Three Posts Cranston Rolled Arm Sofa vs Green Chenille Sofa with Rolled Arms and Brown Legs
Buy the Three Posts Cranston for small rooms, apartments or a two-seat setup; buy the green chenille sofa for a main living room where you want a long, deep seat and a 700 lb weight capacity. The Cranston is the cheaper of the two at $549.99 at Wayfair as of November 3, against $899.99 at Wayfair as of November 3. The green sofa costs about $350 more but gives you roughly 20 inches more length and a velvet-style chenille cover with nailhead trim.
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Three Posts Cranston Rolled Arm Sofa
Choose the Three Posts Cranston if your room is tight, you want a classic tufted rolled-arm look, and you would rather spend the difference on something else.
Pros
- Lowest price of the pair at $549.99
- 66 in length fits apartments and small living rooms
- Tufted back and rolled arms give a traditional look
- Wood frame with fabric cover
Cons
- No stated weight capacity
- Two-seat scale only
- Plain solid fabric with no nailhead detail
What separates them
| Three Posts Cranston Rolled Arm Sofa | Green Chenille Sofa with Rolled Arms and Brown Legs | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $549.99 at Wayfair as of November 3 | $899.99 at Wayfair as of November 3 |
| Length | 66 in | 86 in |
| Depth | 38 in | 87 in |
| Upholstery | Fabric, solid pattern, tufted | Green chenille velvet, solid pattern, nailhead trim |
| Seating capacity | Two-seat scale at 66 in | Three-seat scale at 86 in, 700 lb max |
| Frame | Wood | Wood |
| Arm style | Rolled | Rolled |
| Footprint | Fits small rooms and apartments |
Price history
- Three Posts Cranston Rolled Arm Sofa: lowest $989.99 on Oct 30 at Wayfair.
- Green Chenille Sofa with Rolled Arms and Brown Legs: lowest $369.99 on Oct 30 at Amazon.
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Specs compared
| Spec | Three Posts Cranston Rolled Arm Sofa | Green Chenille Sofa with Rolled Arms and Brown Legs |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Fabric | Fabric |
| Pattern | Solid | Solid |
| Arm Style | Rolled Arm | Rolled Arm |
| Frame Material | Wood | Wood |
| Length | 66″ long | 86″ long |
| Depth | 38″ deep | 87″ deep |
| Tufted | Yes | — |
| Color | — | Green |
| Fabric Type | — | Velvet |
| Nailhead | — | Yes |
| Weight Capacity |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for a small apartment?
- The Three Posts Cranston. At 66 in long and 38 in deep it fits where the 86 in by 87 in green sofa will not.
- Is the green sofa worth the extra $350?
- If you need three seats and a stated 700 lb capacity, yes. For a two-person household in a small room, the Cranston does the same job for less.
- Which lasts longer?
- Both use wood frames, so construction is comparable. The green sofa states a 700 lb weight capacity, which is the only durability figure given for either.
- Which has the deeper seat?
- The green chenille sofa at 87 in depth. The Cranston is 38 in deep, a standard sofa depth.
- Do both have rolled arms?
- Yes. Both are rolled-arm sofas with wood frames and solid-pattern fabric.
- Which is better for a family room?
- The green chenille sofa. Its 86 in length and 700 lb rating suit more people and heavier use.