2/17/2012 1:30:46 PM danc46: We bought this sofa for $1350: http://www.mathisbrothers.com/prodimg/usa/enlarged/vplw-6850%5E04730-stout.jpg And this Bernhardt recliner for $900: http://www.mathisbrothers.com/prodimg/bht/standard/bht-129rlo.jpg I flipped each one of them over to check the frames and springs. Both were well built comparing them to the sofa and chair we’ve had for 20+ years. The ones we had held up really well so these should do good too. I think treating them with a leather holsters conditioner and sealer 3 to 4 times a year will keep them in good shape. I looked at the seams on the cushions and they seemed to be really well done too. I’m not so worried about the hides on the furniture as I am the actual frames and cushions. That’s where you need to really be careful. I looked at the bernhardt stuff; didn’t much care for it; reminded me of office furniture; can’t for the life of me remember the name of the one we liked most; looked on bobmills site and can’t find it listed. but couch with chair/ottoman set was $2100+; the couch with love seat set was $1800+. danc46