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$2200 for non 8 way hand tied Lee sofa (by Crate & Barrel)

12 years ago

Hi everyone, I'm brand new here. I'm buying my first adult sofa (woohoo) for my 1 bedroom apartment. This forum has helped me so much in the process. I want to thank everyone in advance who contributes.

I know what is considered to be a solid, quality sofa. (ie. kilin dried hard wood, 8 way hand tied suspension..etc.) I have a budget of around $2000-ish. At first, I was excited to find out that the Oasis sofa at Crate and Barrel is by Lee Industries, which has a good reputation on this forum. http://www.crateandbarrel.com/furniture/sofas/oasis-sofa/s517014

But then, I found out that it is NOT made with the traditional 8 way hand tied suspension. It uses the sinuous suspension.

It comes in a 100% linen fabric with down blend cushions. (Eco-Lux, seat cushions are 65% foam and 35% blend mix, of which, it consists of 50% fiber and 50% 5/95 down/feather).

Do you guys think $2200 is overpriced for a 85" sofa that is NOT made of 8 way hand tied?

I like the fact that it is a deep (40") sofa and it has narrow arms and narrow backs, so there's no "wasted" space. I live in a 650 sq ft place, so every inch counts. I've seen sofas with wide 8" arms and I just can't justify them.

I also don't need to have a slipcover or 100% linen. I have a suspicion that this is also why the sofa is expensive, because it is a Grade Q fabric from Lee.

What do you guys think? Are there similar options out there that I missed? Is $2200 a ridiculous price? C&B is doing free shipping now and with my 10% discount coupon, with taxes, it'll come to almost exactly $2200.

Are there any savvy shoppers out there that can point me to some options that I can get more bang for my buck?

MANY MANY thanks in advance!

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