the perfect sofa, we're organized these brands into three price ranges: 

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The 24 Best Sofa Brands for 2022

High-End Sofa Brands

1.
Maiden Home

Starting price: Sofas start at around $2,100.

The Sullivan Sectional in Silver Performance Weave

When it comes to your home, Maiden Home believes you shouldn’t settle–for generic design, lesser quality or anything short of a perfect fit. Each of its sofas is handmade to order by craftsman partners in North Carolina—working with woodworking, cushion, tailoring, and upholstery artisans that have each honed their craft from techniques passed down through generations.

Review: We shipped Maiden Home's Varick Sofa and matching ottoman to one of our contributors — read the review here. We aslo shipped the Jones Modular Sofa to one of our writers, check out the Jones review here. 

"Customers seek out Maiden Home because our design ethos and commitment to quality is second to none," founder Nidhi Kapur told Living Cozy. "Our customers are those that are looking to find investment pieces for their home – the pieces they see themselves living with for years, those that will stand the test of time both aesthetically and functionally. "‍

Products: Maiden Home offers a range of sofas, sectionals and modular pieces. 

‍Delivery: Custom pieces are ready for delivery in as little as 6 weeks from time of order.‍

Shipping fees: Complimentary shipping and white glove delivery service with any furniture order. 

Shop Maiden Home

2. BenchMade Modern

Starting price: Sofas start at around $2,450.

BenchMade Modern Catwalk Sofa.

Benchmade Modern's makes mid-century-inspired sofas, and each piece is handcrafted in Dallas, TX, and Los Angeles, CA. The brand was founded in 2015 by Edgar Blazona, a modernist American furniture designer with over 25 years of experience in the furniture industry.

"We want to provide a great quality product at a good price that is custom fit to your room," BenchMade Modern founder Edgar Blazona told Living Cozy.

Reviews: Check out our review of BenchMade Modern's Skinny Fat Sofa and our OG Crowd Pleaser review.  

‍Products: Benchmade Modern has a huge range of sofas, sectionals, chaises, sleepers and more.

‍Delivery: Production time ranges between 10 and 21 days for each customized sofa with delivery ranging between 10-15 business days after leaving its manufacturing facility.‍

Shipping fees: Orders up to $49.99, $4.95 shipping fee. Orders $50 and over are free.

Shop BenchMade Modern

3. Serena & Lily

Starting price: Sofas start at around $2,798.

Beach House Sofa

Serena & Lily is known for its distinctive coastal look. It offers a mix of curated and original furniture collections inspired by California — blending a mix of modern lines; eclectic inspiration with “great American style.”

Products: Serena & Lily has a range of sofas and sectionals.

‍Delivery: Serena & Lily aims to ship sofas in 6-10 weeks via White Glove Delivery.

Shipping fees: $299 for White Glove Delivery. 

Shop Serena & Lily

4. Lovesac

Starting price: A 2-seat Sactional starts at $2,850.‍

Lovesac Sactional.

Products: Lovesac’s Sactional is a versatile modular sofa that can be adapted to have up to 10 seats. 

‍Delivery: Orders deliver in approximately 1-2 weeks.‍

Shipping fees: 100% free shipping on all orders within the contiguous United States.

Shop Lovesac

5. 7th Avenue

Starting price: Two-seater sofa from $2,300.

3-Seat Sofa

7th Avenue was founded  transform the way we shop for home products both online and experientially in-person. Its sofas are available directly from its website but the company does have a few showrooms in California and Nevada (with one soon to open in Texas).

the 7th Avenue sofa is designed to last and stand up to the challenges of every day life at home. It features an endlessly modular design so you can configure your sofa however you want — and change its layout anytime. The sofa also has stain- and water-repellent fabrics and removable covers. 

We shipped the 7th Avenue Sofa to one of our contributors — check out our 7th Avenue Sofa review here. "Overall, I really love our 7th Avenue sofa, so much so that I would and have recommended it to others," writes Marah Eakin. "I think it’s well-priced for what you’re getting and I love that you can transition it from space to space, design style to design style."

4-Seat Modular Chaise Sectional

‍Products: 7th Avenue makes an endlessly modular sofa with stain- and water-repellent fabrics and removable covers. ‍

Delivery: All orders are shipped directly from 7th Avenue's LA warehouse. 

‍Shipping fees: Flat rate shipping for all orders based on distance from its warehouse. Flat shipping rate is automatically shown at checkout.

Shop 7th Avenue

Mid-Range Sofa Brands

6. Allform

Starting price: Loveseats from $1,145.

Allform 3-Seat Sofa

Allform is obsessed with providing high-quality modular sofas designed for real life. It uses performance fabrics that are heavy-duty scratch, and stain-resistant without sacrificing a comfortable feel.

We shipped the Allform sofa to our studio in Austin, Texas, and found it to be a very high-quality and incredibly comfortable with medium-to-firm seats. Check out our Allform review here. 

"Buying a sofa is about both the product and experience. A lot of direct-to-consumer sofas are made overseas and as a result can take two to ten times longer to be delivered to the customer. Allform sofas are US-made which means most of our sofas ship within 1-3 business weeks," says Allform co-founder and CEO, Adam Tishman.‍

Watch: Check out interior designer Bri Ussery's thoughts on the Allform Sofa below:

‍Products: Allform offers Loveseats, Armchairs, Sectionals and Sofas.

‍Delivery: Delivery in 5-10 business days.‍

Shipping fees: Free shipping to all orders.

Shop Allform

7. Burrow

Starting price: Loveseats start at $995, 3-seat sofas from $1,395.

Burrow's Field 3-Seat sofa starts at $1,495.

Burrow’s modular sofas offer customization opportunities ranging from fabric color to leg style and even arm height. The modular design means that Burrow’s sofas can adapt to your environment as you rearrange rooms or move home — making a change to your furniture is as simple as ordering another module. Burrow’s products also feature clever features, such as a USB-charger to help make your life that little bit easier.

