A three-seater anchors most living rooms. Choose it for how you sit, then check what is underneath. See all sofas or compare the three straight sofas below.
Size
Allow for the sofa's depth as well as its length. Leave 45 cm between the sofa and a coffee table, and measure doorways before you order. Mark the footprint on the floor with tape and check the walkway.
Upright, tailored or deep
The Linear Straight Sofa has the highest, most upright sit of our sofas, on tall matte black metal legs. It is easy to rise from. The Fraser Straight Sofa has narrow tailored arms, so more of the length goes to the seat. The feather topping asks for an occasional plump. The Bowie Straight Sofa is low and deep on a recessed plinth base, with rounded arms and inner-coil seat cushions. It favours lounging.
Three sofas compared
| Sofa | Sit | Base | Arms | Fill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linear | Most upright | Tall matte black metal legs | Clean rectilinear frame | Foam-and-feather seat cushions |
| Fraser | Tidy, upright | Matte black metal legs | Narrow, tailored | Feather-topped high-density foam |
| Bowie | Low and deep | Recessed plinth | Rounded | Inner-coil seat cushions |
Frame and suspension
A hardwood frame with glued and screwed corners lasts longer than stapled softwood. Under the foam, a no-sag spring foundation keeps the seat from bottoming out. Fraser and Bowie both use one, with high-density foam over it.
Fill
All-foam cushions hold their shape. Feather toppers feel softer and need regular plumping. Ask which you are buying.
Fabric or leather
The Linear, Fraser and Bowie all come in fabric, and also in leather. Our leather sofa guide explains the finishes. Fabrics and leathers shown online are our most requested, not the full range. Ask the team for samples at full size, and read the furniture care guide before deciding.
Questions
Which is easiest to get up from?
The Linear, which has the highest sit of our sofas.
Which suits lounging?
The Bowie, which is low and deep.
Do I need to plump the cushions?
Feather-topped sofas such as the Fraser benefit from an occasional plump. All-foam cushions hold their shape.
Next step
Sit on two or three at the Parnell or Grey Lynn showroom. Take your measurements with you.
