Sofa Buying Guide

What we liked: Floyd sells just two sofa styles, so it’s not the first place to go if you want to browse a lot of looks. But Floyd is a solid stop for those who want a modular sofa with modern styling, priced around $2,000 to $2,500 for both styles in three-seater sizes. The Sofa (which blends Scandinavian modernism with a plush, pillowy look) and The Sectional (which is sleek and modern) are somewhat confusingly named; each is available starting in a two-seater size up through sectional sizes. We haven’t tested The Sectional yet, but we plan to do so in the future. We have tested The Sofa (in its three-seater-with-chaise configuration) for more than two years, using it daily. And we’re confident about the frame’s construction, which blends steel with birch plywood and steel legs. Unlike many sofas, The Sofa has no suspension; the double-foam seat cushions simply rest on a thinly padded plywood base. This means that The Sofa lacks bounce, despite its cushy appearance. The Sectional uses a flat-spring suspension that should provide more springiness (again, we haven’t tested it yet).