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Which Power Recliner Should I Buy? Southern Motion vs. Hooker vs. C.R. Laine

by Jeff Frank | Aug 1, 2022 | Ask the Expert, Brand comparisons, recliner, Reclining Furniture

Question: I want a power recliner with a power headrest that has the hi-leg, so that it doesn’t look like basement furniture. I also want it in leather. How would you rank a Southern Motion vs Hooker vs CR Laine? I like these three in terms of looks, but really...
Can I Buy Furniture Direct from the Factory?

Can I Buy Furniture Direct from the Factory?

by Jeff Frank | Jul 29, 2022 | American-Made Furniture, Ask the Expert, Bedroom Furniture, Brand comparisons, Dining Room Furniture, Furniture Manufacturers

Question: I’ve read that furniture stores double the price they paid the manufacturer before they sell to their customers. Is it possible to buy direct from furniture factories? Answer: Yes! Factories that sell to retail stores will not sell to individuals. But...

Can I Buy a High Quality Sofa for $1500?

by Jeff Frank | Jul 28, 2022 | Ask the Expert, Brand comparisons, Couches, Furniture Brands, Sofas & Couches, Uncategorized

Question: I know what to shop for and what to ask, but are there any high-quality sofas out there that will last at least 15 years like my old sofa? When I priced a sofa through Taylor King, the price was around $3K. I was hoping to pay $1500, which I am realizing...
Are Stressless Recliners & Reclining Sofas Worth the Cost?

Are Stressless Recliners & Reclining Sofas Worth the Cost?

by Jeff Frank | May 27, 2022 | American-Made Furniture, Brand comparisons, Furniture Brands, Furniture Manufacturers, recliner, Reclining Furniture, Uncategorized

I have been deeply involved with new product design & upholstered furniture manufacturing over the past 30 years. Previously, I purchased over $100 million of furniture as a buyer for a major furniture retail chain in the 1970s & 1980s. Please send me your...
What American Furniture Manufacturers Make the Best Quality Sectional Sofas, Sleepers & Couches?

What American Furniture Manufacturers Make the Best Quality Sectional Sofas, Sleepers & Couches?

by igflive | Nov 23, 2021 | American-Made Furniture, Ask the Expert, Brand comparisons, Furniture Brands, Sectionals, Sofas & Couches

The best quality American furniture manufacturers still hand-craft their custom built upholstered furniture. Top American furniture manufacturers, specializing in sectional sofas, sleepers, couches, chairs & other upholstered pieces, still rely on highly skilled...
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