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Posted by firsthome (My Page) on Sun, Nov 30, 08 at 22:08
| We need to get a new leather sofa and are leaning toward the RH Lancaster. We love how deep it is. Does anyone else know of any other couches that are that deep (33" seat depth/39" overall depth)? Any other sofa suggestions?
Also if anyone has any of RH leather sofas....
--How well does their leather (particularly the Brompton Cocoa Leather) holds up over time? We are kind mixed about the "distressed" leather and are curious how it will look over time. Does it wear well? Resist stains/spills?
--How well do RH leather sofas hold up in general (cushions, frame, etc)?
Sale prices----
Our store just got a new Lancaster sofa (the floor model they sold was 4 years old...so getting a floor model anytime soon is out of the question)
Has anyone purchased from a RH outlet or the warehouse sale? I know our local outlet will tell you what they have in stock if you call. Does anyone know if they will do the same at the warehouse sale? We live about a little under 2 hours from the MD warehouse but really don't want to drive that far to find out they don't have what we are looking for. How much do they typically discount their leather couches at the warehouse sale? At the outlet they are 25% off retail.
Does the outlet/warehouse furniture come with a warranty? Our outlet sales person didn't think so. We can get 20% off during the retail store friends and family...I am not sure it is worth an extra 5% savings not to have a warranty on a $4000 couch. Thoughts?
Thanks! |
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RE: Restoration Hardware Leather Sofa
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| Try the following link to another forum that has a number of leather furniture experts available to answer your questions, including Duane Collie a former expert on this forum. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Furniture Forum
RE: Restoration Hardware Leather Sofa
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| ClubFurniture.com has a leather sofa group called the "Sheffield" (see link below) that has dimensions very close the RH's "Lancaster" and it appears to be made in NC. It also appears to sell for about $1K less. Probably worth a look... good luck! |
Here is a link that might be useful: Lancaster Leather Sofa Look-Alike
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| I just received a look-alike of the RestorationHardware Lancaster Leather sofa. Its looks gorgeous. I ordered it from CascoBayFurniture.Com. Before I ordered this one I looked at the one suggested by dawninny above. I did my research. The proeblem with the one at ClubFurniture.Com is that it didn't have 8-way hand tied construction and they also did not have the Brompton Leather Restoration has. I paid $2998. The shipping was free. It was 8 way hand tied and they had the Brompton Leather. It seems to be made really well. The people at the store were great. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Restoration Hardware Leather Sofa
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| LindyLou , The specs on the sofa you bought look good. What is the actual seating depth on the sofa (edge of seat to front of back cushion)?
I called and they are going to send swatches.
My wife and I sat on several RH sofas and liike them. She is concerned about it being too deep for her to comfortably sit upright with her feet on the floor. I want to have a deep one for lounging around on . Need a good compromise. I asked the man I spoke with from CascoBay and he did not know the inside depth. He said it was similar to the Lancaster. Thanks ! |
RE: Restoration Hardware Leather Sofa
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| Hi there, I to am looking in to Casco Bay's version of the lancaster sofa. It appears almost the same and I am told by Casco that they are the original manufacturer of RH's lancaster (who has since switched to Michell Gold and now Vietnam). But to the person above - is the Casco Bay's as soft? The cushions definitely look a little thicker/bulkier which equates to less softness in my book. Does it have the down seat cushions?
