The 10 Best Places to Buy Furniture

Pottery Barn at Pottery Barn

Crate & Barrel at Crate And Barrel

Room & Board at Roomandboard.com

Apt2B at Apt2b.com

Article Kouva Storage Headboard

Article

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Home to beautifully designed, well-built furniture with a modern aesthetic, Article is one of my favorite places to shop for furniture of all kinds. Clean lines dominate the couches, chairs, coffee tables, and bed frames sold here, which makes it easy to find a place for them in just about any home.

Article is one of my favorite places to buy couches and lounge chairs, which we’ve tested here at The Spruce. We’ve tested several of the brand’s couches over the years, like the Sven Sofa and Nordby Sofa Bed, and we love their comfort, customization choices, and simple assembly.

While Article doesn’t offer as many customization options as some larger retailers on our list, like Pottery Barn or Crate & Barrel, the few choices available do suit many different tastes. You may not be able to customize every sofa configuration, but you can choose your upholstery, shop modular seating, and even find sleeper sofas in the ever-growing selection.

And with reasonable pricing across the board, including $49 flat-rate Front Door Delivery, Article’s dining room, bedroom, and office furniture is worth a glance, too. While there isn’t a big selection of pieces in aesthetics outside of modern, the sleek and simple designs are nicely versatile.

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Article Merto Cabinet

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Pottery Barn

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When it comes to the best places to buy furniture, no list is complete without Pottery Barn, in my opinion. It’s a brand that’s been around for more than 70 years, and for good reason: Pottery Barn’s furniture is well-made, durable, and beautiful. And with an impressively large selection of items large and small, you can decorate your entire home with pieces from this retailer.

I love browsing Pottery Barn’s impressive collection of items, which includes pieces like classic sleigh bed frames, modern couches with clean lines, and decorative accents like mirrors, rugs, and even throw blankets. But if you’re solely shopping for furniture, it’s the big-ticket items that really wow here. We’ve tested the Cameron Roll Arm Sofa for more than two years, and it’s continued to impress us with its comfort and durability.

I personally love the almost-endless customization options available for couches, sleeper sofas, and accent chairs; even dining tables and chairs can be mixed and matched. Best of all, you can check out Pottery Barn’s pieces in a local store (if there’s one near you) or through its selection of fabric swatches and samples.

Furniture here is also made with standout craftsmanship so each piece is built for long-term wear and tear, and many also feature responsibly-sourced materials like FSC-certified or reclaimed wood and Greenguard Gold certified fabrics, plus Fair Trade certified manufacturing.

Pottery Barn Cameron Roll Arm Sofa

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Pottery Barn Balboa Slipcovered Swivel Chair

$1,239 at Pottery Barn

Pottery Barn Hudson Bed

$1,889 at Pottery Barn

Pottery Barn Reed Extending Dining Table

$799 at Pottery Barn

Wayfair

AllModern Alice 55" Solid Wood Sideboard

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If it’s a massive selection of furniture across all different styles, price points, and sizes that you’re searching for, Wayfair is where you’ll find exactly that. Home to thousands of different pieces of furniture both small and large (plus tons of related home goods and accessories), Wayfair offers an almost endless supply of options. No matter your style or your home’s aesthetic, you can find just about anything here.

My favorite aspect of shopping at Wayfair is the variety available across every price point. If you’re searching for budget-friendly furniture, Wayfair has it in the form of couches under $500, dining tables under $100, and even low-priced bed frames, bookshelves, and more. If you have more wiggle room in your budget, you can also browse a great selection of higher-priced products.

Additionally, you’ll find a wide range of brands, materials, and color or upholstery choices across Wayfair’s ever-growing product offerings. I love that you can opt for solid hardwood furniture if you’re searching for durability, or choose a mix of MDF and solid hardwood for a lower price. With plenty of patterns, bold and neutral color choices, and furniture that’s modern, mid-century, industrial, farmhouse, and more, there’s truly something for everyone.

Just keep in mind that pricing can really vary from month to month at Wayfair. With frequent sales, pricing on the items you’re shopping can change often, and so too can product availability. Quality and ease of assembly will vary from product to product, too.

Steelside Patterson 2 Piece Mid Century Modern Style Livingroom Leather Chaise Sectional

$2,440 at Wayfair

Latitude Run Braya Hydraulic Lift Up Storage Upholstered Platform Bed

$320 $265 at Wayfair

Sand & Stable Hertford Wide Upholstered Linen Blend Accent Chair

$140 $136 at Wayfair

Mercury Row Caramel Griffing 70" Solid Wood 2-Door TV Stand

$380 at Wayfair

Amazon

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You can find all different kinds of furniture on Amazon to meet your needs, whatever they might be. With a seemingly endless supply of different pieces, like office chairs, standing desks, couches, accent chairs, and bed frames, you can browse and shop just about every type of furniture here.

