How do I buy a sofa that will last?

Post date: 2018-09-13 13:26:54

It looks like the 15-year-old leather sofa at Chez DrGail will need to be replaced. The seat cushions are so broken down by now that I can't sit straight and it's very uncomfortable. While neither I nor Mr. DrGail (nor assorted dogs who join us on the sofa) are particularly heavy, the sofa gets near-daily use in our TV room. Is 15 years the most we can expect from a sofa under these conditions, or are there things we should especially look for in a replacement to assure a longer life?

We would like to purchase another leather sofa, but if there are specific features or brands we should look for, or reasons why a leather sofa is a bad choice, I would appreciate the input. Our room isn't very big, so sectionals and sofas with chaise lounges on the end(s) are probably not going to fit. Durability, and comfort over time, are far more important than price. I'm usually able to adult pretty well, but this one has me flummoxed.

I saw this question and there's good information in there but it's from 2006.

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