What Are the Best-Selling La-Z-Boy Sofas in 2026?

La-Z-Boy Southeast | January 17, 2026

We analyzed our 2025 sales data across all La-Z-Boy Southeast locations to reveal this year’s most popular sofas—and the results reveal some interesting patterns about what furniture buyers actually choose when they’re spending their own money.

The Trouper claims the #1 spot this year, followed by the Jay and the timeless Collins. Rounding out the top ten are the Meyer, Natalie, Acadia, Apollo, Clybourn, Greyson, and Kennedy. What makes this list particularly revealing is the dominance of comfort-focused reclining sofas (six of the top ten) alongside four stationary designs that excel in specific situations—small spaces, contemporary styling, and formal living areas.

This isn’t a curated “editor’s picks” list based on what photographs well or follows current trends. These rankings come directly from what thousands of actual customers purchased for their homes in 2025, which makes them far more useful for understanding which features and designs solve real furniture problems.

Why This Year’s List Matters More Than Generic Reviews

Bestseller data reveals something product descriptions and showroom displays can’t: which sofas people choose after comparing dozens of options, sitting in multiple models, considering their budgets, and thinking about their actual living situations.

The #1 position tells you something important. The Trouper claiming the top spot reflects a shift in furniture priorities—families increasingly value genuine comfort for daily use over furniture that looks impressive but doesn’t invite you to actually relax. This sofa doesn’t try to be formal living room furniture. It acknowledges that for many households, the sofa serves as the primary relaxation zone where people spend hours every day.

The rankings reveal patterns about real-world constraints. The Kennedy and Natalie appearing in the top ten despite being mid-scale and petite-scale designs shows how many people struggle with standard furniture that won’t fit their apartments, condos, or rooms with challenging layouts. These models succeed specifically because they solve space problems that most sofas ignore.

The presence of both reclining and stationary options highlights a fundamental choice. Six reclining sofas dominating the list reflects broad market preferences for adjustable comfort. But four stationary models maintaining their positions proves that reclining mechanisms create problems for certain situations—formal spaces, tight rooms, and designs where clean lines matter more than functionality.

This Year’s #1: The Trouper Reclining Sofa

The Trouper Reclining Sofa claiming the top position represents a clear verdict from furniture buyers: when spending their own money, people prioritize how furniture actually feels over how it photographs.

Generous cushioning, pillow-soft seats, and chaise legrests that support your entire lower leg create an exceptionally forgiving surface for extended use. This isn’t a sofa designed to look pristine in a showroom—it’s engineered for households where the sofa gets used for hours daily. Long movie marathons, afternoon naps, reading sessions that stretch into evening, casual conversations where people settle in rather than perch politely.

The casual design means it looks appropriately lived-in rather than perpetually needing adjustment. For families with children, pets, or simply frequent use, this practical consideration matters enormously. You’re not anxiously monitoring every indent in the cushions or constantly arranging throw pillows to maintain appearances.

View the Trouper on La-Z-Boy’s site.

The #2 Spot: Jay Reclining Sofa

The Jay Reclining Sofa ranks second for remarkably similar reasons—it prioritizes the feel of the furniture over its appearance. Pillow-soft seats and plush cushioning create an inviting surface that feels broken in from day one.

Where the Trouper and Jay differ from lower-ranking comfort-focused models comes down to proportion and refinement. Both maintain casual styling without looking sloppy or oversized. They work in rooms where you want comfortable, frequently-used furniture that still looks intentional rather than like you just prioritized function and gave up on design entirely.

View the Jay on La-Z-Boy’s site.

The #3 Position: Collins Stationary Sofa

The Collins Sofa consistently ranking in the top three—year after year—proves that timeless design outsells trendy styling when people invest in furniture they’ll live with for 15-20 years.

Rolled arms, semi-attached pillow backs, and simple lines create a familiar, comfortable aesthetic that adapts to virtually any décor approach. This chameleon-like versatility explains its enduring success. The Collins works equally well in traditional living rooms, casual family spaces, professional waiting areas, or transitional designs blending multiple style periods.

