The Best Boneless Couches for Lounging—No Bones About It!
Rest your weary bones on these boneless couches.
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I’m a huge Friends fan. One of my all-time favorite episodes is the one where Ross enlists Chandler and Rachel’s help in getting his new couch up the stairs to his apartment. (“Pivot!”) They’d probably all be very happy to know that furniture delivery has greatly improved since the late ’90s.
In fact, it’s so much better that you can now order a living room sectional and have it arrive in a stack of boxes on your doorstep, ready for DIY assembly. And it’s gotten even easier thanks to the rise in popularity of boneless couches that require no assembly at all. Let’s take a look at the couch that would have made Ross, Chandler and Rachel’s task a whole lot easier.
What is a boneless couch?
If you’re not familiar with boneless couches, here’s the scoop: a boneless couch ditches a heavy frame for cloud-like layers of foam and springs or coils for support. The furniture comes folded up in just a box or two—yep, you read that right! Other than waiting for the cushions to plump up when you take them out, there’s no assembly required for your new modular furniture. All you have to do is arrange it in your space, add a few throw pillows and you’re ready to relax!
The reasonable prices and lack of assembly make boneless couches appealing to many buyers. However, given their construction, you may be concerned about how supportive these couches are and how long they’ll last. The good news is that online reviews seem promising for both comfort and longevity. Here are four boneless sofas that are getting rave reviews from happy customers.
Top Picks
Cozza 2-Piece Upholstery Sofa
This boneless cloud sofa from Ivy Bronx looks much more luxurious than its price tag. The sumptuous, pet-friendly upholstery is available in various shades of corduroy—beige, black gray and tan—or you can choose green sherpa fleece. You can also select right-hand or left-hand orientation for the L part of the sectional. The two-piece sofa arrives in just two boxes with no assembly required—unless you count arranging the throw pillows that are included with it!
Garvee 2-in-1 Convertible Sleeper Sofa
If you’re thinking a boneless sofa can’t convert into a bed, think again. This convertible sofa from Garvee seats three adults comfortably with its deep cushions and wide armrests, but it opens into a comfortable bed perfect for overnight guests or movie night lounging. The corduroy upholstery comes in nine different colors with a pair of matching throw pillows. For a little extra, you can get a side pocket, perfect for storing remotes and reading materials.
Ovios O-Shape Modular Couch
Is it a loveseat or an oversized armchair? All we know is that this boneless O-shaped couch from Ovios looks like it was made for cozying up with a book or afternoon napping. The heavenly soft corduroy fabric comes in five colors with a trio of matching pillows. If you’re a reader, this would be the perfect place to curl up and get lost in the pages.
Hogle Armless Bean Bag Chair
If you’re looking for a statement chair for the corner of your room, or a cozy seat (or two!) by the fireplace, check out this sophisticated version of a beanbag chair from Wrought Studio. It features an ergonomic armless design and is filled with high-quality foam for comfort. We love the chunky textured faux fur upholstery, which comes in seven colors. If this is your first foray into boneless furniture, know that this comes with a one-year warranty and is Wayfair Verified for peace of mind.
Where to Buy
Just like their more structured counterparts, boneless chairs, sofas and sectionals are popping up at many online furniture retailers, including Wayfair and Amazon, along with direct-to-consumer retailers like Ovios and Garvee. Prices range depending on the size of the furniture, but you can get an oversized chair for around $200, while large sectionals often come in at well under $1,000.