For years, the brilliant minds at Pottery Barn have worked tirelessly to bring us the best simple, functional, and elegant furniture and decor. We depend on the brand like we depend on our closest friends, leaning on its plentiful products in times of interior design despair (which happens more often than you'd think).
It's truly one of the best home decor brands and it's not hard to see why. There's something for everyone, at every age (see Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen) and in every color. Many of its products are contract-grade, so you know they're durable and high quality. And while its pieces are certainly an investment, the pricing is fair for what you're getting.
How do we know? Well, we've invested time, both online and in-store. If one could earn a degree in Pottery Barn, we'd hold PhDs. We scrutinize each piece like discerning parents meeting their child's new significant other, noting every detail — quality, construction, colors, materials — and if they don't meet our standards, they're out.
In light of this dedication, we’ve curated the best items from each product category, including the best table lamps, the best couches and sofas, and the best accent chairs. You're going to love what you see, and soon, if it's not already, Pottery Barn is about to be your new best friend.
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- Shop Pottery Barn bedding — discover dreamy bedding basics and standout pieces
- Shop Pottery Barn outdoor furniture — create your dream outdoor living space
- Shop Pottery Barn lamps — find bright ideas for under $100
- Shop Pottery Barn sofas — seats starting at $499 that will last a lifetime
- Shop Pottery Barn nightstands — bedtime essentials have never looked so chic
- Shop Pottery Barn dinnerware — $3.99 for handcrafted stoneware plates as 16-piece sets as low as $136
- Shop Pottery Barn bath towels — wrap yourself in luxury with terry towels starting at just $5
- Shop Pottery Barn ceiling lighting — cult-favorite pendant lights, chandeliers, and flush mounts
- Shop Pottery Barn glassware — set the scene with antique cuts, etched florals, and vibrant hues
- Shop Pottery Barn sale items — keep an eye out for discounts, no matter the season
- Shop Pottery Barn clearance items — discover deals up to 60% off, even outside of key sale dates
Pottery Barn Editors' Choice
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It was difficult to play favorites, but somehow we managed. Behold everything we're loving the most.
Best Pottery Barn Decor
Tall Frasier Handcrafted Ceramic Vase
Organic and elemental, this handcrafted ceramic vase has that natural appeal you want and need in a more industrial or modern living room.
Zea Embroidered Lumbar Pillow
We love the raised embroidery on this lumbar pillow, a beautiful flower garden with the power to tie the colors in the room together if selected correctly.
Astrid Handcrafted Tray
We are positively obsessed with this mirror finish tray, accented with a natural rattan rail. Place your favorite books and trinkets on top to decorate a coffee table or dresser.
Best Pottery Barn Table Lamps
Abacus Cane Table Lamp
With its minimalist legs and cane shade, the Abacus Table Lamp is, to me, perfectly mid-century modern and a great minimalist table lamp. We'd love to see it styled into a living room, where it will certainly get the most attention.
Banyan Table Lamp
This lamp is an absolute showstopper. We're partial to it tapered solid oak base, which forms a lovely juxtaposition to it delicate pleated shade. And because its so neutral, it can be easily restyled into homes and rooms for years to come.
Gleason Ceramic Table Lamp
The veining might bring marble to mind, but don't be fooled — this contemporary white table lamp is crafted of natural ceramic. Picture its warm glow illuminating your desk or nightstand.
Best Pottery Barn Coffee Tables
Cayman Round Coffee Table
Pottery Barn's Cayman design is a classic for a reason. Minimalist yet warm, it's art that feels like home. We love this pale Biscotti hue, though if you're after a richer look, the Antique Umber finish is beautiful as well.
Alina Rectangular Coffee Table
The Alina twists the coffee table we know and love into something far more visually and structurally appealing than we're used to. I'm particularly impressed by the rounded block legs, which give this piece that modern flair.
Bebe Round Cane Coffee Table
I love a mid-century modern-inspired coffee table, so I had to include this piece — but its merits go well beyond that. A beautiful wooden drum with a rail-wrapped tabletop and added storage? I mean, they really thought of everything.
Best Pottery Barn Accent Chairs
Balboa Upholstered Accent Chair
Exaggerated in its proportions but not in its overall size, the Balboa is the accent chair that's perfect for neglected corners, vanities, or sitting rooms.
Lester Chair
We can all probably agree that this chair looks ideal for curling up with a good book and a cup of tea, a.k.a. our two chair purchasing requirements.
Elm Upholstered Cane Armchair
An elegant and plush seat is wrapped in rattan in the case of the Elm Armchair, a Pottery Barn piece that called out to us the second we saw it.
Best Pottery Barn Couches
Balboa Upholstered Sofa
The sneaky rounded edges of this sleek white sofa give it a modern and surprising flair. We think this could work in any room.
Pacifica Leather Loveseat Sofa
Indulge in the supple Toffee leather of this contract-grade Pacifica sofa. It feels so cozy and warm in its scaled-down loveseat size, though if you need additional seating, it's available in larger varieties, too.
Jake Leather Sofa With Brindle Wood Base
What we love the most about this simple leather sofa is the wooden base, though the dark, rich leather comes in a close second.
DOES POTTERY BARN HAVE SALES?
Absolutely! Pottery Barn offers fantastic sales events throughout the year. While you may come across clearance deals or markdowns occasionally, the real gems are found during key sales events.
These typically align with major holidays like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Presidents’ Day, and Memorial Day. During these times, you can enjoy discounts of up to 50% off on a wide range of best-selling furniture and home decor items. Keep an eye on Pottery Barn's Home sale page for updates, or check out our curated Pottery Barn sale edit for detailed information on the best deals to shop.
IS POTTERY BARN GOOD QUALITY?
One of the perks of our job is getting to go out into the field — by which we mean shopping. After scouting our favorite pieces from Pottery Barn’s website, we embark on a field trip to their stores to interact with the items we fell in love with on screen. We sit on chairs, open and close drawers, test the weight of flatware, and even take mirror selfies (see Julia doing so below).
All of this is to say that most of the time when we recommend something from Pottery Barn, it's based on personal experience. If, for whatever reason, we’re not impressed (which rarely ever happens), you won't find it in one of our edits. From sofas to lamps, trust that everything you see above (and in any of our work) is top-tier.
(Image credit: Julia Demer)
