Early Memorial Day sales: Furniture, mattresses and more

Memorial Day is fast approaching, which means it’s almost time to break out the barbecue and head to the beach. However, even though we have some time before Memorial Day weekend, many brands have already started their Memorial Day sales — shoppers eager to get the best deals can get a head start. Below, we compiled a list of some of the retailers offering early Memorial Day discounts on mattresses, furniture and more, and highlighted popular picks on sale.

Memorial Day was officially established in 1967 as a way to pay tribute to U.S. Armed Forces service members — unofficially, its roots go back to the Civil War. It also marks the unofficial beginning of summer, having become an American tradition rife with weekend travel and grilling-centric get togethers. This year, Memorial Day is on Monday, May 31, 2021.

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Article is offering up to 30 percent off now through May 31 on more than 100 pieces of furniture for the bedroom, living room and more. Standout sale items include the Silicus Round Coffee Table, which is on sale in both Pink and Navy, and the Emil Sofa, which is currently on sale in Gravel Gray.

Castlery

Online furniture store Castlery is offering Memorial Day tiered discounts through May 31 based on how much you spend.

• Spend $1,200-plus, get $100 off
• Spend $2,000-plus, get $200 off
• Spend $4,000-plus, get $500 off

Popular picks include the Andre Coffee Table, which has a 4.8-star rating from 35 reviews, and the Tana Sectional Sofa, which has a 4.7-star rating from 103 reviews.

Overstock

Overstock’s Memorial Day deals span several categories across the site for up to 70 percent off thousands of items (and they all come with free shipping). Standout deals include an extra 20 percent off select furniture, an extra 25 percent off select rugs and an extra 20 percent off select patio and garden essentials. Popular items on sale include The Curated Nomad Tiffany Bohemian Border Area Rug, which has a 4.6-star average rating from more than 1,100 shoppers, and the Cambridge Casual Porch Rocking Chair, which has a 4.8-star average rating from nearly 200 reviews.

Pier 1

Ahead of Memorial Day, Pier 1 is hosting discounts up to 50 percent off on everything from rugs and lighting to living room seating and outdoor dining furniture. If you entertain a lot during the summer months, you might like the Bahama Bar Cart, which comes with wheels for easy maneuvering and a removable ice bucket bin to keep your bottles cold.

Raymour & Flanigan

Raymour & Flanigan is offering 10 percent off purchases up to $2,500 and 15 percent off purchases over $2,500 through June 7. The retailer also has deals on mattresses, including up to $200 off a Purple mattress and up to 15 percent off a Casper mattress. Popular items include the Skye Reclining Sofa, which has a 4.7-star average rating from more than 1,100 reviews, and the Selena 4-piece bedroom set, which has a 4.8-star average rating from nearly 300 reviews.

Avocado

Avocado, one of the best eco-friendly mattress brands, is offering up to $250 off select items during its Memorial Day sale, which ends on June 7. Shoppers can save $100 on the Green, Vegan Hybrid and Latex mattresses using code HONOR. The company recently launched the Organic Luxury Plush mattress, which shoppers can score for $250 off using code MEMORIALDAY. The brand is also offering $50 off the Linen Sheets and Linen Duvet Covers with code GRATITUDE and $300 off select bed frames and nightstands — no code necessary.

Casper

Casper, maker of one of the best pillows, is offering 15 percent off all mattresses and 10 percent off everything else during its Memorial Day sale, which ends on May 31. Shopping writer Lauren Levy is particularly fond of the brand’s Wave Hybrid mattress, and she says it’s particularly great for hot sleepers.

Layla Sleep

Layla Sleep makes one of the best weighted blankets — and through May 31, you can buy the popular weighted blanket for $30 off during the brand’s Memorial Day sale. Virtually everything is marked down for the sale, including the popular Memory Foam Mattress, which comes with two free foam pillows, a microfiber sheet set and a mattress protector while supplies last.

Nectar Sleep

Nectar Sleep is hosting an early Memorial Day sale through May 23 — and during this sale, every mattress purchase comes with a mattress protector, a sheets set and premium pillows while supplies last. A popular pick from the brand is the Memory Foam Mattress, which is crafted with five supportive and cushioned layers and has a 4.8-star average rating from more than 32,000 reviews.

Nest Bedding

During Nest Bedding’s Memorial Day sale, which runs through June 7, shoppers can save 20 percent on mattresses and 10 percent on bedding and furniture. With a 4.7-star average rating from more than 2,600 reviews, a top pick from the brand is the Alexander Signature Hybrid, which can be designed with a Medium, Plush or Firm feel depending on your preferences.

Purple

Through June 7, Purple is offering up to $400 off mattresses and mattress bundles. Popular picks like the Purple Hybrid Premier, Purple Hybrid and Purple Mattress are $200 off, $150 off and $100 off respectively, and bundles of pillows, sheets and mattress protectors are up to $200 off.

Tuft & Needle

During its Memorial Day sale, which runs through May 31, Tuft & Needle is offering up to 20 percent off most products. This includes the popular Mint Mattress, which boasts a 4.6-star average rating from more than 12,600 reviews and includes three foam layers for comfortable sleep.

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