I’ve always loved the look and feel of the best leather couches and sofas, so I knew before I moved to my new apartment in New York City that I had to have one for my living room. Oddly, finding a leather sofa can be difficult. The material comes in many variations, such as genuine, bonded and faux, and each has its benefits and drawbacks.

Similarly, shipping cost and assembly are things that always have to be factored in when buying any home furniture, making the task more complicated than adding whatever you like into your cart. I scrolled through countless looks on Pinterest , style books, and visited more than 20 online furniture stores to narrow down where I’d find mine. It was low-key exhausting and a touch overwhelming at times.

Fortunately, researching is a big part of my job, so I had some time to learn everything I could about the best leather couches. Some things I tried to determine beforehand included: And that’s only three of the many things I looked into while testing and reviewing. In the end, I went with Valyou’s Akerman Sofa , which I’ve labeled the best for a variety of reasons.

However, during my researching process, I came across many other leather couches that I would recommend to anyone in the market for one. Regardless if you’re searching for a sleeper sofa or a cloud couch dupe , I assure you that there’s a leather sofa for you at your desired price point. Heck, I even found leather couches that work for those with pets! And because I’.