Suggestions to update 1990’s Ethan Allen living room
Eileen
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Comments (11)Thank you to everyone for all the thoughtful replies! I agree that I shouldn't feel pressured just because there is a sale and normally, I'm not impulsive at all when buying furniture (which drives my husband crazy because I take forever to make decisions!) However, I've never purchased furniture from Ethan Allen before and my understanding is that it rarely goes on sale. With the state of economy, perhaps that is changing. Some of you suggested that I get a quote on a custom piece like this in a painted finish. I did have a number of an Amish carpenter and contacted him today about this so we'll see what happens! I'll keep you posted. Thank you so much to everyone! I appreciate your advice and if anyone has any additional input, I'd love to hear your opinons! This is a great website and I hope to start visitng more often again!...See MoreAny Recent Experience With Ethan Allen Sofas?
Comments (30)I am happy to share my experience with Ethan Allen Sleeper sofas hoping it will help others. We bought a Paramount Sleeper Sofa in 2013. In 2017 we noticed that the front pad that supports the cushions was bulging out (see photo). We contacted Ethan Allen and they said that because the problem was not in the frame, it was out of warranty. I looked at other pieces of furniture in our home and I noticed that the EA sofa, unlike other items, had a very “squishable” pad to support the cushions. We told EA that the sofa is seldom used (at most 20 times per year) and that my husband an I are not heavy and felt that there must be a problem with the design or construction. The final decision came in an email, from which I copy directly: “In conjunction with our warranty department, Jenn and I have carefully reviewed each of your questions and concluded that the sofa is up to our manufacturing standards.” We were told that our only option was to buy a replacement pad and pay a technician to replace it. When the pad arrived it was tightly rolled in a box (see photo). How is this soft pad supposed to support the weight of someone sitting on it? As I wrote EA, the sleeper and frame are “great”, unless one sits on the sofa. Not a good thing... for a sofa. And certainly not good “manufacturing standards” for Ethan Allen....See MoreIs Ethan Allen made in the USA?
Comments (33)Everyone forms their own opinion about the quality of furniture also budget is the key role, I try to do my research and a majority of descent furniture companies make the upholstery Goods in the Carolinas doesn't pay for them to make them overseas even though the case goods are usually made overseas.. style is another factor , Harden furniture is made in Upstate New York from trees grown on their property ..beautiful furniture quality is fantastic but the style is limited you could check out their website, I like Mitchell Gold upholstery goods they're made in the Carolinas huge material selection, and they're not crazy price I just purchased a sofa for 3000 which I didn't think was that bad.. Sherrill is another furniture manufacturer little more pricey but beautiful.. I always liked Thomasville Furniture prior to being made overseas I thought the upholstery goods and case goods were great yet someone who prefers Baker would turn their nose up at Thomasville, Bernhardt, Drexel ,henredon etc... personally I thought they were all nicely made and designed Furniture prior to being made overseas. A little research will go a long way and I'm sure you'll find exactly what you're looking for for the right price...See MoreEthan Allen a quick ship fabrics
Comments (13)Christopher, thanks for the rendering it looks great! The windows at the top of the picture happened to be French doors that lead into the living room. Knowing this would you still do a sofa that extends past the opening? Or would you push everything back? That is the biggest issue I am having right now is organizing this room, the French doors. Behind the sofa area on the left, is a round kitchen table and then the kitchen. So I can’t go to far back....See MoreEileen
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