The 16 Most Comfortable Couches You Can Buy on Amazon, According to Thousands of Reviews
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One of the most important pieces of furniture in your home is the sofa, often shrouded in throw pillows and blankets for added coziness. You likely spend more time lounging on the couch than any other spot, and it's often the focal point of your living area. Since there are so many options to choose from, particularly online, it can be difficult to know where to start.
Above all, the best couch should be comfortable. “Sofa materials like foam, down, feathers, and batting have different levels of firmness and plushness, so knowing your personal comfort preference is important when purchasing a sofa,” Director of Branded Content at Kaiyo Grace Baena tells PEOPLE. If you're going to assemble it yourself, it should be fairly easy with straightforward directions. Depending on the size of your living area, you may also want to find something versatile that can fit in a small space.
We've researched the best comfy sofas on Amazon, from sectionals to sleepers to futons, most of them close to or under $900. In addition to comfort, we considered the size of each sofa, the durability of the material, and overall value.
Keep reading for the best comfortable couches currently available on Amazon.
Best Overall: Rivet Revolve Modern Upholstered Loveseat Sofa
Who It’s Good For
Those who want a versatile seating area that's easy to assemble, comfortable and supportive to sit on, and has a nice design.
Who It’s Not Good For
Anyone looking to spend a bit less on a sofa (while it's a little pricey compared to others on our list, it's competitive with much more expensive couches in terms of quality).
With a contemporary design, this spacious couch comes in several upholstery colors. The upholstery is a durable polyester, which holds up well against rips and tears, while the cushions are extra wide so you can spread out to watch television or read a book. Customers call this couch "fantastic" as well as "comfortable, stylish, easy to assemble" — with quick delivery. Another said they were looking for a couch that was easy to lounge on and not too expensive, and this one "has the plushiest cushions while still maintaining its shape."
Price at time of publish: $699.26
Colors: 2 | Material: Polyester | Seats: 2-3 | Chaise: No | Sleeper: No | Storage: No | Dimensions: 38 x 78 x 33 inches
Best Budget: JY QAQA Convertible Sectional Sofa Couch with 3-Seat Sofa
Who It's Good For
Those looking for a good sectional while adhering to a budget will appreciate this value brand.
Who It's Not Good For
Anyone looking for multipurpose seating, such as a sleeper couch or one with storage should look to other options on this list.
The 6.5-foot-long JY QAQA Convertible Sectional Sofa with Reversible Chaise is one of our favorites thanks to its thick cushions, wide armrests, and convenient, movable ottoman. What makes this sofa special is the versatility of the ottoman which can create a chaise lounge when attached to any of the three main sofa sections (left, right, or center). The ottoman can also serve as a seat, a coffee table, or a comfy footrest. You can adjust the pieces to best suit your space and move them around at your convenience.
The small footprint of the entire sofa means that it can easily fit in a small apartment, office, or playroom. It's made from wood with thick foam cushions for optimal comfort. The sofa is covered in a soft linen that you can wipe clean with a dry cloth. This sectional sofa comes in four colors (light gray, dark gray, dark beige, and brown). Bonus: Assembly is easy. It requires no tools to build and takes less than 30 minutes to put together.
Price at time of publish: $289.99
Colors: 4 | Material: Linen | Seats: 3-4 | Chaise: Yes (movable ottoman) | Sleeper: No | Storage: No | Dimensions: 50 x 77.85 x 35.43 inches
Best Value: Rivet Goodwin Modern Sofa Couch
Who It's Good For
Someone who wants to invest in a high-quality couch that will last a long time will love this Rivet option.
Who It's Not Good For
Those who need extra storage or want to use the couch as extra sleep space will find better options elsewhere.
If you have room for a larger couch in your space, consider this 7.4-foot-long sofa from one of Amazon's in-house brands, Rivet. It comes in charcoal gray, light gray, and navy blue, and it has modern hardwood legs. All of the cushions are removable for easy cleaning.
One shopper said that they couldn't be happier about this couch: "It's exactly what I was looking for: comfortable, deep seats, long, removable cushions, stylish, easy-care fabric, and [a] totally reasonable price."
Price at time of publish: $967.06
Colors: 3 | Material: Polyester | Seats: 4 | Chaise: No | Sleeper: No | Storage: No | Dimensions: 36.2 x 88.6 x 35.8 inches
Best Linen: Bowery Hill Linen Sectional Sleeper Sofa with Storage
Who It's Good For
This Bowery Hill sofa features storage and extra sleeping space for the ultimate multitasker.
Who It's Not Good For
This couch is only available in gray, which won't match everyone's interior aesthetic.
