Corduroy Couches Are Back—and They’re Not Just for Basements

What do himbos, bell bottoms, and conversation pits all have in common? They're all nostalgic throwbacks to the 70s that are experiencing current cultural revivals right now. But don’t just take our word for it: According to Vogue, our favorite designer resale site 1stDibs “has also seen a massive spike in sales of iconic designs from the period, including Mario Bellini’s ‘Camaleonda’ sofa from 1970, Michel Ducaroy’s ‘Togo'” (which we found some amazing dupes for) and Vico Magistretti’s ‘Maralunga’ sofa from 1973,” to name just a few.

A combination of our ever-hastening trend cycle (the chills of cringe I get from TikToks nostalgic for high school in 2009 are proof) and an increased desire for comfort and familiarity post-pandemic has resulted in a resurgence of 1970s-inspired decor, including conversational shapes, earth tones, and super-soft fabrics like corduroy. Nostalgic or not, corduroy deserves a resurgence in popularity; it’s casual-cool, ultra-comfortable, and arguably one of the best fabrics for sofas. And now is truly the time for corduroy couches to come back; the pandemic made us all baby—meaning all we want is to be swaddled in the warm comfortable embrace of a sofa you can really sink your teeth tuchus into. Given that pant fabric furniture seems to be on the upswing, we can’t deny we’re a little corduroy couch-curious. Here are the best corduroy couches we could find (and now very much want).

The best corduroy sofas and sectionals

Need to accommodate a bunch of friends? The six-piece Andes sectional is perfectly oversized, highly sinkable, and for less than $1,400, you won’t have to sell your prized TV just for comfortable seating. Available in a super calming forest green, or of-the-period goldenrod, kick your feet up and turn on That 70s Show. It has nearly 200 reviews on Wayfair for a cumulative rating of 4.3 out of five stars, with buyers calling it “the perfect basement couch” and remarking that it “gets comfier by the day.”

If your lovely abode is more Polly Pocket-sized, you can get the same overstuffed, cuddly look, with a smaller footprint from Allmodern’s Jody 2-Piece sectional. This chunky lil lounger is also giving us cloud couch vibes, with a retro twist.

If you’re looking to chill hard—this snuggly microfiber-upholstered couch literally bears the name “Big Chill” and it means serious couch potato business. We’re obsessed with its angular shape, which makes it great for hosting guests as well as vegging out.

The best corduroy loveseats

So you really want a Lovesac, but your significant other thinks bean bag chairs are for children? (They’re not wrong). Don’t let it tear your relationship apart, just compromise with a corduroy bean bag sofa that will give you all that beautiful bean-y goodness, while looking like something a sophisticated adult that has their life together might sit in while diving into their vintage record collection.

No arms, no problem. For a squishy loveseat that could easily double as an incredibly comfortable crash pad for your over-served homies, we love this tufted version which is currently 35% off.

The best corduroy sofa with storage

Unless you live in a sprawling mansion that rivals the one seen in The Queen of Versailles, we could all use a little extra storage space, am I right? Not only does the wooden frame of this corduroy sofa give it a mid-century modern feel, it also provides three hidden drawers to stowe everything you need for an epic pillow fort.

The best colorful corduroy couches

We’ve all heard the lore of green velvet sofas, but the jury's still out on what it means to have a bitchin’ corduroy couch in a peppy hue like ginger or curry. Regardless, there’s nothing like adding some color to your living space—plus it’s a lot harder to spot a salsa stain on some colorful textured corduroy (compared to a Nancy Meyers-inspired cream sofa).

The best vintage corduroy couches

You can’t go wrong with a piece of furniture that was actually there to witness The Doobie Brothers, mountains of cocaine, and extra-long sideburns. That said, we feel pretty confident that 1stDibs has scrubbed out any remnants of hard partying disco days. Jokes aside, if you’re going to invest in a corduroy couch as the focal point of your living room, it’s definitely worth going all in to shell out for the real deal.

A seaweed blue velvet Togo sofa? ‘Nuff said. But seriously, if a statement is what you're after, this dreamy corduroy version of the cult-fave is in perfect condition and will have all your future guests ooh-ing and ahh-ing.

Let’s assume you don’t have $10K+ to drop on your dream sofa. The contrast between the rigid lines of this little peach number’s frame and the giant, marshmallow-like cushions are what really set this piece apart. Think: comfy and inviting (instead of sloppy and saggy).

Um, did somebody whisper “modular” in our ear as we were falling asleep? Because this adaptable sectional came straight from our dreams. The print is so distinctly 70s—without feeling outdated—and its earthy tones allow it to work with a variety of different decor styles.

Hoping these sofas strike a cord… get it?

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