We actually got one in December at the local Habitat for Humanity store. We love it. We both have hobbyist-level skills in furniture building, and one of my partner’s hobby-jobs is professional soft goods, upholstery, and reupholstery. So we tend to have high standards when it comes to furniture construction and finish.
While ours was purchased used, it is functionally brand new. The fabric is decently wearing and almost on par with what we would select for a domestic setting. The cushion foam is firm enough, but way lower quality than what we would choose if building from scratch. We estimate about two years of regular, almost daily use before the foam starts to demonstrate visible wear and permanent compression. But foam is “easily” replaceable with a little bit of skill, instructional videos, and diligence.
For reference, I am a muscular 200 pounds and she is a muscular 175 pounds. Some additional throw pillows or back cushions improve the ergonomics and prevent slouching.
We actually got one in December at the local Habitat for Humanity store. We love it. We both have hobbyist-level skills in furniture building, and one of my partner’s hobby-jobs is professional soft goods, upholstery, and reupholstery. So we tend to have high standards when it comes to furniture construction and finish.
While ours was purchased used, it is functionally brand new. The fabric is decently wearing and almost on par with what we would select for a domestic setting. The cushion foam is firm enough, but way lower quality than what we would choose if building from scratch. We estimate about two years of regular, almost daily use before the foam starts to demonstrate visible wear and permanent compression. But foam is “easily” replaceable with a little bit of skill, instructional videos, and diligence.
For reference, I am a muscular 200 pounds and she is a muscular 175 pounds. Some additional throw pillows or back cushions improve the ergonomics and prevent slouching.
Nice, thanks you for your insight!