"Only thick, dyed-through leather hides will stand up to the test of time." So true. Many places have leather which is actually very thin since they shave it off in layers. That's why so many couches look stretched out. We purchased our leather one from JC Penneys. On sale. It a cordovan (brownish burgandy) color. At the same time, we got Flexsteel and Broyhill couches which were not cheap. The Flexsteel frame got wobbly and the fabric shredded. The Broyhill is looking worse for wear and has a slipcover. The leather is holding up great with only occasional wiping. We have 4 normal kids and 2 messy adults. The shape of the cushions is still looking good. I will never buy anything else again. The better the quality the leather the better it will hold up. Don't fall for a salesman's speech. Read up and decide what will work for you. I have a friend with microfiber and she's "OK" with it. Not overly impressed. Gloria

Four Seasons is a great company, they are a family owned business. I am a designer and I have a wholesale account. I have many accounts with different companies from very high end to medium. There furniture is nice medium to higher end for excellent prices. All companies were having problems with production during COVID and other for reasons. I am surprised to hear it is taking this long to receive orders from them. I live in NC, orders normally take around 4 weeks unless they are out of the fabric that was selected. A few things could be holding up orders, it depends on who you buy it from. When you select a piece, look at the details, measurements, cushions, mattress. Standard is fine for some people and it sits fine but you have choices to upgrade to fit your needs and your budget. I think there upgrade prices are very fair and worth it if you like a down softer feel, if you buy a sleeper I would advice not to order firm because a sleeper sits firmer than a sofa. My clients have never had a problem with what they bought, they have been pleased. I am working on a Multi Project right now I am ordering 5 sofas, 10 chair and many dining chairs. Since I am on a tight budget I am ordering standard but I am happy with a standard feel. I am ordering the Benton Sofa Queen sleeper 41” deep for a client in white sunbrella, we upgraded all the cushions to down feather blend, throw pillows in down,upgraded mattress to Memory Flex Mattress. Before you order from a store or designer ask them to call and ask Four Seasons what the receiving date will be. It may vary some but it shouldn’t be long unless they are out of the fabric but they can check this to. The back orders that I have had have taken around 1 to 2 weeks. If there is a problem getting a date you might want to select another fabric or buy what you need and send it in as COM order which is a grade 1-3 price, sunbrella is a 10 grade. Good luck!

Scanmike, I no longer have it. I gave it to one of my children who has enjoyed using it, but I had a brown leather sofa that I had a similar problem with one of the seat cushions, but from my dog jumping at the cat. I took the cushion to my local fabric outlet and matched it perfectly with a velvet, and I had all the cushions upholstered in velvet the same color as the leather, and it was a great look. Everyone who saw it liked it much better with the contrasting materials. The fabric was on close out for $47 and the lady charged me $75 to upholster the cushions. It was a savings over buying a new sofa at the time and in a very attractive way.

jlc & dee - you two are killin' me! PURPLE? Really? I just may have to do that but I'm holding you two responsible. Give me a specific color idea so I know we're on the same page. shee those lights are from Target, of all places. Had to go to every store within 40 miles to get three. redecor8 you pointed out something that bugs me, too. Those pillows looked great with the old rattan set I had but they're not doing it for me with the stripe on stripe. I don't do 'off the shelf' very well so I'll be trying to come up with something fun, funky, different - suggestions welcome! Here's the old sofa - just sold it and the matching chair on CL. Thanks all - I am just loving being out on the porch with my laptop and a cup of coffee, paying bills and playing here ...... cause it's coming to an end weather-wise REAL soon! Deb