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Everything You Need to Know About Sleepers
Sleepers look very similar to sofas but are designed and constructed very differently.
These construction differences make sleepers significantly less durable over the long term than matching sofas made by the same manufacturer.
Most mechanisms used on sleepers sold in the U.S. are made by one of two huge suppliers. Expensive, high end sleepers often have the same mechanisms as those found in sleepers selling for half the price.
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All Your Sleeper Questions Answered
- How long should my sofa sleeper last?
- What sizes are sleepers available in?
- Can I use a regular mattress in my sleeper?
- How much do sleepers weigh?
- How wide does a doorway need to be for a sleeper to fit?
- Who invented the first sofa sleeper?
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Buyer’s Guide to Sofa Beds & Sleepers
Sofa Sleepers are less durable than normal (non-motion) sofas made by the same brand. Adding a sleeper mechanism & mattress fundamentally alters the construction and reduces the overall quality & lifespan of a sofa. Very similar mechanisms are often found in both lower cost sleepers (<$1000) & high priced sofa beds ($3000+.)
What American Furniture Manufacturers Make the Best Quality Sectional Sofas, Sleepers & Couches?
A furniture industry study, conducted 15 years ago, indicated that consumers expected their new sofas to last 8 – 10 years. A more recent study reports that consumers now expect their new sofas to last only 3 – 5 years.
Do High Quality Sofas, Sleepers & Sectionals Still Exist?
Small custom upholstery shops still continue the tradition of top quality upholstered furniture craftsmanship. Thousands of small custom...
Who Makes the Best Quality Sectional Sleeper Sofa?
Question: We are looking for the best quality sectional sleeper sofa. We need an L sectional with queen pull out mattress that can seat 6...
Who is the Best Leather Sleeper Manufacturer?
Question: Who is the best leather sleeper manufacturer? Judy. Sept. 30, 2020 Answer: American Leather makes a line of leather sofa...
Flexsteel & Craftmaster – Which One Is Better?
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What is the Difference Between a Sofa Bed and a Sleeper Sofa?
Question: What is the difference between a sleeper sofa and a sofa bed? July 1, 2020 Answer: The two terms, “sleeper sofa” and “sofa bed”...
Are sofa legs removable?
Most low and mid-priced sofas have removable (screw in) legs. Exceptions include: Sleepers. (The front base panel needs to come down lower...
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