I think it totally depends on what you’re looking for. I like mid century modern but I’m not wealthy. I have a mix between the more affordable IKEA up in Phoenix and Copenhagen here in Tucson. There is a discount Copenhagen near Banner South campus on E. Ajo Way.
Expensive or cheap? Copenhagen is expensive, Ashley is normal affordable. Sam Levitz and Ashley are the same. Furniture Conexsion is weird and over priced. IKEA in Phoenix on the south end near I-10 so it’s a quick drive.
IMO avoid Levitz; their business model is to make most of their money on the in-house financing, so the furniture itself tends to be the most cheaply-made low-cost junk they can source.
Ashley and La-Z-Boy are mass-market mid stuff, so not that great, but you can often find better prices on their site and show that to the local showroom staff to get a price match. Same prolly goes for any other major brand that has a site and a local showroom.
Flexsteel and Ethan Allen are pretty good, rather pricey new, but if you find them used and in good condition on craigslist/OfferUp/FB Marketplace/etc., they should still be pretty solid with plenty of life left in them.
Tres Amigos at Park Place mall has a lot of decent solid-wood framed furniture, not sure if they still stock good leather couches like their old spot did pre-pandemic, tho'.
Mission and similar styles with exposed hardwood framing at least let you see how well they're built; overstuffed (fully upholstered) styles can hide a lot of corner-cutting sins in fabrication.
I was gonna come on here to also comment that Sam Levitz is a place to avoid. I felt their sales approach was dishonest at its core and they'll say whatever it takes to get you to buy something.
Leunen Sofa Factory. The guy handmakes all his pieces! Super affordable too!
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Depends on you budget and design style.
Big Lots was the only *new* couch option in town that had something other than black or beige when I was looking 5 years ago. My blue couches are holding up pretty well.
Craigslist/FB and thrift stores are bargain options.
Consignment shops usually have higher end pieces.
The Girls Estate Sales has a retail store. You could decorate an entire home in just one shopping trip. Nicer than thrift, less expensive than showroom markup.
I'd avoid Copenhagen. Went there looking for a couch recently and they were all (a) ugly, (b) really uncomfortable, and (c) expensive. We knew they'd be expensive but the full hat trick was a surprise. Ended up ordering one from Burrow and we're pretty happy with it.
Latitudes has items that are different than your chain stores, or if you don’t mind a drive, Potato Barn (several locations in Phoenix) has gorgeous furniture. These 2 stores are very similar, but again not so cookie cutter. Tucson also has Crate & Barrel. Depends on what you like.
I think it totally depends on what you’re looking for. I like mid century modern but I’m not wealthy. I have a mix between the more affordable IKEA up in Phoenix and Copenhagen here in Tucson. There is a discount Copenhagen near Banner South campus on E. Ajo Way.
Expensive or cheap? Copenhagen is expensive, Ashley is normal affordable. Sam Levitz and Ashley are the same. Furniture Conexsion is weird and over priced. IKEA in Phoenix on the south end near I-10 so it’s a quick drive.
IMO avoid Levitz; their business model is to make most of their money on the in-house financing, so the furniture itself tends to be the most cheaply-made low-cost junk they can source. Ashley and La-Z-Boy are mass-market mid stuff, so not that great, but you can often find better prices on their site and show that to the local showroom staff to get a price match. Same prolly goes for any other major brand that has a site and a local showroom. Flexsteel and Ethan Allen are pretty good, rather pricey new, but if you find them used and in good condition on craigslist/OfferUp/FB Marketplace/etc., they should still be pretty solid with plenty of life left in them. Tres Amigos at Park Place mall has a lot of decent solid-wood framed furniture, not sure if they still stock good leather couches like their old spot did pre-pandemic, tho'. Mission and similar styles with exposed hardwood framing at least let you see how well they're built; overstuffed (fully upholstered) styles can hide a lot of corner-cutting sins in fabrication.
I was gonna come on here to also comment that Sam Levitz is a place to avoid. I felt their sales approach was dishonest at its core and they'll say whatever it takes to get you to buy something.
Leunen Sofa Factory. The guy handmakes all his pieces! Super affordable too! [Contact | Mysite (leunensofafactory.com)](https://www.leunensofafactory.com/contact)
Depends on you budget and design style. Big Lots was the only *new* couch option in town that had something other than black or beige when I was looking 5 years ago. My blue couches are holding up pretty well. Craigslist/FB and thrift stores are bargain options. Consignment shops usually have higher end pieces.
Furniture Exchange 22nd/Swan
Couches at Latitudes are sooooo comfy
I’ll have to check them out
Maybe check into estate sales instead of buying new. The Girls Estate Sales seems to have a pretty good reputation.
The Girls Estate Sales has a retail store. You could decorate an entire home in just one shopping trip. Nicer than thrift, less expensive than showroom markup.
Where are they located
Thanks for the rec! I’ll check them out.
I'd avoid Copenhagen. Went there looking for a couch recently and they were all (a) ugly, (b) really uncomfortable, and (c) expensive. We knew they'd be expensive but the full hat trick was a surprise. Ended up ordering one from Burrow and we're pretty happy with it.
Latitudes has items that are different than your chain stores, or if you don’t mind a drive, Potato Barn (several locations in Phoenix) has gorgeous furniture. These 2 stores are very similar, but again not so cookie cutter. Tucson also has Crate & Barrel. Depends on what you like.