"We are relentlessly focused on the experience and relationship our customer has with us from the moment they first hear about us, until years after they're living in a home full of our products."

"Burrow is the most experience-obsessed furniture company in the world," a company spokesperson told Living Cozy. "We are relentlessly focused on the experience and relationship our customer has with us from the moment they first hear about us, until years after they're living in a home full of our products."

Watch: Check out our review of the Burrow Field sofa below: 

Reviews: We shipped the Burrow Range, Field and Nomad sofas to Living Cozy contributors for a thorough at-home test. Check out our Burrow Range sofa review here, our Field review here, and our Nomad sofa review here.  ‍

Products: Burrow sells a range of sofas, chairs and loveseats as well as rugs, shelves, throws and pillows.

‍Delivery: Burrow offers a true sofa-in-a-box experience. Its furniture is modular, which means it can be delivered in normal shipping boxes (each box weighs around 40 pounds and fits through just about any door).‍

Shipping fees: Burrow offers fast, free delivery on every single order.

Shop Burrow

8. Floyd

Starting price: Two-seater sofa from $1,095.

The Floyd Sofa.

Floyd started out as a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign back in 2015, raising 14 times its initial goal. Its founders believed that furniture simply wasn’t built with modern living in mind — it was difficult to buy, assemble, and move so they set out to build furniture for how we live today.

"The Floyd Sofa is manufactured in the US and made from premium non-toxic materials including cold-rolled steel, top-grade birch plywood, max-comfort cushions, and stain-resistant fabric," says Floyd Co-Founder and CEO Kyle Hoff.  

We shipped the Floyd Sofa to one of our contributors — check out our Floyd Sofa review here. And check out our review of the Floyd Sectional here. 

The Floyd Sectional

‍Products: Floyd's product range is incredibly simple — it sells just two products The Floyd Sofa and Sectional, both are designed for a lifetime of comfort and modularity.‍

Delivery: The Sofa is delivered directly to your door four to seven in boxes, depending on your configuration.

‍Shipping fees: Most of Floyd's products ship for a 10% shipping fee.

Shop Floyd

9. Apt2b

Starting price: Sofas from $1,198, sectionals starting at $1,868.

Delilah Sofa

Found in LA in 2010, Apt2B crafts customizable and handmade in the USA sofas and sectionals that offer a number of bold and popular fabric options and sizing options for any space.

"The thing we're probably most proud of at Apt2B is our Made in the USA collection of customizable sofas and sectionals," Alex Back, Apt2’B’s Co-Founder, told Living Cozy. "We make a great majority of our pieces here in Downtown Los Angeles—LA is our heritage, our birthplace!—which gives us much greater control over what we're sending out into the world."

Review: We shipped Apt2B's Melrose Sectional Sofa to one of our contributors to put to the test. "This couch has exceeded my family’s expectations; we expected it to be comfortable but we have been pleasantly surprised by how sturdy it also manages to be while also being soft and cozy," writes Cassandra Brooklyn.  Read our full Melrose Sofa review here. 

‍Products:  It supplies a wide range of sofas, loveseats, sectionals and sofa beds

‍Delivery: Apt2B aims to ship most orders from its warehouse to your front door in five to seven weeks, with some items shipping immediately. ‍

Shipping fees: Free delivery.

Offer: Get 15% off at Apt2B by using code LiveCozyatApt2B at checkout (not combinable with other discounts).

Shop Apt2B

10. Interior Define 

Starting price: Sofas from $1,495.

Tatum Sofa.

Interior Define was founded to answer a simple question: "What if buying a sofa was as comfortable as lounging on one?" The brand aims to simplify the sofa buying process and to make it easy for consumers to find pieces that fit perfectly in their homes. By selling direct-to-consumer, Interior Define is able to offer high-quality products at great prices, and by making each piece custom to your needs you never need to worry about how it'll fit in with the rest of your living room.‍

Products: A wide range of seating options from sofas and ottomans to sectionals and chairs. Interior Define also offers rugs and a range of tables.

‍Delivery: Lead times between 14-16 weeks for furniture orders, non-furniture orders will arrive within 4–8 days.‍

Shipping fees: Delivery starting at $49.

Shop Interior Define

11. Medley Home

Starting price: Sofas start at around $1,700.

Dekayess Sofa.

Medley Home builds furniture made from premium and eco-friendly materials that will make your home cozy for years to come. It aims to make furniture in the best way possible and that means local manufacturing — with all of its furniture being handmade in Los Angeles, California — and an emphasis on quality and comfort.

Review: We recently shipped the Blumen Sofa to one of our writers, "With a deep seat, wide arms, and an angled back, the Blumen is incredibly comfortable," writes Shelby Golding. Check out the full Blumen Sofa review here.

‍Products: Sofas, sectionals, sleepers and ottomans.

‍Delivery: Standard lead time is 6-8 weeks and its products ship directly from its Los Angeles HQ to your door.

Shop Medley Home

12.
The Inside

Starting price: Sofas from $1,519.

Modern Sofa in French Grey Velvet.

The Inside offers highly customizable sofas. And by making every piece of sofa from scratch, The Inside makes each customer feel like a part of the design process — with 100+ fabrics and velvet options to choose from and customization available on most pieces (its sofa comes in 600 variations).

"We’re making furniture fun, with access to more design for more value. We aim to spread the joy of decorating and to make the world more beautiful than we found it."

‍Products:  It supplies a wide range of sofas,  sectionals and ottomans.

‍Delivery: Ships White Glove; The Inside's delivery partner carriers will deliver to your room and remove debris.‍

Shipping fees: Shipping is charged on a per item basis, $189 for sofas, $249 for sectionals.

Shop The Inside

13.
Anthropologie

‍Starting price: Anthropologie sofas start at $1,298.

Bowen Sofa.

Anthropologie opened its very first store in the autumn of 1992 in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Now the brand operates over 200 stores worldwide and offers a wide range of contemporary furniture.

