Need help selecting a sofa

I hope you find some real life friends soon, OP, you tragic cunt.

Ethan Allen

what about sofas from Article?

You may find this thread of interest.

OP, what sofa style do you prefer?

Hopefully you’ve learned in your research that you may have to wait 6 weeks for your couch to ship from many places. It’s nuts.

what did you end up buying OP?

[quote] you may have to wait 6 weeks for your couch to ship from many places. It’s nuts.

How tf is that nuts R6? You think furniture companies should just keep every single sofa model they offer in stock in a warehouse in every available fabric that they offer just so it’s available on the day? In an expensive, dusty warehouse where it can easily sustain damage so it would be unsaleable?

Think about the reality of these things. And 6 weeks is quick.

Go antiquing and buy a French empire sofa and then buy some good pillows. The end.

Ashley is junk. Total, complete junk.

Try Macy’s. They have a lot pieces in various price ranges.

I would go thrifting or look for used stuff online. I think a good recliner is far more important than a sofa.

Macy’s is having a furniture sale right now, R11 is right.

I'm an interior designer, take it from me, vintage/secondhand is the way to go. You're not slumming it-- it's the only way you're going to find something of quality and style and not break the bank (or wait 8-10 weeks). Wherever you live, there's a thrifting warehouse or "good" Goodwill in reasonable driving distance. Or check out aptdeco.com if you're in one of the areas it services. You're just as likely to find something traditionally tasteful as you are something "unique" (if that's your thing). There's nothing on the market right now that matches the quality of these older pieces that doesn't cost, literally, thousands upon thousands of dollars.

Years ago I bought a Sears sofa from the Salvation Army for $20. I reupholstered it and it was beautiful but then I wanted something new so I got rid of it. Never should have done that. I went thru a few sofas and now have a 1900 sofa that had to be put back together and reupholstered. I will have this one until I die.

You need to find some friends and get out more, OP. Your new friends can sit on the new sofa if/when you have them over to your place.

Good luck with that..

thanks R14, i will check out the site. I'm not OP but I'm also looking for a sofa and daybed. I recently moved and taking a long time to decorate.

I agree with the advice about thrift furniture. Newer things are often shoddily made.

R17 Happy to help! After I wrote my comment, I checked out AptDeco for the first time in a while. They used to only service the NYC Metropolitan area and I think Chicago, but they seem to have expanded to the entire US.

Kaiyo, Chairish, and 1stDibs are good sources too, but AptDeco has the best prices. Their sellers are usually average people who want to get rid of their furniture ASAP, rather than legit dealers looking to make a profit.

R14, this sounds good, but I’m too leery of bedbugs.

Pottery Barn is complete garbage. Utter crap. Their couches used to be made by Mitchell and Gold and were decent—if not exceptional—quality. That has changed. Now they are comprised of press board and cotton balls, probably manufactured by enslaved 5 year olds in some foreign country.

OP, I too was recently in your shoes, and thankfully I found the Insider's Guide to Furniture, run by a very knowledgable person.

Reading his best of 2023 convinced me to take a chance on Dreamsofa, but following his advice to pay extra for the higher-end seat cushioning. Dreamsofa also had more styles I liked than any other online retailer, and a great selection of water-washable fabrics. I placed my order about two weeks ago; we'll see how it goes.

Have you checked out CB2, OP? It's literally the apartment-sized version of Crate and Barrel. I know they may not have a store near you, but I'm pretty sure they ship.

Room and Board is good quality but yes, likely too large for your space. And West Elm/Pottery Barn has had many fulfillment issues over the last several years, which will likely be exacerbated by the closure of M Gold/B Williams (as mentioned above).

We just bought a larger couch at Crate and Barrel, and it was one of the few we liked that was like our previous couch - so many couches now have both seating platforms and backs with overstuffed pillows, which is much cheaper than more solid seating material.

Very interesting Sylvia @ R22.

Interesting to see that so many "independent" sellers like Joybird are actually owned by big conglomerates.

i'm waiting on black friday sales. doing my research now!

R14, not to rain on your parade, but used furniture (especially upholstered) is a huge source of bed bug infestations. Anyone buying used furniture should hire a professional exterminator--preferably one who uses trained sniffing dogs-- to examine every inch of the piece under consideration.

Sometimes you can buy good sofas from tasteful friends who are moving.

I saw a cute leatherette set in a Starbucks once that closed when I turned my back. How I wish I could have nabbed those!

I'm trying to find a sectional that will stand up to two medium sized dogs, so I need cushion covers that can be removed and easily washed.

I've considered Inside Weather's Bondi sectionals or Lovesac "sactionals", but I fear they're both pieces of overpriced crap, but their advertising is seductive.

End of year sales are happening now

My new sofa from Dreamsofa will be arriving mid-month. So far the customer service has been good.

R28 I was considering Lovesac for the same reason, but read one too many user reviews about how the covers are truly a PITA to remove and replace.

Italy.

Agree with the post above about Pottery Barn - overpriced crap. Vintage is a good idea, but a lot of old school couches just aren't very comfortable, though I guess it also depends on what you want - something more formal or something to flop on at the end of the day. I'd check out Ethan Allan. You may have to wait possibly months for a shipment, but it's better quality (mid-range) furniture.