Thanks! |
RE: Restoration Hardware Leather Sofa
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| Latest info: Bari leather sells (2) versions of the 'Lancaster'. Their 'Breno' sofa has the 8 way hand tied springs - but also has a marshall unit (SPRINGS) in the cushions which the RH Lancaster does not have. My guess is this would be a LOT firmer and bouncier than RH's Sofa. They also carry the 'Arliano' - which does not have the marshall unit but also does not have the 8 way hand tied springs either - making this probably much like the clubfurniture.com version. Neither of these is acceptable to me so I have decided to go with Casco Bay's Lancaster which has the 8 way hand tied springs without a marshall unit - making it - exactly the same as the RH Lancaster. Actually, they use RH's original manufacturer. Hope this helps all those searching. |
RE: Restoration Hardware Leather Sofa
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| I have a Lancaster Set for sale. Brand New never used. Let me know if anyone is interested? 201-240-0057 |
RE: Restoration Hardware Leather Sofa
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| I've had a RH Maxwell studio sleeper sofa for 1 1/2 years. I adore it! Bought it at the RH outlet store--they had a special sale going so I got an additional discount off the regular discounted price--paid around $3200. The Brompton Cocoa is slightly darker than I would have chosen, but it is beautiful and for the price...!! I would recommend getting the regular sofa over the sleeper if you don't need it (as I did). My end seat cushions get a little flattened on the inside because of the mattress underneath, but I just rotate and fluff the cushions. It's very comfortable to sit on. The leather gets even softer and richer looking with time. To answer one of the previous questions, the studio size is almost as long, but the depth is also a little less--I have short legs so it is more comfortable for me, but still great for lounging--perhaps a good compromise. Now for the really great feature!! I have two dogs who are constantly jumping up and down--their scratch marks just fade away. You can rub them with your finger and it's a little quicker. This makes it great for dogs and kids. I have had no problems with the frame, etc. I fully expect this to be the last sofa I'll ever want or need--worth every penny!! |
RE: Restoration Hardware Leather Sofa
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Thanks to all who posted on this forum. I just ordered the Casco Bay version of the RH Lancaster sofa. I got the Brompton leather and nail trim for $3047.00.
Robert from Casco Bay was really nice to work with...I'll inform everyone about the sofa when it arrives at the end of May....thanks again.. |
RE: Restoration Hardware Leather Sofa
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I received my Casco Bay leather sofa today and it is awesome, looks to be
top quality. The leather will take some time to break in other than that it
is great..The actual inside dimensions 73w x 26d x 33 h..The depth will increase
as the sofa leather softens over time....hope this helps |
RE: Restoration Hardware Leather Sofa
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| wow. only a 26" seat depth??? that is definitely NOT the depth of RH Lancaster sofa. You could swim in the RH sofa! :) I thought Casco Bay's was the exact same. perhaps not - but good info to know. enjoy it! and thanks for posting. |
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| I purchased the Lancaster sofa from Casco Bay last January and I have to agree with Schome. The sofa is awesome. Really good quality. My sofa is 28" deep which is really deep. I thought the one at RH was too deep. I think theirs was 31" or 32". In fact I am thinking about getting the Maxwell from them for my office. My neighbor did buy this from Casco Bay and this sofa is a dead ringer knock off. I measured it last night to make sure it would fit. The overall dimensions were 90W X 45.5D X 35H. The seat was 30" deep. |
RE: Restoration Hardware Leather Sofa
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| ???? Can some one tell me the model/serial number off of a Casco Bay Manchester model or from the Lancaster RH model. I belong to a buying group and wanted to see if they can get ahold of them any cheaper. Thank you |
RE: Restoration Hardware Leather Sofa
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I think the take home message here is that the Casco Bay 'Lancaster' is NOT the Restoration Hardware Lancaster. The Casco Bay sofa may be a great, quality sofa but passing it off as a RH exact copy is an untruth. As a matter of fact, Casco Bay is now calling there's the Manchester - which to me indicates they had an issue somewhere. I bit the bullet and bought the RH Lancaster. this baby is the absolute real deal.
Best purchase i have ever made. |
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| I purchased the Lancaster Sofa from CascoBayFurniture.Com and I have to agree with Schome and SmoothRider the sofa is beautiful. It is made in North Carolina. I did ask them why they changed the name from Lancaster to Manchester and they said RH objected to their use of the name. |
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The previous post by schome
"The leather will take some time to break in other than that it is great.."
should be a warning sign, for quality leathers their is no break-in time, but for bi-cast, buffalo and bonded leather it is a norm. |
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Just checking in here with an update on my Casco Manchester sofa. I love this sofa. The 26/27 inch depth if just fine for my wife and I. I am not defending Casco Bay but they advertised this sofa as the Manchester not the Lancaster.
