Please name some Mid-Priced Furniture Brands Still In Business

5 months ago

Wow! From the last time I purchased furniture (15 years ago) to now so many manufacturers have gone out of business. I would really appreciate it if you would tell me a brand you consider mid-priced like Broyhill, Klaussner, Stanley, etc... Of those I think only Stanley is still in business. Also - does anyone have a contact with an independant upholsterer? I had one in NC that could build anything years ago, when I last purchased furniture. That family of upholsterers/furniture makers appear to be out of business too. Thanks in advance!!

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chispa
5 months ago
Maybe start by explaining how you define mid-priced? These days Stanley might be mid-priced, but the quality of what they produce is not the same as what they sold 15+ years ago.

These are mid/high end companies that I have used and what I purchased:

Cisco Home (3 sofas, 4 chairs, 1 bed) https://ciscohome.net/

Cox Furniture Manufacturing (upholstered dining chairs) https://www.coxmfg.com/

Century Furniture (large sectional) http://www.centuryfurniture.com/

Jessica Charles (upholstered counter stools) https://www.jessicacharles.com/

Englishman's Furniture (dinning table) https://www.englishmansfurniture.com/

Theodore Alexander (breakfast table & chairs) https://theodorealexander.com/

Bracci Furniture (reclining sofa for media room) https://www.braccisofas.com/
Kelley
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5 months ago
I need a sofa not over $2000 - for an example of what I consider mid-priced - probably purchased in High Point or Hickory, NC area, where I used to furniture shop to save money and intend to go back to as there is not much selection where I live and since I am going to NC around the holidays anyway. I will not resort to Ashley and Rooms to Go. I hear the worst reviews of both and I didn't like anything there. I have a lot left to buy; 2 sofas, ottoman, end tables, 2 chairs, dining table and 8 chairs, sofa tables, etc.. Unfortunately, my budget per item is not going to be able to be that high. I can't get the nicer brands. I'll bargain hunt in the clearance centers in NC, but I would like to know today's mid-priced brands. I considered Klaussner mid-priced, but they went out of business too. No Braxton Culler sofa for me. I've seen a lot of those near me $3000 and up. I wish my independent upholsterer/furniture maker in NC had not closed. They were great, my upholstered furniture lasted 15 years, and they very reasonable. I'd love to find more like them. If I showed them a picture they could make it and not break the bank. Thank you for sending me your information on what you purchased. Unfortunately, I'm betting it is all more expensive than I can afford now. I'll check on Century though. I've heard of them, but not seen any in the area I live in. Maybe I can find who showcases Century in NC.
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Anna
5 months ago
https://masterfieldfurniturecompany.com/

Very nice quality my sofa was $1900 and still looks like new. Made in NC.
blueskysunnyday
5 months ago
Are you close to one of the Greenfront locations? VA and NC. They have great prices!!! Lots of manufacturers.
S M
5 months ago
we have a Flexsteel sofa and armchair which have both held up really well for the past 7 or so years. Rowe and England are two more companies which have a good reputation for quality at a mid price range.
Kelley
Original Author
5 months ago
I’ll check out Greenfront! I don’t know if there is one near where we are going to be or not, but I don’t mind going out of my way!

I’ll check out Masterfield too!

Flexsteel is nice. I know Rowe too. England is new to me. I’ll check it out!

Thank you all! Keep the mid-priced ideas coming!
elcieg
5 months ago
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Yes, to Flexsteel, specifically the Digby line, using the Kashmira fabric. Research Kashmira...it is a miracle fabric. Looks like leather or suede (not microfiber), is practically indestructible, and the colors are gorgeous.

https://www.flexsteel.com/kashmira.inc

Often there will be a sofa on the floor. If you like the color, chances are you will get it for floor model price.
S M
5 months ago
^ As a matter of fact, we have the Digby sofa and chair.. especially like fact that they have the tight back as opposed to pillow back ( which always seem to get squashed down or lose support). Kitty likes it too, lol
S M
5 months ago
oh, also… if you decide on Flexsteel, they also had an option (if you special order) to get extra firm cushions. That would probably extend life of sofa even longer. I didn’t realize that until after we got ours
blubird
5 months ago
Laz-y Boy is also a decent option.
HU-675849
5 months ago
Arhaus. You can occassionally get very nice clearance deals.
blueskysunnyday
5 months ago
I don’t have anything upholstered from there, but I have been disappointed in the quality of 3 tables I bought from Arhaus.

I like Lee for upholstery.

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