We all love West Elm for its midcentury modern aesthetic. Over the years, the brand has become extraordinarily popular for its selection of minimal furniture with a vintage feel, and it seems like everyone and their funky mom bought the same blush velvet armchair and went through the same “Peggy couch” phase (followed by, of course, the “getting a refund for the Peggy couch” phase).
While West Elm may seem like the obvious destination for sleek, eye-catching and nostalgic home furnishings, we promise you it’s not the only one. There are a multitude of online shops offering clean-lined modern furniture that’s affordable and stylish.
If you’re not looking to spend enormous sums of money on a couch, allow us to clue you in to the plethora of budget-friendly retailers to buy mid-century modern furniture and home decor. You may even find some steals at discount home decor sites. On the other hand, if you’re in the market for a true luxury piece, there are plenty of elevated destination for masterfully crafted, gorgeous furniture that will stand the test of taste and time.
To help you decorate a new place or spruce up your beloved home, we’ve pulled together a list of furniture stores similar to West Elm where you can buy modern furniture in an array of styles, colors and prices.
For the purpose of this roundup, we focused on sofas and love seats, but each retailer features home design products ranging from decor pieces like throw pillows and rugs to furniture like bookshelves, end tables and more.
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Appropriately-titled Svelti counter stools (20% off)
These are pretty svelte, yes? If your bar or island still has zero seats six months after you've moved into that house, please get over here and grab these beauties so you can get it together. Usually $100, they're 20% off in this gorgeous Aloe green. They're also available in three other colors — black and white for you minimalists, plus a dusty rose for the lovers (like me).
Price Match🤔: This is pretty much the best price on this exact chair style across the 'net. The next best option is this $180 set from Wayfair.
A ridiculously stunning platform bed WITH a built-in headboard and nightstands (15% off)
This deserves a slow clap, does it not? Whoever designed this Nera king bed thought of several things: We don't want to throw our backs out rock climbing our way into bed, so it's got a low profile (but not too low). And we don't need buy a headboard or nightstands a la carte. It's all here baby — and available in two colors with $200 off!
Built to last, it's made of a fair mix of real and veneer wood. Plus, it's got soft-close drawers built in. Again, slow clap.
Price Match: If you like the idea but prefer an upholstered look, Amazon has $500 option.
A velvet bean bag chair for a touch of whimsy at the house (64% off)
Urban Outfitters is so much more than just trendy colorful clothes. Its home section is filled with warm minimalist essentials for bedding, kitchen, living room, storage and more. Find bookcases, coffee tables, rugs and home accessories that will bring interesting textures and shapes into your space. A standout amongst the goods (especially with the extra 40% off sale items deal going!) is this Evie velvet bean bag chair.
The customizable Lewis sofa (42% off)
Joybird was founded to sell custom-made furniture inspired by mid-century modern design. The brand has over 80 fabrics ranging from leather to velvet and will send you a free swatch kit, to help you create the perfect pieces for your home. This Lewis Grand sofa has an extra-wide seat making it super cozy to snuggle on. While the design typically costs a well-spent penny, today it's 42% off in Joybird's up to 45% off sale!
This chic side table with storage (50% off list price)
Sometimes, you want the look of something vintage, while still having a given item fit specific dimensions. That's certainly the case for this narrow end table, which measures 23.62 inches high and 10.83 inches wide and has two spacious drawers for storage. Slide it between your bed and the wall, in the corner of a small living room or in any other compact space where you need a little storage.
Walker Edison's curved, reedy TV stand (~35% of list price)
One look at the Walker Edison landing page and you won't believe it's an Amazon brand. Their pieces look much more expensive than they are, with incredibly aesthetically pleasing options for every room of your house. This rounded, fluted credenza looks like something out of a high-end design magazine. As beautiful as it is functional, it has plenty of storage space and is available in two different sizes and colors.
Note: Before you get after us about a 5% discount on the Amazon page, know this baby is $352 on a 20% sale on the official Walker Edison website. What we've spotted for you, friends, is a secret 35% off discount! 😇
Sabai Design's essential sectional (15% off)
Sabai Design is dedicated to crafting furniture that is both beautiful and functional, with a focus on sustainability and affordability. Their clean, classic designs work seamlessly with a range of interior aesthetics, from mid-century modern and many more. This recycled velvet couch has just the right amount of retro-inspiration, making it perfect for anyone who wants to dabble in the vintage look. It's available in your choice of FOUR fabric types, NINE color options and FOUR leg styles. You basically get to build your own couch!