Products: Anthropologie offers a range of sofas and sectionals.

‍Delivery: Usually delivered within 2-4 weeks.

‍Shipping fees: White glove service for a $149 flat-rate fee, including delivery to your room of choice, unpacking, and assembly.

Shop Anthropologie

14. Joybird

Starting price: Sofas from $1,500.

Preston Reversible Sectional.

Joybird believes in creating handcrafted furniture from the finest materials, at fair prices. Each piece of furniture starts as a raw material and is transformed to the exact specifications you want. Joybird’s stylish designs are inspired by the Mid-Century movement of the 1950s and 60s, from designers such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Cara Greenburg and Eero Saarinen. ‍

Products: Joybird has a wide ranges of sofas including sectionals, sleepers, modular and loveseats.

‍Delivery: Lead time for Joybird products is usually 4-8 weeks with products delivered between 7 to 14 business days after production is complete.‍

Shipping fees: Curbside delivery from $49.

Shop Joybird

15. Article

Starting price: Sofas from around $1,299.

Sven Sofa

Article’s mission is to make great, stylish furniture long-lasting and well-priced. Since its launch in 2013 it has delivered its furniture pieces to more than a quarter of a million North American homes and businesses. Article understands that consumers don’t wait to wait months for new furniture to arrive and it aims to get most orders from its warehouse to your front door in two weeks or less.

Review: We shipped Article's popular Sven Sofa to one of our contributors. Read the full Article Sven review here. 

‍Products: Article offers sofas, loveseats, and chairs as well as accessories many other furniture and decor pieces.

‍Delivery: Many items are ready to ship and can be delivered within a matter of days. 

‍Shipping fees: Delivery is free orders $999 and over, and $49 for all other orders. 

Shop Article

16. Industry West

Starting price: Sofas from $995.

Fielding Sofa.

Industry West's furniture and decor has an emphasis on high-quality design that brings joy to your home. Specializing in modern, artisan-crafted furniture and decor, Industry West considers its style to be new modern, with a timeless feel to each item. Each distinct item is expertly crafted and designed for modern life with each piece having a strong sense of individuality.

‍Products: Loveseats, modular sofas, upholstered sofas and leather sofas.

‍Delivery: Orders are delivered within 7-10 business days.

Shop Industry West

Affordable Sofa Brands

17. Albany Park

Starting price: Sofas from $895. Get 10% off orders over $1,000 with code COZY10.

Albany Sofa.

After shopping in an over-priced showroom, feeling overwhelmed with options and then realizing deliver would take 4-6 weeks, Darryl and Jessica Sharpton set out to simplify the sofa buying process. The result is Albany Park, a modern luxury sofa brand, offering designer furniture at a fair price. To eliminate decision fatigue, Albany Park offers just three models — Albany, Park and Kova — and its furniture comes packaged in apartment-friendly, space-conscious boxes that can easily be manoeuvred in stairwells, tight hallways and throughout any home.

Reviews: We shipped two Albany Park sofa to Living Cozy contributors to test at home. Check out our Kova review here and our Park sectional review here.  

Watch: Check out our video review of the Kova sectional below: 

‍Products: Albany Park sells Sofas, Armchairs, Sectionals, Ottomans and Loveseats.

‍Delivery: Albany Park furniture is delivered to your front door in 3-5 business days.

‍Shipping fees: All Albany Park products are shipped for free to your front door.

Offer: Use code COZY10 code to be 10% off sitewide on all Albany Park purchases $1,000+.

Shop Albany Park

18. Inside Weather

Starting price: Sofas from $898.

Milo Sofa.

Inside Weather’s sofas are made-to-order from its workshop in California using carefully selected materials — for example, every sofa upcycles over 200 plastic water bottles. Almost every aspect of Inside Weather’s sofas can be customized from the arm height and cushion detail on its sofas to the surface design and base style on its tables.

Review: We shipped the Inside Weather Aero and Bondi sofas to Living Cozy contributors to test out at home. Check out the Aero review here and the Bondi review here. ‍

Products: Inside Weather offers a range of sofas, sectionals, sofettes and more.

‍Delivery: Inside Weather’s items are shipped in manageable, easy-to-handle boxes and are designed to be assembled in minutes.

Shop Inside Weather

19. Home Reserve

Starting price: Sofas start at $474.

Ray Sofa.

Home Reserve builds furniture that lives for the family through a smart set of features that store your stuff, repels stains, and becomes the friendliest gathering place in the house. Each of its sofas is available in a wide range of colors (fabrics are changeable too), and feature hidden storage compartments under each seat cushion.

‍Products: Loveseat from $376, sofa from $474.

‍Delivery: Home Reserve’s ready-to-assemble furniture is delivered by UPS in easy-to-lift boxes.

‍Shipping fees: Flat rate fees to anywhere in the USA ranging from $35-77 depending on which sofa/chair you purchase.

Shop Home Reserve

20. All Modern

Starting price: Sofas from $300.

Emerson Square Arm Sofa.

AllModern believes that great home decor and furnishings shouldn’t come at high prices. It also understands that you want things delivered quickly and easily. That’s why it aims to get you the best prices, with the fastest shipping possible.‍

Products: Enormous range of items, including everything from bathrooms to bedrooms.

‍Delivery: Thousands of items arrive within just 2 days - even sofas.‍

Shipping fees: Free delivery when you spend over $35.

Shop All Modern

21. Sabai

Starting price: Sofas from $1,095.

The Essential Sofa.

With a mission to make beautifully designed, affordable furniture, Sabai uses sustainable materials and ethical manufacturing to create every piece in its collection.

Each Sabai product is fully customizable, allowing you to choose the fabric, legs and cushions on each, so that your furniture is unique to you. Sabai uses environmentally friendly fabrics, made from natural fibers and recycled water bottles, FSC certified wood, certiPUR-US certified foam, and recycled fiber pillows. Its boxes are also 100% recycled, and no plastic is used in its packaging.

