Sofas are a big purchase. Not only are they expensive, but they’re also one of the pieces of furniture that you’ll likely use and enjoy every day for years to come. So it’s important to invest in a quality sofa that will stand the test of time. But how do you know which sofas are built
Buying a new leather sofa could be one of the most complicated shopping experiences I’ve ever encountered. The majority of the population is not well versed in different types of leathers or the varying types of sofa frame materials or construction.Even some of the most grizzled veterans I’ve spoken to in the furniture industry still have
Simon Li Furniture is a China based furniture manufacturer and is a division of Trayton Furniture. Simon Li is sold through authorized furniture retailers, typically lower end brick and mortar furniture stores such as Jordan’s Furniture and Macy’s. It is also one of Costco’s furniture partners. Based on my research, Simon Li’s furniture is fairly low quality,
American Leather was founded by Bob Duncan in 1990, with a goal to create a leather furniture company that could improve upon the long lead times of the existing furniture companies at the time. Duncan also wanted to focus his company efforts on making good quality furniture here in the United States and not overseas. Based
Century Furniture is one of the world’s largest private high end furniture manufacturers. The company’s history dates back to 75 years ago, when founder Harley Ferguson Shuford, Sr. established Century Furniture selling local furniture pieces. Based on my research, Century Furniture has a solid reputation and is a very good option for customers with a higher budget
Stickley, a renowned US furniture manufacturer, epitomizes high-end craftsmanship in leather sofas and recliners.Known for using top-quality materials and custom-making each piece in their Manilus, NY facility, Stickley caters to those with a discerning eye and a budget for premium leather furniture. This article delves into the details of Stickley’s leather offerings, helping you decide if
Classic Leather was founded in the mid-sixties by Thomas Shores Sr with a focus from day one at providing fine, high quality leather furniture to the masses. A shift in mindset over the years has led to the company offering its leather furniture at a lower price point than some of the premium based leather
Bradington-Young was launched in 1978, with a focus from day one at providing fine, high quality leather furniture to the masses at a lower price point than some of the premium based leather furniture companies. Based on my research, Bradington-Young is a very good option for more budget minded customers. The leather quality is good and
Leathercraft is a North Carolina furniture manufacturer that has been around for over 50 years. They are considered to be one of the top tier premium leather brands, in a similar realm as Hancock & Moore. Based on my research, Leathercraft is a good option for consumers looking for a hand-made US based leather sofa. The
When I was initially shopping for a new leather sofa, completely clueless about where to shop and what brand to buy, I was immediately drawn to Hancock & Moore, following some extensive online research. The folks over at MyFurnitureForum (one of the leading furniture forums) spoke quite highly of Hancock & Moore, however, I was somewhat
The name La-Z-Boy (pronounced “Lazy Boy”) is a household name and mostly synonymous with reclining chairs. However, most consumers fail to recognize that La-Z-Boy not only makes reclining chairs, but also leather sofas and sectionals, many of which I discovered do not earn high accolades among consumers. Based on our initial leather sofa furniture manufacturer rankings, La-Z-Boy
A reader wrote in recently asking me about Flexsteel leather sofas. We had done some initial research on Flexsteel when we were compiling our leather sofa manufacturer rankings, however, I figured it might be an opportune time to do a deeper dive on the company. Flexsteel was near the tail end of our initial rankings on