When you’re buying a sofa, it almost goes without saying that you’ll likely be waiting for it to arrive for several weeks, if not months – as in my case, I had to wait three months after buying my own sofa last year. But sometimes, you just need to have it faster than that, especially in the lead up to Christmas – which is where quick delivery sofas come in.
Some brands and retailers make it their mission to deliver their best sofas within a few days or in some cases even within 24 hours! It usually won’t be the brand’s entire sofa offering that’s available with such fast delivery, but rather a handful of selected styles.
Whether you need a bigger sofa so that the whole family has a seat during the festive season or you’re after a sofa update ahead of the big holiday to make your home as presentable as possible, this is where to buy a sofa to make sure it arrives before Christmas.
Quick delivery sofas – where to shop for pre-Christmas delivery
- Argos: Habitat sofas and sofa beds with 24-hour delivery
- Castlery: modular and traditional sofas with 7 to 14-day delivery
- DUSK: budget-friendly sofas with 5 to 10-day delivery
- Furniture Village: sofas and sofa beds with 7 or 21-day delivery
- John Lewis & Partners: sofas and sofa beds with 7-day delivery
- Loaf: comfortable sofas and sofa beds with 4 to 12-day delivery
- Next: sofas and sofa beds with 4-day delivery
- Oak Furnitureland: sofas with 7-day delivery
- Swyft: sofas and sofa beds with 24-hour delivery
9 of the best places to buy a sofa in time for Christmas
If you’re after some more in-depth living room sofa ideas, then there’s plenty of inspiration in our living room hub. But I’ve also included some of my top picks of sofa designs from these brands to go for – as most of the time, only selected styles will be available for quick delivery, rather than the retailer’s entire range.
1. Habitat at Argos | From 24-hour delivery
Are you just as obsessed with Habitat and Argos as we are? Offering on-trend furniture at a budget price, this brand is perfect for those who want to save money but still impress their relatives this Christmas. While 24-hour sofa delivery is available, delivery time is determined on a case-by-case (or should we say couch-by-couch) basis, with some taking a couple of weeks to reach your door. However, all of our favourite options below are available for delivery before Christmas.
Our top pick at Habitat just has to be the super popular Kota sofa bed which is one of the best sofa bed options that works perfectly if you’re hosting guests this festive period. We love the curved, cushiony design and easy-to-work clic clac function.
2. John Lewis & Partners | 7-day delivery
The Ideal Home team can’t get enough of the furniture at John Lewis. With styles and price points to suit every home and budget, it’s a great all-rounder. The brand also has a good selection of sofas with delivery by Christmas available, including options that could be with you in just 7 days. And if you need a sofa that can work a little harder to make guests comfortable this festive season, then there are plenty of sofa beds you can buy in time for Christmas, too.
Whether you have a big family or you just want to spread out while you eat mince pies and watch Christmas films, a corner sofa is always a good shout - and we have a feeling that this Barbican 5+ Seater Corner Sofa should do the trick. The retro aesthetic will make a statement in any living room, and you’ll be happy to know that it’s been designed with comfort in mind, thanks to the fibre-wrapped foam seats.
3. Swyft | 24-hour delivery
Swyft is all about sofas - and that’s exactly why we love this brand. But while this brand is perfect for year-round purchases, it's particularly popular during the festive period. Yes, if you choose from Swyft’s core colour range, you’ll be able to pick a delivery date within 24 hours if you order before 3pm. But even if you prefer one of the made-to-order fabrics, you’ll only have to wait two weeks for delivery. A major bonus is that all of Swyft’s models are also incredibly attractive.
Swyft’s Model 03 is a fan-favourite at Ideal Home, and we’ve previously raved about this sofa in our review of the popular model. This modular sofa lets you make the rules, allowing you to mix and match everything from the main sofa to the additional ottoman sections. You can seat anywhere between two people to ten people - making it the perfect sofa for a busy Christmas period. With over 55 fabric choices, you basically get to design your own bespoke sofa.
