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| I've been reading lots of comments on this site (both good and bad) about Rowe Furniture. We've found a few different sofas that we like - they happen to be Rowe Furniture brand, and we don't have any experience with them. Does anyone have any thoughts about whether or not Rowe produces quality furniture? It sounds like the company has had some problems in the past with quality, reliability, etc., but maybe now is back on track? Thoughts? (We'd be buying the sofa from McGregors Furniture/Kenwood House, if that makes a difference.) |
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- Posted by laurabl112 (My Page) on Mon, Oct 8, 07 at 2:09
| As far as I know they are quite good . |
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- Posted by sacto_diane (My Page) on Mon, Oct 15, 07 at 19:20
| I bought a Rowe couch that I like but the bottom cushions were crap. I don't know if I failed to get the upgrade cushions or what but they started to collapse after about 1 year. Overall the quality was good. Diane |
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- Posted by country459 (My Page) on Tue, Oct 16, 07 at 18:21
| Thanks for your opinions. I've heard that about the cushions - I wonder if there is an upgrade I could look into?? |
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| I have a Rowe sectional that I bought through Storehouse a few years ago before it went out of business. I originally ordered the upgraded cushions and I had them come and take them out and replace them with the standard. They were supposed to be a "down blend" and they were a disaster - the leaked feathers all over my house because the chenille of the sofa did not have a protective backing. Now I have the standard cushions and I don't love them either - constantly having to fluff and reshape. |
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- Posted by flowerlady56 (My Page) on Fri, Oct 19, 07 at 15:53
| I would say run, don't walk, away from this. I bought a microfiber Rowe's sofa and loveseat at Jordan's Furniture in MA – big mistake. The cushions are a disaster and the overall quality of these sofas, in my opinion, is not worth the money or the moving costs. Do some more research, save your money and buy something that is worthwhile. A sofa is a big item and this stuff is not worth the trouble. Pretty fabrics and design don't make a good sofa! |
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| I have had the same experience as Diane. We bought a Rowe couch and the bottom cushions are terrible--they basically are crushed down after minimal to regular use and fluffing and rotating them does no good anymore. A real disappointment for a major purchase! |
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| I have had a Rowe Sectional for 8 years. I'm getting ready to replace it just because I'm ready for something new. It looks fine. I have been very happy with it. I had trouble with the welting on one cushion cover and they replaced them all!!! And by the way...if you have problems with their cushions, they are warrantied for a lifetime. I'm about to have them replace the ones on my sofa before I retire it to the bonus room. JMHO Lisa |
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| It may be too late for the OP but I feel compelled to stand up for Rowe Furniture (I'm not an employee!). I bought a sofa from them about 10 years ago and it has been wonderful. I didn't order the down cushions. All I know is mine are foam surrounded by batting. The sofa is incredibly comfortable, has held up incredibly well and just feels very solid and exactly like it did 10 years ago. No sagging, pillows aren't indented... What I really love is that they had a good selection of fabrics for the slipcovered sofas so I bought 2 slipcovers and exchange them back and forth every 6 months. Even though they say not to wash in the washing machine, I do, and the cream chenille has held up great. The deep red chenille looks a tiny bit faded. Even better, they keep all the slipcover patterns on file so you can order a new slipcover years later if you want. The sofa is so classic looking and comfortable I anticipate owning it for at least another 10 years. |
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- Posted by bobsmyuncle (My Page) on Sat, Jul 5, 08 at 22:25
| May be a moot point as I think they are out of business. |
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| They are still in business. They did have some problems a year or so ago... but pulled through. I have had one of the slipcovered sofas and loveseats for about 10 years now and am very satisfied with it. My cushions are down and I haven't had a problem with them sagging (although they are not quite as full as they once were). I wash my slipcovers in the washing machine too and they come out like new! |
Here is a link that might be useful: Rowe
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| Just to sound in-- We've had a Rowe sofa for about 6 years, similar to the Manhattan sofa by PB or C&B (can't remember which). We did not get upgraded down cushions, because I've seen how they can compact. The sofa is in great shape, with light use from two adults. We still probably sit more on the sofa in the den. About the fitted slipcovers: I was just shopping for them. The salesman said, you need the item number form the furniture tag so they can match the item (if they don't have a record of it, otherwise it's a visual match from a catalog.) Rowe continues to make slipcovers for five years after the style has been discontinued. So if you've had a Rowe sofa for a while and are interested in slipcovers, check into it sooner rather than later as the clock may be ticking! Lenvt |
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| I bought a Rowe sofa and love seat, covered in Chenille, thinking it would last for many years. My family consists of just myself and my husband, no children, no pets. We are not hard on furniture. After having the sofa & loveseat for just over two years, the seams started to come apart. I found myself having to sew up seam openings on a regular basis. Eight way hand-tied is a good thing, but if the seams are not sewn well or the frame is made out of cheap wood, what difference does it make? After that unhappy experience, I decided to spend the extra money on a top-of-the-line Hancock & Moore. I've had it for four years and it still looks brand new. It is handmade in America by real craftsmen and will last a lifetime. I got leather, but they make sofas upholstered in cloth, too. I found Hancock & Moore at a discount fine furniture store for 50% off the retail price, which made it about twice as much than a Rowe. You get what you pay for -- I learned that the hard way. |
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| Had to post my feelings about Rowe furniture. I purchased a chair and an ottoman from them and after receiving them I was really unhappy with the quality of workmanship. The material was a big paisley print that did not match up on any of the sides of the chair or the ottoman. It was very noticeable. I returned both the chair and ottoman and I am pretty sure that I will not be purchasing Rowe furniture in the future. |
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| I have had my Rowe couch for probably eight years and have been very happy with it. I did notice recently that the end of the sofa that I sit on a lot has started to get slightly (very slightly) misshapen but all I did was turn the cushion over and it is fine. I think it would have been smart of me to have been turning them periodically anyway. |
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| My rowe couches were absolute garbage. THey looked trashed after 2 years. |
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| I agree with ebse, I too bought a Rowe sofa about 8 years ago, the salesman was "so impressed" with the quality, he advised me not to waste my money on the stores extended warranty. He said it was built to last far beyond what any extended warranty would cover it for. It was one of the most comfortable couches I had ever owned, but it looked horrible after LESS than 2 years. A waste of money. My bottom cushions were sagging, BAD. I finally gave it away to a family in need. They enjoyed it for the comfort, and didn't really care about the appearance. Not sure if the quality has changed since, but I would never buy another one. |
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- Posted by Bonnie(bj_dumont@msn.com) onWed, Jun 29, 11 at 9:56
| We bought our Rowe couch in 2000. Solid as a rock. Just hoping we can now replace the slipcover. Our microfiber washed liked a charm. Word is Rowe went under for awhile. I would bet they were bought out by someone else or changed quality of furniture in production line. Hence the reason for positive posting years ago to negative posting later on. |
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