How to price a used couch

Wondering how to price a used couch? A fair number moves it fast and puts more cash in your pocket. Use this quick guide and free calculator to see today’s value in seconds. Need the bigger picture? Check our complete furniture pricing playbook.

What makes a couch lose value

Sofas drop ≈20 % in the first year.
After that they fall ≈7 % each year on average.
Condition, brand, style, and delivery nudge the price up or down.

Visual note: add a simple line chart showing age vs. % of retail (alt: “Couch depreciation curve”).

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How the calculator works

Uses the 8-year double-declining curve that powers the Splitwise furniture calculator.
Condition ratios come from Splitwise’s buyer survey.
Adds +10 % for premium brands like Restoration Hardware, Crate & Barrel, and West Elm.
Leather in good shape earns another +10 %.

For a universal version, see our used-furniture value calculator.

Quick price table

Age	% of retail	$1 000 couch
0–1 yr	60–85%	$600–$700
2–3 yr	45–55 %	$450–$550
4–5 yr	30–40 %	$300–$400
6 + yr	15–25 %	$150–$250

Rule of thumb: $10 in cleaner can raise value by $50.

Bump or cut for condition

Condition	Move price
Excellent	+10 %
Good	list price
Fair	−15 %
Poor	−15% or donate

Clean fabric first—buyers pay more for fresh cushions.

Brand and style premiums

Restoration Hardware, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn → +15 %.
Sectionals and recliners hold value better than loveseats → +10 %.
Scratch-free leather → +10 %.

Real-world resale snapshots

Couch	Age	Sold for	Note
IKEA Kivik 4-seat	3 yr	$475	Free delivery closed deal
West Elm Harmony	1 yr	$1 150	Retail $1 900, leather
Ashley recliner	5 yr	$300	Pickup only; dropped $25 after 10 days
Vintage mid-century	40 yr	$1 200	Re-upholstered rarity premium