Available in gray, this linen sectional triples as a couch, a bed, and a storage unit. It has tufted cushions that can be arranged in various ways depending on whether you configure the piece of furniture as a sectional sofa or pull out the bottom to make it into a bed. Plus, there's interior storage in the chaise piece of the couch.
One shopper described this couch as being a great, small sectional. "[It's] perfect for a second couch in my small living room," they said. "It is firm — not cushy or soft — but that works for us. The bed part goes in and out easily, and our kids have used it without a problem. [It] seems like it will hold up pretty well and cleans well when the dogs jump up there."
Price at time of publish: $513.63 (orig. $550.42)
Colors: 1 | Material: Linen | Seats: 3-4 | Chaise: Yes | Sleeper: Yes | Storage: Yes | Dimensions: 55 x 84 x 35 inches
Best Velvet: Julyfox Emerald Velvet Fabric Sofa
Who It's Good For
This is a very stylish couch and would be ideal for those who prioritize design.
Who It's Not Good For
It leans more toward fashion than function so it wouldn’t work as multipurpose seating.
This velvet two-cushion couch may just be the chic, modern sofa of your dreams. It comes in four rich tones — emerald green, royal blue, light pink, and bright yellow — and is made from luxuriously soft fabric, according to reviewers. With tufted cushions and thin metallic legs, this sofa strikes a perfect balance between mid-century modern and more glamorous design styles.
Price at time of publish: $314.99 (orig. $329.99)
Colors: 4 | Material: Velvet | Seats: 2-3 | Chaise: No | Sleeper: No | Storage: No | Dimensions: 31.5 x 71 x 31.5 inches
Best Faux Leather: Honbay Faux Leather Sectional Sofa
Who It's Good For
This couch is ideal for those who want a spacious seating space with storage that will last over time.
Who It's Not Good For
If you need an extra sleeping place, this couch isn’t a sleeper so it wouldn’t work for that.
If you want the comfort of a sectional with the look of a sleek leather couch, this Honbay sofa brings both design elements together. The dark brown faux leather hides dirt well and provides a cool comfortable place to rest. With almost 3,000 ratings, customers love how easy it is to assemble, how comfortable it is, and how well it fits even in smaller spaces.
The extended chaise seat can be attached on either side of the couch to best fit your living space, and adds some extra seating as well as a place to stretch out your legs (the perfect nap spot). Overall, this couch is visually stunning, functional, and should last for years to come.
Price at time of publish: $649.99
Colors: 2 | Material: Faux Leather | Seats: 5 | Chaise: Yes | Sleeper: No | Storage: Yes | Dimensions: 50 x 101.6 x 33.5 inches
Best Sectional: Belffin Modular Sectional Sofa with Storage
Who It's Good For
Shoppers who love an impromptu movie night, as it's comfy, spacious, and provides good back support.
Who It's Not Good For
Those in a small space that are needing more compact seating.
This roomy couch is ideal if you want the comfort of a sectional and the space to entertain. This couch seats up to six people with two ottomans for plenty of space to spread out. It's a modular sofa so it can be assembled in several ways, and the seats are moveable whenever you need a different arrangement. The couch comes in three colors — gray, blue, black, and green.
Another unique feature is the armrests and backrests are the same sizes so they can be interchanged at will. Customers love that the modules are separate and can be replaced individually should one be damaged. Others appreciate the lined storage inside the seats and the easy assembly.
Price at time of publish: $1,804.99 with $95 coupon
Colors: 4 | Material: Velvet | Seats: 6 | Chaise: Yes | Sleeper: Yes | Storage: Yes | Dimensions: 116.6 x 84.7 x 33.5 inches
Best Modern: Acanva Modern L-Shaped Sectional Sofa
Who It's Good For
Anyone wanting a plushy sectional that is super comfortable for stretching out your legs.
Who It's Not Good For
Those looking for a couch with extra storage compartments.
This ultra-soft couch is the perfect spot to curl up with a good throw blanket. The sectional is quite spacious with large cushions that make it easy to stretch out or fit four or five people for a movie or game night. Its white lambswool with a boucle feel makes it a stylish and soft seating piece.
The L-shape makes it conducive to gathering, and the wood frame makes it sturdy for many years of use. Shoppers praise this couch for being "cozy," "gorgeous," and "comfortable." This couch brings the comfort of a traditional sectional together with a more contemporary look and feel.
Price at time of publish: $1,732.69 (orig. $2,086.34)
Colors: 1 | Material: Lambswool | Seats: 4-5 | Chaise: Yes | Sleeper: No | Storage: No | Dimensions: 111.4 x 68.9 x 23.6 inches
Best Loveseat: Vongrasig 47-Inch Small Modern Loveseat
Who It’s Good For
Anyone living in a small apartment or with little space for living room furniture will love this budget-friendly loveseat.
