I know of only one manufacturer thats building a solid hardwood frame sofa with high density Ultra-cell foam cushions for less than $1000. Now their are a number of other manufacturers building the similar quality with pricing starting at $2000 and up. Not sure what you had in mind : "without breaking the bank"

iCustomSofa -

$2000 is just fine - I just didn't want to pay the price of say George Smith. Would love to know your resources. Thanks.

Wellington's Leather Furniture - Thank you so much, but I see that they only manufacture leather furniture and I am in the market for fabric.

What type of sofa are you looking for? When talking about solid wood construction certain styles require certain types of wood for durability purposes. For example- at Ethan Allen our Retreat sofa is made up of Engineered Hardwood in order to provide ultimate strength and longevity, reason being is because a solid wood frame would expand and contract which causes the sofa to change in size and eventually squeak, bend, crack and break.

Now we also do have frames with a solid wood frame all around supported by engineered hardwood and that is because of the curves of the frame- it must be hand carved in order to complete such as our Evette Settee..

And the prices for a sofa are generally around 1,800-3k. Size, fabric and custom options will determine final pricing..

Do you know what style sofa you are desiring ?

Clarece Creighton - I am looking for a pair of love seats

Maybe the previous comment is about casegoods and not upholstery frames?? As moisture content can affect finished wood products, not upholstery frames. Plywoods strength is one dimensional, lay plywood flat: bend it and it will break, where solid kiln-dried hardwood strength is in all directions. When you talking about "eventually squeak, bend, crack and break" thats exactly what happens to a plywood frames. Ask any upholstery shop thats been doing re-upholstery for decades and they will tell you just how durable and long lasting a solid hardwood frame is that is double-doweled glued and screwed. When they see a plywood frame the most logical answer is its not worth re-upholstering. Plywood is used because its less expensive, a piece of plywood is throw on a CNC router table and a sofa frame can be cut in less than 5 minutes, then stapled together in another 5 minutes. Their is no inventory of parts like solid hardwood frames also saving more cost to manufacturer. Plywood frames to even come close to the strength of a solid hardwood frame must have plywood layers stacked on top of each other resulting in a frame so heavy that you cant lift it or move it around. Its ill advised to pay over 2000 for a plywood frame.

I recently purchased a King Hickory Sofa and I am very happy with the quality and comfort.

Thanks - I have heard that Hickory is a quality brand - unfortunately, they do not have a size and style to fit my needs. I am actually looking for 2 love seats (perhaps up to 72 inches although I would prefer shorter), that are not too deep and are very simple in styling. Smaller arms, tight back, etc to fit a room where there are lower ceilings. I have seen one from Lee Industries that fits the bill (photo below), but many on this site have been unhappy with the quality from Lee - I'm looking for a company that uses a solid kiln dried hardwood frame and 8 way hand tied springs. Thanks for all the help.

I sell a lot of Lee Industries and have never had an unsatisfied customer - actually have many repeat customers that re-purchase because they are so pleased with pieces that have lasted almost 20 years. Most of the complaints have to do with the down-wrapped cushions (which will flatten out no matter the manufacturer). I would avoid those as they do require a lot of maintenance. They do use a combination of hardwood and engineered wood, but it is extremely durable and with a lifetime warranty on the frame I don't think you have anything to worry about. I love that style you found - so classic!

Lee was recently purchased by a American Leather, we will have to see how that works out and if any changes. Huntington House builds solid wood frames with 8-way hand tied. And I believe Mckinley Furniture specializes in leather, but I think they will accept COM. Their are so very few upholstery manufacturers that sell mid-range and still use a solid hardwood stick built frame thats double doweled glued screwed. One that will last generations, easily worth re-upholstering.

We just purchased from Room and Board and are very happy with the quality and price. Although if we would have chosen leather the price would have been double..sounds like it's not an issue for you.

I just ordered the Silas sofa from Younger Furniture, which I was pleasantly surprised to find is made locally nearby to me in North Carolina. On their website, they have all the specs on the construction - at a quick glance, seems to meet your needs (if you like any of the styles). Several of the collections have "apartment sofas" and loveseats if you click through for options.

Thanks all, I'm having a hard time finding a style that is not modern but will keep looking