In the world of interior design, there are few pieces that combine as much style and well-being as comfortable modular sofas. True chameleons of the living room, they bend to your every whim: an intimate reading corner, an impromptu aperitif with friends, or a siesta at the end of the day… each module can be combined to create a tailor-made setting for relaxation. Their secret? Seductive lines, soft-touch materials, and modularity that transforms every moment into a unique experience. From small urban spaces to large family living rooms, they adapt to your style.
We’ve put together our “top 10” of the most irresistible models for you: iconic designs, daring new products, decorating favourites… Let yourself be seduced by these ingenious seats and create your ideal living room.
Legendary in the 70s, the Amanta sofa makes a long-awaited return to HAY’s contemporary catalog. Originally designed in 1966 by Mario Bellini, this emblematic modular model has been faithfully re-edited, at the crossroads of vintage and timeless design. The secret? A low, generous seat with enveloping curves, set on a rigid base typical of the Space Age era.
Designed as a truly modular system, Amanta adapts to all living-room configurations: solo, duo or XXL composition. Its sculptural design, organic lines and resolutely retro allure give it tremendous charisma. Covered in textured fabric in warm, earthy tones, it adds a warm, bold touch to any interior.
Re-edited with HAY know-how, this legendary sofa combines design memory and modern comfort.
This season, Ethnicraft shakes up the codes of the living room with Bulky, a collection of modular sofas as generous as they are sculptural. A chaise longue, a rounded corner, a footstool… each module fits together perfectly to create a seating arrangement tailored to your needs and desires.
With its soft lines, enveloping volumes and lovely light sepia-beige textured fabric, Bulky is the perfect blend of natural elegance and modern comfort. Discreet seams and rounded shapes soften the whole, for a style as soothing as it is refined. Inside, nothing is left to chance: high-density foam, soft fibers and a hardwood structure ensure lasting comfort, day after day.
Designed to evolve with use and layout, the Bulky collection adapts equally well to large family living rooms and more intimate spaces. A real playground for fans of flexible design.
With its gentle curves and generous structure, the Hi Lo sofa designed by Anderssen & Voll for &Tradition reinvents the art of relaxation. Its almost C-shaped profile , seen from the side, hugs the body in a naturally inclined posture. The result: a feeling oftotal immersion, as if the sofa were welcoming you into a cocoon.
This expressive design conceals real ergonomic thought: high backrest, curved seat, integrated back cushion… Each element aims to offer maximum comfort, while maintaining a light, fluid look that never overwhelms the space. Whether in an intimate living room or a spacious hall, Hi Lo makes a statement without imposing.
Modular, it consists of a single module and a corner module that can be combined endlessly. Made from FSC® wood and low-emission foams, it also embodies more responsible design, produced in a factory powered by renewable energy.
With its sleek silhouette and soft lines, the Connect Soft sofa from Muuto embodies Scandinavian comfort at its most inviting. Whether you sit on it to read, chat, work or simply relax, its deep, soft seat instantly envelops you. Each module has been designed to offer gentle ergonomics, reassuring stability and a real sense of well-being in everyday life.
Available in different configurations – straight sofa, corner sofa, footstool or module with armrest – Connect Soft is equally at home in a domestic living room or in a cosy professional space. Thanks to its textured, hard-wearing textile covering, it creates a soothing atmosphere, conducive to both concentration and conviviality.
An ultra-comfortable modular sofa that makes you feel good… for a long time.
At Karup Design, the sofa becomes a chameleon. Halfway between the Japanese futon and Nordic aesthetics, the Danish brand’s sofa beds combine sleek design, modular comfort and minimal space requirements. Their strong point? An exposed wood structure for a raw, natural look, and a soft futon mattress that unfolds in the blink of an eye.
Each model has its own personality: with the Roots sofa, it’s all a question of flexibility. During the day, it’s a low, welcoming sofa, perfect for chilling out. Need a lounger? Just tip it over and it becomes a reclining chaise longue. And in the evening? It unfolds into a 140×200 cm double bed – ready to welcome your guests or sleep in.
Its raw, uncluttered spirit – FSC-certified solid pine frame and thick, casual-look futon – makes it as decorative as it is practical. Compact yet generous, Roots easily finds its place in a studio, a guest room or a living room that likes to move.
With Bridge, Tiptoe reinvents the modular sofa in a version that is at once designer, eco-responsible and scalable. Made up of modules that can be assembled as you wish, it adapts just as well to small urban living rooms as to large open spaces: a corner sofa, a large bench or a cosy chaise longue, anything is possible.
In terms of comfort, Bridge boasts a generous, welcoming seat, ideal for relaxing, reading or sharing a moment with friends. Its graphic design, with well-defined lines and slim metal base, gives it a contemporary look that easily finds its place in a streamlined interior.
And as always with Tiptoe, the approach is committed: certified wood structure, recycled fabric, European manufacturing… A sofa that’s beautiful, sustainable and practical for everyday use.
The name says it all: with Chill, Maison Sarah Lavoine has created a sofa that invites you to slow down, breathe and enjoy the moment. Its curvaceous shape is sculptural and generous, inspired by the 70s but revisited with contemporary elegance. Its low, deep seat invites you to relax, while its ecru bouclette upholstery adds a cosy, ultra-fashionable touch to your interior.
