The hottest outdoor furniture trend is for curved garden sofas in sweeping ergonomic forms that are as easy on the eye as they are on the body. So forget the long lines of last year’s low-slung modular seating, and enjoy this far more comfortable outdoor seating style!
These shapely sofas come in all sizes and configurations so, however big or small your patio is, there’s a design out there that will help you make the most of your garden. Choose from corner sofas, snug two-seaters, or roomy three-seaters that are ideal for piling on as a family or for lazing on your own.
Best curved garden sofas at a glance:
• Best curved sofa for families: John Lewis Chunky Weave 5-Seater Garden Corner Sofa Set – View on John Lewis
• Best bamboo-effect curved outdoor sofa: Habitat 4 Seater Bamboo Effect Garden Sofa Set - View on Argos
• Best high-end curved sofa set: Tatta 4 Pieces Textilene Rope Woven Outdoor Sectional Sofa Set – View on Homary
Add in a matching footstool, garden armchair, and side table and you’ll have the perfect al fresco lounge that you won’t want to leave. From intricate open-weave faux rattan, urban rope-strung to retro chic Lloyd Loom styles, these curvy sofas are seriously stylish and set to top everyone’s garden wish lists this season.
Best curved garden sofas
Best curved sofa for families
www.johnlewis.com
Description
With a swooping curve to the table and the five-seater sofa, this set will sweep you off your feet. The chunky contemporary weave makes sure this rope-like-strung sofa is still a real head-turner. Sturdy and weather-resistant, the John Lewis Chunky Weave 5-Seater Garden Corner Sofa Set creates a gorgeous lounge corner on your patio with plenty of cushions to keep you comfortable all year round.
Customer review: "We love this garden sofa. It is so comfortable and spacious to lounge out on, and it is wearing well. I highly recommend!"
Pros
- Set comes with a table and sofa
- Cushions are resistant to light showers
Cons
- One reviewer thought the seats were a bit hard
Best high-end curved sofa set
uk.homary.com
Description
With a swooping curve, this sofa will sweep you off your feet. The chunky contemporary weave makes sure this rope-like-strung sofa is still a real head-turner. Sturdy and weather-resistant, it’ll create a gorgeous lounge corner on your patio with plenty of cushions to keep you comfortable all year round. This 4-seater outdoor couch will look excellent on any patio, balcony, or garden, and the table-top is meant to weather the exterior and bring any location with sophistication.
Customer review: "We absolutely love this set. We have been looking for years for something different and classy. We love it."
Pros
- Contemporary and chic design
- On sale
Cons
- Cushions are not weather-resistant
Best bamboo-effect curved outdoor sofa
www.argos.co.uk
Description
Welcome in the warmer weather with this gorgeous bamboo effect sofa set, complete with a sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table. Habitat 4 Seater Bamboo Effect Garden Sofa Set offers style and substance. The rattan and striking black motifs will help transport you into holiday mode in an instant.
Customer review: "Lovely set of comfortable garden furniture. Went together easily and quickly. Cushions thick enough for comfort but not too bulky for storage. Really gives the garden a lift and a focal point."
Pros
- Stylish
- Lightweight
- Great value
Cons
- Needs to be stored inside in bad weather
Best on-trend curved sofa set
www.gardenesque.com
Description
With a contemporary rope weave and consisting of a two-seater sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, padded grey seat cushions and four scatter cushions, the Richmond 4-Seater Set has everything you need to transform your patio. We love that you can convert the sofa into a daybed by adding the table-top cushion to create a footstool.
Customer review: "Stylish, well made furniture which is exactly what we were looking for. We initially had some issues with delivery/the courier, but the Gardenesque team were really helpful and communication was great. Very happy with the furniture when it arrived."
Pros
- Furniture set
- Comes with cushions
Cons
- While the cushions are weatherproof, it is advised to move the cushions indoors to maintain the quality
Best four-seater curved sofa
www.robertdyas.co.uk
Description
Bold looks and a striking handwoven rattan give this set Insta-ready charm. A robust steel frame teamed with flat PE rattan works well alongside the glass-top table. This five-piece outdoor seating set from Outsunny gives off an effortless style while you sit back and relax in your garden.
Pros
- Rattan finish
- It comes with a table
Cons
- Cushions are not waterproof
Best rattan weave curved sofa
uk.homary.com
Description
This super sophisticated, gorgeous rattan weave sofa will no doubt create a statement on your patio with its dramatic curves. Made of PE rattan and with a polyester seat cushion, the Boho 1880mm Natural Color Rattan Sofa Square Arm with Cushion Pillow is the perfect combo for style, price, and comfort.
