My husband and I are in the process of buying a leather sofa and chair to replace a 10+ year old cloth sectional from Lexington. As with our last purchase, we are frustrated with shopping locally in a small community.

Our current choices for the sofa are from Elanor Rigby Leather, sold by a newish retailer. We found what appeared to be an unprotected pull-up leather in a color we like for a decent price for what I believe is a mid-range quality product built in Mexico. Should I be concern d about spring cushions in a leather sofa? Or is this the least of our worries as the frame includes plywood and stapled corners?

Our other possible option is part of Century's Leatherstone collection from a long time retailer from whom we purchased furniture more than 20 years ago. But this dealer only has 2 pieces of Century, both in fabric. Although they are knowledgeable about other lines in the store, they really can't tell me much about Century or show me dealer info that describes the build. There is a video on the Century website that tears apart a chair from the Signature collection, but it's not clear that the build is the same on the Leatherstone.

In addition, we have yet to find a leather we like (the dealer didn't have many swatches shown on Century's website). With 10+ grades of leather, I'm concerned that an unprotected leather from Century will be more expensive than a Grade 4 leather from H&M.

Any thoughts on the build of the Century Leatherstone line?

If neither of these work for us at an acceptable price, it's 150 miles or so to an H&M dealer. My husband would prefer to see an example of H&M leather before buying.

Thanks for any thought or insights. - Suzanne