Who It’s Not Good For
Larger families and anyone who needs more than one to two seats for entertaining should look at couches with more seating space.
If you live in a small apartment, it can be tough to find living room furniture that fits, but this petite couch offers a well-designed seat for one to two people (if you don’t mind snuggling) that would fit in even the smallest spaces. Made with a soft linen, it’s comfortable to sit on, easy to spot clean, and won’t pill easily. Plus, given its small size, the couch comes in one box and can be assembled in 20 minutes or less.
Price at time of publish: $159.99 (orig. $199.99)
Colors: 6 | Material: Linen | Seats: 2 | Chaise: No | Sleeper: No | Storage: No | Dimensions: 25.6 x 47.2 x 30.3 inches
Best Chaise: Honbay Convertible Sectional Sofa Couch
Who It’s Good For
This chaise sectional is super comfortable for stretching out your legs.
Who It’s Not Good For
Since it’s a standard couch, there’s no extra storage compartments, so if that’s a priority, this one might not work for you.
Despite having three seats, this Honbay sectional is quite compact making it the perfect apartment couch. It’s dark gray so it won’t easily stain, but the cover is also removable should you need to run it through the wash. It has a durable polyester upholstery and the cushions are fairly thick, providing a comfortable place to sit while you binge your latest Netflix obsession. With almost 5,000 perfect reviews, shoppers praise this couch, with one writing, “It’s comfortable, affordable, easy to assemble, easy to clean, and the perfect size.”
Price at time of publish: $319.99
Colors: 4 | Material: Polyester | Seats: 3–4 | Chaise: Yes | Sleeper: No | Storage: No | Dimensions: 52.4 x 77.6 x 35 inches
Best with Storage: Devion Furniture Contemporary Reversible Sectional Sleeper
Who It's Good For
Anyone who's desperate for extra storage, as this couch has a hidden compartment in the chaise perfect for storing odds and ends.
Who It's Not Good For
Those who prefer something more contemporary since this is a more basic design.
If you want a couch that works almost as hard as you do, consider the Devion Sleeper Sectional. This couch serves as a standard sectional most of the time but can expand into a sleeper sofa with the pull of a lever. Plus the chaise section makes room for additional seating and storage because the cushion lifts up to reveal a compartment underneath — perfect for storing an extra set of sheets and blankets when you need the couch to double as a guest bed.
It comes in a dark gray polyester that won't dirty easily and should resist general wear and tear. Shoppers say this sleeper sofa is firm but easy to assemble, so if you like a softer sleeping area, you can always get a cushioned pad to place on top.
Price at time of publish: $437.39
Colors: 4 | Material: Polyester | Seats: 3 | Chaise: Yes | Sleeper: Yes | Storage: Yes | Dimensions: 54 x 86 x 35 inches
Best Futon: Opoiar Fabric Futon Sofa Bed
Who It’s Good For
Anyone who needs a compact seating area for guests that doubles as a sleeping space.
Who It’s Not Good For
Futon styles aren’t for everyone, especially if you want a more substantial couch.
This isn’t your son’s college futon. The Opoiar futon sofa bed brings the comfort of a standard couch together with the ease and versatility of a futon. With memory foam cushions, the couch is really soft to sleep on. And the sides can pop up a little to create a convertible loveseat if you want a more traditional look. The couch ships directly from Amazon and benefits from its generous return policy, so you have 30 days to decide if the couch is a good fit.
Price at time of publish: $269.99 (orig. $333.68)
Colors: 3 | Material: Memory foam | Seats: 2–3 | Chaise: No | Sleeper: Yes | Storage: No | Dimensions: 71 x 33 x 31.5 inches
Best Tufted: Vesgantti Velvet Couch
Who It’s Good For
Anyone who wants a more vintage-inspired couch design.
Who It’s Not Good For
It’s not as plush as other couches on our list if you prefer soft cushions over aesthetic.
A tufted design offers a nostalgic glimpse at the past and this vintage-inspired velvet couch brings that vibe to your living room. While it’s not as plush as some couches we’ve featured, the Vesgantti pick offers such a chic design that will surely be a point of conversation for all guests that visit. The appearance, and soft velvet cushions, are by far its best feature, and the couch is a good size for both larger and smaller homes.
Price at time of publish: $269.99 with $30 coupon
Colors: 4 | Material: Velvet | Seats: 3 | Chaise: No | Sleeper: No | Storage: No | Dimensions: 30.71 x 69.29 x 33.47 inches
Best Cushions: LifeStyle Solutions HRFKS3BK Grayson Sofa
Who It's Good For
Someone with pets since the cushions are removable if you need to wash the fabric.
