What's In Your Sofa?

Does the thought of shopping for a new sofa send shivers down your spine? We hope not, but if it does, keep reading. Last month, The New York Times featured a comparison of couches that was complete with a graphic that illuminated the construction between two sofas that are similar in style, but very different in terms of cost. The author, Steven Kurutz had this to say: "Maybe it’s a matter of optics. Take cars, for instance. Put a Porsche next to a Kia and it’s easy to spot the former’s superior design and engineering and understand (to some extent) its inflated price tag. But show me two sofas, at the low and high end of the market, and I can’t see much difference between the $700 couch at Bob’s Furniture Barn and the B&B Italia model that will set me back more than ten grand. Both look more or less like cushioned boxes. Barring gymnastic mistreatment, both will likely still be upright 20 years from now." Fortunately, Kurutz was set straight by Magnus Breitling, director of product management for the chair maker Emeco when he stated the following: “There’s a lot of intelligence that goes into the product, not just in construction but in sourcing. The effort and time is much higher than with a typical Macy’s or Ikea couch.”


You can read the complete article and view the top to bottom comparison here. At Weisshouse, we proudly represent some of the highest quality furniture manufacturers in business today. We have built our business in only representing vendors who build good products. As Stacy Weiss always says “Buy quality and buy it once”!

Content and image source: The New York Times

Frank Lloyd Wright Furniture At Weisshouse

Weisshouse proudly offers licensed Frank Lloyd Wright furniture. You can own a beautiful piece of furniture and history. Starting with Wright’s original designs and measurements, solid hardwood, and superior upholstery, our manufacturer employs traditional craftsmanship and state-of-the-art technology to create these heirloom-quality pieces for your home. 

Made In The Good Ol' USA

There are always new trends popping up every year at Market. Green is here to stay. Menswear inspired fabrics are hot. This year, one trend was very popular: Made In The USA. According to Weisshouse designer and Market attendee, "That really seems to be taking shape as a new underlying theme, stressing quality...quick delivery...ease of doing business, etc." Interior Designer and best selling author, Lori Dennis (www.loridennis.com) blogged, "Thirty years of sending our manufacturing overseas has culminated in jobs lost forever and a nation left wondering where it all went wrong. Consequently the “Made In America” label has a brand new cache. People are finding strength in returning to American values and traditions, whether its comfort food , an old pair of Levi’s or the design of their homes. At Sotheby’s and Christie’s for example, American antique furniture and objects of art recently sold for record high prices."

At Weisshouse, we have seen an ever growing interest and desire to buy American-made vintage furniture. Premium plywood, solid wood, dovetail joints, corner blocking and other hallmarks of high quality, well-built furniture are being sought after by today's consumers. For more high quality, American-made vintage furniture, visit www.weisshouse.com or stop in our showroom and check out our amazing selection of Americana furniture, lighting and accessories. Take a peek below for some of our latest finds from Market!