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What brands have the best quality couches?

7 years ago

I love mid century modern style and am in need of a new couch. My current couch has seen it's day (probably 18 years old) but is still SOLID. I could get it reupholstered...but prefer the different style. I'm gun-shy. What is a good quality brand that will hold up 15+ years? I love the style of Article but read pretty bad reviews so now want to look elsewhere.

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  • 7 years ago

    George Smith

  • 7 years ago
    I think you will find the style and quality you want at Room and Board. We purchased a Reese sofa and a Quinn chair around seven years ago and both are holding up well, even with two cats in the mix.
  • 7 years ago
    You might find this old thread very helpful. It has a wealth of information in it! Susan, I can understand you wanting to keep your Harden sofa! I also love Pearson but it’s to the trade. Try to scan this thread for lots of other good tips on great quality co. And what to look for in a great quality sofa!
  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    I really liked this spiers sofa I bought. It was cheaper back in november but I think they have a sale now. I enjoyed the sale and would recommend that website

  • 7 years ago
    We bought an Article sofa and two chairs last year, good price and love the look, but wouldn’t do it again. None of the pieces will hold up structurally over time, and we could tell this after about six months. Room and Board is a good suggestion, we have another sofa from them that I would buy again (American Leather brand foam sleeper.)
  • PRO
    7 years ago

    I look for manufacturers that are made in the U.S.A. and offer a lifetime warranty on frame and suspension - that is usually a good clue it is made well. 8-way hand tied springs are the gold standard, and sofas that feature that usually have quality construction throughout the piece. Some manufacturers do good sinuous springs, but some do not, so it's a little more iffy. I'm partial to Lee Industries and The MT Company , but also love Carolina Custom Leather for leather pieces. These are the brands I sell so am most familiar with them. A seat cushion with innersprings will hold up the best. Avoid down unless you are okay with flipping and fluffing daily.


    Some other manufacturers with good construction are:

    Hancock and Moore

    Taylor King

    Stanford

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

    Thayer Coggin


    I've personally had a Lee Industries sofa for 15 years that has been through a ton of moves and it is still great! All I've had to do is replace the slipcover. I also got new cushion cores, though I didn't need them, I just wanted to switch to something firmer.

    You can find a retailer near you that can help from the manufacturer’s websites, but if you can't find one near you, let me know and I can help!