Although you’re less likely to find premium materials like leather or solid hardwoods on Amazon, most items ship for free and arrive quickly. If you’re looking for apartment-friendly furniture or options for kids, you’ll find plenty of choices here. Amazon’s furniture may not be built for life, but it is a great resource for short-term pieces, accents, or even budget-friendly larger furniture.

Just keep in mind that since there’s so much to see on Amazon, you’ll need to do some digging to find the best pieces. The sheer volume of products can be overwhelming, so I like to shop for complimentary pieces here, like ottomans, storage benches, or entertainment centers.

I also highly recommend taking a close look at the return policy, trial period, and shipping details for every piece you’re considering on Amazon. While some furniture may ship free (and is returnable) for Amazon Prime members, it really varies from brand to brand or product to product.

Allewie Full Size Lift Up Storage Bed

$262 $246 at Amazon

Ironck Industrial Bookcase

$100 $78 at Amazon

Vesgantti Loveseat Sofa Green

$300 at Amazon

Wakefit 3 in 1 Convertible Sleeper Sofa Bed

$350 $250 at Amazon

Burrow

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If it’s flexibility and style you’re looking for out of your furniture, I highly recommend Burrow. It’s not your typical furniture retailer; Burrow focuses on affordable, convenient, and modern pieces, all of which feature a unique modular design. As a result, every one of the company’s sofas, bed frames, and other pieces is designed to shrink or expand, so your investment pieces will grow and change as your life changes over the years ahead.

We’ve tested multiple couches from Burrow here at The Spruce, including the Range 3-Piece Open Sectional (one of our favorite modular sofas) and the Block Nomad Sofa (which is our absolute favorite couch!) In our testing, we’ve discovered that Burrow’s furniture is incredibly well-made, customizable thanks to the modular designs, and comfortable for sitting, lounging, or sleeping. Plus, we’ve loved the durability of the different upholstery fabrics and how they handle wear over years of use.

All of Burrow’s furniture is designed with nods to American mid-century modern and contemporary Scandinavian styles. Clean lines and sleek pieces populate the selection, but there’s still plenty of variety to choose from (whether that’s in colorful upholstery options or different materials.) If you’re looking for another style, like farmhouse or industrial, the pieces here may not suit your taste.

Our only complaint about Burrow? We wish there were even more pieces to choose from, with a bit more variety in style.

Burrow Block Nomad Sofa

$2,499 $1,799 at Burrow

Burrow Range 3-Piece Open Sectional

$1,199 at Burrow

Burrow Opera Media Console

$999 at Burrow

Burrow Chorus Bed with Wood Headboard

$1,199 $999 at Burrow

West Elm

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West Elm, a sister brand to Pottery Barn (another of my favorites that’s on this list), is a furniture retailer that’s known for its high-quality modern and mid-century modern pieces. It’s one of my favorite places to head for large items like bed frames, couches, and dining tables and chairs. However, you’ll also find smaller furniture and accent pieces like shelves, ottomans, and even floor pillows here—and it’s all wonderfully stylish.

One of the details that sets West Elm apart from other places to buy furniture is its dedication to crafting furniture with premium materials. While the prices of its products are typically a bit lower than Pottery Barn or competitors like Crate & Barrel, West Elm still uses premium materials. In fact, more than half of the retailer’s products support at least one sustainability initiative. The product selection also includes a mix of artisan-made pieces.

Plus, I’m a big fan of the customization options offered by West Elm. It’s easy to find exactly what you’re searching for, whether it’s a high-end dresser or a custom-upholstered sofa or chair. The in-house design service is especially helpful if you aren’t sure where to start, or you need help finding or creating exactly what you have in mind; I’ve used it myself, and the advice is fantastic if you’re trying to find your style.

Just note, however, that West Elm’s delivery timeframes for large furniture can be quite long. It can take more than a month to receive your items, and if you’re opting for a customized piece, it can take even longer.

West Elm Auburn Leather Recliner

$999 at West Elm

West Elm Harris 2-Piece Bumper Chaise Sectional

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West Elm Aubin Dining Table

$1,599 at West Elm

West Elm Cozy Swivel Chair

$699 at West Elm

IKEA

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There’s really nowhere better to find simple, straightforward, and budget-friendly furniture than IKEA. Beloved by college students, first-time renters, families with young kids, and even longtime homeowners, IKEA offers a selection of pieces big and small at a fraction of the price point of other retailers.

I’ve long been a fan of IKEA’s furniture, from my very first college-era couch to its smart storage pieces—I currently have multiple sets of the Trofast Storage System in my son’s room and living room, and I’ve owned Billy Bookcases for over 15 years. And I love how innovative its ready-to-assemble furniture is, often solving small-space issues or offering ample storage.

