What is the big deal about “8 way hand tied” construction for sofas and chairs?
To do this justice would take too long here. In a nut shell, better quality manufacturers use hand-tied coil spring construction for comfort. If the lower price spring construction, and there are several, afforded the same comfort they would use it! In addition, manufacturers using a coil spring base also tend to use other industry standards in frame, cushion construction and fabric pattern match. The “good guys” use hardwood frames, corner blocking and a minimum 2.4 density foam cushions, and five-way drop (fabric pattern) match among other quality features. Anything you buy without those standards comes with some trade offs; comfort, longevity, etc. One additional note on cushioning. Please keep in mind that cushions do one thing and one thing only over the life of a piece: they become less resilient (softer). The yummy, squishy sofa that feels so nice today will sit like pancakes in a few years. That is why the higher density cushions are important. Many of the national stores make