They do however compare it to the Lancaster. So for me it was worth it saving over $1000.00 for an American made sofa versus one made in China. I hope everyone enjoys being a couch potato on the sofa of their choice.....thanks |
RE: Restoration Hardware Leather Sofa
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| I learned about Hancock & Moore leather furniture on this website and just ordered one of their leather sleep sofas in a Class 4 leather (upgrade) for LESS than $4000 delivered inside my house from Annies Furniture. The price they quoted was $1,000 less than my local NJ retailer - absolutely amazing. www.anniesfurniture.com I've heard iffy things about RH furniture from a top salesman in one of their NJ locations (don't want to get anyone in trouble here, so I'll leave it at that). You might be better served and less likely to even need your warranty, to buy an H&M leather sofa. I bought the "City" sleep sofa in the shorter of two available lengths. Dimensions are H36" W83" D38" (Inside W 63" Inside D 20.5") and was quoted $3800. H&M also makes a longer "City" sleep sofa with depths of 41", inside 23" We also considered another sleep sofa called the "September" which was much bigger with a depth of 44", inside depth of 20.5" It was too large for our space, so we didn't get a quote. These are, of course, sleep sofa measurements and likely are different for the regular versions without the sleeper inside. H&M also sells a wide variety of sofas which I'm sure are much deeper than these examples. I'm sure Nick at Annies' Furniture would love to help you find a nice, deep one! I'll post a link to the Hancock & Moore site if you are interested. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Hancock & Moore website
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| I just received my version of the Lancaster from Maple's Leather Furniture in NC. It was priced at $2890.00 with a free freight promotion. I love it, they modified the length to fit into my flat, Zoe was awesome. I really wanted the RH stlyle but was horrified with the price for a chinese import. The depth is just as roomy as the RH style and I really feel like it is better made. Best of all it took 4 weeks total.They shipped to AL no problem, and none of this threshold buisness they brought it in and placed it in the room. |
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| I did consider the Lancaster from Maples Furniture. I found out that it was made in Canada from a friend of mine that purchased it. I also found a local store who carried this sofa. They called it the Dalton and I seriously considered it. What I didn't like about it was that it was firm almost bouncy to sit on. I asked the salesperson at the store why it sat like this and she told me there were springs inside the cushions. I didn't want a sofa that was too deep and I did measure the depth it was 26" which was fine with me. I ended up not purchasing this sofa due to the seating. |
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When I lived in NYC, I always wanted to like the RH
furniture. Found the upholstery details sorely wanting.
Just plain sloppy work. Recently I've been admiring
the Hamilton...perfect size and look for me. But
the leather is not lovely and soft and the pictures
of it show the same sloppy details. So, tho it's a great
shape etc., just can't shop RH. Feel it's less than
wonderful furniture. |
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Hi Mountaingirl,
Go back and check out the Tanner style, I looked at the dalton too but this style has Lux cushion options that are swishy and I love mine, not bouncy at all, Just tell Zoe you want swishy and she will tell you what to get, the standard is spring coil but you can get the lux.Best of all this was made in Nc and was cheaper than the Dalton. Here is the link. |
Here is a link that might be useful: maples tanner
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| ClubFurniture.com now has two oversized leather sofas that look just like Restorations Lancaster. They are the Sheffield and the Cory "Designer Style." I have the Cory and it sits like a dream plus I saved almost $2K! Here's the ClubFurniture.com leather furniture link. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Oversized Leather Furniture
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| Hey, I know I'm late to the thread but I am looking to buy the Lancaster 'knock-off' from Casco (the Manchester). In the discussion I saw some discrepancy about whether or not the couch was just as deep as the RS Lancaster couch. Can someone who purchased the Casco let me know? Casco has this listed on their web site for the couch: • 'Sofa measures 94'W, 48'D, 35'H. These are the manufacturer's stated dimensions. This furniture is hand crafted. Actual dimensions can vary from the stated dimensions.' RH has this listed on their web site for the Lancaster couch: • 'Sports a depth of almost 4' and a length of nearly 8'
• Dimensions: 95'W x 48'D x 35'H ' So, other than the 95' v. 94' on the length of the couch, the depth (48') should be the same. So why were folks on this board saying that the Casco couch wasn't as deep? Does anyone have anything bad to say about Casco? I'm hoping not, but it doesn't hurt to ask... Thanks, folks! J |
Here is a link that might be useful: RH Lancaster Knock-Off
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| My husband and I did purchase the Manchester sofa and chair from Casco Bay Furniture. The sofa was everything we were looking for. It was very comfortable and the quality was excellent. The sales person was very knowledgeable and the service was excellent. The delivery men were careful and polite. I would recommend this company and this product. |
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| I have the Maxwell Sleeper and I love it. I've had it for 2 years and we love the fact that 2 of us can lay on the sofa with room to spare. Its a couch potatoes delight. |
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