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ronnyb · October 2020

The Tetrad factory shop in Preston is very good, we got a leather corner suite there 10 years ago and it’s still like new. I think it’s only open on Fridays.

bobblehat · October 2020

Nitefly said:

Interesting experiences with DFS.

We bought a 3 and a 2 seater sofa about 25 years ago, and they lasted really well, all through our kids' teenage years.

When we wanted new ones about 6 years ago, we went back to DFS. Big mistake. Quality has gone right down.

We'll be looking again soon, and they won't be on our list.

We have had a similar experience . Bought a leather 3 seater and two seater about 27 years ago. Paid around £2k . I gave it to my mate about 15 years ago and its still going and looks pretty tidy.

monquixote · October 2020

Has anyone got much experience of the higher end Ikea sofas

I'm pondering buying one of these:

https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/lidhult-3-seat-sofa-bed-with-chaise-longue-lejde-grey-black-s89266096/

My requirement is for something which is both 3 seater and a sofabed so the options are limited.

DefaultM · October 2020

ronnyb said:

The Tetrad factory shop in Preston is very good, we got a leather corner suite there 10 years ago and it’s still like new. I think it’s only open on Fridays.

Well it will be like new if you only sit on it Fridays.

zepp76 · October 2020

I’ll quickly hijack the thread if that’s ok and ask if anyone has any recommendations for a good three seater sofa bed that is actually comfortable to sit on for long periods of time within a maximum budget of £500? Not asking for much am I!

Snap · October 2020

buy from a local family firm, and you will likely get better quality and service. Also get made in UK where possible, IMO, better all round in terms of environment, and you are putting money back into UK.
Similar story, the stuff we got years ago, from a local furniture place is still going strong.

Natuzzi make good kit, we've got one of their corner sofas, great bit of stuff it is.

Strat_a_tat_tat · October 2020

Snap said:

get made in UK where possible, IMO, better all round in terms of environment, and you are putting money back into UK.

Natuzzi make good kit, we've got one of their corner sofas, great bit of stuff it is.

Ahhh... Natuzzi Italia... that well-known UK based manufacturer! ;-)

monquixote · October 2020

zepp76 said:

I’ll quickly hijack the thread if that’s ok and ask if anyone has any recommendations for a good three seater sofa bed that is actually comfortable to sit on for long periods of time within a maximum budget of £500? Not asking for much am I!

That's pretty much what I'm looking for, but you are probably looking at double that.

SofaSofa have this which you can add a 1 seat extension to: https://sofasofa.co.uk/products/elton-sofabed-unit-victoria-slate

Similarly you can build a modular ikea sofa like that, but it will be about £1k

EricTheWeary · October 2020

Some useful information on here. Now, before I explode:

SETTEE!!!SETTEE!!!SETTEEEEEEEE!!!

Ahh, that's better. As you am bab.

Snap · October 2020

Strat_a_tat_tat said:

Snap said:

get made in UK where possible, IMO, better all round in terms of environment, and you are putting money back into UK.

Natuzzi make good kit, we've got one of their corner sofas, great bit of stuff it is.

Ahhh... Natuzzi Italia... that well-known UK based manufacturer! ;-)

ha, yes, got me there. In my defence, it was bought from an independent UK owned family business. Erm.........
(spouting off as usual ..)

crunchman · October 2020

We've got an Ikea one that we have had for several years and is doing alright. It was higher up the range - not one of their really cheap ones. They don't mess you around trying to force to take finance at a ruinious interest rate, which is nice.

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