Compact yet extremely comfortable, Chill is equally at home in a bohemian-chic living room or a minimalist space with textured accents. Perfect as a single piece or combined with other modules in the collection to create a sofa to suit your image, it features soft, enveloping lines that warm up the ambience in the blink of an eye.
With its generous shapes and low seat, the Flom sofa invites unreserved relaxation. Designed by Polish brand Noo.ma, its soft look and contemporary style with casual accents will win you over. Perfect in a spacious living room or open-plan interior, it instantly becomes the centerpiece of the decor.
Its flowing silhouette rests on a solid hardwood frame, combined with soft, deep upholstery that offers real everyday comfort. The beige fabric, both luminous and easy to live with, reinforces this impression of enveloping calm. And despite its generous appearance, Flom retains a real visual lightness thanks to its well-balanced volumes.
Made in Europe in a local, sustainable spirit, this sofa has it all: aesthetics, comfort and long-term quality.
Need to slow down? Want to take a breather after a busy day? Fatboy’s Sumo sofa is just the thing. With its generous shapes and
Designed to last and respect the planet, Sumo uses recycled materials and velvet that’s soft to the touch, making you want to curl up and show it off. Easy to live with thanks to its removable covers, it quickly becomes a favorite spot for the whole house.
A sofa that’s perfect for chilling out, dreaming, reading or doing nothing at all.
Designed in 1967 by the Archizoom Associati collective, Superonda is more than a sofa: it’s a manifesto. The first piece of modular furniture without a rigid structure, it embodies the radical revolution in Italian design of the 60s, with its spirit of protest, formal freedom and pop aesthetics.
Composed of two foam blocks sculpted in the shape of a wave, Superonda can be transformed into a seat, a chaise longue, an occasional bed or an improvised podium. Its undulating silhouette, covered in a colorful fabric with a dense feel, lends a cheerful, slightly irreverent energy to the space. It’s a powerful object, energizing the interior and appealing to the eye as much as it invites you to sit down.
Published by Poltronova, this cult sofa has survived the decades without losing its modernity. An undisciplined classic with a resolutely avant-garde aura.
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In the living room, bookshelves are more than just practical: they dress the walls with style and tell your story. Books, decorative objects, plants and mementos are displayed as if in a personal gallery. In raw wood, minimalist metal or graphic modules, they structure the space and breathe life into the room.
Modular and expressive, at Tip Toe’s Pli shelves transform an empty wall into a lively, warm and resolutely personal setting.
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Ceramic side tables are the little touches that make all the difference in a living room.
At Polspotten their organic shapes, vibrant colors and textured finishes attract the eye and energize the space. Practical and decorative, they hold a book, a mug or a lamp, while adding rhythm and personality. Part art object, part daily companion, the ceramic side table breathes a joyful, stylish energy.
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A true decorative accessory, table lamps diffuse a soft light while adding a touch of style. Sculptural, minimalist or retro, they breathe soul into forgotten corners: on a console, a piece of sofa or a shelf.
At Flos, the Snoopy lamp designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1967, with its instantly recognizable silhouette, brings together pop aesthetics and craftsmanship.
Comfortable modular sofas are distinguished by their ability to evolve with your needs, while maintaining a high level of comfort. Unlike fixed models, their structure, made up of independent modules, allows you to reinvent the layout as you wish: transforming a corner sofa into two separate meridiennes, adding a footstool to create additional seating, or reorienting the layout during a refit.
This flexibility responds to life’s evolutions: moving house, expanding the family, changes in decorative style. Comfort is not sacrificed to this adaptability: the seats are designed to remain soft and stable, whatever the assembly. What’s more, a comfortable modular sofa is easy to maintain: some modules can be moved for thorough cleaning, and covers are often removable.
In terms of design, these models offer a rare aesthetic freedom: the possibility of mixing colors, textures or finishes for a unique look. Finally, they are part of a sustainable approach: rather than replacing an entire sofa, simply add or replace a module, reducing the ecological footprint while preserving original comfort.
Selecting the right configuration for a comfortable modular sofa means considering both comfort of use and visual balance. In a small living room, opt for a composition of two or three modules with a meridian, to optimize seating without taking up space. Low lines and slim backrests create a feeling of openness, while retaining the softness needed for relaxation.
In a large room, a comfortable modular sofa can become the central element: in this case, opt for generous U- or L-shaped configurations, conducive to convivial moments. Modularity also makes it possible to direct certain modules towards different focal points (television, fireplace, bay window) or to create distinct zones in an open space. It is recommended to leave at least 70 cm of circulation around the sofa, to guarantee fluidity and comfort of use.
Yes, a comfortable modular sofa can fit perfectly into a small space, provided you choose its configuration and proportions wisely. One of the main advantages of this type of furniture is its flexibility: its independent modules can be used to create a customized layout, adapted to the available surface area and the architecture of the room. In a studio or compact living room, a sofa in two or three modules, possibly complemented by a chaise longue or footstool, optimizes seating without visually saturating the space. Low lines, slim armrests and shallow seating accentuate the feeling of openness, while preserving comfort.
What’s more, some comfortable modular sofas offer space-saving functions: modules with integrated storage, elements that can be converted into a bed or multifunctional footstools. The possibility of separating modules also facilitates moving and cleaning, a major asset in cramped interiors.
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