Question: What is the difference between Engineered wood, Manufactured wood, MDF, Rubber wood and real solid wood? Diane Jan. 16, 2021 Answer: The three primary wood categories are: Solid wood Plywood Engineered Wood Solid wood has two main categories: Hardwood There is a wide range of hardness among different species. Some woods, such as hickory … Read more
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In my opinion, Massoud is the best of these three furniture brands overall. But the other two brands have advantages that may be more important to you personally.
The most concerning reviews are about cushions that wear out quickly. That is why it is important to get the 2.75 density foam. It should hold up far longer than 2.0 density foam.
Small custom upholstery shops still continue the tradition of top quality upholstered furniture craftsmanship. Thousands of small custom sofa makers are spread throughout the USA. Many of these small custom upholstery shops do not advertise or have online websites. They sell primarily through interior designers. Experienced interior designers often have special relationships with skilled local … Read more
Natuzzi highlights its beautiful, plush leather. The leather is excellent. It should last 20 years and more. Unfortunately, the frame can fail long before that.
Question: Are there any mid-priced couches that will last a decade? Should I just expect to purchase a new couch every 5 or so years? How much do I need to spend to get a couch that will give me 20+ years of use? Jan. 6, 2021 Answer: There are many custom built couches that … Read more
Question: What is the comparable quality of Craftmaster, Norwalk, Klaussner and Jonathan Louis? Oct. 18, 2020 Answer: Of these 4 brands I would rank them (from highest to lowest quality): 1) Norwalk (Lower end of high quality furniture) 2) Jonathan Louis (Slightly above most mid-range furniture) 3) Craftmaster (Slightly above most mid-range furniture) 4) Klaussner … Read more
Question: Is Omnia better quality than Natuzzi for leather sofas? Oct. 11, 2020 Answer: I recommend Omnia over Natuzzi. Natuzzi’s claim to fame is that they showed the furniture industry how to make leather furniture that most people could afford. In other words, they were the first to discover how to make “cheap” leather sofas. … Read more
Particle board, also called chipboard or low density fiberboard (LDF) is typically the least expensive material that can be used for manufacturing furniture. It has a lower cost than other types of engineered woods or plywood. Particle board’s low cost is achieved by using all lumber waste products, including wood chips, shavings, sawdust and other … Read more
You can find cheap L-shaped desks at IKEA or virtually any online furniture retailer. These are made primarily with engineered woods such as fiberboard or particleboard with a high (or low) pressure plastic laminated top. Sometimes the tops are wood veneers. For better quality desks at affordable prices, check out used office furniture outlets. There … Read more
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