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| Using Google to search for high quality sofas, I found numerous posts on this forum recommending Lee Industries sofas. I went to Crate and Barrel and fell in love with one (comfort-wise).
The sofa I'm referring to is the Briarwood (C&B's name for it). It's official name is the L1017-03. LINK: http://www.leeindustries.com/productdetail.asp?id=02911618918619203507 8012003015184188072143210035229075087099007172095118173105121089014133 0572210371121590960290492500111461261181602331402461790760012490271851 4601104724224025124721616203909619821808105020805606916718219014017608 2163127043130080064224186056170252217045092183204136093193069004075004 1951582180000910081631211542251190711951772552452401201972341212160980 37158064113113094037130211083072004128072239080 The problem is, when I tested to sturdiness of the frame by putting sideways pressure on the armrests and back rail, they all moved back and forth with minimal pressure. They moved more than even some sofas at 1/3 the price. The movement was excessive but the frame was far from rock solid. Is this an indication of a quality issue? Have others experienced this? |
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| I took delivery of a Lee Industries sofa and love seat a few months ago, these came directly from Lee, not C&B, if that makes a difference. My pieces/frames seem rock solid. No creaks etc. I didn't perform any "tests" on them, but my furniture store does their own quality checks before delivery and they said they rarely have issues with Lee and have sold hundreds & hundreds of them. That said, I did an issue with the seat and back cushions being under-stuffed. However,between the excellent customer service my furniture store provides, and the apparent willingness of Lee to stand behind their product, we are well on our way to a resolution. Although I was disappointed that there was an issue, I am still very happy with my sofas! They are the most comfortable I've ever owned. |
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- Posted by kateskouros (My Page) on Sat, Aug 7, 10 at 15:50
| i just received my lee sofas and they're beautiful, with comfy down stuffed cushions. no issues. note: if you'd like to pay more for your sofas, definitely go through C&B. |
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- Posted by daisy_jane (My Page) on Fri, Aug 27, 10 at 18:27
| I have 5 pieces of furniture from Lee Industries - I love them all. The quality is outstanding. I won't buy anything else. |
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| Most upholstery manufacturers are switching to whats called "engineered plywood frames" If you want a strong sofa frame that will last; then dont buy from any manufacture that uses these kinds of frames. |
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