Find your new dream sofa with our ultimate edit (2024)

Be honest, it’s probably the place you spend the majority of your waking time at home. It’s also the piece of furniture that people spend perhaps the most hours (/days/months...) deciding on.

Do you want a sofa that makes a real design statement? A classic piece that will never go out of fashion? A timeless reissued icon that has long had pride of place on your Pinterest board?

Whatever the answer to these questions, we have the right sofa for your space. All you need to do now is put your feet up, sit back and scroll…

Sebastian Herkner created this pleasingly plump sofa, where even the legs are upholstered. There are many fabric options for this design – you can even mix and match, choosing to cover just the back in leather. From £3,437, ligne-roset.com

A true icon, the ‘Camaleonda’ sofa is a regular feature in the world’s most beautiful homes. Designed in the 1970s by Mario Bellini, it became a hot property on the vintage market before being reissued in 2020. £7,742, bebitalia.com

The ultimate example of generosity of form, this modular sofa from Loaf serves up comfort in big, hearty portions. As Loaf says: ‘If this sofa were a cake, it would be one where only whopping great slices would be allowed.’ From £1,830, loaf.com

Knockout curves are the main feature of this sofa by Draga & Aurel. It's welcoming with a cloud-like softness that feels very current. £11,450, baxter.it

Designer Anders Nørgaard once described this sofa as ‘his baby’ and 22 years since it was launched his creation looks as youthful and remains as relevant as ever. From £2,599, boconcept.com

Stefano Spessoto designed this sofa to be elegant enough to suit any home, with its thin metal frame lending it a delicate charm. £3,783, calligaris.com

This is the latest evolution of the ‘Monobloc’ sofa. Designed by De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi, it is notable for its strict, rationalist form that is the perfect addition to urban settings. £8,641, zanotta.it

A leather and wood support, or belt, surrounds the plump backrest of this sofa designed by Federico Peri. Its generous padding is balanced by a sleek metal frame and legs. £12,600, baxter.it

Described by B&B Italia as ‘a safe haven in the home’, this modular sofa by Piero Lissoni is incredibly versatile and offers a wealth of options to suit any room – corner sofa or chaise longue? Backrest or no backrest? Built-in side table? From £12,722, bebitalia.com

When it was designed by Roberto Monsani back in 1974 its louche, laidback form was considered so daring it never saw serial production. Clearly it was ahead of its time, as it seems to suit today’s mood perfectly. From £14,396, acerbisdesign.com

‘We were sat in a beach house looking at the waves, and then we started to sketch them,’ explain designers George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg . ‘The final design has that kind of fluidity and undulation to it.’ Modular and inviting, it's a natural fit for any home. £6,634, molteni.it

Simple and timeless in its appeal, this design by Rodolfo Dordoni is also available as a modular sofa and for those who like a little support when relaxing, headrests can also be added. £10,248, minottilondon.com

With its ample, cosy curves pinched into place by a delicate metal frame, this sofa by Federica Biasi manages to be both generous and restrained in its design. £6,144, gallottiradice.it

Are you someone who likes to sit up straight? This sofa by Patricia Urquiola is designed to be comfortable for sitting properly, but equally as cosy if you love to lounge. £4,312, moroso.it

Welcoming in it chunkiness, this sofa by Note is described by Fogia as being so cosy it will be hard to get up (we all know that feeling). A modular creation, it can be used to create a two- or three-seater, or something a little more unique. From £6,400, fogia.se

Reminiscent of sweets and delivering a similar pleasure rush, this sofa by visual artist Joana Vasconcelos is a representation of her creativity and positive outlook on life. £4,050, roche-bobois.com

Gently curved, this sofa designed by Rodolfo Dordoni was inspired by the traditional shapes of 1950s furniture. It may have vintage influences, but it’s certainly got modern appeal. £9,045, minottilondon.com

This chunky, loveable modular sofa is intended to be everyone’s new best friend. The brainchild of Marcel Wanders, it’s available in 302 different fabrics. £5,043, moooi.com

Bolster cushions are reimagined as contemporary armrests on this sofa created by Antonio Citterio. Incredibly versatile, the design is available as a sectional sofa, armchair and also daybed. Sofa, from £8,830, bebitalia.com

With its pleasingly rounded yet streamlined design, this sofa by Vipp is true to the brand’s ethos for creating functional designs that are stylish in their simplicity. £3,964, vipp.com