Flexsteel

If you're looking for BIFL, head to a commercial furniture store (where they sell the couches in bank lobbies and the such).

Agree - my Flexsteel couch and loveseat are 25+ years old. No cushion sagging or distortion of any kind - the shape is like new.

Just go for a classic upholstery option that won’t look dated in 20 years.

And buy the oldest one that is too heavy to lift and get it recovered.

Amish made furniture.

Like from cabinfield.com

Hancock and moore

Lovesac

But have you ever sat in a comfy one?

Seriously looking at this. How’s the actual durability?

Mayo furniture is good and has been around for awhile

Personally, I like Stickley but it’s $$$. I stepped down a little and went with Ethan Allen.

I think a great way is to find a woodworker in your area. They will make you awesome furniture. It won’t be cheap but it will absolutely last for life, you would be supporting them, and they’ll make you anything you want which will make it a one if a kind piece of furniture.

RoWe we had ours custom made with them 10 years ago 3 kids later still our favorite couch. worth every penny

I’ve had a “sactional” for 3 years. My 75 lb dog jumps on and off it all the time, and my wife games almost every morning on it. We spent lock down on it, and many family have slept on it. It’s still as good as the day we brought it home. We bought it because my dog wrecked two couches beforehand and we wanted something that we could wash easily and replace parts ourselves if needed. However besides washing the covers, we haven’t even had to consider replacing anything. There used to be a life time warranty. But I’m not sure if it still stands. I didn’t get the bells and whistles. I only focused on the couch being an actual couch, and it is the one item in my house that I’m always thankful my wife and I agreed to buy it.

*edited to specify piece of furniture

Just found this sub, and had to comment because we have a Lovesac Sactional! 5 kids (7 & under) plus 2 large, shed-crazy dogs. It’s been almost 4 years and looks brand new still.

We haven’t had to replace any covers or pieces yet, but customer service was very helpful for my sister whose dog scratched hers (crazy digger). Obviously haven’t put it to super long-term use yet (8-10+ years), but it’s met many pukes, spilled bottles and juice cups, pen and slime attacks, and fared exceedingly well. We’ve moved houses, and I’m constantly rearranging our furniture as our 3 youngest have been born and grow more, and the structural versatility is priceless to me, and I’ve yet to damage it. Highly recommend upgrading the fill to Lovesoft or Down (what we have) if you like cushy, the difference is significant compared to standard, and the down has held up so well for us without sagging.

You've gotten some advice so far. If you want advice that makes all the advice here it's bitch: https://thisendup.com/furniture/sofas/

What am I looking at?

I work at a furniture dealership and comfortable commercial furniture does indeed exist. There’s so many options out there but in my experience National Collette has been the most “resimercial” for comfort and look.

I have a lot of commercial furniture in my home. My next purchase will be the Gunlocke Calm sofa with a soft velvet type upholstery that is also bleach cleanable. I will never have to replace that sofa and honestly I’ll pass down to my kids.

Unfortunately you do have to work through someone like me at a dealership, but it’s all incredible quality.

Interior define. High quality custom furniture. Request all of the samples and then more. They have various material types that could fit your needs. We went with one of their performance velvet colors that was rugged and cleaned well for having young kids and a dog. It is awesome. They have dozens of types so seriously order every single one.

https://www.interiordefine.com

Floyd Home. Made in Detroit. I have had my sofa w/chaise for over two years. It breaks down easily to move, is high enough to get a vacuum under it, and the fabric is durable and easy to clean. I live with 3 cats and you wouldn't know it. It is also super comfortable to sit and sleep on.

Bernhardt

Agreed - ours was custom built and made of hardwood. About 15 years old. Microfiber cover because cats and kids, which should be re-done, but still looks pretty good.

Name a few commercial furniture store(s).

Kimball, National, Gunlocke, OFS, Allsteel, HBF, Stylex, Steelcase, MillerKnoll, etc.

However, majority of their product you cannot purchase direct and need to find your local dealership.

Design Within Reach purchases some commercial pieces in bulk and then you can buy directly from them, but your limited on what they have in stock.

Arhaus, specifically the Baldwin. I've had my couch 5 years, looks new. Mom's had hers 15, looks the same as mine. Both are white. Mom's cushions are a little more settled than mine, but's it had daily use for longer. People only sit on my couch once a week.

Cover is removable and you can throw it in the washer. I dumped a can of coke down the side of mom's couch 10 years ago, can't tell. I got spaghetti on mine and didn't see it for a few days, came out like a champ.

You can get new slipcovers whenever from in stock fabric or have a custom one so you can change the look whenever (FYI not all custom covers are washable).

They are more expensive (I paid 3k years ago) as far as furniture goes, but man we are both thrilled with the couches construction, longevity and comfort.

I had one, nice leather but it was a turd.

I had no idea they were still in business! They were my original furniture 35 years ago, gave it all to my sister when I moved out of State and she still has it and uses it.

Great stuff!

Flexsteel furniture today is much lower quality than 30 years ago. Search the name in the popular furniture forums for more details.