Maggie Sofa Reviews (2026)

If you like a sofa that encourages you to lean back and settle in, Maggie’s 25" seat depth and plush, reversible cushions deliver that “stay awhile” feel. The full Maggie Sofa is the better sprawl seat for long streaming sessions, while the Maggie Loveseat keeps the same sit in a footprint that’s easier to place.

The biggest fit issue is the depth. Longer legs tend to love it. Shorter users often get the best results with a supportive throw pillow so they’re not sitting away from the back cushion. In practice, Maggie works best as a lounging sofa first—not an upright, task-sitting perch.

We lived with the Maggie Sofa and Maggie Loveseat as our main living-room seats—TV nights, laptop work, gaming sessions, and short naps. We scored them on Assembly, Cooling, Comfort, Durability, Layout Practicality, Cleaning, and Value. We also tracked cushion recovery after repeated sit cycles, edge comfort when standing up, and how the back support felt as posture shifted from upright sitting to a semi-reclined lounge.

Our testing experience

On the first sit, the 25" depth was obvious: without a lumbar pillow, I kept sliding forward and losing contact with the back cushion. Once we added a firmer pillow behind the lower back, the sofa made a lot more sense—and “one episode” quickly turned into a full-night binge.

Marcus Reed (6'1", ~230 lbs) tested the edge by sitting forward to lace up and popping up between game rounds; the frame stayed steady, and the edge didn’t collapse into a harsh “cliff.” Mia Chen (5'4", ~125 lbs) loved curling into the corner, but she reached for extra lumbar support more often because the depth pulled her away from the back cushion.

What we liked

• Big, lounge-friendly seat that works for long stretches of TV time
• Reversible cushions that make everyday wear easier to manage
• A stable sit when shifting between upright and semi-reclined positions

Who it is best for

• Taller loungers who want room to stretch out
• Households that host and want a default gathering spot
• People who prefer a medium-plush sit over a stiff, upright perch

Where it falls short

• Shorter users who dislike using throw pillows for fit
• Smaller rooms where a 96" width dominates the layout
• Hot sleepers who want a crisp, airy fabric feel

Pros & Cons

Details

• Price: $610.82–$949.99
• Overall dimensions: 96"W x 40"D x 37"H
• Seating capacity: 3
• Seat depth: 25"
• Seat height: 20"
• Arm height: 23"
• Distance between arms: 78"
• Upholstery: Polyester
• Cushions: High-resiliency foam wrapped in thick poly fiber; reversible cushions
• Included pillows: Accent pillows with feather-fiber fill
• Frame/foundation: Corner-blocked frame; platform foundation system
• Leg height: 2.3"
• Minimum doorway width: 32"
• Warranty: 1 year
• Color options: Birch, Flax

Review Score

Our testing experience

We treated the loveseat like a two-person “command center”: laptop work first, then lean back for a movie. Carlos Alvarez (5'11", ~175 lbs) noticed the back cushions feel best when you sit a little farther back than you might on a shallower loveseat; once he adjusted, his neck and mid-back stayed happier through longer work blocks.

Jenna Brooks (5'7", ~160 lbs) and Ethan Cole (6'0", ~185–190 lbs) did our shared-evening test—snacks, shifting positions, leaning on the arms—and the loveseat stayed stable. The 70" width keeps you closer than the full sofa, but the same 25" depth still gives room for a semi-reclined sprawl.

What we liked

• Same deep-seat comfort in a footprint that’s easier to place
• Solid, steady feel when two people shift positions
• Works well as a dedicated movie seat for pairs

Who it is best for

• Couples who like to lounge but don’t want a full oversized sofa
• Smaller living rooms where 96" feels too dominant
• People who like a medium-plush sit with a supportive foam core

Where it falls short

• Anyone who wants a shallow, upright “task sitting” loveseat
• Hot sleepers who want noticeably airy upholstery
• Homes that need wide arm-to-arm spacing for two big loungers

Pros & Cons

Details

• Price: $799.99–$843.75
• Overall dimensions: 70"W x 40"D x 37"H
• Seating capacity: 2
• Seat depth: 25"
• Seat height: 20"
• Arm height: 23"
• Seat width / distance between arms: 52"
• Upholstery: Polyester
• Cushions: High-resiliency foam wrapped in poly fiber; reversible cushions
• Included pillows: Accent pillows with feather-fiber fill
• Frame/foundation: Corner-blocked frame; platform foundation system
• Leg height: 2.3"
• Minimum doorway width: 32"
• Warranty: 1 year
• Color options: Birch, Flax

Review Score

Score-wise, the two are close on comfort and durability, and they share the same cooling ceiling. The loveseat has a small edge because it’s easier to place in more rooms without losing the lineup’s deep-seat feel. The sofa wins on pure sprawl space—if your layout can handle 96" wide seating, it’s the better all-evening lounge anchor.

Start with seat-depth tolerance: a 25" seat depth rewards longer legs and reclined lounging, but shorter users often prefer extra lumbar support to avoid sliding forward. Next, plan for layout: choose the Maggie Sofa if you want a primary group seat, and the Maggie Loveseat if you need a cleaner walkway or a tighter footprint. For couples who watch movies shoulder-to-shoulder, the loveseat is the more space-efficient pick; for families and frequent hosts, the full sofa is easier to sprawl across.

• Why choose these models

  • Deep, lounge-friendly 25" seat depth for relaxed, semi-reclined sitting
  • Reversible cushions and a stable, corner-blocked frame for everyday use
  • Two sizes (sofa and loveseat) to match different room footprints

• Alternatives to consider

  • IKEA KIVIK: modular lineup with removable/washable covers and memory-foam style comfort
  • Burrow Nomad: modular shipping and a tool-free assembly focus
  • Article Sven 88": mid-century styling with a slightly shallower seat depth than Maggie

• If you’re shorter or prefer upright sitting, keep a firmer lumbar pillow on hand to shorten the effective seat depth.
• Rotate and flip reversible cushions on a simple schedule so one spot doesn’t wear faster than the rest.
• For movie nights, a small ottoman can help relieve knee pressure during long, semi-reclined sits.
• Vacuum weekly, especially around seams and under loose back cushions where crumbs collect.
• If you have pets, use a throw blanket on the main seat area to reduce lint and fur buildup on the polyester upholstery.
• In a narrow room, the loveseat often keeps clearer walkways than the full sofa.
• When hosting, stage the accent pillows to the side so the back cushions can support without extra clutter.
• Measure your doorway and turn angles early; the 32" minimum doorway width is a practical checkpoint.
• If you run warm, plan for airflow; the fabric feel is cozy, not airy.

Yes. The 25" seat depth and wide sitting area make it easy for longer legs to settle in without feeling perched on the edge.

It works well for two, but it’s a closer sit. If you want maximum spread-out space for two loungers, the full sofa is the safer pick.

It’s workable, but the deep seat encourages a reclined posture. Most people do best with a small back pillow to keep the spine supported during longer work blocks.

It’s moderate: comfortable and cozy, but not especially cooling during long sessions, particularly in warmer rooms.

Flip cushions regularly, vacuum the back/seat junction, and keep one go-to lumbar pillow that stays behind your lower back for consistent posture.