Buy second hand and reupholster. You'll be happier in the long run. Good luck!

So will the bugs!—happy bloodsuckers

There's more germs and bugs and jizz on the stuff in the store. Upholstery strips to the frame and paints and whatever else you want to it. I never even sit down on store furniture. Children's saliva, farts etc.

Lovesac has really missed out on a B52s crossover jingle.

My Dreamsofa sofa was delivered yesterday. I love it! Construction seems very solid, the "Plush" level hybrid foam/coil cushion level is exactly the right firmness (I'm not a person who wants to sink into my sofa like it's a giant marshmallow, but neither do I want to sit on a rock), and the Bella faux-velvet fabric I chose is lusciously soft. The next test will be when a cat decides to try to scratch it.

I like my Burrow loveseat. I like the concept of being able to expand the piece if necessary.

$3500 is a lot of money for me. You're very fortunate. I can only dream of being able to afford a sofa at that price.

I have a Bradington Young sofa and it’s bullet proof, it will last years with daily abuse.

i will never buy anything from wayfair. my new neighbor bought a bed from there and the fucking bed broke in 3 weeks.

NOT Article. The Sven feels like sitting on a pile of hard denim jeans folded on a sagging lawn chair. Nothing you cannot sit on and try before buying. If I were shopping now, I'd focus on getting to know what's available locally in the antiques markets. If there were a Costco "show" anywhere within a couple hundred miles there's a leather sofa I've had my eye on, but if I cannot try I'm not interested.

[quote]i will never buy anything from wayfair. my new neighbor bought a bed from there and the fucking bed broke in 3 weeks.

Whereas my parents bought a bed from Wayfair for $100 and it's solid as a rock. I thought they were crazy but I put it together for them and was very impressed. It's not a great looker but it's in a spare bedroom for the grandkids to use. I wouldn't buy anything from Wayfair but this was a quality product.

[quote] I never even sit down on store furniture. Children's saliva, farts etc.

Mary. What about the furniture in your dentist's waiting area.

R1 If you had some real life friends then you wouldn’t be spending your time trolling on here, you dense fucking hypocritical cunt.

R1 is pathetic. I'm sure her life is overflowing with besties.

Try looking at estate sales - you can pick up some high-quality sofas for not much if you hit a good one.

Adjustable!

The three options available include a higher position, ideal for chatting with guests or family members, an intermediate one suitable for reading, for example, and finally, a deeper one for abandoning yourself to total comfort.

If I were on the market for a sofa now, the Ekornes Stressless sofas are ones I would try out.

You certainly need help

Ask Sally Jessy Raphael

OP Ethan Allen is very good quality. Arhaus is good quality, and you might find something on Horchow, Perigold or Wayfair. I would also suggest you check consignment stores and estate sales. YOu can often find a gem.

Ekornes Stressless sofas look really nice R49. They also look very pricey.

what did you end up buying OP?

I recently moved and need a new couch.

Remember, if you go for an approach like r47 mentions (good idea!), you can (and probably should) take the piece to a reupholsterer's who would not only provide new upholstery to your liking but would also correct damage and strengthen the piece's frame.

I wouldn't be surprised to find that reupholsterers also sell furniture--that of customers who didn't pay.

I’ve always like Apt2B

People love to slam Wayfair here but I bought a chesterfield from them recently for $1,300 all in and it's solid as fuck. I rely on reviews more than anything these days.

my neighbor bought a bed from wayfair and it broke after a few weeks.

eBay. I bought my vintage dining room chairs on eBay and I am very happy with them.

A couple lessons I learned buying a sofa a few years ago:

Furniture retailers often have sales of some sort--special orders, particular types of furniture, etc. Watch these over time if you can to get the best deal possible.

Mid-range furniture is often much lower in quality than pieces that are the next step up. I spent $5K on a sofa that was much better than the $3-3.5K sofas I saw. If you live away from a major city--do a weekend trip and shop around if you can. I bought from Mitchell Gold/Bob Williams which no longer exists (thank you private equity). Room and Board isn't quite as good but should fine. Also Aarhus.

[quote] "I would go thrifting or look for used stuff online. I think a good recliner is far more important than a sofa."

To each their own, but I guess I'm a weird one. I will buy shirts, pants, and jackets in thrift stores, but used soft furnishings skeeve me out. I'm just that paranoid about pest infestation. I'm sure there are plenty of nice used pieces out there. But I won't be purchasing them.

I'm considering the All Modern Lonsdale sectional in the included link for the living room (with very low ceilings) in my small beach cottage.

I'm hoping it's a good compromise between fast furniture and something too expensive; both of which I feel my dogs will eventually tear apart.

Thankfully, there's an All Modern showroom within driving distance and the turnaround time for delivery is a couple of weeks.

Two posters on this thread whose neighbors bought a bed from away fair and it broke within a few weeks r41 r59 ?!

^^^ Wayfair

Okay, typo deserved for the snark, message received, no furniture shopping at Wayfair.

Hello, anyone bought any sofa recently?

What about blu dot? good couches?

there are many sales right now!

A sofa, along with a bed, are the two most important pieces in your home. Don't go cheap, and don't go ugly.