Long weekend bonus: 15% off in the brand's winter sale, with the best discount being on the options with the velvet material and wood finish legs.
A boho chic rattan end table (58% off)
Mix textures in your space and bring an earthy touch to your living quarters with this rattan end table. Already on sale, Urban's extra 40% off all sale items drops this find to under $100!
LexMod's velvet tufted sofa that screams luxury (39% off)
LexMod is at the corner of modern design and affordability. They offer a wide selection of masterfully crafted pieces for your workspace, patio, bedroom and living room spaces combining interesting colors and shapes with super sleek syles. You'll drool over this velvet tufted sofa that comes in four colors.
A midcentury modern shell lounge chair that's "surprisingly comfortable" (33% off)
"Before you scoff, take a peek around Walmart's extensive furniture options. There's a surprising amount of stylish, elegant options at a range of price points, most of them pretty affordable," HuffPost Shopping contributor Amanda Pena, shared.
"I purchased an outdoor furniture set from Walmart myself a few years ago, and I remain shocked at how well it's held up. This popular retailer has just about everything you can think of when it comes to furnishing your home and is worth a look when shopping for mid-century style pieces like this three-legged reading chair. It looks like it came straight out of my grandparents' home!"
Promising review: "I purchased two of these and they look great and are surprisingly comfortable! ... No complaints about these chairs. They really compliment my modern interior and I'm beyond impressed with the quality!" — David [Review edited for length. See full review here.]
One Kings Lane's Dutch leather sofa
One Kings Lane offers an array of designer, vintage and exclusive home goods and furniture, with a huge modern collection. Today, you can snag 10% off with the "10Winter" discount code at checkout. For this stunning Dutch leather sofa with down feathers and foam stuffed cushions, that translates to $454.50 off! Stock is dwindling as people snatch up this sofa so make your move before the sale ends!
A free-standing over-toilet shelf (64% off list price)
Maximize your storage space with this free-standing shelving unit that fits over toilets that stand 74.8 inches tall and 31.5 inches wide. Made from particle board and a powder-coated iron frame, the unit has a cabinet and center shelf that can be adjusted to three different heights.
Hertford linen blend accent chair (up to 72% off list price)
Get a little Nancy Meyers vibe going in your home with this casual yet refined armchair. It has a subtle midcentury modern aesthetic and boasts cushions upholstered in a lovely linen-blend fabric. The chair also includes a throw pillow to pull the whole thing together. It'll look great in your living room and give the whole area a fresh look.
Promising review: “Firm and very comfortable. I like that they are lower to the floor. Easy to assemble. Great for apartment living” — Laurie
A shoe organizer from Wayfair that's 34% off because that pile of shoes near your front door does not count as abstract decor.
Promising review: "This shoe cabinet is absolutely gorgeous. It’s perfect for the entry way by size and shape. I love that it’s a statement piece and also functional. Fits shoes easily and makes things tidy. It took some time to assemble, but well worth it." — Daniela
An upholstered Burrow accent chair (30% off)
The first couch I ever purchased for myself was from Burrow, largely in part, because of the brand's quality. This lovely Rye recliner is well-made, liveable and at a fairly reasonable price point, especially now that the brand has an up to 35% off sitewide sale.
Wayfair
Wayfair is well-known for its deeply discounted, simple furniture and home goods. You're always guaranteed to find something on your to-buy list at Wayfair. While they have pieces from all sorts of styles, they have a surprisingly robust selection of sleek, modern pieces with strong silhouettes and tapered legs, like this beautiful TV stand from one of its in-house brands, Latitude Run.
This dreamy boucle love seat (30% off)
If your seating preferences are on the neutral and firm side, then look no further than this 30% off find camping out on Wayfair.
Promising review: "Beautifully made. Cozy fabric. Perfect size for our bedroom instead of a bench. It is not very soft as others have said, but that doesn’t bother me at all." — Mary Kay