Our home writer tested Article’s new Hanson couch, a two-seater that costs $800. They found it comfortable and well-made but were not a fan of the upholstery.
, and one thing I’ve observed is that price and quality are not always strongly correlated. Some very expensive couches are not very comfortable; someoutperform models that cost three times as much. But in general, it’s hard to find a good, new couch for less than $1,000.
When I learned that Article — a brand that makes some of ourThe Article Hanson looks like what I’d imagine if someone told me to picture a normal couch. It’s a vaguely mid-century-modern two-seater with solid wood legs, upholstered in three shades of polyester chenille — light gray, dark gray, and a seafoam green. It’s 77 inches long , a good size for smaller apartments. All of my testers — Strategist beauty writer Tembe Denton-Hurst, senior writer Liza Corsillo, junior writer Bella Druckman, and editor Lauren Levy — found it comfortable to sit on, not too deep or shallow. The cushions are made of foam wrapped in polyfill and have a nice bounce while offering plenty of support. The last couch we tested in the Strategist office,that cost $650, was so lumpy and butt-numbingly firm that you couldn’t sit on it for long. The Hanson is in another league comfort-wise — Corsillo remarked that she could imagine getting a good night’s sleep on it, and Druckman says it’s her favorite place in the office to sit and work.The Hanson’s upholstery scores a 50,000 on the Martindale scale, a test of abrasion resistance. That means the seat is unlikely to go threadbare anytime soon, but its polyester-chenille fabric doesn’t look or feel especially luxurious. It’s a woven fabric with a high pile used often in inexpensive, hard-wearing home textiles for its texture, resistance to pilling, and soft handfeel , but it isn’t my favorite aesthetically — because of the way it’s woven, it really looks and feels polyester-y.Although I had some quibbles with the upholstery and a few small construction details, this is the best couch I’ve seen at this price in a while. It would be perfect for a first apartment or guest room; it feels solid enough to survive a move or two, unlike some other couches at this price range. My one caveat: Article’s less expensive couches sometimes have an issue with the foam deflating over time, which doesn’t happen immediately. I’ll check back in six months with my review on how it’s holding up.is designed to surface useful, expert recommendations for things to buy across the vast e-commerce landscape. Every product is independently selected by our team of editors, whom you can read aboutYesterday at 2:50 p.m.You'll receive the next newsletter in your inbox.New YorkNew York*Sorry, there was a problem signing you up.
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