Review: The Sabai Essential Sectional Review: A Sustainable Sofa at an Affordable Price‍

"When we were shopping for furniture for our first apartment, we couldn't find a first-hand option that felt sustainable in our price range. So we decided to make it ourselves."

Products: Sabai offers three products: The Essential Sofa, The Essential Sectional and The Essential Ottoman.

‍Delivery: Most orders arrive within 3 weeks of your order confirmation.‍

Shipping fees: Shipping is free of charge in the continental US.

Shop Sabai

22. Poly & Bark 

Starting price: Sofas from $999.

Napa Sofa.

Poly & Bark aim to provide a better furniture and home decor buying experience. Using quality materials, and working with crafters they know and trust, Poly & Bark ensures that each item is tasteful, affordable and durable, meaning every item of furniture purchased from them is built to last you a lifetime.‍

Products: Poly & Bark offers a range of sofas, sectionals and daybeds.

‍Delivery: Most orders are shipped with 1-2 business days. ‍

Shipping fees: Free delivery on most orders.

Shop Poly & Bark

23. Urban Outfitters

Starting price: Sofas from around $400.

Cassie Tufted Sofa.

Founded in 1970 in a small space across the street from the University of Pennsylvania, Urban Outfitters originated as a unique retail experience and community center for creative, college-age customers.

‍Products: Urban Outfitters offers a range of sleepers, loveseats, daybeds and more.

‍Delivery: Most orders arrive within 5-7 business days, some furniture items take 2 to 4 weeks.‍

Shipping fees: Orders up to $49.99, $4.95 shipping fee. Orders $50 and over are free.

Shop Urban Outfitters

Discover more: Check out our guide to the best affordable couches here.

Our Checklist: What We Looked for in Sofa Brands

To find this list of the best sofa brands for 2022, we spoke to a number of expert interior designers and Living Cozy contributors who have experience working with and buying from multiple brands. Where possible, we've also looked to get hands-on experience with brands and ship sofas to our contributors to review (we have more sofa reviews lined up for the coming months).

Other factors we considered for brands to be included on this list include:

Best Sofa Brands: Living Cozy's Top Picks

Best for modern living: Burrow

Burrow's sofas are made from tight olefin fiber weave which is inherently scratch and stain resistant. Its designs also include a built-in USB charger & 72” power cord to help keep devices charged.

‍Shop Burrow‍

Best for customization: Inside Weather

Every piece of furniture from Inside Weather is made-to-order and consumers can customize every detail — from the arm style and upholstery to cushion shape and everything in between.

Shop Inside Weather‍

Best for the environment: Sabai

Sabai uses environmentally friendly fabrics, made from natural fibers and recycled water bottles, FSC certified wood, certiPUR-US certified foam, and recycled fiber pillows. Its boxes are also 100% recycled, and no plastic is used in its packaging.

Shop Sabai

Best for kids: Home Reserve

Furniture is all about being able to relax with your family, and Home Reserve sofas are made to be adaptable, renewable and easy-to-clean. Each sofa also features hidden storage compartments under each seat cushion.

Shop Home Reserve‍

Best for apartments: Burrow, Floyd

Getting large sofas (or any size, really) into an apartment can be difficult. But these brands all ship easy-to-assemble modular sofas in boxes making getting the sofa into your apartment incredibly simple.

Shop Burrow | Shop Floyd‍

Best budget option: AllModern

AllModern offers a huge range of sofas in various styles from just $300. 

Shop AllModern

Tips and Advice for Buying A Sofa

Find the Right Type of Sofa for Your Home

A new couch is one of the most exciting pieces of furniture to buy, but it can also be a stressful experience. So stressful that trying to buy a new couch led to Darryl Sharpton and his wife, Jessica, to found their own sofa brand, Albany Park. 

Now you don't have to go as far as the Sharpton's and build your own brand to find the perfect couch. But as a starting point, it can really help to narrow down your search and decide on the type of couch you'd like to buy. 

Here's a quick breakdown of some of the most popular couch types: 

Sectional Sofas

A sectional is made up of at least two pieces (or sections) that combine to create L or U shaped sofas.

The Park Sectional by Albany Park

"They are extremely popular right now mostly because of their versatility and configuration options," Allison Thibault, principal designer at Kaleidoscope Design Studio told Living Cozy. "They also come in a wide variety of upholstery and price ranges, making them appealing to most buyers."

Read more: Discover the best places to buy a sectional couch here. 

Deep Seated Sofas

Sometimes you just want a bit more space to put your feet up and relax, and that's exactly what deep seated couches were designed for. The average seat depth is around 28-32" and anything over 34" is considered deep-seated.

The Lemieux et Cie Renan Sofa has 41" deep seats

“Sofas with shallow seats are best for those that prefer to sit upright. Deeper seated sofas are better for when you want to lounge out or curl up,” says Andra DelMonico, a home design expert from Next Luxury. “Since most of us prefer to lounge while binging our favorite show, deep-seated sofas are growing in popularity.”

Read more: The Best Cozy, Deep Seat Sofas

Loveseats

A loveseat is simply a small sofa designed to seat two people, and it's the perfect type of sofa for small spaces and couples. Many loveseats will also come with neat features from reclining options to pull out beds and even built in end tables.

The Burrow Range 3-Piece Sectional Lounger

"We love to place loveseats in small living spaces," says Kendall Severson owner of Interior Design Partnership. "Velvet loveseats and settees look incredibly sophisticated in a rich velvet fabric or a bold pattern," she adds.  

Read more: The Best  Couches for Small Spaces

Sleeper

Sleepers are couches that double up as beds. Sometimes they will include a fold out mattress whereas other times the sofa back can lay flat to make a bed. 

Flipside 86'' Sleeper Sofa Bed

"Practical comes to mind especially for that extra guest room, hobby room, or home office," says Vera Jaye. "This multi-use piece of furniture is easy to open and close for those tight-fitted rooms and now come in a variety of styles from traditional to modern."

