In T’s column 1 Piece, 10 Budgets, we share 10 perfect versions of an item in a range of prices. Sectional sofas — comprising two or more pieces that can be rearranged — are often reserved for large rooms, but they can also help make the most of tight quarters, and tight budgets. Here are T design and interiors director Tom Delavan’s favorites.
1. Ikea Jättebo, $1,650
“Introduced in 2023, the Jättebo has become popular among design lovers and, at less than 75 inches wide, it’s great for small city apartments. It’s stylish in green corduroy and practical, with storage under both seats.”
Width: 74 ¾″. Depth: 63″. Height: 28″.
2. West Elm Laurent, $2,399
“The Laurent has both the appeal of a curved sofa and the coveted corner seat of a more conventional L-shaped couch.”
Width: 111 ½″. Depth: 79″. Height: 30 ¾″.
“This corner sectional has extra thick cushions and a clean look that are hard to find at this price.”
Width: 122″. Depth: 87″. Height: 32 ½″.
4. CB2 Strato, $4,197
“Channel tufting and plush camel velvet make this ’70s-inspired sectional sofa designed by the Barcelona-based firm Mermelada Estudio feel luxurious.”
Width: 97 ½″. Depth: 98″. Height: 27 ½″.
“Rounded sections emphasize this sofa’s modularity and make it look great even from the back. The sections are held together by clips, so they can be configured in multiple ways.”
Width: 110¼″. Depth: 110¼″. Height: 29″.
“The ash wood base of this sectional adds a rustic note — and provides a built-in end table.”
Width: 120″. Depth: 102″. Height: 28 ½″.
“The offset rounded back and sensual curves of the Arp sectional give it a sculptural feel.”
Width: 100″. Depth: 70″. Height: 26 ½″.
“Designed by Francesco Crivellari, whose family business is known for high-end upholstery, this sofa was handmade by Venetian craftspeople who use a pocket spring core and an Italian variable density foam that allows the extra thick cushions to maintain their shape.”
Width: 130″. Depth: 72″. Height: 29 ½″. (Smallest available.)
9. Cassina Bowy, $20,900
“The Spanish architect and designer Patricia Urquiola’s playful approach comes through in the rounded ends of her Bowy sofa.”
Width: 141 ¾″. Depth: 71″. Height: 29″.
“Each section of the limited-edition Sistema sofa by the French design studio Pool could stand alone as a sculptural object. A block of marble or brass provides support and contrasts with the seats’ rounded shapes.”
Width: 43 ⅜″. Depth: 44″. Height: 29 ½″. (Smallest single section.)