Who It's Not Good For
Those needing a couch with special features; if you want a multipurpose couch, there are others on our list that work better.
If you're looking for a classic couch design that's functional and comfortable, the Grayson sofa hits each of those criteria. Shoppers love the soft upholstery, with one shopper writing, "The fabric is velvety soft, [and] simple yet stylish." They also appreciate the simplicity of setup, like another happy customer who wrote the couch is "very easy to assemble." The cushions have plenty of padding and are removable in case of stains or laundry needs. Shoppers agree this couch is a great value, especially when you consider the reasonable price.
Price at time of publish: $364.95 (orig. $409.99)
Colors: 3 | Material: Polyester | Seats: 3 | Chaise: No | Sleeper: No | Storage: No| Dimensions: 31.5 x 78.7 x 32.7 inches
Best Sleeper Sofa: Honbay Reversible L-Shape Sectional Couch with Ottoman
Who It's Good For
Anyone looking for extra sleeping space for guests and storage will appreciate this couch.
Who It's Not Good For
This isn't a super plushy couch, so if you want that deep cushion feel, there may be better options out there for you.
For a more casual and comfortable couch design, consider this linen sectional sofa with seating for three. The couch has hidden storage sections and comes in two different shades of gray. The best part is that you can easily convert this sectional into a bed, so it can function as both your everyday couch and a sleeping arrangement for guests. Some customers describe it as "comfortable, versatile, and compact," while others say that it "fits perfectly in a small apartment."
Price at time of publish: $488.99 with $31 coupon
Colors: 2 | Material: Linen | Seats: 3-4 | Chaise: Yes | Sleeper: Yes | Storage: Yes | Dimensions: 53 x 78.5 x 35 inches
Best Vintage-Inspired: Novogratz Tallulah Memory Foam Futon
Who It's Good For
Those who equally prioritize fashion and function equally, as this vintage-style couch is both fun to look at and comfortable to sit on.
Who It's Not Good For
Since it's a velvet material, it might not be as durable for households with pets.
Another luxe velvet option, this memory foam futon is available in five different color options, from deep blue to mint green to mustard yellow. Plus, you can push back the cushions to both reclining and sleeping positions. "This is one of my favorite Amazon purchases," a reviewer shared. "Yes, it is a futon, but it looks like an expensive mid-century couch and is surprisingly comfy for under 400 bucks."
Price at time of publish: $463.99
Colors: 5 | Material: Velvet | Seats: 2-3 | Chaise: No | Sleeper: Yes | Storage: No | Dimensions: 83 x 33.5 x 32.5 inches
Related: The Best Memory Foam Mattresses for a Cozy Night's Sleep
How to Pick the Right Comfortable Couch
Price
When buying a couch, especially one with recliner seats or extra features, you can end up spending several hundred (to several thousand) dollars depending on the model you prefer. Therefore, the biggest holdup with couch-buying is usually price, but it doesn't have to be. Our best budget pick — JY QAQA Convertible Sectional Sofa with Reversible Chaise — rings in at $300 and boasts a contemporary design, easy assembly, and durable materials for long-term use. These picks from Amazon all come in under $1,000 and offer the same quality of comfort and design that more expensive couches boast.
Materials
There are lots of materials you can look at while couch shopping. Some contribute to the level of comfort such as the upholstery material, and others allow for durability. "If you have pets or children, you might want to choose a durable performance fabric that is both stain- and scratch-resistant," says Baena. "High-quality leather will get a nice patina over time as it wears, and can be easy to clean when spills occur." We love the Honbay Faux Leather Sectional Sofa for both of these reasons — it ages like fine wine and is easy to maintain over time. Other options might include polyester or nylon fabric, or even velvet for a more editorial look.
Structure
The structure also plays a role in comfort because there are many features that can affect how you sit. "Seat depth, seat height, and back height are important considerations depending on the sofa end-usage as well as your body type," says Baena. For instance, a chaise addition on a sectional allows you to stretch out a bit more compared to, let's say, a loveseat. Consider the Honbay Convertible Sectional Sofa for room to stretch your legs and a cushioned back to support your own while you settle in for a TV binge-watching session. Looking at these structural features can help you pick the best couch for your personal comfort.
Take Our Word For It
Madison Yauger is a senior commerce writer and Eden Lichterman is an Amazon e-commerce writer, both with expertise across the lifestyle space. For this story, they spoke to furniture expert Grace Baena and heavily researched the market of couches on Amazon, looking at features and customer reviews, to determine the best picks for comfort and style.
Meet Our Expert
Grace Baena is the director of branded content at Kaiyo, an online marketplace for buying and selling secondhand furniture.
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