Convertible 

One of the most versatile types of couch, a convertible can be transformed into a number of configurations and can often be converted into a bed.

The Toggle Convertible Couch

"I love selecting these for my clients homes because they are so versatile," says interior designer Keri Feeney. You can utilize it as a traditional sofa, as a trundle, a queen bed or just to lounge watching a movie with your feet up."

Popular Sofa Styles

Here's a quick breakdown of some of the most popular couch styles: 

Mid-Century Modern
The Sven Sofa

Mid-century modern is one of the most popular sofa styles around right now. Defined by clean, curved lines, and tapered legs, the mid-century modern style has been popular since the middle of the 20th century (roughly 1933 to 1965). 

Read more: The Best Places to Buy a Mid-Century Modern Sofa

Chesterfield
The Lyric Chesterfield

Chesterfield sofas are designed with rolled arms that are the same height as the back, deep button tufted upholstery, and nailhead trim.

Lawson

Lawson sofas feature back cushions that are separate from the frame. Lawson's can recognized by their straight lines and will often have seat depth that’s equal to the height of the sofa back above the seat. The arms also tend to be lower than the back.

Tuxedo
The Emma Sofa

Tuxedo sofas are defined by high arms that sit level with the sofa back, and a clean-lined and geometric style.  The Tuxedo style is perfect for a more formal style of room and was Tuxedo Park, New York.

English Roll Arm
The Carlisle Couch

Defined by  rounded arms that are lower than more traditional roll arm sofas. "English Roll Arm sofas are a quintessential classic statement in any home. Their style is timeless," says Anne R. Kokoskie, owner and designer at Styled by ARK. "This sofa can read formal or relaxed depending on the fabric you choose and the adjacency to the other elements in the room."

Read more: Types and Styles of Sofas and Couches Explained [With Photos]

When is the Best Time to Buy a Sofa?

‍So when is the best time to buy a sofa?  When we asked sales and furniture experts about the best times to buy, here's what we learned: 

The best time to buy furniture is during the late winter months of January and February just before the launch of new furniture and summer months like July and August as many retailers will offer end-of-summer sales. 

“To be honest there's always a sale of some sort in the furniture and furnishings industry,” says Sherri Monte, founder of Seattle based interior design firm Elegant Simplicity.   “But when it comes to the interior of your home steepest sales often exist just before the launch of new furniture.” 

And what's the best holiday sale of the year?

Early in the year, many retailers offer discounts on furniture when new styles are coming in. So sales offer a great way to move older stock as the new styles come in. This means that Presidents Day (in February) is often one of the best holiday weekends to shop the sales and buy discounted furniture. 

“With over a decade as an interior designer, we are big believers in the President's Day sales,” says Monte. 

Sofa Buying Tips from the Pros

It's a big commitment to buy a new couch, so we asked some professional interior designers for some tips on what you should look out for:

1. Look for a quality frame

"Solid Kiln Dried Hardwood or High Quality Plywood for a
structurally sound piece that will stand the test of time. Kiln drying
hardwood removes 90-95% of the moisture in the wood. This helps prevent
warping and bowing over time," says Natasha Nicolaou from NatNico Designs.

2. Check cushion firmness and materials

"Firmer seats will feature high-density foam cushions, often wrapped in Dacron or batting that adds extra padding. The higher the density, the firmer the feel of the foam. Low-density foam is regarded by manufacturers as foam with a density of 1.8 and below. Softer seats will feature a blend of foam, fiber and down feathers. Down is exceptionally plush," advises Jessica Harris, Production Designer from Living Spaces.

3. Search for a manufacturer warranty

"A sofa made from good construction will automatically come with a warranty without having to purchase one, manufacturer who provide warranties are confident in their product and you can be too," says Christina Halasz from Halasz Designs.

4. Pay attention to the measurements

"Be sure to note not just the overall height, width and depth of the sofa but
also note the arm height.  If you have a tight squeeze and you have a
tuxedo style sofa, where the arms and the back are the same height, it adds to the challenge of turning a corner.  Find out whether or not the feet are removable.  Those few inches can make all the difference in the world," says Arelene Lord, Principal Designer at Lord Designs. 

5. Think about how you want to use the room

"The room's function is a major deciding factor when deciding on a sofa. If it's going to be used as a  theatre or media room, relaxed soft cushion backs would be the route to go, whereas in a formal living room you’ll want a more fitted and tighter look which feels more put together and polished," says Bre Hance, Founder and CEO of InHance Interiors. 

The 9 Best Sofas For Your Space, Tried and Tested By AD Editors

Sixpenny Olea Sofa

$2,699 at Sixpenny

Best Sofa for Small Spaces: IKEA Morabo Loveseat

Read the full review here.

Sit tester Rachel Davies, our very own digital associate design editor, was very familiar with the leather upholstery their Morabo loveseat would be wrapped in. While it looks and feels like a leather sofa, it certainly isn’t priced like one. With the two-seater coming in at under $1,200, it's one of the best couches on the market at that very affordable price point, and it's great for a small space, like a city apartment. 

Editor's note: The Morabo in brown leather, which our reviewer tested, is no longer available. 

IKEA Morabo Sofa

$1,149 at IKEA

Best Leather Sofa: Burrow Block Nomad Sofa with Ottoman

Read the full review here.

Our sit tester, Terri Williams, is a professed leather-sofa lover, and she was, in her words, “over the moon happy” to give the Burrow Block Nomad sofa a try. Customized in camel-colored leather with chic metal legs (though customers can choose from several color, fabric, leg, and arm styles), she got the leather couch she was seeking in style and comfort. Terri praised the high-end topstitching on the upholstery and the layers of foam in the seat and back cushions, as well as the sofa’s versatility. Thanks to its modular design, you can easily add a chaise or more sections as life requires.

Burrow Arch Nomad Leather Sofa with Ottoman

$3,090 at Burrow

Best Midcentury-Modern-Style Statement Sofa: CB2 Bowtie Black Wool Sofa

Read the full review here.

