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FAIBLE
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FAIBLE
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The CB2 Faible sofa looks good in the photo, but its 45-inch depth and low profile make it hard to recommend as a main sofa.

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PB MODERN
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PB MODERN
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A review of the PB Modern Sofa from Pottery Barn, with notes on comfort, scale, fabric choice, wear, value, and whether it is worth considering.

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JASPER
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JASPER
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The Room & Board Jasper sofa earns Mr Call Approved™. The seat height, depth, cushion story, and value are strong. Perhaps the best in the industry. The back is ugly and should stay against a wall.

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THE BEST FABRICS TO CHOOSE AT CRATE & BARREL 2026
Buying Guide
THE BEST FABRICS TO CHOOSE AT CRATE & BARREL 2026
Buying Guide

The best Crate & Barrel sofa fabrics are not always the prettiest ones. Mr Call ranks the fabrics by real-room usefulness, starting with Crypton, then the wider performance tier, then the options to use carefully.

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WHY ARE CB2 SOFAS SO UNCOMFORTABLE?
STILL SWIPING
WHY ARE CB2 SOFAS SO UNCOMFORTABLE?
STILL SWIPING
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STILL SWIPING
HOW A $6,000 SOFA IS MADE
THE BREAKDOWN
HOW A $6,000 SOFA IS MADE
THE BREAKDOWN
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THE BREAKDOWN
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