Question: Who is the best leather sleeper manufacturer? Judy. Sept. 30, 2020 Answer: American Leather makes a line of leather sofa sleepers using their own mechanisms, which are better than most. In general, I do not recommend that people buy leather sleeper sofas. Sleeper Mechanism Manufacturing Leggett & Platt and Hickory Springs, two huge global … Read more
Question: What is the difference, if any, between semi aniline and pigmented leathers? Should I avoid pigmented? Is a Flexsteel Southhaven sofa good quality? Sept. 12, 2020 Answer: Pigmented (also known as “corrected” or “protected”) leathers start with lower quality hides that have lots of scratches, imperfections and blemishes. The hides are sanded down to … Read more
Question: Looking for feedback on a sofa sleeper we found at Value City Furniture. It is a triple power reclining sofa made by Jackson https://www.valuecityfurniture.com/product/group/living-room/seating/sofas/jackson-triple-power-reclining-sofa-gray/2296716/2270974 It’s got all the bells and whistles but it is not real leather. What’s your take on this type of faux leather composition. Will it peel or crack like other … Read more
Question: Which is better, “Palliser” or “Classic Leather”? Our local store sells both. What is the difference? Torina Sept. 3, 2020 Answer: Classic Leather is several levels above Palliser. Classic Leather is genuine high end furniture. Palliser is basically LaZBoy quality upgraded with expensive leather and fancy upholstering. There is nothing wrong with Palliser’s leather, … Read more
Question: How does Bernhardt leather motion furniture rank with the Bradington young and motion craft? August 26, 2020 Answer: Bernhardt is not a motion furniture specialist like MotionCraft and Bradington Young. They do buy mechanisms from the same supplier, but have far fewer options and far less expertise in the special problems that pop up … Read more
Question: We purchased a high grade (supreme) leather sofa set from SCS, as we had structural problems with the first purchase we received a replacement set approx. 15/16 months ago. Now the leather is beginning to peel, approx. the size of a flat hand. I spoke to SCS. They confirmed we purchased “supreme leather” – … Read more
Question: I just read your article on bonded vs. faux leather which was very informative! I had some dining chairs that started to severely flake and peel at the edges despite having been in good condition just a year ago. The chairs were sold as “grain leather”, but is peeling something that happens to grain … Read more
Question: We are in our 60’s, my husband is 6’4” and I’m 5’11. We’d like a high back non-leather reclining sofa and loveseat. We are active and it seems there is always family and grandkids over. This sofa will be used for comfort not looks. Do you have any suggestions? We were very disappointed in … Read more
Question: Can I spray paint the peeling bonded leather on my sofa? Pamela T. August 16, 2020 Answer: Sorry, I have never heard of any good method for repairing bonded leather. Know someone who might be interested in this post? Please like and share this post with them. If you have questions or comments please leave … Read more
Question: Is the Ashley furniture Warnerton collection considered bonded leather or polyester polyurethane? August 5, 2020 Answer: The Ashley Warnerton fabric is a faux leather made from a composite of polyester and polyurethane. After over 100,000 complaints from bonded leather customers over the past decade, several major retailers and manufacturers are finally switching to a … Read more
Question: Your straight forward analysis and critique of bonded and leather match materials will save me future disappointment. But to resist purchasing the pretty sofa I found, made of leather match, breaks my heart. Oh well, there’s lots of handsome ones made of PU and vinyl too. Thank you. Judith July 16, 2020 Answer: I … Read more
Question: What American manufacturers produce leather sectionals that do not have inferior framing, cushions and leather quality? Feb. 1, 2021 Answer: More and more upper end custom upholstered furniture manufacturers have been switching from solid wood to plywood frames over the past decade. The plywood frames they use are superior to what is found in … Read more
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