Live your best MCM life with the Bowtie Wool Sofa, designed by Paul McCobb for CB2. While the style is certainly a throw back, the overall vibe is extremely current. The wool blend was softer than our sit tester, DaVonne Bacchus, anticipated, and he also enjoyed the deep seat for reclining. Paired with a solid wood frame and wood legs, this little number might be more of an occasional sofa or a showpiece than an all-day lounging type of sofa, but what a showpiece it is!

CB2 Bowtie Black Wool Sofa

$3,299 at CB2

Most Versatile Couch: Petrie Midcentury Sofa by CB2

Read the full review here.

The Petrie is another classic midcentury-modern-style sofa—tufted cushions, tapered legs, upright frame—brought to the 21st century with modern bells and whistles. Available as a two-seater in 65"- (aptly called the Petrie Apartment Sofa), 76"-, or 86"-wide options, or as a 100" three-seater, it’ll fit in a variety of living spaces from small apartments to suburban homes. With 186 upholstery options to choose from in velvet, twill, microfiber or chenille, there are made-to-order customizations for anyone.

How to choose a good sofa for daily use?

A sofa is one of the main and expensive interior items in every home. This is multifunctional furniture, which has a serious load on a daily basis. Choosing a high-quality, beautiful and practical sofa is not an easy task. After all, it is necessary to evaluate not only its appearance and dimensions, which should harmoniously complement the interior and correspond to the parameters of the room, but also the functional characteristics and reliability of the design. nine0005

  • Durability : For the sofa to last as long as possible, you should choose a model with a reliable and well-dried wood frame, as well as a high level of build quality. Only then will it please you for many years, retain its original appearance throughout its entire service life, and will not deform and begin to creak over time.
  • Convenience : choosing a good sofa that will be used as a sleeping place or as a place to relax in front of the TV and communicate with guests is a completely different task. But in any case, the model should be comfortable. If the sofa is too hard or too soft for you, you run the risk of a lot of problems: back pain, muscle discomfort, insomnia, etc. nine0012
  • Easy to use : some sofas fold out or have a drawer for linen: it's up to you to decide which one is better based on personal preferences, but before you buy your favorite model, test the mechanism. Does it work flawlessly and does not jam? Fine! It will be convenient and easy for you to use it!
  • Functionality : when choosing a sofa, pay attention to additional options such as removable armrests, built-in bars, cushions included. Additional functionality, of course, is reflected in the price, but it makes upholstered furniture more convenient for daily use. nine0012

From history
At the beginning of the 20th century in Europe, the staff of the Abramson furniture company included the position of "sunbed". The duties of this employee included lying on sofas, determining the level of their comfort, testing their softness and other performance characteristics, and finding flaws in the design. Such work was paid no less than the work of other workers.

How to choose a quality sofa?

When deciding which sofa to choose for the living room, bedroom, nursery, kitchen, office and any other room, you must first evaluate the following characteristics:

Frame

This is the base of the sofa. From what material it is made, depends on the service life. The metal framework is reliable in operation and is very durable. Most often it is used to make high-tech sofas. No less reliable is furniture with a frame made of natural wood (oak, beech, mahogany, etc.). But such designs are not cheap. Chipboard frames are much more affordable - they hold their shape well and are completely safe. But in order for the sofa to last longer, you need to choose a model with a frame only from that chipboard, which is covered with a protective layer and has a bolted or “thorn-groove” connection of parts. nine0007

Filling

Manufacturers of sleeping and other types of sofas often choose artificial materials such as foam rubber as filling. Quite often, spring blocks are used. The main criterion for choosing a filler is the purpose of the sofa. If you buy it mainly for sleeping, it is better to stay on models with spring blocks. Such designs are not only comfortable, but very durable and have high orthopedic properties. Sofas with foam filler are hypoallergenic, they are soft and comfortable. But with daily use they wear out quickly. Those who want the sofa not to sag over time and at the same time retain softness should choose products with a “filling” of a material such as latex foam. Due to the many microcells, it "breathes", has an orthopedic effect and lasts for decades. nine0007

Important to know!
A good sofa filler "adjusts" to the contours of the body, but after you get up, it quickly returns to its previous position.

Upholstery

The most expensive upholstered furniture is leather. It has its own advantages: high resistance to abrasion, mechanical, chemical and UV influences, protection against moisture. No less practical, but much cheaper models with leatherette upholstery. But the most popular are fabrics such as chenille, jacquard and tapestry. It is they who are chosen as upholstery for a sofa for every day, since such materials reliably protect furniture and are practically not inferior in their strength and aesthetic characteristics to leather. The main thing is that the same material is used both on the front of the product and on the back, and all seams are even and neat. nine0007

Mechanism

Do you plan to unfold the sofa from time to time? Or will you sleep on it every night? When choosing a sofa for your home, be sure to pay maximum attention to how it unfolds. Modern manufacturers produce models equipped with several types of sliding mechanism: "Book", "Click-clack", "Dolphin". "Eurobook", "Clamshell", "Accordion", a sofa with folding sidewalls or with a roll-out bed. These are indispensable options in the limited space of a small apartment. All of them are reliable and withstand numerous addition-decomposition cycles. nine0007

Designer's advice

A sofa in any room should become its decoration and pride of the owners. If the interior of the room is made in modern or high-tech style, then it is better to choose a sofa in bright colors and with clear geometric lines. Is the room design classic? Suitable model rounded with upholstery in fabric in neutral tones.

Made a Scandinavian style living room and don't know which sofa to choose? With these interiors, only products of regular shapes with plain light upholstery are in harmony. But in rooms with a design in the Provence style, models with floral patterns of any classic or modern forms will look good. nine0007

Having trouble choosing a design? Choose a sofa that has a simple shape and solid color upholstery. You can always add brightness to it and fit it harmoniously into the interior by placing a beautiful coffee table next to it or adding pillows.

Which sofa to choose for the living room?

