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Is Lovesac Good Quality? Is it Worth the High Price?
Lovesac is good quality furniture, but it’s priced far above similar quality sectionals. Far better quality is available at Lovesac’s prices.
What is the most amazing piece of furniture ever made?
The finest furniture ever created. An unbelievable combination of antique craftsmanship, art and magic.
Are Barcalounger Recliners Durable? Are They Better Than Other Leather Recliners Selling for Under $2000?
Barcalounger makes 2 different quality levels. Their best quality leather recliners have Pocketed coil cushions & should last 10+ years.
What is Your Opinion of Thayer Coggin?
Thayer Coggin has been building high quality, handcrafted furniture since 1953. Thayer Coggin is especially known for its collaboration with Milo Baughman, one of the most famous of the Mid-Century Modern furniture designers.
Where Can I Get a Sofa with Firm Cushions?
Sofa cushions are available in different firmnesses. Unfortunately, most affordable sofa brands do not give you any options.
Costco Flexsteel Modular Sectional: Is It Good Quality & Value?
Costco is an excellent place to buy Flexsteel furniture. Flexsteel’s modular sectional offers a more affordable alternative to LoveSac.
Who Makes Better Reclining Sofas: ComforTech or Abbyson?
ComfortTech and Abbyson are both house brands that are similar in quality. Abbyson’s big advantage is its availability through Costco, with its low profit margins and 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
Why is My Jonathan Louis Sofa Lumpy?
Jonathan Louis sofa cushions may look “lumpy” if you ordered the Super Plush cushion option. This is not a defect, but be prepared to frequently “fluff up” the cushions if you want the sofa to look neat and tidy.
Which Full-grain, Pure Aniline Leather Sofa is Better? – Article Sven vs. Poly & Bark Nappa?
Shopping online for leather sofas? Trial periods, refund and repair policies are often more generous than brick and mortar stores.
Why is the Fabric Pilling on my Couch? What Can I Do to Fix It?
Pilling is a characteristic of some fabrics when new. Pilling has nothing to do with fabric durability or quality. It is not considered a fabric defect and is specifically excluded from coverage in most furniture warranties.
Marshfield Furniture vs. Smith Brothers: Which Sofas are Better?
Marshfield is above average quality for mid-range furniture. With average use by average size people, Marshfield sofas should hold up for 8 -10+ years. Smith Brothers is at the top of mid-quality. Their sofas should have a 15+ year lifespan.
What Are the Top Three 7 Seat Leather Reclining Sectionals?
Bonded leather or leather match reclining sectionals with 7 seats may be available for less than $5000. High quality reclining leather sectionals will cost more than twice as much.
Jeff Frank is a 45-year veteran of the furniture industry.
He has worked directly with hundreds of manufacturers, retailers, designers, and suppliers.
Jeff’s manufacturing company, Simplicity Sofas, founded in 2007, won the $20,000 Grand Prize in a 2012 nationwide competition for “Most Innovative U.S. Small Business.”
Simplicity Sofas was one of the first furniture manufacturers to sell Direct to Consumer. The brand was selling nearly 100% of sales through its online website several years before Amazon and Wayfair popularized the concept.
After 15 years, Jeff retired from Simplicity Sofas to devote full time to this Insider’s Guide to Furniture blog.
Over his career, Jeff has been directly involved in all aspects of furniture manufacturing, retailing (both stores and online), and product design.
In the 1970s and 1980s, Jeff was a Buyer for a major furniture retail chain, purchasing over $200 million of furniture & mattresses.
As a Buyer, Jeff negotiated with hundreds of large & small furniture manufacturers. He also set pricing for Special Sales Events and the everyday showroom prices.
Other responsibilities included merchandising, advertising, customer service, and more.
In between Jeff’s work as a Buyer and his ownership of a furniture manufacturing firm, he formed a product design team that created a new type of modular, ready to assemble furniture.
Jeff has received 7 patents. 5 of these were licensed to a major furniture manufacturer, accounting for over $40 million in sales.
Jeff has been writing about the furniture industry for over a decade.
He has published more than 2000 articles & reviews, with over 2 million views.
The Insiders Guide To Furniture includes over 500 articles and reviews. Several of these are constantly being re-written and updated.
Research is ongoing. Jeff visits the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, North Carolina to view new products. He also speaks frequently with factory executives.
He is happy to receive your Ask the Expert questions about product quality & value, brand comparisons, design & construction, costs & pricing, customer service & warranty issues, and many more furniture-related topics.