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If you're shopping for a new place to lounge, please allow us to introduce you to some of the best options we've seen, reviewed, and fallen asleep on: Crate & Barrel sofas. While the retailer is not new to the design scene (it actually launched in the early 1960s), it's still a tried-and-true favorite amongst everyone, from college grads with good taste to veteran interior designers who have collected Crate & Barrel pieces for decades. With nearly 100 models, each with several fabrics or color iterations on offer—and available to buy in-store and online—we decided to help you narrow things down by picking out the best five styles.
Before you scroll down to see which five made the list, let us just preface by saying we were going for variety when we curated our top picks. Ahead, you'll see sectionals, sleepers, traditional sofas, and more. Additionally, our Associate Shopping Editor Jessica Cherner shared the one she has in her apartment, further proving the pick is indeed one of the best editor-tested ones you can buy. So, if you're ready to retire your old, saggy couch with a new one that will last for years, it's time to scroll down and shop our top options.
The Avondale chaise sofa is the perfect find if you are in the market for a sectional that doesn't require you to commit to a left- or right-facing configuration. In fact, Associate Shopping Editor Jessica Cherner bought this when she moved into her current New York City apartment over the summer. "I wanted to invest in a good-quality sectional that I could have for a while, but I didn't want to spend a ton of money on a piece I'd have now that wouldn't work in a future apartment. The Crate & Barrel designer who helped me shop introduced me to the Avondale, and I bought it almost immediately," she says. "You can put the chaise on either side, so there's no need to worry about whether or not you can use the sectional in a future home. Plus, it's just so cozy." It's also available in more than 250 fabric options, so you are bound to find a texture and color that suit your space and style. "I love the look of a navy sofa, but while I wanted a velvet, my boyfriend was leaning more towards a twill, so we compromised and went with navy chenille, which looks like twill and feels like velvet," Cherner adds.
| Dimensions | 121.5" W x 39" D x 29" H |
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| Cushion Fill | Polyfoam wrapped in feather-down blend |
| Special Features | Movable chaise and two bolster pillows |
Anyone with an affinity for either a cottagecore or a coastal aesthetic will appreciate a slipcovered sofa because there's something very easy and laid-back about it. Unlike the previous pick, though it doesn't come in myriad fabric options, which is both good and bad. On the one hand, all three of the fabric options are in stock and ready to ship, so there's no need to go without a sofa for months. On the other hand, if the three fabrics don't pair well with your space, you must either redesign your space or opt out of this couch. The color options on offer are seashell (pictured), ocean, and shale. Personally, we are very into the seashell. There's no need to worry about getting it dirty because if, for whatever reason, you notice spots or dirt, just take off the cover and pop it in the washing machine. Moreover, environmental warriors will love this sofa because the slipcovers are made using 100 percent recycled polyester fabric. The cushioning is also quite sustainable: It's made of a soft-yet-supportive seat cushion, high-resiliency foam, and recycled water bottles.
| Dimensions | 91.5" W x 39" D x 33.25" H |
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| Cushion Fill | Foam and recycled water bottles |
| Special Features | The entire sofa is recyclable |
At first appearance, this looks like a typical two-seater sofa. However, upon closer inspection, you may realize it's a sleeper sofa with a five-inch thick gel-infused memory foam mattress that's wrapped in four-way stretch microfiber. Get it in twin, full, or two queen sizes and almost 240 fabric options. We love the look of a rich, earthy-toned microfiber, like the one pictured (dubbed Brandy). If you, too, like this shade, be prepared to wait a few weeks for it to ship. Don't have that kind of time? Opt for either in-stock fabrics, including a beige bouclé and a gray textured weave.
| Dimensions | 78.25" W x 36" D x 30" H |
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| Cushion Fill | High-resilience polyfoam wrapped in soy-based foam and encased in synthetic ticking |
| Special Features | Includes gel-infused memory foam mattress |
We couldn't include only one slipcovered couch on our top Crate & Barrel pieces list. Not only does this one zip into a machine-washable slipcover, but it is also entirely modular, meaning you can arrange these three pieces into whatever configuration works in your space. This sectional comes in six fabrics, so feel free to order whichever works best in your space and expect to lounge across it in under a week. The best element of this sectional has nothing to do with how it looks, though. It's all about comfort, which comes in the form of very pillowy cushions. They're a polyfiber and feather-blend encased in downproof ticking, so if you've ever sat on a cloud couch, this will feel very similar. One reviewer said, "I’ve had this couch for a couple months now & I am OBSESSED. It’s so cozy but make sure to fluff the cushions every once in a while."
| Dimensions | 148" W x 44.5" D x 26"H |
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| Cushion Fill | Polyfiber and feather-blend encased in downproof ticking |
| Special Features | Machine-washable slipcover and modular pieces that can be configured in any arrangement |
Get this sleeper sofa with either a standard or memory foam mattress. Like the previous sleeper we recommended, this one comes in more than 200 fabric options, two of which are in stock and ready to ship, including this ivory linen weave. If you have time to kill, feel free to order this sofa in any of the other 257 fabric options—just be prepared to wait at least eight weeks for its arrival. Part of the reason we're so into this particular sleeper is the subtle nods to contemporary designs, which take shape in the wide arms and extra thick seat cushions. Speaking of the cushions, they're as comfortable as they look: They're filled with plant-based polyfoam that's wrapped in a soft, sink-in fiber and feather-down blend.
| Dimensions | 89" W x 39.5" D x 27" H |
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| Cushion Fill | Plant-based polyfoam that's wrapped in a soft, sink-in fiber and feather-down blend |
| Special Features | Option for foam or standard mattress |
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