Natuzzi & Palliser: High Quality Leather Sofas at an affordable price???
Natuzzi highlights its beautiful, plush leather. The leather is excellent. It should last 20 years and more. Unfortunately, the frame can fail long before that.
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What the Difference Between Bonded, Faux, and Reconstituted Leather?
Question: What the difference between bonded/faux/reconstituted leather and also what does half leather mean. Mar. 5, 2021 Answer: Here are three blog articles I have written on this topic. What you are calling “half leather” is generally known in the furniture industry as “leather match.” Is Leather Match the same as Bonded Leather? What is … Read more
Are Microsuedes as Good as Leather?
Question: We have a yellow lab who sheds A LOT, but we also have a cat which makes us wary of leather. We had a bad experience in the past with cat vs leather sofa. What is your opinion on the microsuedes that are very closely cut and almost as smooth as leather? There is … Read more
Do You Have Any Information on Leather Italia Furniture?
Question: Do you have any information on Leather Italia furniture? Jan. 16, 2021 Answer: Leather Italia specializes in Italian designs that are manufactured in Asia. As of 2019 their factories were in China, but many upholstered furniture manufacturers have been moving to Vietnam and other Asian countries recently, due to the punitive tariffs currently on … Read more
Does Smith Brothers Makes High Quality Leather Furniture?
Question: Does Smith Brothers make high quality leather furniture? Jan. 9, 2021 Answer: Smith Brothers is a legitimate high end, high quality custom upholstery manufacturer, specializing in leather. Although their tailoring is not always up to the standards of more expensive brands, they do use top notch materials including: 5/4″ solid maple frames 2.5 density … Read more
What is the Best Fabric for Reclining Furniture if I don’t Want Leather?
Question: What is the best fabric for reclining furniture if I don’t want leather? Jan. 3, 2021 Answer: There are many excellent 100% polyurethane faux leathers. Just make sure you are not getting bonded leather. Bonded leathers have created thousands of complaints over the past 10 years. There are new faux leathers that combine polyurethane … Read more
Why is Bonded Leather Still Being Sold?
Question: Why is bonded leather still being sold? I have owned several chairs, sofas, etc. made with bonded leather. Over 50% deteriorated within a couple of years. Dec. 18, 2020 Answer: Over the past five years I have written more than a dozen articles warning against the use of bonded leather. The good news is … Read more
Does Real Leather Stretch on the Back?
Question: When considering a leather reclining sofa, is there concern that real leather will stretch on the back? Our sofa back will be exposed in an open plan. One store was indicating that many sofas come with alternative backs for the long term wear. Also, generally how long do battery pack charges last on power … Read more
What is Your Opinion about Polyester Leather?
Question: Found this beautiful sofa at Haynes furniture store for $1999. I haven’t purchased yet. Doing research first. It looks like leather. The salesperson stated it is what’s called polyester leather and is very durable and gives really well with your body and you sitting on it and it will not peel that’s my main … Read more
Where is Caselli Fine Leather Furniture Made and How Good is the Quality?
Question: Where is Caselli Fine Leather Furniture made? How good is the quality? Nov. 1, 2020 Answer: Caselli Fine Leather is generic furniture. It is one of dozens of brands produced by Man Wah, a Chinese owned company with huge manufacturing plants in China, Vietnam and other locations. It is one of the largest furniture … Read more
Is Wayfair’s Leather Tayla Recliner Good Quality?
Question: I bought a recliner from Wayfair, but am sending it back. It is not good. I am now looking at Wayfair’s Tayla recliner. I want a great chair with the best leather in this wing chair style. Is Tayla a good choice? Oct. 18, 2020 Answer: The Tayla recliner is from Birch Lane which … Read more
Is Omnia Better Quality than Natuzzi For Leather Sofas?
Question: Is Omnia better quality than Natuzzi for leather sofas? Oct. 11, 2020 Answer: I recommend Omnia over Natuzzi. Natuzzi’s claim to fame is that they showed the furniture industry how to make leather furniture that most people could afford. In other words, they were the first to discover how to make “cheap” leather sofas. … Read more
