by Jeff Frank | May 26, 2022 | American-Made Furniture, Furniture Brands, Furniture Construction, Furniture Costs, Furniture Cushions, Furniture FAQs, Furniture Manufacturers, Furniture Stores, Furniture Upholstery, Furniture Warranties, Leather Furniture, Reclining Furniture, Sectionals
18 American Made Best Quality Reclining Sofas & Recliners Quality Comparison All ratings and comments are based on Jeff Frank’s personal opinion and available information. The brands are listed from the highest to lowest quality (in my opinion.) The first 9...
by igflive | Apr 12, 2022 | American-Made Furniture, Ask the Expert, Furniture Brands, Furniture Construction, Furniture Cushions, Furniture Manufacturers
Question: Which brand makes the best quality couches – Flexsteel, Biltwell or Massoud? The Biltwell and Flexsteel sofas I am looking at are priced around $1600 (in fabric.) I have also looked at a Massoud sofa that costs $4000. Is Massoud really worth more than...
by igflive | Dec 7, 2021 | Ask the Expert, Furniture Construction, Furniture Design, Furniture History
Question: Are cheap furniture knock-offs of more expensive brands a major industry? Answer: When IKEA was first introduced in the 1950s and 1960s, its “cheap furniture” was unlike anything that had existed previously. IKEA is an excellent example of...
by igflive | Nov 27, 2021 | Ask the Expert, Furniture Brands, Furniture Construction, Furniture Manufacturers, Leather Furniture, Reclining Furniture, Sofas & Couches
Question: I am looking at a Bassett Dawson Lane Marquee leather reclining sofa and recliner from Nebraska Furniture Mart vs a Wrangler leather reclining sofa and recliner from Haverty’s. What should I be comparing? Answer: For most furniture shoppers (and industry...
by igflive | Nov 26, 2021 | Ask the Expert, Furniture Construction, Sofas & Couches
Question: I have been looking at expensive sofas. The one I like best has a foundation made with Pirelli webbing. An interior designer I spoke with told me that webbing is terrible and will sag over time. She insisted that 8 way hand tied is the only type of...
by Jeff Frank | Nov 13, 2021 | Ask the Expert, Buying Furniture Online, Furniture Brands, Furniture Construction, Furniture Manufacturers, Leather Furniture, RTA Furniture, Sofas & Couches
Question: I am shopping online for a leather sofa and narrowed it down to the Article Sven or the Poly and Bark Nappa sofas. Which one is better? Is it OK to buy these sofas online? May 2, 2021 Answer: Are you shopping online for leather sofas? You will find a huge...
by Jeff Frank | Nov 12, 2021 | Ask the Expert, Furniture Brands, Furniture Construction, Furniture Cushions, Furniture Manufacturers, Sofas & Couches
Question: We are looking to replace our 20 year sofa with one that does not recline and is not a sleeper sofa. What is the quality of Ethan Allen sofas? In particular we are interested in their Mansfield line. They’re expensive but we’re willing to spend to get good...
by Jeff Frank | Oct 28, 2021 | Ask the Expert, Furniture Brands, Furniture Construction, Furniture Cushions
Question: What is your opinion of Lee furniture? I am looking at a 92” sofa that has only 4 feet. Do you think that a middle leg is needed? They use hardwood frames and 8 way tied foundations. There are too many choices for cushions. I’m not a fan of down. I have...
by Jeff Frank | Oct 16, 2021 | Ask the Expert, Furniture Brands, Furniture Construction, Furniture History, Furniture Manufacturers, Furniture Stores
Question: Who are IKEA’s competitors? Feb. 8, 2021 Answer: There aren’t any real competitors. IKEA revolutionized both the retail and furniture industries. Previously the furniture industry had always been an amalgamation of small scale manufacturers and separate...
by Jeff Frank | Oct 15, 2021 | Ask the Expert, Furniture Construction, Furniture Maintenance & Repairs, Sofas & Couches
Question: Are sofa legs removable? Feb. 8, 2021 Answer: Most low and mid-priced sofas have removable (screw in) legs. Exceptions include: Sleepers. (The front base panel needs to come down lower to hide the mechanisms. This requires smaller built-in legs that can...