To quickly and correctly choose a sofa in the living room, decide whether it will serve as a main or extra bed and how often it will be used as such. If you are the owner of a small apartment and plan to sleep on it every night, models with unfolding transformation mechanisms will do. For example, Accordion. Such models are one of the most comfortable, because when they are unfolded, bumps or folds do not form. Check with the manufacturer if the sofa has an orthopedic base - special armor made of strong and elastic wood species. Thanks to them, you will feel very comfortable every night for many years. nine0007

Do you plan to lay out the sofa from time to time, receiving guests? Products with retractable transformation mechanisms will suit you:

  • "Dolphin";
  • Eurobook;
  • withdrawable models.

They fold out quickly to form a flat bed, but with visible seams.

Do you like to sit comfortably in front of the TV? Then in the living room it is better to choose folding sofas with mechanisms such as "Book" or "Click-clack". Models form a somewhat uneven surface, therefore they are not suitable for daily sleep (only if an additional mattress is used), but very comfortable as a place to relax. nine0007

For a living room with a small area, a practical option - linear models for 2-3 seats with a box for linen. Be sure to check its dimensions in the unfolded state before buying. It should not block access to the balcony or prevent movement around the room. If you like to communicate with your family or friendly companies often gather at your home, it is better to choose a right, left or universal corner sofa with 5-6 seats (which corner to make depends on the size and geometry of the room). nine0007

The intensity of use of furniture in the living room is high, so its upholstery should be made of durable material. It would be optimal to choose a sofa in the hall with a fabric such as flock, jacquard or leather.

Choosing a sofa for a nursery

The range of upholstered furniture for children's rooms is incredibly wide. Bright colors, various shapes, several types of fillers - how to choose the right sofa with such a variety? To do this, you need to take into account factors such as:0007

  • functionality — children's area is usually small. Installing large furniture in it is an irrational decision. It is better to take folding models. Find out what transformation mechanism they are equipped with. For a child, the Accordion, Dolphin and Eurobook models will be the most convenient for sleeping and relaxing. Other designs are quite difficult for children to lay out.
  • appearance - the sofa should fit well into the interior, but at the same time the child will like it. As practice shows, furniture of bright colors most of all pleases kids with its appearance. After first choosing the mechanism, invite the child to decide on the color of the upholstery of the sofa. nine0012
  • practicality — if there is a box for linen or toys in the sofa for the nursery, this is a definite plus, because it will save space in the room.
  • Safety - Children's furniture must be free of harmful chemicals. It is best if the upholstery for it is made of natural fabrics: linen, microfiber, cotton. Pay attention to the design too. There should be no wide gaps, sharp corners and decorative elements! All of these can cause serious injury. nine0012

Which sofa to choose for a small office?

A pleasant office environment is essential. What kind of sofa to choose so that it turns a strict and unfriendly reception into a comfortable living room for visitors and clients? Such a piece of furniture should be simple and solid. Therefore, a model with metal supports and armrests is perfect for the office: it looks beautiful and is very durable at the same time.

Determine how much space you have in your reception area before purchasing. This will allow you to choose the right size sofa. In offices, both angular models and straight ones (two-, three- or four-seater) look appropriate. If the installation of one large model does not leave enough space for passage, try purchasing two small sofas and placing them opposite each other. Do you have a lot of free space in the office, but the number of visitors does not exceed 10 people a day? Don't get a big sofa. Medium sized furniture will do much better. nine0007

Which color of office sofa to choose for daily use depends only on your personal preferences and the interior of the room. But products with plain upholstery look best. It can be neutral light or discreet dark shades. Faux or genuine leather is the best option for upholstery. These materials look beautiful and give the room a respectable look. But keep in mind that furniture with leather upholstery is quite expensive and requires constant care. A fabric office sofa is a more budget option, but it gets dirty and wears out much faster. nine0007

And remember that a sofa is a purchase that you make for a long time. Do not hurry! Check out all its features and compare several models that suit you. After all, the quality of your sleep, rest and comfort will depend on the decision you make.

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Lifehacker collected as much information as possible about the forms, mechanisms, fillers and upholstery of sofas and made special tables that will help you make a decision and not regret it as soon as the furniture is brought. nine0007

Sofa shapes

Sofas are:

  • straight;
  • angled;
  • with ottoman;
  • modular;
  • island.

Straight sofas are a classic. Plenty of variations. There are any sizes and colors.

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Straight sofas, like corner sofas, are usually placed along the walls and are often completed with built-in tables, a mini-bar and folding shelves. It is comfortable to sleep on such sofas.

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Corner sofas should not be identified with ottoman sofas. In the East, this is the name of a kind of wide soft ottoman. In our furniture industry, the ottoman is understood as the protruding part of the sofa. Often without armrests, but with a niche for storage.

Modern sofas with an ottoman in the interior successfully serve as corner sofas, saving space in small rooms, and often serve as the main sleeping place for the owners.

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Island sofas can be round or semi-circular, oval or rectangular. These are expensive and status sofas. They usually don't sleep on them. They are placed in the center of spacious rooms to create a relaxation area. It is desirable that the approach to the "island" be from all sides. nine0007

Modular sofas consist of several parts and can be combined in different ways. Modules can be used as individual pieces of furniture. The composition may include a module with a berth, but most often such sofas are designed for beauty and relaxation.

Thanks to their versatility and variety of shapes, modular sofas are perfect for studio apartments.

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Basic transformation mechanisms

The transformation mechanism is the way the sofa is laid out. There are many options. nine0007

When you first come to the store, the variety of transformation mechanisms and their bizarre names make your head spin. In fact, everything is simple.

Mechanisms can be divided into folding, rolling and reversing. The former include "book" and "eurobook", as well as "click-clack". To the second - "telescope", "tic-tac" and "dolphin". Unfolding mechanisms are "accordion" and various "clamshells".