4. Next | 4-day delivery
Nowadays, Next is favoured largely for smaller homewares pieces and home accessories. But back in the day, everybody was crazy about Next furniture and their sofas. And the level of the brand’s sofa offering is still very strong, both their made-to-order range and ready-made sofas. And it’s especially handy that you can get their ready-made sofas delivered within 4 days, with a Christmas delivery cut off date of 18th December.
I’m particularly fond of Next’s new modular storage sofa that I had the chance to try at the brand’s latest press showcase. But the range now also offers one of the best sofa beds our Sleep Editor, Amy Lockwood has seen recently. And both of these designs (and more) can be yours in time for Christmas.
5. Furniture Village | 7 or 21-day delivery
You probably don’t need us to tell you that Furniture Village is the place to go when you want high-quality furniture. With a huge selection of sofas – and sofa beds – available in just 7 or 21 days, sofa shopping at Furniture Village allows plenty of time to get seating sorted before the family descends for some festive fun. And that just gives you more time to plan the Christmas games you’ll (attempt to) win.
If you need any more proof that Furniture Village sofas are super stylish, just look at the Legend Classic Back Fabric Corner Sofa. With more than enough space for the whole family, this corner sofa even comes with an additional footstool so you can configure your living room to suit your needs. With countless fabric and leg options, you can also tailor this sofa to your specific tastes.
6. DUSK | 5 to 10-day delivery
DUSK is a great place to get budget-friendly sofas. The brand operates solely online but I’ve had the opportunity to try a few of their sofas over the last couple of years and I’ve always been impressed by their comfort levels and high-end look. I largely favour this brand for their best modular sofas but sadly those are not included on the list of Christmas-delivery sofas.
But there are many other stylish designs available which can be with you within 5 to 10 working days. The cut off date for Christmas delivery is 15th December so you still have enough time to pick out your new sofa.
7. Castlery | 7 to 14-day delivery
Castlery is a furniture and sofa brand that launched in the UK just this September. But it quickly became one of the sofa brands I was recently most impressed with, which is why I think it’s one that I believe should be on your radar. This originally Singaporean brand also has a big presence across Australia, Asia and even the US. And the reason why I was so taken with it is because Castlery has a large modular sofa offering which is a sofa category I’m a big fan of.
It’s also an excellent brand to buy from if you’re looking for a last-minute sofa ahead of Christmas as it takes only up to a week to dispatch in-stock styles and then you can choose the delivery slot that’s most convenient for you. The last day to place your order to make sure the sofa arrives in time for Christmas is 16th December.
8. Oak Furnitureland | 7-day delivery
If you’re looking for a solid and sturdy sofa that will survive potential family feuds and very important games of Twister, Oak Furnitureland will no doubt have a sofa option for you. With a wide selection of sofas available for delivery in just 7 days, this brand offers everything from compact two-seaters to three-seaters, chaise options, and modular corner sofas that have room for all the family this Christmas.
The Milner 2 Seater Sofa is undoubtedly a very attractive sofa, but what we love most about it is the fact that it’s so versatile. No matter whether your living room is decked out in a Scandi theme or you’ve opted for a more retro style, this sofa will complement any colour and theme. Of course, we love the granite colourway for its flexible nature - but it’s safe to say that the mustard is a close second.
9. Loaf | 4-12 day delivery
It’s probably down to the brand’s bed-making background, but every Loaf sofa I’ve ever sat on is incredibly comfortable. So if comfort is high on your list of priorities when buying a sofa (as it should be, really) then Loaf is one of the best places to turn to.
The brand has a list of in-stock sofas on its website, all of which can be delivered anywhere from 4 to 12 days. But to guarantee pre-Christmas delivery, you need to place your order by 12th December.
I have no doubts that at least one of these sofas will make Christmas even more special, but remember to get your sofa measurements right if you want it to be perfect for the festive period.
