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12 High-End Sofas That Bring Couture-Level Luxury Into the Home
Can I interest you in a Gucci sofa?
If one were trying to be generous, they might describe the couch from my childhood home as “quaint.” The sagging denim monstrosity—replete with sporadic bleached patches—was...a statement, for lack of a better word, on my parents’ behalf. Suffice it to say, young Meg didn’t know what a luxury couch was, but she certainly knew what it was not.
Now that I’m older and have furnished an apartment of my own, I have a better understanding of the whole process. (It doesn’t hurt that I regularly cover and test out couches.) Furniture is expensive and a hassle to move, ship, deliver, and arrange. I imagine my parents kept that beast of a sectional as long as they did because the idea of replacing it was just too daunting. The moral of this anecdote is that big purchases should be treated as such. You could settle an inexpensive sofa that you’ll replace every five years or so. Or you could make an investment.
The Best Luxury Couches
- Best Modular: 7th Avenue Modular Double Chaise Sectional, $5,400
- Editor’s Choice: Sundays Get Together Modular Sectional, $7,930
- Best Leather: Maiden Home The Jones Modular Sofa, $6,250
- Most Classic: Jenni Kayne Home Harbor Sofa, $6,916
- Sleeper Sofa: Crate and Barrel Fuller 2-Piece Sleeper Sectional, $7,698
- Collector’s Item: Gucci x Tacchini Le Mura Sofa, $25,400
- New Arrival: Arhaus Rowland Tailored Leather Motion Modular Sofa, $10,900
- Modern Silhouette: Symbol Rollins Sectional Plinth Base, $8,975
- Corner Piece: Lawson-Fenning Mesa Corner Sectional, $14,495
- Best Reclining: Pottery Barn Big Sur Leather Power Reclining Chaise Sectional, $13,494
This isn’t an option for every shopper, and rest assured, there are quality affordable styles to be had. But if you do have some wiggle room in your budget, splurging on a high-end sofa is not a decision you’ll regret. It’s like shoes and mattresses—you should spend big on the items you use most. With that, I present the 12 finest luxury couches to treat yourself to.
Pros
- Modular
- Removable slipcovers
- Stain resistant
- Ethically made
Cons
- Limited colors and textiles
I don’t play favorites, but if I could only shop from one furniture brand for the rest of my life, it would be Sundays.
Sizes: Standard, Large
Colors: 6 options
Pros
- Modular
- Made to order
- Lots of color and material options
Cons
- Takes several weeks to ship
Maybe it’s because of the heat wave, but supple leather sounds ideal to me right now. It’ll age beautifully, and when the time comes to clean up spilled wine, you’ll be even happier with the choice.
Sizes: 84 inches, 117 inches, or 150 inches
Colors: 89 options
Pros
- Collector’s item
- Designer
- Modular
- Made to order
Cons
- Only available in one size and color
When one of Italy’s most iconic fashion houses joins forces with Italy’s finest furniture craftsman, the results are—predictably—incredible.
Sizes: 113 inches
Colors: Rosso Ancora
Pros
- Stain repellent
- Modular
- Washable covers
- Adjustable cushion fill
- Sustainably made
Cons
- Assembly might be time-consuming
Honestly, 7th Avenue is way ahead of its competitors when it comes to innovation. First, you can adjust the cushion fill as desired. Plus, the removable slipcovers (also washable!) can be swapped out when you want to switch up the look. Try black one day and white the next.
Sizes: 39-inch depth, 47-inch depth
Colors: 16 options
Pros
- Reclining
- Modular
Cons
- Might be difficult to clean
You can still get the versatility of a modular sofa without the size of a sectional.
Sizes: 114 inches
Colors: Camel, Graphite, Walnut, Taupe
Pros
- Made to order
Cons
- Might be difficult to clean
Oh, this old thing? Raf Simons himself designed the fabric—no biggie.
Sizes: 114 inches
Colors: 92 options
Fashion lovers might not be privy to Jenni Kayne’s home collection, but its quality can’t be overstated.
Sizes: 72 inches, 96 inches, 108 inches
Colors: Natural, Jet, Drift, Charcoal, Ivory
Pros
- Sleeper sofa
- Enough customizable options to make it your own
Cons
- Might take a long time to ship
- Difficult to rotate the cushions
As a gal who has spent many a night on a pull-out couch, I know a good sleeper sofa when I see one. Reviewers agree, too, that this one checks all the boxes.
Sizes: 66 inches, 72 inches, 88 inches, 111 inches
Colors: 212 options
Pros
- Modular
Cons
- Might take several weeks to ship
For the shopper that can’t stand to follow trends, your new couch has to be unique. My pick would be this Knoll couch that gives the appearance of stacked up cushions. (And it’s exactly as comfortable as that makes it sound.)
Sizes: Standard, Deep
Colors: 38 options
Don’t let your corners become dead space! Every square inch counts, especially in a small space or apartment. An L-shaped sectional like this one is perfect for maximizing your floor plan.
Sizes: 118 inches
Colors: 19 options
Herman Miller Luva Modular Corner Sectional
Pros
- Modular
Cons
There aren’t many furniture design brands that could be considered a household name, but Herman Miller is among the gilded few.
Sizes: 122 inches
Colors: 76 options
Pottery Barn Big Sur Square Arm Leather Power Reclining 6-Piece Chaise Sectional
Pros
- Wipes clean
- Reclines
- Storage options available
Cons
Nothing says “luxe” quite like a giant, sprawling sectional with room to spare. And this one reclines, too!
Sizes: 152 inches
Colors: 53 options
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