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
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.
Duane Collie
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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
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.
Duane Collie
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