With hundreds of fabric and leather options, you can adapt the same trusted frame from formal velvet to durable performance fabrics for pet-friendly households. The Collins also comes as a loveseat, chair, sectional, and ottoman—making it easy to create cohesive furniture arrangements.

View the Collins on La-Z-Boy’s site.

Mid-List Rankings: Modern Design Meets Function

Four contemporary reclining sofas claim spots #4 through #7, revealing strong demand for furniture that combines clean modern lines with full reclining capability.

Meyer (#4): Contemporary Stationary Design

The Meyer Sofa serves as La-Z-Boy’s stationary answer for contemporary spaces. Track arms, deep seat cushions, and welt detailing create cleaner lines than traditional rolled-arm designs.

With an extra-wide stance and three generous seat cushions, the Meyer accommodates larger groups comfortably. This substantial presence works particularly well in open-concept homes where furniture needs to define space without blocking sight lines. The Meyer is also available as a sectional, extending its usefulness for L-shaped or U-shaped seating arrangements.

Natalie (#5): Transitional Mid-Scale Versatility

The Natalie Sofa occupies the sweet spot between traditional and contemporary styling. Flared rolled arms, decorative wood legs, and welt trim create transitional design that blends with existing furniture rather than demanding everything else match.

Mid-scale proportions make the Natalie particularly valuable for spaces that can’t accommodate full-size sofas—condos, apartments, or rooms with multiple doorways limiting furniture placement. ComfortCore® cushions provide support optimized for taller individuals (5’10” to 6’2″), making this a strong option when you need a smaller sofa that doesn’t sacrifice comfort for compact size.

Acadia (#6): Tech-Forward Design for Taller Bodies

The Acadia Power Reclining Sofa specifically addresses two needs: accommodating taller body types and integrating modern technology seamlessly. Designed for people 5’10” to 6’2″, this sofa provides head and neck support that standard furniture often lacks for this height range.

Inside-mounted 2-button control panels maintain clean aesthetics while providing intuitive access to power reclining, adjustable headrests, and lumbar support. This control integration matters for design-conscious buyers who want technology without visible buttons disrupting the sofa’s profile. Read more about the Acadia’s tall-scale engineering.

Apollo (#7): Modern Luxury Reclining

The Apollo Reclining Sofa brings modern styling to the reclining category through padding-wrapped track arms and tall split backs. Rather than the rounded, overstuffed appearance of traditional recliners, the Apollo maintains clean geometric lines.

Bucket chaise seats and recliners on both ends provide comfort features while architectural elements appeal to buyers whose homes lean contemporary. This balance makes it particularly suitable for open floor plans where furniture needs to look intentional from multiple viewing angles. Furniture Academy discusses the Apollo’s modern design approach in detail.

The Final Three: Specialized Solutions

The last three spots go to sofas addressing specific needs—contemporary aesthetics, power features, and small-space challenges.

Clybourn (#8): Power Reclining with Premium Features

The Clybourn Power Reclining Sofa combines contemporary styling with advanced comfort features including power-adjustable headrests. This combination appeals to buyers who want both clean modern lines and practical benefits of customizable support—reading, watching TV, or napping all benefit from different head positions.

Greyson (#9): Contemporary Curves and Channeled Details

The Greyson Reclining Sofa features smooth curves, pillowed arms, and bold channeled bucket chaise seats creating a distinctly contemporary aesthetic. Rather than traditional tufting or flat surfaces, the channel detailing adds visual texture while maintaining the sleek profile modern spaces require.

Available in both manual and power reclining configurations, the Greyson adapts to different budget levels while maintaining the same design language.

Kennedy (#10): Petite Scale for Tight Spaces

The Kennedy Sofa rounds out the top ten by solving a challenge many furniture shoppers face: finding a legitimate sofa (not a loveseat) that fits tight spaces. Narrow track arms and petite overall scale allow the Kennedy to work in apartments, condos, and rooms where standard sofas create traffic flow problems.

