Back to Basics - Six Sofas from $200 to $2000
A sofa is the centerpiece of your living room or - if you live in a New York studio apartment - the place where you’re trying to put the focus so no one notices the bed in the corner. The right sofa can set the tone for the whole room - plus you want to be able to stretch out on it; use it to WFH and even sleep the occasional guest.
Our latest list - curated from our favorite sites and brands - and as always, some things you buy through the links may earn us a commission.
1. BURROW
$1990 with free shipping
One of the pioneers in fallback delivery plus made in North Carolina - Burrow now sells through Amazon. The Nomad is a streamlined beauty that would be at home in any living room - stain-resistant and easy to set up. The sofa itself arrives in a number of boxes that can easily be carried into your home and set up inside. Plus a bonus you don’t usually see - a USB charging port in the sofa. And honestly, we like the ottoman as another way to put your feet up.
2. THE LEWIS
Usually $2136, currently $1495
Credit: Joybird.com
Everything on Joybird is 30% off including this streamlined sofa - “The Lewis.” Shown in gray - there’s a range of fabrics including a very appealing “Tussah Blizzard” in cream and, for a little extra, a golden chenille, the “Bentley Daisy.” As always with Joybird, the 90-day return is priceless. Reviews range from “Bailey” who says “Our (Lewis) couch just a few days ago and we are in LOVE” to Chloe who said her husband wanted something “super comfortable” that he could “lounge on” and she wanted something “stylish and had a mid-century modern feel”…the Lewis turned out to be “the perfect compromise!”
3. THE CELESTE
$899.99 right now
This Wayfair classic is a good deal - the modern and sleek sofa is made from wood from New Zealand with tapered legs and cushions piled on top. Add some cushions to integrate it into your overall color scheme.
4. THE BENJARA
$1322.35
Call this a sofa - or is it more of a “chesterfield.” No sections here - just one sleek sofa that’s 90 inches long with stylish nail head accents. Want a little more style built in the moment it arrives - we’ll find you a humidor or chess set to go with it.
5. US PRIDE
$289.00
Not an error - this punchy little number is a good deal. A little bit Miami; a little bit Mid-Century - all style. And for under $300. It’s faux leather with tapered legs and lovely from top to toe.
6. STONE & BEAM
$530.48
This is like the little black dress of sofas - all depends how you dress it up or just let it speak for itself. Comes as a flatpack that you assemble from Amazon’s in-house brand - change your mind about it and you can return for free for 30 days.