No other pattern says summer quite like gingham, or check, or the right plaid. Here are our favorite bold plaid sofas available to order directly—or to serve as inspiration for upholstering a vintage or current piece of your own.
Above: From London interior designer Nicola Harding’s line NiX, the charming Dolittle Love Seat is available in a variety of colors, patterns, and mix-and-match options, like this blue/brown checkered option; $7,160. For more, see our post: Nicola Harding Launches NiX, a Considered Collection of “Just So” Homewares.
Above: A design classic, Børge Mogensen’s 1945 Spoke Back Sofa combines a sofa with a chaise via soaped oak frame and removable cushions. The cushions seen here are plaid wool, Cotil 863, one of two plaid patterns available via Fredericia.
Above: From interior designer Beata Heuman, the Frame Sofa is shown in a mid-blue gingham fabric. Available through Beata Heuman directly.
Above: The stately Carlisle Sofa from Pottery Barn is available in a variety of ginghams and colors; from $3,419.
Above: The Marlow Sofa in subtle Millie Sage checks has French seams and thick cushions; from $4,608 from Pepper Home.
Above: The Nickey Kehoe Low Back Settee starts at $5,000 from Nickey Kehoe.
Above: The Serena & Lily Spruce Street Sofa in Gingham Earth linen is one of a few gingham/check upholstery options for the model; starting at $4,998.
Above: A one off vintage option, the Bruno Mathsson T201 Checkered Wool Sofa is $3,200 at Hopp Home.
Above: The BDDW Abel Sofa has a Douglas fir frame, cast bronze feet, and is available in all BDDW fabrics including the red and white tweed shown here.
Above: The Layered Rosso 3-Seat Sofa is available in the EU in a checkerboard fabric, either beige or orange.
For more sofa styles see our posts:
- 10 Easy Pieces: Striped Sofas
- 10 Easy Pieces: Pink Sofas
- 10 Easy Pieces: Corduroy Sofas
- 10 Easy Pieces: Modern Leather Sofas
N.B.: This story originally ran on July 3, 2024 and has been updated with new links, products, and pricing.