Swivel mechanisms stand apart. They are used in large corner sofas: one half turns to the other, forming a wide bed. nine0007 Sofa with swivel mechanism

Book and Eurobook

Book

Book sofas have been familiar to everyone since Soviet times. Raise the seat a little and get a rectangular bed. To expand such a sofa, it must be moved away from the wall. The space under the seat is usually used to store bedding and other things.

Eurobook

"Eurobook" is an improved "book". Everything is the same, only the seat is pushed forward on the skids. Simple reliable mechanism, suitable for daily layouts. Such a sofa does not need to be moved away from the wall. nine0007

Click-clack

Click-clack

This is also a modernized “book”, which, in addition to the “lying” and “sitting” positions, has intermediate options: “reclining” and “half-sitting”. The click-clack sofa is made on a metal frame with wooden battens, which often break under heavy load. It is better to use it in a nursery or for rare overnight stays.

Lit

Sofas with the "lit" mechanism are very similar in appearance and principle of operation. The difference is that they do not unfold the back - only the armrests. nine0007

Telescope (roll-out)

Telescope

Sleeper sofa-telescope consists of three parts. Two of them form the seat, and one - the back. To unfold it, you need to pull the bottom of the seat, fold the backrest forward, and fill the space between them with a mattress. Among the shortcomings: a low bed and scratches on the floor with frequent use.

Accordion

Accordion

This transformation mechanism is based on the accordion principle: the bed also consists of three parts, one of them is the seat, and the other two form the back. To expand the "accordion", you need to push the seat forward and lay the back in the same plane with it. nine0007

Sofas with such a mechanism are produced on wooden frames with ordinary metal hinges and on all-metal frames with wooden armor. The former are better not to lay out often, the latter are suitable for daily use.

Tick-tock (pantograph)

This transformation mechanism is very similar to the Eurobook. Only in the tick-tock, the seat steps forward with the help of a spring mechanism. This is a more expensive, but also more convenient option: there are no wheels, nothing scratches the floor. "Tick-tock" is perfect for those who plan to use the sofa as a bed. nine0007

Dolphin (kangaroo, microlift)

Dolphin

This is a very popular transformation mechanism. Especially in corner sofas and sofas with ottomans used for sleeping every day.

The principle of operation is simple: when laid out, a platform rolls out from under the seat, which then rises with the help of a special lift mechanism, forming a single bed. The more reliable the lifting mechanism, the longer the sofa will last.

French, American, Belgian and Italian cots

French cot

The French cot is a triple folding bed. During the transformation, the bed turns forward and is installed on arcs. But sleeping on such a sofa is quite hard. It is not suitable for daily use. This is a guest option.

American cot

The “American cot” is slightly more comfortable. There are only two additions, and therefore the mattresses are thicker, sometimes even with spring blocks. But for daily sleep is still not the most convenient option. nine0007

"Belgian clamshell" is not so much a type of transformation mechanism as a sign of the manufacturer. Franco-Belgian furniture company Sedac-Meral produces two- and three-fold folding beds with foam and spring mattresses of different heights. This is the "Belgian folding bed".

Italian folding bed

"Italian folding bed" has two additions and unfolds together with the soft elements of the sofa. Unlike other "clamshells", some "Italian" models have small containers for storing bedding. nine0007

Decide if you need a sofa for sleeping or relaxing? In the first case, it is better to take a “book”, “eurobook”, “tic-tac” or a good “dolphin”. Everything else is guest options.

Here is a table showing the pros and cons of different types of sofas.

Frame

In the production of sofas, metal and wooden frames are used, as well as frames made of wooden blocks with chipboard.

Metal frames are reliable and durable, provided that the connections are worked out by welding, and not by bolts. Any upholstery is suitable for a sofa with a metal frame. If necessary, it can be replaced. nine0007

The service life of a wooden frame depends on the species and quality of the wood. This also affects the price. The most expensive sofas are made of oak, beech, walnut and ash. More budget options are frames made of birch and coniferous wood.

In a wooden frame, the main thing is that the wood is smooth and dry. The fewer potholes and knots, the better.

The combination of wooden blocks and chipboard is the cheapest option for a sofa frame. But if the technology is observed in the production, and the elements from the chipboard are treated with special paint, such a sofa will also last for many years. nine0007

Filler

Back, seat, armrests - each element of the sofa has a filler. As a rule, it is foam rubber and polyurethane foam. There are also latex and springs.

Sofas with only foam inside are the cheapest, but the least durable. The sofa will retain its shape for as long as possible when stuffed from a single piece of foam rubber. But in three or four years, he too will sag.

Most manufacturers prefer polyurethane foam padding. It almost does not differ in price from foam rubber, but it lasts much longer. nine0007

Polyurethane foam can be block (sandwich) and cast. From the first seat, back and other elements of the sofa are simply glued together. When talking about molded polyurethane foam, they mean that at the factory it was poured into a mold in liquid form and at the output they got a molded back or armrest of the sofa.

The most durable, environmentally friendly and expensive filler is latex. Due to its high elasticity, it follows the contours of the body and instantly restores its shape. At the same time, it does not electrify, is resistant to mold and does not cause allergies. Latex is commonly used in expensive orthopedic furniture. nine0007

Separately, it is worth mentioning the spring blocks. Their presence in the sofa not only adds points to convenience, but also makes the sofa more durable and wear-resistant. Of course, provided that very high quality individual spring blocks are used.

The best option is sofas with multi-layer filler and different density coefficients in different areas. The bottom layer is the most dense, on top - a thin soft material for maximum comfort.

Upholstery

There are more sofa upholstery than transformation mechanisms. To describe everything, a separate article is needed. Therefore, consider the most popular options.

Life hacks for those who choose a sofa

  1. Decide where the sofa will stand. Draw a plan on paper. This will make it easier to navigate the store. Calculate whether there will be enough space for walking with the sofa unfolded.
  2. Decide on the function of the sofa: guest or daily sleep. Also think about who will sleep on it: a child weighing 40 kg or an adult man for a centner.

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