Who manufactures a great leather sectional?

7 years ago

I live in the Toronto area and am looking to buy a great leather sectional.

I was looking at Restoration Hardware, but the reviews are horrible. Is there any truth to these reviews? What is your experience?

I am looking for a 3-4 seater sofa with a chaise, leather as we have cats. We want it to be incredible comfortable, but elegant as it is for our living room, Restoration Hardware style...

Should I be looking at custom? What is the price point for something like this? $2,000? $5,000? $10,000? I don't want to spend $10,000 so I will change my plan if this is the cost for what I would like!

I am hoping for some great advice, recommendations from the Houzz community! Thank you so much!

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Patricia Colwell Consulting

7 years ago

IMO all US made leather sofas are made poorly there should be no springs in a sofa that is made for the cover to last 25 yrs = the european makers make sofas that have a strapping system for long term stability those people do not throw out stuff every 10 yrs like we do so the good manufacturers make pieces that last. We had a sofa set from Gyform from Italyin our family room with 3 boys that was 20 yrs old when we gave it to our son it is now almost 30 and still looks awsome and other than replacing the foam 5 yrs ago still has the same feel when you sit in it because of the strapping system . This was not cheap by any means but probably would have gone though 3 sets for sure in that time with spring construction, you get what you pay for in furniture and we bought all of our stuff we have now from Italy and Denmark and not planning on ever replacing it again

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havingfun
7 years ago
i have looked before for leather furnishings for someone. there are very few real leather sofas.
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7 years ago
Hancock and Moore. Over 10K.
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havingfun
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ok, joybird, all american will allow for a certain amount of customization, since they hand make them. saw one for under $4000. very modern design.

atg stores, have all types of leather, so make sure you are getting bonded etc. Since they are a new store from lowe's ( a large box hardware store, leaning towards styling) they are very good at shipping too.
havingfun
7 years ago
come on guys, you gotta know i meant be sure you are not getting bonded leather? my brain just burped something awful. i noted that i carefully researched. most companies do not carry full leather. has anyone looked at joybird or atg? know anyone who has tried them? i may not have everyone elses training or expertise, but you know i research everything!

will research and come back
jane98737
Original Author
7 years ago
Thank you so much for all of your advice!
I don't mind spending $10,000 on something that I will have for years, but I would like a sectional with a chaise for this particular room and I can't see myself moving a sectional like this to another house one day as I don't plan on staying here forever (another 5 years or so). It seems very room specific to me.
I must decide if I should invest in a trendy piece, cheap out with a lesser quality piece, or change my entire plan and invest in a long term, classic style sofa!
Thank you again and please continue with the recommendations!
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Monarch Sofas
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we do !! but we don't ship to canada :/ sorry !

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Ethan Allen makes very good quality leather furniture but not sure if they are in Canada.
jane98737
Original Author
7 years ago
Thank you everyone for your advice. I have taken it all in and will post photos when I have chosen THE sofa!
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7 years ago
Hancock and Moore are the name in leather. All the rest are second rate.
M V
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Leathercraft Furniture is what you want. Fantastic furniture, good prices. There is a list of dealers on their site, but I know you can also order through Home Hardware Furniture stores. Delivery on average was 6-8 weeks when we ordered from them. Really good quality, many choices of leather colours and grades and many styles to choose from. Reasonable pricing as well - you don't have to spend anything near $10K.
jemstarr
2 years ago
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Hancock and Moore! Only downside is that their more modern options are limited.

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