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Shopping online for furniture is the new norm. The days of heading to a department store to find something, feels like something of the past. While it's easy to browse more options on the web, there's still the struggle of not being able to sit on it and test it. Luckily, there are smart direct-to-consumer brands that have caught up and make it easy. These smaller companies know the bread and butter of their products, have beautiful detailed imagery, and also offer fast and easy shipping and returns.
When it comes to searching for a sofa, we personally think it's easier to go from site to site, than driving from store to store. To help you navigate the best DTC brands out there, we helped you out. Ahead, we curated a list of our favorite names that offer quality finds at every price point. Whether you're looking for a big cloud-like sectional or something that's more sustainably made, we have you covered. Keep reading to find your match.
Albany Park is a smart brand that's growing in popularity each day. Create the ultimate lounge den with the amazing Kova Pit Sectional ($3,520, originally $4,700). The large, deep cushions are truly a dream to relax on — you'll never want to get up. We love that you can move the pieces around and use the middle as an ottoman. It comes in a handful of colors and configurations, so you can get the perfect one for your space.
Allform is another brand that makes custom sofas in a wide variety of choices that you can configure based on your needs. The 3-Seat Sofa With Chaise ($2,245, originally $2,806) is a great versatile choice because you can move the chaise to either side, making it easy if you move your furniture around a lot. It comes in seven fabrics and two leathers, and you have 100 days to try it.
Apt2B has so many chic finds at great prices, and this Delilah Sofa ($1,748) is one of our favorite pieces from the brand. The pink tufted design will surely make a statement, is a great size for a living room. Plus, we love that it comes with two little side pillows.
BenchMade Modern makes design pieces that are handcrafted and come in so many fabric choices. The laidback and cozy Like Butter Standard Sofa ($4,267, originally $5,020) has a sink-in feel to it that's so comfortable. It features a lower seat height and deep cushions, which allows for a more lounge-like position. You can customize it in a ton of different fabrics, colors, and even configurations.
Burrow makes seriously great modular couches that you can configure to your liking. The brand is also committed to being more sustainable. Its sturdy frames are built with sustainably sourced hardwoods, and the cushions are all CertiPUR-US certified to be free of ozone depleters, formaldehyde, heavy metals, flame retardants, and harmful things found in noncertified cushions. We love the Range 4-Piece Open Sectional Double Lounger With Table ($1,730) because its cool design can fit into any space and it comes with a side table.
Range 4-Piece Open Sectional Double Lounger With Table
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Jonathan Chaise Sectional Sofa
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Floyd makes seriously impressive modular, modern, and functional designs we just can't get over. If you love those low-profile designer sofas all over Instagram, here's a great affordable option. The cool, cozy Sectional Three-Seater Sofa With Chaise ($2,495) comes in a number of sizes, shapes, and color choices. Wr love the option with a comfortable chaise lounge — it's perfect for sitting back and watching a movie.
Sectional Three-Seater Sofa With Chaise
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Hay is the perfect shopping destination for anyone who loves Scandinavian decor. The store has a great selection of sofas that rival design pieces. This stylish and comfortable Mags Soft Low Sectional ($3,495-$8,495) is the perfect floor sofa. Customers love its plush cushions, and so will you.
Inside Whether's mission is all about making furniture buying easy and simple. Our current favorite is the Modular Bondi 3-Seater Sofa ($2,550, originally $4,845). It's made with a 100-percent polyester fabric that's woven with a tight stitch, so it won't easily snag or frag. This long-lasting choice both looks good and will last.
Modular Bondi 3-Seater Sofa
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The Inside is made for people who love to decorate and want more than just cookie-cutter designs. You can choose from so many cool colors and even customize the legs of the sofa. This Modern Sofa ($1,729) is one of the brand's most popular choices.
Joybird is committed to providing its factory workers a fair-trade environment, offering competitive wages and benefits. In addition to making sure its workers are happy creating these handcrafted pieces, it also gives back to the planet. For every sale, the brand helps to fund reforestation and restoration programs in North America with the One Tree Planted charity. Joybird sells a ton of great sofas, but our current favorite is the Lewis Grand Sofa ($2,684-$3,004). It looks soft, comfy, and, of course, stylish.
Lulu and Georgia is one of our favorite destinations that sells designer looks and quality finds you just will adore. Want a velvet piece that'll last? Then look no further than the Fabienne Sofa ($3,998). The brand offers high-quality pieces that are great additions to your home. The vintage-look and pretty green color is the perfect way to make a statement. We especially love the unique legs that have wheels making it easy to move around.
Maiden Home features handcrafted pieces that are made to order, so the brand doesn't have wasteful excess pieces lying around. The fabrics and woods are responsibly sourced and crafted with nontoxic materials. The Ludlow ($2,475). The tufted back and wood legs make it feel elevated and different. You can customize it in a handful of fabrics, including tweed, leather, and bouclé. The legs come in four different wood finishes as well.
Medley makes handcrafted furniture without harmful chemicals or fire retardants. Plus, in partnership with the National Forest Foundation, the brand plants three trees for every one used to build one of its designs. The Gio Sofa ($1,657, originally $1,841) is one of our favorites. The green shade is so pretty, and we adore the wood legs.
