13 Curved Couches That'll Liven Up Your Living Room

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I'm a little bit tired of the whole mid-century modern freak out. We've seen so many reissued designs turned into modern pieces, it's almost starting to feel older than it even is. But, one piece from the trend we're not sick of yet is curved sofas. And we've vowed to give you options here at Esquire and teach men how to furnish their homes. Today, that option is fun, funky curved sofas.

We're not talking chesterfield curves, either. The curved sofa as we know it today, developed within and in response to the whole mid-century thing, but we really associate it with the late '70s and early '80s. It's all about decadent sofas, ultra-luxurious furniture. Similar to pit sectionals and extra-deep sofas, it's all about comfort and good looks. Whether done up in leather, linen, or all-weather outdoor materials, the goal of a curved sofa is to look damn fine.

To get you started on your curved sofa journey, our expert home design editors dug through our favorite furniture stores to find the 13 absolute best curved sofas on the market. These are good-looking, ultra-comfortable sofas. Buy one of this list or just click around and get inspired.

Holmes Three Piece Modular Sofa

There's going to be some wild curved couches on this list—real '70s and '80s decadence—but this is not one of them. The Holmes from Arhaus is curved, yes, but it's done gently. It'll fit in any home setup, and the muted Arhaus tones aren't too attention grabbing.

The Chelsea Sofa

If you want something a little more funky, but not overbearing, then opt for a fun material. This green velvet Maiden Home Chelsea Sofa is our absolute favorite colorful option on this list.

Laszlo 80" Saddle Leather Loveseat

For a leather take on a curved sofa, we love CB2. The saddle leather on this couch is divine. Plus, it's just raised off the ground, which adds a tad more visual space to your room.

Texada Taos Tan Sofa

For a more traditional shape with the curved stylings we're talking about here, we love this Article sofa. Once again, the fact that its lifted off the ground give your room some more visual space, making it feel bigger. The Italian leather is beautiful, and the sofa is a decent, but not massive, size

Hamilton Round Chaise Sectional Sofa

We love this sectional and its practical benefits. The chaise fits multiple people, and the round shape accommodates every imaginable lounge style. It adds just a tad of curve without fully committing to the look. It's great if you're trying to compromise with a partner.

Laurent 3-Piece Bumper Chaise

If you need a curved couch to fit a corner, we've got this one here. Since it's such a behemoth, West Elm is one of our favorite big box stores to shop from.

For this model, there's a lot of swatch options, but we especially love the durability of the canvas, twill, and linen offerings.

The Bond Settee

Here's one that's not exactly curved as you would expect. Maiden Home just goes more for rounded corners and organic lines on this sofa. It's a conversation piece, but not something that's going to always command the eye.

Portman 94" Sofa

Again, velvet just works so well on a curved sofa. This one from All Modern comes in a nice gray or off-white. It's perfect for lounging and comes with free white glove delivery.

Aline Serpentine Sectional Sofa

When it comes to real luxury furniture, nobody does it like Soho Home. The Aline Serpentine sofa is a great example. The shape is the most sophisticated on this list, and the fabrics are some of the highest quality. In either this three-seater version or the four-seater, it's peak luxury.

Mario Bellini Sofa | Combination 006

Mario Bellini's Camaleonda Sofa is one of the most popular designer sofas of all time. While it's not exactly what you think of when you're looking for a curved sofa, its rounded design still fits the bill in out book. The modular design and plethora of materials means anyone can find a combo to fit their home, apartment, or office space.

Clarke Leather Sofa

Anthropolgie is a brand foreign to most adult men, but there's some real finds to be had within the site and showrooms. This Clarke leather sofa is one of them. It's a mashup of mid-century design and what came after it, and it makes a beautiful contemporary sofa.

Curved Sofa

And hey, if you want to play the furniture roulette that is Amazon.com, make sure you get a trusted second opinion first. This one looks more sophisticated than it cost, and it comes with fast Amazon-style shipping all in one piece. It's a great affordable option.

Only downside is the boulé-style upholstery. Not the best, but it at least fits in with all living room designs.

Bacio All-Weather Rattan Sofa

If you want to take the look to your patio, it's actually quite tough. Outdoor furniture is a lot less fussy, so you rarely see curved outdoor couches. But, this rattan one from CB2 checks all our boxes.

How to Choose a Curved Sofa

There's a lot that goes into it, but these are the things you should consider—the things we consider when ranking sofas.

Dimensions - This goes without saying, but make sure this things is going to fit in your space.

Fabric Options - I love the feel of linen, but nothing takes color like velvet. Nothing lasts as long as leather. Think about what it is you want, and choose a fabric that gets you there.

Where the Couch Meets the Floor - This one is big for curved sofas. At the front of the couch, is there space to see under it? A lot of times there isn't. In especially small spaces, a couch that is one mass can take up a lot of visual space. One that is lifted off the floor by its legs can make a room feel larger.

Delivery/Assembly - Most sofas come fully delivered with some sort of white glove delivery, but just consider what you want from a delivery experience.

Design Choices - Curved sofas obviously have a sort of '70s and '80s luxury design to them, but within that there can be nuances. Figure out what works best for you.

Why Trust Esquire?

Because, we are the go-to voices for luxury interiors. No one else tests as many furniture brands as us. No one tests as many sofas as us. No one comes close to us in mattress testing. For luxury furniture—especially if you're a man in search of some direction—we are the only voice you need to listen to.

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