14 Luxury Couches That Deserve to Be Your New Centerpiece

Every product was carefully curated by an Esquire editor. We may earn a commission from these links. Here’s how we test products and why you should trust us.DWR Soho Home Jenni KayneProsImpeccable design that brings a space to lifeDeep, comfortable seats and soft curvesTons of upholstery color and fabric optionsConsQuite cushy, may be too soft for those who require more supportExpensiveThis year, we’ve given into the part of us that requires the finer things and DWR met us more than halfway with this awesome modular sofa. It took home our award for “best designer sofa” in the 2026 Home Awards and we can’t imagine anyone who wouldn’t want this as their centerpiece. It’s an absolute stunner, and the U-shape variant is well worth it if you have the space.Design is really what makes this stand out. Both the rectangular and curved sectionals feel spacious, open, and striking. As our tester wrote in the awards, “the fluid curves and simple silhouette feel unmistakably modern without requiring the rest of the room to be minimal or Spartan.”ProsPerfect sofa for bingeing movies and TVComfy—plush cushions, with a higher back and armrests than other Sundays models Easy to keep clean; don't be afraid of that whiteConsA little too plush and comfy for a formal setupUpholsteries are all off-white and beige, if that's not what you wantWe've been fans of Sundays for awhile now, but this Get Together is the first time we've been truly wowed by the brand. So much so, that it won a big award in our 2025 Home Awards. It looks high end, but it's easy to clean and doesn't have all the fuss that comes with a typical luxury sofa. Eat dinner on it; sleep on it; live with it. If you've got kids, this is probably the luxury sofa you want to go with.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowYou can't go wrong with a leather couch. It's like a good wine or a sturdy pair of denim jeans—it only gets better and more comfortable with age, down to every last crack and bit of wearing. If you're looking for your own couch to wear down and make your own mark on (literally ad figuratively), we'd recommend this Remington Leather two-piece from Arhaus. The silhouette keeps things pretty classic, so it will fit with most spaces and decor styles.ProsBig plush cushions; comfortable setupSimple shape with incredible fabricsIncredible craftsmanship ConsContemporary design doesn't necessarily look luxuryCheck the URL, and you'll see Symbol got it's start making high-end furniture solutions for living room audio. It was making consoles to keep records, players, and speakers. There's a particularly trendy line with famous family-run Swiss design company USM.With that in mind, it makes sense that seating was the next step. When you're critically listening to a record, you are sitting, laying, or sprawling. So, Symbol went and made a perfect contemporary sofa. The whole thing is modular. The fabrics are sourced from the world's best mills, and the whole thing is assembled in North Carolina. It's as close to perfect as a new sofa we've ever seen enter the market.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowProsUnexpected but still classic silhouette with a solid oak frameAvailable in a range of colorsSoho Home makes the most chic sofas, especially velvet ones, and just looking at this Marcia Three Seater, you get the vibe. It's dark, it's moody. The silhouette keeps things mostly unobtrusive, but the overall shape of the solid oak frame still feels a little unexpected. It's a great choice if you're looking to try something new design wise, but don't want anything too adventurous.ProsA piece of design historyComfortable and perfect for loungingFunky modular build, straight from the '70sConsQuite low-slungA price tag to match its historyItaly's post-war design boom is a huge part of what made it a cultural powerhouse. Fiat, Vespa, Ferrari—most big Italian brands came about around this time. Even storied companies like Gucci came into their own during this period. In the interior-design and industrial-design worlds, Mario Bellini was one of the big names.The Camaleonda sofa system was wildly popular during it's heyday in the '70s. B&B Italia stopped producing it for a after tastes moved on, but there's been a renewed interest in the style. Just look at how many of these sofas are popping up on 1stDibs for proof. To capitalize, B&B Italia brought it back into production. Yes, it's $20,000, but you're buying a monumental piece of design history.And as for the websites that make replicas you see on TikTok, we're not huge fans. That goes double since the original designer is still living. It's tacky. Furniture is difficult to hold intellectual property over, and that means B&B Italia and Mr. Bellini would have to be incredibly litigious to stop replicas and dupes. It's an impossible task. You live by your moral compass, and we ours. If you want to grab a replica, they're easy to find, but I'm not going to tell you where to go.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowProsSimple shapeMaiden Home is one of the better brands out there, from a sustainability POVA ton of upholstery optionsConsShape is a bit subtle, if you want a statementMaiden Home's Warren couch is made with a simple shape and back-to-seat proportions optimized for lounging. You can keep the shape of the couch but pick out the perfect fabric for you. (We're drooling over this dark-brown Tuscan leather.) Plus, the brand is committed to sustainability with ethically sourced materials, and it's only made-to-order, so they don't have an excess of wasted stock.ProsReclining makes it incredibly comfortableStill looks as good as anything on this listComes in two- and three-seaterConsNot available in a leather upholstery—only weaves and velvetReclining sofa ... A luxury reclining sofa? Believe it, asshole! West Elm makes a sofa that's sleek enough for entertaining guests in a penthouse. But when they're gone, push the feet out and it's casual and comfortable like a camo sofa from Bass Pro Shops—best of both worlds! That's true luxury.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowProsBeachy linen-nylon upholstery looks greatSlipcover is easy to remove and cleanA few different widths availableConsOnly a handful of colorsIf you love a linen sofa, nobody does it better than Jenni Kayne. Get it in a beachy natural linen, or go more modern with a mustard yellow or greyish green.The Harbor Sofa comes with a linen-nylon-blend slipcover in a few different colors. It's reasonably easy to spot-clean, but the beauty of a slipcover is that you can pull it off and have it cleaned professionally.ProsOne of the most comfortable couches on this listSeveral configurationsConsOnly a few upholstery optionsFloyd's look and feel are investment-piece worthy, but it doesn't look or feel like it should belong in some stuffy estate's living room. It's designed to be played with and is even durable enough for kids to jump on. Keep it as a two-seater or expand it to three, turn it into a chaise sectional—it's all up to you. It's big and comfy, a couch you want to sleep on, a couch you'll want to keep forever.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowProsStatement making modular shapeOversized cozy feelConsMight overwhelm a spaceThe Hay's Quilton sofa from Design Within Reach is one of our all time favorite couches. The rounded shape lends an ultra-inviting, and will make anyone want to curl up into the corners of the oversized cushions. It's sleek, modern, and a conversation piece people will ask you about.ProsOn-trend lookSurprisingly very comfortableGreat materials used for the upholsteryConsPricey once you turn it into a sectionalNot stilted on legs, so it makes small spaces seem smallerSome pieces of furniture are meant for reading magazines, ahem, and this is one of them. This three-seat couch has the feel of an oversize recliner, which takes up more room but also means you can take up more room. The warm beige works like a neutral but with a deeper dimension to it than stark neutrals.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowProsHas a classic lookAll the comfort of modern, brand-new pillowsVelvet colors really popConsOnly upholstered in velvetThe shitty thing about buying new sofas on the Internet is that the look can get a bit homogenous. Clean, sharp lines and minimal detail—prefab luxury. Now listen, we're not saying this Lulu and Georgia sofa is a huge deviation from that, but the carved legs give it an antique feel that no other sofa on this list has. The shape is simple and modern, but the legs give it just enough interest.ProsFour different width optionsGreat fabricsSmall options are great for apartmentsConsSquare arms aren't the most comfortableWhen in doubt, go to Pottery Barn. It makes high-quality stuff with a timeless aesthetic. A deep-brown leather couch is the pinnacle of fancy seating. The shorter size on this silhouette works in small spaces.