Sofa Help!!! Lane vs. Best Home Furnishings (upholster, room, leather)
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Hi everyone. Are there any sofa/furniture experts out there? I'm getting pretty desperate for a couch. I have my heart set on a power reclining sofa. I checked out the chain stores and was unimpressed. Today, I went to two local furniture stores. One had a Lane sofa, the other had a Best sofa.
The Best sofa that the one dealer had was not power, but said it could be added. It was very comfortable and felt very solid. The Lane sofa at the other dealer was power, and while it also felt solid and comfortable, I thought the Best sofa felt a little more solid and plush/dense. The one dealer told me they sold both brands, but they always recommended Lane over Best. The Best seems to have a better warranty (lifetime frame, two year motor vs. one year on everything for the Lane).
So, does anyone have any thoughts as to which way I should go? Both were vastly superior to the stuff I saw at the chains, and I need to make a decision quick. Thanks for your help!
go see lazy boy. don't get overwhelmed with the info they give you, a good salesmen can make even crap sound good, but have the salesmen at LB, Lane and Best show you the construction and compare. look for solid framing, corner blocking, plastic vs metal parts. ask about the density of the foam. the better the foam the longer it feels new. you will be able to see which one you think is better made. compare the price and then buy to the best of your budget and pick the one you like the look and feel of best.
We have the Lazy Boy leather reclining sofa not power. It was expensive but is now 7 years old used a lot and it still looks and works great.I would recommend leather for durability.
They said "Genuine Real Leather." lol. In other terms, "we didn't know."
It's amazing how many furniture dealers don't know what grade leather theire pieces are made from. I guess it's the consumers fault for not asking.
I asked a Coach salesperson what grade leather one of their belts was made from and the answer was "Italian." Seriously!? That's not what I expected from an American Upscale Leather Goods Company!
They said "Genuine Real Leather." lol. In other terms, "we didn't know."
It's amazing how many furniture dealers don't know what grade leather theire pieces are made from. I guess it's the consumers fault for not asking.
I asked a Coach salesperson what grade leather one of their belts was made from and the answer was "Italian." Seriously!? That's not what I expected from an American Upscale Leather Goods Company!
Perhaps you didnt ask the right question?
The info is always available, either in the order book on the info page, or in the computer when the order is entered.
The sales help can also call an 800 # for corporate support.
I sold furniture for years.
Also, small leather goods from any decent maker are always made from the 2nd split, first split being reserved for furniture.
Perhaps you didnt ask the right question?
The info is always available, either in the order book on the info page, or in the computer when the order is entered.
The sales help can also call an 800 # for corporate support.
I sold furniture for years.
Also, small leather goods from any decent maker are always made from the 2nd split, first split being reserved for furniture.
I'm not a tanner or a leather expert by any means, but when I asked about grade I thought I was being pretty specific about the information I am looking for regarding the grade of the leather upholstery. Not the country of origin, not the authenticity.
Since I never sold furniture I didn't know there is a 800#, orderbook, or computer to reference. It's the salespersons job to know that as you have pointed out; not mine.
I've been looking for "full grain" leather furniture, which by the way has been nearly impossible to find. Not second split, not even first split, not even top grain. Full grain is leather that has not been split at all, and has the split and top grain intact. This is even before I get into the age of the hide.
Only one furniture maker has been able to tell me right off what grade their upholstery was. Sadly is was bonded leather, so no purchase was made. The company name escapes me, but the showroom was in SoHo, NYC.
I appreciate your help. I'll point them in the right direction to get my questions answered next time.
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