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aaron, I am surprised that you like the 3 cushion sofa better. As I was looking at them, my thought was how much cleaner the lines of the sofa are with the single cushion.

Room and Board has two similar options, Andre & Eugene:
http://www.roomandboard.com/rnb/collection.do?method=get&id=378111&cat=27

That is seriously inexpensive... although I can't help but think these look like they were stolen from the set of the Dick Van Dyke show.

Anybody have any idea about the quality of the Macy's piece? I had nearly talked my husband into the Bantam a couple of months ago but just couldn't talk him into the price. I saw the Macy's piece in a catalog but didn't realize just how close it was to the Bantam until I saw them side by side in this post. I'm sure my husband would go for the Macy's version, but I don't want to spend $700 on something that's going to fall apart in a year...

I actually went to check this sofa out on Sunday. It wasn't bad in person, but I didn't like how the seat cushions got sort of messed up when you sat on them. If you're sitting on one cushion, the one next to you is not level with the one you're sitting down on. Which I guess would be common among sofas with multiple cushions, but I feel as though I haven't noticed this in other sofas (at least not as much as I noticed it on this one). Also, upon getting up, I noticed all the cushions need to be straightened out a bit. Perhaps if the cushions were in some way attached to the base? Nothing horrible of course, but just two minor issues I had.

Oh, and the fabric seems as though it would get snagged a lot.

Otherwise, it was pretty comfortable. Not as nice as some other similar sofas I've looked at, but, considering the price, it's a pretty good deal.

I agree that the Macy's one look very much like the DWR one, BUT I have to say I'm not a fan of 3-cushion sofas. If only 2 people are sitting on it it seems like you're always sliding into the cushion cleavage and it makes it very hard to sit side by side for some good cuddle time. I also prefer the cleaner lines of a single or 2 cushion sofa. But then again...it is all about personal preference. I'm very happy that Mary loves her new sofa and I hope it gives her many evenings of happy lounging!

Mason - I am often torn between single/multiple cushions on sofas. I worry that inferior single-cushion models will become uneven over time. I find it much easier to reshape smaller cushions for upkeep. I have no experience to back this up...just an inkling of suspicion. I don't think it's a problem for small loveseats, but when you start having a single cushion that is over 80 inches long it worries me!

I'm using this sofa in the client consultation area of my photo studio. Form was more important than function to me in the decision making process. Although, the quality is higher than what you would expect for the price (it has hard wood guts). The lines are not as nice as the DWR sofa, but for the price of Bantam I was able to get a sofa, love seat, shag carpet and Noguchi (ish) coffee table. :)

This is my 1st time commenting. Hi everyone!
I've had the Corona sofa from Macy's for a few weeks now. While I prefer the one cusion version from DWR, you can't beat the price on the Macy's sofa.
My review:
Super comfy - both the cushions and the fabric (I had a great nap on Saturday)
Haven't had any problems with the fabric snagging - don't really think it will be an issue
The cushions do mess a bit, but it's not too bad

Hmm, my big concern is being able to flip cushions in the event of spillage, stains, cat puke, etc. - that's why I immediately preferred the 3-cushion as well!

I actually like the 3-cushion better its the line of the arms i'm not crazy about, but for that price...can't beat it!

I personally hate the multiple cushions bcs they always seem to have individual lives. They never seem to behave the same, one always stays at a different level from the others... But then again, I never had spillage or cats, not that I could be able to live peacefully knowing I have a stain on my sofa. Just take the cushion out and wash....

Wow, good eye, Mary. Congrats, it looks really nice.

I've got to express how great I think Macy's sofa quality is--I mean, this is a generalization, since I only own one, but I went everywhere looking for a clean-lined but slipcovered and cozy sofa. I also wanted down cushions but that put most everything I looked at in the 3K range, which was not in my budget.

I was shocked to find exactly what I was looking for at Macy's, slipcovered, beautiful lines, kiln-dried frame, and down cushions, for under $1500 (after tax and delivery, which, BTW, happened just 3 days later). The sofa is a year and a half old and has held up beautifully. With the quality and the customer service, I have to highly recommend Macy's for sofas.

I thought DWR's Bantam sofa was very cool-looking in photos... and then I saw the real thing in a store. The top horizontal seam/edge of the seat (where your inside knees would be if you were sitting on it) is always all messed up and wavy... it's not very well made I don't think. The seam itself seems to be easily pulled away from the corner/edge of the seat cushion, so it looks sloppy and misaligned. For a $1700 sofa it ends up looking kind of cheap. Maybe that's partly because so many people sit on them in the stores, but I would be wary.
The best version of this kind of sofa I've seen around is from Skypad, a Canadian company. They were selling them at ABC for a while, for $1500... it was very sleek and Florence-Knoll-esque. ABC doesn't carry them any more but maybe somewhere else in NYC...?
http://www.skypadfurniture.com/suzie.html

Re: sofa cushions--when we bought our (2-cushion) sofa from Storehouse a few years ago, the saleswoman said that you should regularly pick up the bottom cushions and sort of bounce them on their ends, like how you would fluff up a smaller pillow. Also, you should rotate them around and flip them over every so often to even out the wear. I've done this and I think it does help.

