I mean, at most, I can probably only afford around $1500-$2000. I had considered Flexsteel, but cannot find a style that I really like. I had fallen in love with an England sofa (made by La-Z-Boy), but then they discontinued the color that I fell in love with and I haven't been able to find one since. I don't need the sofa to last forever.. however I would like it to last for at least 5 or so years. My main concern is sagging in the cushions.

I thought I’d put in my 2cents about Pottery Barn couches. I got my PB Comfort English roll arm sofa in the nutmeg suede performance fabric. I’m on the couch all day as I use it for my daily writing sessions — so I use my couch more than normal I suppose. The back cushions don’t hold their shape and the seat cushions are starting to sag a bit. I’ve had the couch for a year now and the fabric is fantastic ... but the cushions, well, I expected better of them. I am able to reshape the back cushions but I haven’t been able to fluff the bottom cushions. The original price of the couch was $1,899 but I got it for 30% off. I think with Normal usage — a few hours a day of use — the couch would hold up for 5 years. I’m only recommending the performance suede though. I thought I’d add my 2cents because I read your price point and if you’re shopping the big box stores well the couch I have is definitely within range. .... other people have posted reviews of Pottery Barn and they didn’t have much good to say especially about the Sunbrella fabrics and I think the tweed performance fabrics. Pilling problems I believe. The couch I had before by the way was a Flexsteel. I got it in 1996 and of course replaced it last year. Over 20 years it lasted. I looooovvved that couch. My family loved that couch. Reupholstery was too expensive tho so I reluctantly got rid of it. I also couldn’t find a contemporary Flexsteel couch that I liked. Who knows though maybe the 2019 designs will be better.

I actually have an old Broyhill sofa which I bought a LONG time ago. It has barely been used but it was very well made and still looks good. It is not a pricey line, but I thought it was pretty reputable. Then again, so many of these lines have changed from what WAS. I don't know about quality more recently (kind of like appliances). I know when people talk about something they have had for years, it 's not likely made the same way currently.

I know about 3 years ago I bought Rowe, which is also not a pricey line and it has gotten daily use and is holding up pretty respectably.

I am one that wants my furniture to last much longer than 5 yrs. I go with good quality Italian or at least European made sofas with no springs just a good webbing support for cushions . My first Italian leather sofa is now in my sons rec room it is 40 yrs old and still sits comfortably he did have the actual cushions restuffed about 5 yrs ago.

I'm interested in this question too.

Patricia - Company names? Suggestions?

The American furniture industry has completely changed in the last 20 years, so although a company may have the same name, today’s products can be completely different. Most are Chinese made now and won’t last.

I suggest that IF you can afford it, to purchase American made with 8-way hand-tied suspension as that is a good indicator of overall quality. Unfortunately these sofas are going to cost around $3000, but they will last probably over 15 years, so you will end up spending less in the long run. There are still a good number of manufacturers here in America making a long-lasting product. I am partial to Lee Industries and The MT Company, but there are more and I will share a short list at the end of this post.

For a $2000 budget you'll have to find something with sinuous spring or webbing suspension, which if done right with good cushions can offer a sag-free situation. Unfortunately some companies don't do it right. I am impressed with the sofas from Younger + Co - I've seen their showroom and have heard good things about the quality for the price, though I don't have any first hand experience with them. It looks like they are available online through Smart Furniture online. You can also go to their website and see if there is a retailer close to you.

If you can, choose a seat cushion with an innerspring core, this will help for them to hold their shape.

If you are interested in looking at U.S. manufacturers that feature 8-way hand tied, here is a short list of some I am familiar with. You can use their retailer locator to find a store near you, or if there isn't one I am able to help with Lee Industries or MT Company.

Lee Industries

The MT Company

Hancock and Moore

Taylor King

Stanford

CR Laine (though I have read some reviews that their quality is suffering lately)

Thayer Coggin

More expensive:

Hickory Chair

Century