Question:
We need an 86”-100” leather sofa for our family room.
Our maximum budget is $3k, including shipping.
We have two big dogs and a pair of cats who will want to use the sofa, especially after running through our muddy yard.
As a result, durability and easy cleaning are just as important as comfort.
Also, there are two 200 lb. + people using it, so the cushions will get a workout.
We love the Mantle sofa you recommended for us previously, and would gladly go with another, but their leather sofas are far beyond our budget.
I’m tempted by the Article Sven and Poly & Bark’s Essex, but we’re not sure they’re sturdy enough.
What’s a well-made step up from that? What’s closest to a Mantle quality leather sofa within our budget?
Any advice or direction, once again, will be deeply appreciated!
Answer:
Let’s start with the Article Sven and Poly & Bark Essex sofas.
For two people your size, plus 4 pets, I doubt you would get even 3 years from either of those sofas.
You can see a detailed analysis of those two brands in my article, Article Sven vs. Poly & Bark Nappa – Which Full-grain Pure Aniline Leather Sofa is Better?
My recommendation for the best all-leather sofas around $3000 is Omnia Leather.
Most of their leather sofas start a few hundred dollars above $3000, but if you catch a good sale, a few may be under $3000.
Omnia has a sturdy frame and foundation, combined with durable cushions and a huge selection of leathers.
They have some 90″ sofas that fit within your specifications.
You’re probably looking at a 10+ year lifespan.
For more details, Omnia is reviewed in my article, 55 Bad, Better and Best Sofa Brands for 2023.
An alternative suggestion is to get a 90″ or 100″ Mantle sofa in a durable faux leather.
I don’t think Mantle shows any faux leathers on its website, but if you let them know what you want, there is a good chance they will be able to accommodate you.
It would probably be a few hundred dollars less than Omnia.
A good durable faux leather would be easier to clean and cheaper to repair if your pets mess it up.
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