Bradington Young vs. Smith Brothers
I know this comparison has been asked before, but wanted an update.
1) Smith Brothers 820-56 & Ottoman 820-40
vs.
2) Bradington Young Marietta Swivel Glider Tub Chair
In the BY - I really hate the "puddling" idea of the cushion long term. Should I go with the Spring Down to avoid that? Does Smith also puddle over time?
Quality of leather/stitching/mechanism of Smith vs. BY?
Thanks
Karen
Re: Bradington Young vs. Smith Brothers
All leather stretches with use, its unavoidable. To minimize leather puddling you can do the following:
1) Made sure you are buying Grade A Steerhide, not Cowhide. Steerhide has less stretch. B-Y uses only Steerhide, I would assume Smith does but that's an assumption only.
2) Order the firmest cushion core you can tolerate. Get it too firm, however and it will feel like a park bench. What good is no puddling if it sits like a rock?
All Leather is done by grade, and supplied by vendors, it's not brand specific.
A stitch is a stitch is a stitch.
Mechanisms for swivel gliders are also supplied by outside vendors. Leggett and Platt, and Ultramech are considered the best in the industry.
Re: Bradington Young vs. Smith Brothers
Thank you so much for your response. Am I correct in saying (assuming the same leather in both) that ordering a Spring Down cushion will produce less puddling over time (assuming the same seating habbits, etc.) than the premier down in the BY Chair?
Thanks
Re: Bradington Young vs. Smith Brothers
Neither. If puddling is your main concern, then you would want a poly-dac foam like a Qualux seat, with around 24oz density. Nothing with Down in it.