Antique Sofa
Antique sofas are probably some the better pieces of furniture built.
Remember the sofa at your grandmothers house. The one with all the kids jumping on it.No need to fear of breaking it. Try that with a Sears, half price sale, sofa. Most of the frames, in upholstered antiques, are make of hardwood. The joints were glued and dowel together with hardwood corner blocks. The frames would last forever if the fabric would hold up. As far as the spring construction many used the coil spring system, in the seat and back, which by far is the most comfortable.
The cushions, allot of times, would have the spring system in it also for more added comfort. Take a look at the sofa below. I would not give 5 cents for it. But under that ugly velvet fabric is a solid hardwood frame with a coil spring construction. This couch with a well wearing fabric on it will last you 30 years or more. Money well spent to have it reupholstered by a good upholsterer
So when thinking of buying a new piece of upholstered furniture consider going to your local flea market or yard sale and find that gem. Have it reupholstered by a professional upholsterer and it will last you for many, many years.
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