FYI, the DWR Annex in Seacaucus is filled with Bantams right now. Not the returned, unusable ones either. Under $1K, too.

Call for descriptions -- the salespeople are generally helpful.

I'll offer my review of the Bantam sofa. I've had mine for a few months, and I absolutely love it. It is super comfortable, plus the proportions are correct for me. That is, I don't feel like I have to slouch or need longer legs to fit. The top of the seat cushion isn't wavy (like the one somebody saw in the store), but the upholstery isn't tight, either. If I were a perfectionist, I'd be smoothing it out constantly, but as I'm not, I just think it looks comfy.

Oh, but how I love my Bantam. We have the long one, and though it was pricey, it is such a nice, clean looking davenport. Esp. in "sage" which adds to it's very mod vertical nature. It looks great w/ my vintage Danish Modern pieces. (I did have the legs stripped and stained a medium oak so as to work better w/ my rosewood end tables.)

Gus Modern has two sofa's like those too. The Rochelle and the Jane Sofa. They are beautiful!

https://www.bobbyberkhome.com/product/seating/1130/gus%2A-modern-furniture-jane-sofa-and-chair.html

https://www.bobbyberkhome.com/product/seating/7139/gus%2A-modern-furniture-rochelle-sofa-by-gus-design.html

Bobby Berk spam alert! Bobby Berk spam alert!

If you want the *Gus Modern stuff, go right to the source, their Chelsea store here in NYC, or gusmodern.com for other retailers, like South Beach Style in Ft. Lauderdale.

What do you folks think of this sofa from Urban Outfitters? I've been eyeing it for a while, and the price is right. The corona love seat is another contender.

Have any of you tried it out? Is it comfy?

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=29968&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=336&iSubCat=713&iProductID=29968

my url was caught off. It's the Mid-Century Sofa ProductID=29968

"stolen from the set of the Dick Van Dyke show."

Well, that's exactly why I would buy it!

My vote is still for the Bantam Sofa because of it's (noticeably) cleaner lines and more pronounced details... and as we all know it's the details that make the difference.

The price on the Corona isn't too bad but knowing that you compromised on the specific look/detail you like for a few bucks isn't worth it... unless you plan on changing it in a year, then go for the deal. :)

Yeah what's with the Bobby Berk thing?Its annoying!

Another option, perhaps? tin_angel why would that annoy you?

I purchased a DWR Bantam sofa a couple years ago and it still looks good. I prefer the one cushion style as it looks cleaner (I have the 73" size). My only gripe is the fabric (cotton with no stain guard). Clean friends are a must with this one.

I'm chiming in with my approval of the Bantam sofa. Like some of DWR's other pieces, it actually looks better in person than it does in photographs.

When I first saw the Bantam in a DWR showroom, I was reminded greatly of a very beautiful, very well made suit--the sort of item that will never, ever go out of style. The detailing was exquisite.

I like the Dick Van Dyke reference, but to me, the Bantam was the personification of JFK.

The Bantam is priced extremely reasonably as far as such furnishings go--I don't know why one would ever bother with the risk of a bad knockoff.

Are you worried about the lack of space and comfort? Considering the compact spacing and the growing influx of new ideally designed rooms, people need to free up some space in their bedroom to accommodate and adhere towards the changing fashion and times.
People have turned towards the new breed of sofa beds for solutions. Wieder leads the call for such innovation and these modern sofa beds may perhaps be the answer most people are looking for. http://www.wiederusa.com/video.cfm

Oh Yodeller you are SO above us all who can't own the lovely "davenport" that you, you the person who gets to cool their snobby, hateful behind on. Lord, how I would LOVE to see a real photo of you, but Lord knows I already know what your life is like, you are obviously miserable. You really need to be pitied. Go see your Psychiatrist more often. :)

the price for the corona sofa is now: $629.10. why not buy it?

whoops the link:

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/index.ognc?CategoryID=30249&PageID=30249*1*24*-1*-1&kw=Fabric&LinkType=EverGreen

I'm wondering if anyone whose bought this sofa has found a way to deal with the moving/popping up of the seat cushions?

i bought this sofa and i loooooooove it.

i'm not having trouble with my cushions popping up. velcro, maybe? do you mean while sitting on it, gillfield, or when exiting?

we bought the sofa and loveseat a couple months ago and we love it. we have a large dog and she seems to love it too. she only puts off a little bit of hair, but even with the chocolate-colored couch, i never have a problem with it sticking. we also don't have the problem with the cushions popping up. so far, we're really happy with our purchase and would recommend it.

