Furniture Research — Apartment 2306

Sofa Sleepers

Wirecutter top picks · All use American Leather's pull-out mechanism (best in class)

American Leather Gaines Comfort Sleeper Wirecutter Top Pick

From ~$4,149 (queen)

Why it winsNo metal bar, no springs — feels like a real sofa and a real bed. Fully customizable (fabrics, legs, arms). Made in Dallas.

MechanismAmerican Leather Comfort Sleeper — proprietary, no bar in the back

OptionsDozens of fabric/leather options, leg finishes, arm styles

Buyamericanleather.com · Urban Natural (authorized dealer)

Room & Board Berin Day & Night Sleeper Sofa Runner-Up

~$3,000–$4,500 (queen, configure on site)

Why it's greatSame American Leather mechanism as the Gaines, R&B quality construction. Hundreds of fabric options. Can be seen in Atlanta store.

FlawsFewer configuration options than the Gaines

Buyroomandboard.com or see in person at R&B Atlanta (Howell Mill Rd)

American Leather Alora Today Sleeper Best for Small Spaces

$3,499–$3,599 (queen)

Unique featurePull one side for twin bed (1 guest), both sides for full (2 guests). Built-in storage. More compact footprint.

FlawsSeam runs down center when fully extended

Buyamericanleather.com/products/alora

Helix Midnight Mattress

Hybrid · Medium (6/10) · Best for side + back sleepers

Size	Regular	With TOMS27
Twin	$699	~$510
Twin XL	$796	~$581
Full	$936	~$683
Queen	$1,099	~$802
King	$1,299	~$948
Cal King	$1,299	~$948

Construction12" hybrid — quilted cover → memory foam → poly foam → 8" pocketed coils

FirmnessMedium (6/10) — one firmness option

Best forSide sleepers primarily; back sleepers; mixed-position. All weight ranges.

Trial100-night free trial + free returns when buying online

Buyhelixsleep.com/products/midnight (use code TOMS27)

Atlanta tryMattress Lux · 2774 Cobb Pkwy NW, Suite 105, Kennesaw · (470) 777-0649 · carries Helix Midnight Luxe (call ahead)

Dining Chairs

Streamlined, elegant, not bulky — for a long dining table

RH Aurelie Barrelback Dining Side Chair Top Pick

~$1,050–$1,195 regular · ~$735–$835 member

StyleDesigned by Christophe Delcourt (Paris). Barrel back, refined silhouette. Multiple fabric options.

NoteRH membership ($175/yr) pays back fast — saves ~25% on orders like this

See itRH Gallery, 3030 Peachtree Rd NW, Buckhead

RH Ligné Upholstered Dining Side Chair

~$990–$1,080 regular · ~$695–$756 member

StyleDesigned by Julie Lawrence. American white oak, wire-brushed, slim plinth base. Very architectural and clean.

See itRH Gallery, 3030 Peachtree Rd NW, Buckhead

West Elm Finley Low-Back Dining Chair Strong Value

~$350/chair · Memorial Day sale running

StyleMid-century Italian-inspired. Tapered curved back, angled metal legs, slim rounded seat. GREENGUARD Gold certified.

Dimensions20"W × 23.3"D × 32.3"H · seat height 18.25"

Also availableHigh-back version · leather version

SaleUp to 60% off select items · $80 off select dining seating

See itWest Elm Ponce City Market or Lenox

CB2 Inesse Ivory Boucle Dining Chair

~$399 (on sale from $449)

StyleMatte black steel tube frame, fully upholstered curved seat and back in boucle. Boutique-hotel editorial look.

See itCB2, 1197 Howell Mill Rd NW (right next to Room & Board)

Room & Board Cora Chair

~$500–$900 depending on fabric

StyleSoft curves on wraparound back, thin tapered legs, welted fabric. Available in fabric and leather.

See itRoom & Board, 1170 Howell Mill Rd NW

Reading Corner Chairs

2 chairs needed · by floor-to-ceiling windows · compact, high-end, comfortable

Pottery Barn Gideon Upholstered Swivel Armchair Top Pick

$849–$1,349 (fabric) · $1,299–$1,699 (leather)

Dimensions34"W × 35"D × 31"H — compact footprint for reading nook

StyleCurved barrel back, 360° swivel with tilt. High-density foam for firm supportive seating. 50 fabric options including performance.

ReviewsCalled "the best chair I've tested" by Apartment Therapy. Firm enough for long reading sessions.

See itPottery Barn, 619 Ponce de Leon Ave NE (Ponce City Market)

RH Library Leather Chair Statement Pick

$2,495–$3,195 regular · $1,871–$2,396 member

StyleLow-slung, deep seat. Hand-assembled in Hickory, NC. Nailhead trim. Swivel option available. Classic reading room feeling.

NoteSubstantial presence — fills a window corner beautifully. Best seen in person.

See itRH Gallery, 3030 Peachtree Rd NW, Buckhead

CB2 Ripple Ivory Boucle Swivel Chair

$1,099

StyleRounded boucle, swivel base. Soft and enveloping but still supportive. Pairs well with a bright window.

See itCB2, 1197 Howell Mill Rd NW

West Elm Imogene Swivel Chair

~$799

StyleCompact frame, wooden swivel base, pillowy seat. Bestseller. Not too wide — works well in pairs.

See itWest Elm Ponce City Market or Lenox

Bed — Extended Headboard Platform

Cat-friendly fabrics only · avoid velvet and boucle · Crypton / Perennials / tight linen = safe

Context: Soho Home Alana (original pick) is velvet-only — bad for the cat. Sierra Living Concepts Amos (link you sent) has "Velvet" in the product name and the site is Cloudflare-blocked so specs can't be verified — also skip. Alternatives below all offer Crypton or Perennials as an upgrade.

RH Modena Extended Panel Bed Top Pick Cat-safe options

From ~$4,260 regular · ~$3,195 member (25% off)

HeadboardChoose height in 1-ft increments: 36" → 48" → 60" → 72" → 84" → 96". Extends wide on both sides to create built-in nightstand ledge.

Cat-safe fabricsPerennials (performance outdoor fabric — virtually indestructible) · tight-weave linen options. Avoid velvet option.

StyleUnadorned, hand-upholstered panel. Clean and architectural. Multiple variant lines: plain, channel-tufted, vertical channel — all in same family.

See itRH Gallery, 3030 Peachtree Rd NW, Buckhead — usually in showroom

McGee & Co. Hoffman Bed (Tall) Strong Runner-Up Cat-safe options

$4,238 (Memorial Day sale)

Headboard64" H overall · King 84"W · Queen 68"W · clean rectangular silhouette, fully upholstered

Cat-safe fabricsCrypton (best option — stain/odor/moisture resistant, claw-resistant texture) in Alabaster, Snow, Parchment, Sand, Almond + others. Also Perennials and Belgian Linen.

FrameBench-made alder wood, alder slats, natural oak legs. Made-to-order.

Lead time12–16 weeks · white glove delivery included

Buymcgeeandco.com/products/hoffman-bed

McGee & Co. Walt Bed (Tall) Cat-safe options

$4,492 (sale)

Headboard59.5" H · King 81"W · angled headboard detail (slight backward lean — more sculptural than Hoffman)

Cat-safe fabricsSame Crypton, Perennials, Belgian Linen palette as Hoffman. Also leather option (durable, wipeable).

LegsSolid oak tapered legs · otherwise same construction as Hoffman

Lead time12–16 weeks · white glove delivery included

Buymcgeeandco.com/products/walt-bed

Soho Home Alana Bed Cat risk — velvet-only

~$3,500–$4,500 depending on size