Hi Duane,

Thanks for the insight. As much as I'd love to save the money, I think we are going to nix the Bernhardt as for fear it could be wasted money in a few years if it falls apart. I am a pretty big guy myself and I've got 2 young kids that I am sure aren't going to be easy on the couch. I am curious to get your opinion on another manufacturer that we ran across today which is Huntington House. It is American made, all wood, 8 way hand tied and it supposedly has a lifetime warranty. The local store here in Atlanta has a sale on this brand where the manufacturer is giving an additional 5% through tomorrow that I could get the couch and loveseat for about $3500. I am close to pulling the trigger, but I am curious to get your opinion on the brand