While IKEA furniture tends to stick to a clean and simple Scandinavian design aesthetic, you do have options. Many pieces come in two or three color choices, and you can often choose between materials like solid pine, MDF, or more decorative alternatives like wicker. More premium materials do tend to cost more, but we’re talking $50 to $100 more, not hundreds.

The only downside? IKEA is easier to shop in person than online, as shipping pieces to your home can come with delivery fees and that notorious IKEA assembly process. However, if you live near one of its brick-and-mortar stores, you can easily shop online and pick up your furniture in person.

Ikea Brimnes Bed Frame

$349 at Ikea

IKEA Billy Bookcase

$69 at Ikea

Crate & Barrel

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Crate & Barrel Lounge Deep Apartment Sofa

With a focus on modern furniture that’s built for the long haul, I’m a big fan of Crate & Barrel. Here, contemporary and classic designs are most common, though you’ll also find coastal and mid-century modern pieces within its sizable inventory. The Infiniti Swivel Chair is used daily in my bedroom, and the eye-catching rattan and wood Canyon Dresser and Canyon 4-Shelf Bookcase have held up to daily use (and sticky fingers) from my toddler for two years now.

We’ve also tested multiple Crate & Barrel sofas here at The Spruce, and we particularly love the retailer’s sectionals. The Lounge Sofa, which can be designed to suit your specific space and needs thanks to its customizable nature, and we love the many different configurations, sizes, and upholstery options. During testing, we also found it supremely comfortable and nicely durable, even in homes with pets.

If you’re looking for lasting furniture, I’ve found Crate & Barrel’s pieces are built for the long haul—and the demands of daily life. The furniture is made with consistently high-quality craftsmanship, and the pieces use materials like solid, kiln-dried hardwood or engineered wood. Plus, there’s a wealth of performance fabrics available on upholstered items.

With such a wide catalog of items large and small, Crate & Barrel can be a one-stop shop for virtually all of your home needs, whether stocking up on kitchen essentials or decorating your bedroom. Just note that shipping costs can vary based on the size of your order, so you’ll want to pay attention to any added fees before checking out.

Crate & Barrel Infiniti Swivel Accent Chair

Crate & Barrel Canyon Natural Wood Narrow 3-Drawer Kids Dresser

Crate & Barrel Palermo Wood & Upholstered 2-Drawer Queen Storage Bed

Room & Board

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Not into style trends or changing your furniture up as tastes change over the years? That’s one of the reasons I love shopping at Room & Board, one of my favorite places to buy high-quality furniture. All of Room & Board’s pieces are staples that are designed to be “trend-proof” and outlive seasonal trend cycles. Online and in-store, you can find options for every room in your home, including upholstered bed frames, customizable sectionals, and patio furniture.

I particularly like that Room & Board offers complimentary design services, which pairs you with a design expert—either virtually or in-person—for decor inspiration and help with furniture selection, floor planning, and more. I’ve found it’s especially helpful if you’re starting from scratch in a new place, or you need large furniture that’ll do double duty as a style statement and a durable, comfy place to rest or relax.

I also like that returns are free, and Room & Board offers free leather and fabric swatches to help make your shopping decisions easier.

Many of Room & Board's offerings are on the pricier side, but if high-quality craftsmanship is a priority for you, then I’d argue it's well worth the splurge. Just note that if you're looking for styles other than modern, your options will be limited.

Room & Board Gio Sofa

Room & Board Hudson Bed

Room & Board Ventura

Room & Board Swivel Chair

Apt2B

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APT 2B Brentwood 2pc Sectional Sofa

If you’re shopping for modern furniture, Apt2B is one of the best places to buy furniture. This retailer focuses on options that are built to last, so you can rest easy knowing this furniture doesn’t just look good; it's durable. Best of all, many pieces are made in the USA, making it an excellent place to buy American-made furniture.

I love that Apt2B allows you to customize upholstery and color options using the site’s online shopping tool. While this is pretty common across all of the retailers on this list, the customization here goes a bit further for some items, like sofas or sectionals. You can customize not only the appearance, but also the width and seat depth for semi-custom furniture that fits your space.

Custom sofas take just 2-3 weeks to make—a welcome departure from lengthier wait times at some other retailers on our list, like West Elm. And if you’re buying pieces that Apt2B has in stock, you won’t need to wait weeks at all for shipping and delivery.

Keep in mind, though, that you can only shop Apt2B online. You won't be able to try anything out in person before buying. However, if you're dissatisfied with your purchase for any reason, I’m happy to note the retailer does offer a generous 100-day return window (the longest of all the retailers on this list!)

APT 2B Moraga Platform Bed

APT 2B Nora Apartment Size Sleeper Sofa Bed

APT 2B Coram/Jaclyn Round Dining Bundle