Bouclé is back. It's the cozy material of the moment in the interior design world. Popular in the mid-20th century with designers such as Eero Saarinen and Coco Chanel, the nubby, textural surface has made a welcome return.
Meaning 'to curl' in French, bouclé upholstery has been appearing on sofas and chairs, stools, cushions, and more. It is, after all, a stylish way to soften a space.
When considering the best couches, white and ivory bouclé are often the go-to shades. Yet there are more colors to choose, from soft pebble grey and nut brown to rich green and dark yellow bouclé fabrics. So settle in and peruse our pick of beautiful bouclé sofas from the best home decor brands.
Best Curvy Boucle Sofas
Price: $2580
Was: $3970
The curved edges and soft textural surface of this sofa in beige bouclé provide a cozy yet cool spot to relax. There's an armchair and a barrel chair in the same design if you require more seating too.
Price $9,838
With its beautiful boomerang design, this Bjorn classic sofa is great for large open-plan spaces. Its modular pieces enable you to change things around easily too - its smooth elegance makes this a great couch for a minimalist living room.
Price: $1,299
Sleek and simple, this Kayra sofa has curves in all the right places, making it one of the best white boucle sofas. Standing on removable wooden legs gives the Kayra a light, airy presence and at 31"H x 87"W x 45.5"D, it would suit many modern spaces.
Best Linear Boucle Sofas
Price: $940
Was: $1378
The Leno sofa is available in 'pebble,' 'cloud fine' or 'snow performance' boucle (as well as other fabric options). So despite its delicate appearance, it's suitable for those with kids or pets, clearly one of the best grey sofas ever.
Price: $2,099
Is it a sofa or is it a loveseat? We don't care. At 74" wide, this cozy couch is a great option if you need extra seating in a bedroom or small space. Constructed with iron and covered with performance fabric it can stand up to family life too.
Price: from $3,498
This taupe boucle upholstery is a brilliant way to soften the hard edges of a linear profile. As demonstrated on the Belmont sofa from the exclusive Ginny Macdonald collection for Lulu and Georgia. The cushion covers are removable too.
Best Chunky Boucle Sofas
Price: $549.99
Was: $799.99
Soft to the touch, with wide, deep seats, you won't want to get out of the generously sized Arnya sofa. At 27.75'' H X 88.9'' W X 35.8'' D, it can take up to 700lb, so plenty of room for partners and pets – and a bargain to boot.
Price: $2498
From interior designer Katie Hodge's collaboration with Anthropologie comes this stunning, wide-open sofa wherein the fuzzy boucle fabric is only half the appeal. The rest comes from the gorgeous birch wood legs below, so lovely when contrasted with the upholstery.
Price: $899
Was: $1499
Moro's rounded corners and low profile invite you to sink into it. Available in gray or white boucle, it's a comfortable 29"H x 88"W x 35"D too. Spills can be removed by spot-cleaning the fabric with gentle detergent.
Best Statement Boucle Sofas
Price: $1351.50
Easily one of the best green sofas, this couch has stand-out style and is hard to beat. Weighing in at 35.40 x 83.80 x 27.80" it's large enough for a regular-sized room and available in rich green, mustard yellow, or white boucle.
Price: $3450 (25% off with code XOXO25)
The story goes that Jonathan Adler wanted to create a settee that looks and feels like heaven. The Ether cloud settee is the result and we think he nailed it. Choose from luxe ivory or warm oatmeal bouclé for your celestial seating.
Price: $533.69
Chic, sleek, and comfortable, this is a stylish centerpiece whether you live in an apartment, loft, house, or condo. And at 37.00 x 91.00 x 24.00" it seats three easily.
Is boucle a good fabric for a sofa?
Bouclé is a looped fabric, with a soft and snuggly texture. It can be made from various yarns and was originally made with wool. However, most modern upholstery bouclés are made from polyester. This means, they are generally easy-to-clean and durable.
'Bouclé is a popular sofa fabric and for good reason,' says Paula Cossarini, product design manager at Article. 'It truly is as soft as it looks. With a bit of fluffing, the fabric springs back easily making the sofa new for a long time.'