Stay away from RH sofa. I have a leather Chesterfield one and it doesn't wear well at all. It hasn't been abused as I have no pets and my children are grown and live across the country:)

With all sofas, ask what material the frame is made of and what the joinery techniques are for the frame. So many hunks of junk these days. I usually recommend getting a vintage sofa that has stood the test of time and has a rock solid frame, then get it recovered. It is often the same price as a new sofa, can be made to look just as modern, and will last way longer than anything being made today. However, I have only done this with fabric sofas, not leather.

Take a look at Classic Leather, Mckinley or Leathercraft. All made in NC. Handmade solid hardwood construction.

I agree with most of what's been said. Keep shopping. Check out the names that Sophie Wheeler and Wellington's mentioned.

I did once do what Kendra said - I bought an older loveseat and reupholstered it. Having done that, I don't think I'd do it again, even though it came out nice. It was not pleasant to shop for a vintage loveseat that was both built well originally and also still in good condition. Time-consuming, and there's a lot of gross stuff to look at before you find a good one. And reupolstering was quite expensive, and it was not easy to find a good upholsterer. Like most things, with upholstery you get what you pay for.

But another thing is that in your pics I'm not seeing that style of sofa as very "farmhouse".

Check out Hancock and Moore's Emilio sofa - which has similar style.

You can get a quote from the furniture blog owner over at myfurnitureforum.com

He is also a Bradington Young dealer, which is a very good quality but cheaper priced option.

M Miller - I usually do my used sofa shopping online on craigslist and eBay. It is true there are a lot of gross sofas out there that I don't even want to touch nor spend my time traveling around to see. Instead, I've learned enough about structure and brands to usually tell from a photo and ask the right questions through email to determine if the sofa has a really good chance of being worth checking out in person. I feel so lucky to have found an excellent upholsterer. You are right, it is too much money to spend if they are not good.

I have a similar sofa from Casco Bay. I couldn't be happier with it.

Please avoid imported if you can afford to pay a little more - you often get what you pay for with sofas. RH is not inexpensive and they do not wear well. Pay a little more now and you won't have to repurchase. For the best quality look for 8-way hand tied and hardwood frames - lifetime warranties on both. Some great companies that offer this and are made in America are: Lee Industries, The MT Company, Hancock and Moore, and Taylor King. It may take a little work to find a retailer that sells one of these, but this is an investment!

Apologies for super long post but I have a lot of opinions here :)

I also love the Maxwell but second the concerns about RH quality.

If you decide to look at Casco Bay, conduct very detailed and careful reasearch. That company has a very suspicious posting history on Houzz and Gardenweb. Not saying you won't be happy but it felt off to me.

I recently purchased a sofa from a company called Of Iron & Oak. Made in North Carolina (although sold by a shop in New Jersey) with a lifetime warranty on springs and frame. I do not expect it to be built like some of the higher end furniture makers but I am ok with that. The customer service was also very good. I do not yet have the sofa as I am waiting on the shipper (and fairly unhappy about the shipping time FYI).

Sophie has made good recommendations (especially CR Laine from my limited experience) but be prepared to spend big bucks. I had a quote from one of the big name furniture makers for a 6 foot leather sofa at $12,000. Perhaps reasonable for some but too rich for me. I personally do not want a sofa that will last 50+ years. I want a 6 ft. leather sofa that will last a solid 15 years and I wanted to spend less than 5K.

With regards to CR Laine, I recently scored a very nice CR Laine chair on a massive discount and I really love it. It is comfortable and built like a tank. I was also in Yosemite over the holidays. While at the Awahnee Hotel waiting for our dinner reservations, we took a seat on a very nice tight back English roll arm upholstered in leather. It was seriously the most comfortable couch I have ever sat on. I started flipping the seat cushions (drawing the stink eye from my fiancee) and sure enough, CR Laine.

rjknsf would you elaborate on your comment "If you decide to look at Casco Bay, conduct very detailed and careful reasearch. That company has a very suspicious posting history on Houzz and Gardenweb. Not saying you won't be happy but it felt off to me."

I did extensive research before ordering from them 3 years ago and found nothing suspicious. My sofa looks the same as the day it was delivered.

Casco Bay sofas are made in NC and are hand knotted eight-way, hand-tied construction.

I don't have anything more to add than what I said in my previous comment.

Have you considered having sofas made by a good upholstery shop? I've always gotten my sofas that way and you know you are getting a solid frame because you are seeing it and ordering the exact specifications. You also have the universe of fabric choices available. Everything was custom in terms of my choices.

I was absolutely floored when I was told by a decorator that new sofas (even the theoretically higher end ones like RH) are only rated for about 7 years of wear. My sofas are considerably older than that and structurally still as solid as a rock.

You might also take a look at Flexsteel. Mine's 12 years old and in great condition. It is fabric, not leather, but they do make leather as well. You might consider taking a look at a fixed back rather than cushions, especially with kids. They hold up better and keep their shape.