Studio Living Lorelei Sofa vs Langford Sofa

The Lorelei is the better pick for a small room on a tight budget: it is shorter, shallower and lighter, and the 600 lb capacity and removable cushions suit everyday family use. The Langford is the sturdier, longer-lasting sofa: top grain Italian leather, a kiln-dried hardwood frame, pocket coils and sinuous no-sag springs are a real step up in materials and should hold their shape longer. Owners of the Lorelei rate it a solid 4 out of 5, with complaints centered on firm foam and thin polyester; the Langford's leather and coil build is what you pay more for.

• Choose the Studio Living Lorelei if you have a compact living room, want a mid-century look with a low 18-inch seat, and need a light sofa that is easy to move and rearrange.
• Choose the Langford if you want leather upholstery, a kiln-dried hardwood frame and pocket-coil cushions that should keep their shape through years of daily use.