Yet another question about Lee Industries cushion choices

6 years ago

I have a Lee Industries sofa and armchair with Haven cushions. The cushions are now in desperate need of being replaced, and I'm wondering what cushion type to get.

My husband and I purchased the pieces in 2004. We loved the down cushion feel, but we haven't enjoyed the need to fluff the cushions regularly. The cushions have started resisting being whacked back into shape, and, worst of all, the seat cushions' internal covers have split (inside the coveralls cushion cover). The down has spilled out of the internal wrapping (but is still contained within the external cover), and the cushions have lost even more shape. The back cushions fold down into piles of squashy upholstery much more quickly than they used to. Time to replace them.

I'm trying to decide if we should replace the cushions with a package we know is comfortable but annoying to fluff and maintain, or if we should try for something altogether less sloppy. I realize it is partly personal preference, but I welcome people's experience with the various Lee cushion types. There are many more varieties than there used to be! Eco-lux, Plush, Cloud Nine, Spring Fiber, Springy Down. I'm kind of guessing neither of the spring seat packages would be right with the casual coveralls sofa.

http://www.leeindustries.com/style_detail/lee/id/C7117-03/in/C7117_03_0410#C7117_03_0308.jpg

Aside from the back cushions folding down so easily now and the frequently protruding feather quills, it's still a comfy couch.

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The Stated Home
6 years ago
I've been selling Lee Industries for years and sell a lot of the Cloud 9 seat - the innerspring core helps hold the shape, but it's wrapped in down still giving it a soft feel. The poly-fill back cushion will be a lot less fluffing then the down back, but doesn't feel as soft - you'll have to weigh the softness vs. maintenance for your preference.
Wiva Gardener thanked The Stated Home
Wiva Gardener
Original Author
6 years ago
We sat on the Cloud 9 seat today and liked it. Also liked the Plush back (micro denier fiber down replacement). Do you have an opinion about Plush vs naturalLEE back cushions in terms of how they flatten or deform over time?
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The Stated Home
6 years ago
I actually don't know too much about the plush as my customers are either down or naturalLee, but it seems like a great solution - softness of the down with probably less maintenance!
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I have the cloud nine and find it too hard and uncomfortable. Reached out to Lee and they said they could only replace the cushions with the same type (which if they are uncomfortable, why would u want more of the same) but would they would put a note to make them softer. Still hard and uncomfortable. So essentially a waste of cushions and shipping altogether for Lee and myself instead of trying to please a customer. The fabric (linen looking) also pills badly, and they told me to shave with a sweater shaver or sand w sandpaper to get off all the little balls. (I have no pets so this is just normal wear) This is with calling them soon after receiving the couch. So they aren’t going to do much for you if the fabric isn‘t holding up or you are not satisfied with the cushions. A very expensive sofa to purchase for such poor customer service. Yet being that I don’t wish to add this big thing to the landfill and need a sectional, I will be purchasing new cushions and very expensive slipcovers. (Likely spending more than I would for a new couch) my friend has the same sofa, different cushions, and it’s very comfortable, so I have hope. Unfortunately she doesn’t remember which one. So far cloud nine is hard and maintains shape and down is comfortable but needs constant fluffing. So I’m thinking that maybe leaves the Haven. Maybe you should look at Restoration Hardwares cloud collection. If I purchased a new sofa, that was one I was considering. Good luck on your purchase getting stuck w one for several thousand dollars that you are not happy with is definitely a bummer.
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