I have the corona sofa in cafe noir (it's darker than the online photo) and I LURVE it! The fabric is phenominal. The cushions move a bit yes, but not a biggie. I'm super happy that I got this couch for $699. =)

I have been searching for furniture for months and I have had the corona on my list since the beginning. While I like the DWR sofa the single cushion is a little too sleek and modern. The three cushions of the corona actually warm the sofa up. The lines are still clean but not cold like some of the DWR pieces. Anyway I was in Macys yesterday and found the corona sofa and chair on super sale. Sofa was 539.00 and the chair 419.00 plus opened an acount and got an extra 10% off. Can't wait for it to be delivered

Rossi, where and how did you get it for 539? it is listed for 699 at macys.com...

Macy's in Scottsdale AZ, the associate at Macy's led us to duplicate floor model that they received and had to get rid of.

We just bought the chair...mainly because the similar ones from R&B and C&B don't have removable legs. VERY good value!

I had this sofa delivered three days ago........Where do I begin
At first I thought it seemed a little different, I couldn't quite put my finger on it. Then I wondered why the cushions seemed so much more firm(ok they are new) My feet didn't quite reach the floor but they did in the the store quite nicely too. This caused me to be tilted back in an uncomfortabe position. The three cusions protruded out beyond the edge of the sofa making the actual depth of the sofa nearly 40". In my space, every inch matters and I am sure it was not advertised to be this size and the height is an inch or so shorter(a plus).The cushions themselves are quite comfy(more puffy than I think acceptabe for the style, but again, new. It does require regular touching up to make it look as crisp as the style dictates.(2 cushions would be an improvement)The end seats have a little point in the corners so all 3 are not quite interchangable. The 'horizon' on the back seat of the couch is a little wavy and the cushions are a little lumpy looking. Just the facts.... I still think a very cool sofa for the money. But you get what you pay for. Mine has a fabric defect on the front frame and, well, that has made up MY mind. You should go to the store, keep it in perspective, ...Me, I'm making the treck into Soho to look at spending a little more for something I'll be happy with everyday. Room & Board has loveseats with this style that have seat lengths & prices very comparable. Really!

This is actually a question. I am planning on buying this couch and I am looking for two swivel chairs to place across from it. I want them to be swivel so that people can turn towards the tv is necessary, but no all the time. All of the swivel chairs I've looked up don't seem to go with mid-cent. furniture. Any suggestions..I'm at the end of my rope.
Thanks!
Debi

Okay, old post but could anyone that owns this sofa tell me if its legs are removable? Thanks!!!

i just visited macy's today and bought the corona in dark brown. it's on sale for $699 and i got another $100 off for opening a macy's account. in person, the fabric looked like it will hold up pretty well and resist snags and pilling (the floor model was in the pistachio color and had been on the floor for over a year and had no snags and barely showed dirt). i wasn't in the market for my "forever" sofa, just something with a nice design and good enough quality to get me through the next few years before i upgrade. i opened the cushions and looked at the foam - it's decent, not the best, can easily be replaced with better grade foam/batting if need be. this sofa seemed to be better quality than the crate and barrel sofas i visited, and at $599, i couldn't pass it up. lastly, in response to the above post, yes the legs are removable.

"I don't know why one would ever bother with the risk of a bad knockoff."

Because not everyone has $1800-$2000 to spend on a couch, unfortunately. Lucky you that you'll never have to experience what in your opinion is "a bad knockoff", Bruised, the rest of us will enjoy our reasonably priced (or cheap, if you will) Corona couches... and chairs because we'll actually be able to afford those, too!

haley, I agree with you 100%. Let's not be snooty, citizens.
I am however, after many years looking at the Bantam because of it's assumed better quality?? We are at a point were we would spend more to get something that will last but I am not happy with what I am hearing on either sofa. Are there any others out there that are single cushion with very similar lines and excellent quality under 2000? I need two! Ouch. However we are furnishing for the first time (after many years of "college style" living) and like to have it for the long haul. I want quality and want to be able to clean it & have it keep it's shape. Am I asking for two much. I have a friend who just inherited a couch of similar design with a caned back rest and the cushion still looks great. Why can't we get this quality now? It's velvet ice gray. Beautiful and well used.
Thanks for any suggestions or input.
T.