Clean lines, welt trim, and decorative wood legs create classic understated style. ComfortCore® cushions ensure the smaller scale doesn’t sacrifice comfort—this sofa properly supports both short and extended sitting despite its compact footprint.

What These Rankings Reveal About Furniture Priorities

Looking at the complete top ten list, several patterns emerge that tell you what matters most to actual furniture buyers:

Comfort wins over aesthetics when they conflict. The Trouper and Jay claiming the top two spots—ahead of more formally styled options—shows that when families spend their own money, they prioritize furniture they’ll actually use comfortably over pieces that photograph impressively but don’t invite relaxation.

But design still matters significantly. Four contemporary options (Meyer, Acadia, Apollo, Greyson) appearing in the top ten proves that comfort-focused doesn’t mean accepting dated aesthetics. People want furniture that feels great AND looks current with their home’s style.

Space constraints drive real purchasing decisions. Two mid-scale or petite-scale sofas (Natalie, Kennedy) making the top ten demonstrates how many buyers struggle with standard furniture that won’t fit their actual living spaces. These models succeed specifically by solving dimensional problems most sofas ignore.

The classics endure for good reasons. The Collins maintaining its position year after year validates the wisdom of choosing timeless design over trendy details when you’re investing in furniture built to last 15-20 years.

How to Use This List When Shopping

Bestseller rankings provide valuable starting points, but the right sofa depends on your specific situation:

Match your primary use case. If you’re furnishing a formal living room seeing occasional use, stationary options like the Collins, Meyer, or Natalie may be sufficient. For family rooms where people relax hours daily, comfort-focused reclining options—Trouper, Jay, Apollo—make more practical sense.

Consider who’s using the furniture. Taller individuals (5’10” and above) should prioritize models with higher backs and longer seat depths—the Acadia and Natalie specifically accommodate taller frames. Petite individuals may find lower backs and shallower seats more comfortable since their feet reach the floor more easily.

Measure your actual space carefully. Traditional reclining sofas require 12-18 inches of clearance behind them to operate. If your room won’t accommodate this, you’ll need a stationary sofa. The Kennedy and Natalie work particularly well in smaller rooms where full-size sofas would overwhelm the space.

Think beyond current trends. The sofas selling best year after year—Collins, Trouper, Jay—do so partly because their relatively neutral styling ages well. Contemporary designs like the Greyson and Apollo may feel exciting now, but consider whether you’ll still appreciate those specific design details in 10-15 years.

Comparing Investment Levels

La-Z-Boy sofas range from approximately $999 to $5,749 depending on:

• Base model selection – Stationary sofas start lower than reclining models
• Mechanism type – Manual recliners cost less than power recliners with adjustable features
• Fabric or leather choice – Performance fabrics and genuine leathers increase costs
• Customization options – USB charging, upgraded cushioning, specific wood finishes add to base prices

This detailed cost analysis breaks down specific price ranges and explains which upgrades provide the most value for typical households.

The investment justification centers on construction longevity. La-Z-Boy builds frames from kiln-dried hardwood with reinforced corner blocks and steel seat boxes. Reclining mechanisms use heavy-gauge steel tested through 25,000 cycles before shipping. This construction typically delivers 15-20 years of use with normal household wear—significantly longer than furniture requiring replacement every 5-7 years.

Experience These Bestsellers in Person

While this analysis helps narrow your options, experiencing these sofas in person provides information that descriptions can’t convey. The actual firmness of cushioning, the feel of different fabrics and leathers, the ease of operating reclining mechanisms, and how proportions relate to your specific body type all become clear once you sit down and test the furniture.

La-Z-Boy Southeast carries these bestselling models across locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The showrooms also offer complimentary interior design consultations to help evaluate how different sofas will function within your specific space—taking into account room dimensions, traffic flow, natural light, and color coordination that influence whether a particular sofa works in practice.