by Jeff Frank | Nov 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Latex foam is a natural product made from the rubber tree. It is extremely heavy and durable. It is also extremely expensive. As a result, latex foam is rarely used for sofas. Polyurethane foam is the standard type of foam used in upholstered furniture for both...
by Jeff Frank | Nov 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
Are your sofas made using non toxic materials, such as solid wood, no voc’s, no flame retardants, organic and natural fabrics and cushion fillings/inserts such as latex foam or down? Simplicity Sofas frames are solid oak from locally grown select grade lumber. We do...
by Jeff Frank | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
There are no official standards regarding sectional sofas. In general the term “sectional” can apply to any upholstered seating that features two or more interconnected seat units. There are huge variations in size, features, styles etc. For example if you...
by Jeff Frank | Nov 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
The modern pull-out sofa bed was invented by Bernard Castro. After emigrating to the U.S in 1919 from Sicily, Castro worked as an upholsterer’s apprentice. He opened his first Castro Convertible store in New York City in 1931 with $400 in capital. Castro Convertibles...
by Jeff Frank | Nov 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Murphy bed is named after William Lawrence Murphy (1876–1957.)The first patents were applied for around 1900. The popular legend is that he was living in a one-room apartment in San Francisco. The moral code of the time frowned upon a woman entering a man’s...
by Jeff Frank | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
A good furniture maker will have many of the skills needed to build homes or other structures. Several furniture makers I know of have built their own homes or shops. But there are many aspects of building construction that they have to learn on the fly (or...
by Jeff Frank | Nov 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Coolest furniture ever! An amazing combination of antique craftsmanship, art and magic… David Roentgens’ Berlin Secretary Cabinet! To truly appreciate this piece you need to see the 2 minute video. Abraham Roentgen’s Writing Desk Abraham and David...
by Jeff Frank | Nov 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Your question does not specify whether “shorter” refers to the depth of the end tables or to the height. I will answer both. End tables are never as deep as the couch. They are taller than the seat height, but lower than the arm height. Below are some general...
by Jeff Frank | Nov 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
A customer recently asked, “Should end tables be shorter than the couch?” This question did not specify whether “shorter” referred to the depth of the end tables or to the height, so I will answer both.End tables are never as deep as the couch. They are...
by Jeff Frank | Nov 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
White, off-white and cream colored fabrics have become increasingly popular over the past 5 years. Stain resistant white and off-white “high performance” fabrics can now be found everywhere. They are available in a huge assortment of textures, shades and patterns....
