Arthur G vs Bauhaus:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Bauhaus had more branded searches than Arthur G among sofa makers in New Zealand. Bauhaus had about 40 branded searches, while Arthur G had 20. Bauhaus made up 0.53% of all sofa maker searches we track, and Arthur G accounted for 0.27%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sofa makers, Bauhaus appeared in three of the five answers and Arthur G in none.
Who do people search for more?
Bauhaus, about 2 searches for every 1 for Arthur G
Who does AI mention more?
Bauhaus, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Arthur G in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Bauhaus, the only one of the two named
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Top sofa makers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bauhaus was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Arthur G did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Bauhaus3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
King Living2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- MODA Furnitures2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Wilson & Nicholson2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Coco Republic0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tim Webber Design0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Moran0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Arthur G0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about sofa makers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which sofa maker should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sofa makers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best sofa maker in New Zealand for a family home?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lounge suite nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“modular sofa nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Arthur G or Bauhaus more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Arthur G and Bauhaus by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight sofa makers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Bauhaus, Arthur G. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | King Living | Coco Republic | MODA Furnitures | Tim Webber Design | Wilson & Nicholson | Bauhaus | Moran | Arthur G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36.5% | 27.3% | 20.3% | 14.1% | 0.96% | 0.43% | 0.32% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 37% | 28.4% | 21.2% | 11.4% | 1.2% | 0.45% | 0.22% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.5% | 28% | 21.6% | 9.7% | 1.2% | 0.41% | 0.27% | 0.27% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.6% | 25.8% | 19.7% | 10.8% | 0.86% | 0.62% | 0.49% | 0.12% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.8% | 24.9% | 18.5% | 14.2% | 1.3% | 0.71% | 0.43% | 0.28% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.1% | 27.2% | 21.1% | 12.5% | 0.92% | 0.66% | 0.4% | 0.13% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.7% | 32.9% | 16.9% | 10.3% | 1.2% | 0.65% | 0.26% | 0.26% |
| May 2026 | 38.9% | 27.9% | 20.9% | 10.6% | 0.77% | 0.55% | 0.33% | 0.11% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.3% | 31.3% | 19.7% | 11.9% | 0.86% | 0.61% | 0.25% | 0.12% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.2% | 24% | 22.3% | 10.6% | 0.82% | 0.59% | 0.24% | 0.24% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.6% | 23.8% | 22.2% | 12.7% | 0.82% | 0.47% | 0.23% | 0.23% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.4% | 26.6% | 21.4% | 11.2% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0.4% | 0.27% |
How has the Arthur G and Bauhaus comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bauhaus was ahead of Arthur G in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Arthur G’s share of searches among sofa makers in New Zealand moved from 0.11% to 0.27%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10 to 20.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bauhaus’ share of searches among sofa makers in New Zealand moved from 0.43% to 0.53%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 40.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand sofa makers in September 2026?
1 change

In September 2026, Arthur G fell from 7th to 8th among sofa makers in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Arthur G’s and Bauhaus’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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