Customer review: "Love this outdoor sofa and would totally recommend it. Now we can lounge al fresco."
Pros
- Full set
- Comes with cushions
Cons
- Cushions are not waterproof
Best curved outdoor daybed
uk.homary.com
Description
This 63" Rattan Outdoor Daybed is designed with curved lines and will bring a sense of coastal chic to your garden. Made from rattan, this daybed is crafted with a strong metal inner frame and wrapped in PE rattan for a design that can stand up to weather, rust, and water. Just kick back and relax with a book or entertain friends in your home.
Customer review: "Very happy with the sofa bed. Very comfortable and used it throughout the summer."
Pros
- Perfect for lounging
- Comes with cushions
Cons
- Not a sofa
Best six-seater curved sofa
Description
A stylish modular rattan lounge set, complete with thick and removable cushions. The vidaXL 6 Piece Garden Lounge Set with Cushions offers versatile garden seating and is bound to be the focal point of any patio. With a sturdy powder-coated steel frame, this sofa is robust enough to withstand all weather, though the cushions need to come inside.
Customer review: "I'm so glad I got it took about 25 mins to assemble fantastic little sofa comfortably sits six people."
Pros
- Value for money
- Versatile modular seating
- Lightweight
- Weather-resistant frame
Cons
- Cushions are not waterproof
Best curved dining set
mazeliving.co.uk
Description
Finally, we have chosen the Dallas Round Rattan Sofa Dining Set in Brown. Known for their high-quality and supremely weatherproof garden furniture, we felt like Maze deserves a spot in our round-up. The perfect blend of sofa and dining, this set is comfortable and stylish. It's the best way to spend time with friends. We're very impressed.
Customer Review: "As Nike Say: Just Do It. Fantastic, long-lasting and good quality. You will never regret it."
Pros
- All-weather rattan furniture
- Easy to care for and maintain
- A lightweight and high-quality set
Cons
- None we can think of!
FAQs: Curved garden sofas
Why choose a curved garden sofa?
Full of sweeping lines and seductive curves these sofas not only look good but are also sublimely comfy. With no sharp angles or edges in sight, they’re a welcoming seat for visiting friends and a snug haven when you want to snatch a sneaky daytime nap. There are all sorts of comfort-enhancing designs too, from high backs to winged headrests.
They’ll instantly bring an indoor-outdoor vibe to your patio and some boutique chic into your backyard, so think about how this would work best for your patio. Most sets consist of a sofa and two armchairs for a lounge look, but many sofas are available to buy separately, so think whether a pair of two-seater sofas facing each other would be better for you, perhaps with an outdoor fireplace or water feature as a focus.
What are curved garden sofas made from?
These curvy seat designs are made possible thanks to the very latest outdoor materials.
The recent development of synthetic rattan and polypropylene rope has revolutionised garden furniture and made new shapes possible, with durable strands woven around a rigid steel or aluminium frame. The strength allows for more intricate, open weaves, a far cry from the dense, plasticky rattan furniture of old.
The look and feel of synthetic rattan or resin wicker, as it’s also known, is now much nearer to the natural material and is easy to keep dirt-free with a soft bristle brush and non-foaming cleaner. And synthetic rope, repeatedly looped under tension around the frame, is a huge trend this season. With just a nod to the current interior craze for mid-century design, it’s available in a wide range of thicknesses and colours, from vibrant ombre to sophisticated black and pewter grey.
What about the extras?
Every curved garden sofa needs a curvy coffee table, and designs vary from barely-there glass and faux rattan combos to sleek and sturdy metal numbers with a matte and sometimes coloured, powder-coated finish. If you’re after a lounge look then go for a table with a handy storage shelf underneath and, if in heavy use, opt for easy-to-clean toughened glass.
Do read the small print on the outdoor cushions before you buy as they vary hugely as to whether they can cope with being left out in the rain. While some must be brought inside at the slightest glimpse of a shower, others can remain in place in all but the heaviest winter downpours. This is particularly important for these curvy sofas as the cushions aren’t as square and easy to store. You will pay more for all-weather or shower-resistant cushions, but your investment will save you from those stressy it’s-raining dashes.
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Jill Morgan writes regularly for Modern Gardens, and loves everything to do with gardens, plants and outdoor living.