Anyone have Ethan Allen or Stickley Leather chair & ottoman?

[scottmel]

Need to pull the trigger over here. I just ordered a STickley Couch and love a leather chair/ottoman Stickley has but not sure if I want to pay $3800 for a chair and ottoman. I can save a little over 1K going to Ethan Allen for the set. However I have been reading a lot of bad press on EA lately. Just wondered if anyone has a leather set by either company and your feedback thoughts are appreciated! I have looked at Pottery Barn, Restoration, local cheaper companies, etc - and honestly I can't seem to find a set that looks as rich as either of these two. (with a price tag to match!!!! UGH).

 

[DVC-Don]

We have quite a bit of Ethan Allen furniture and highly recommend it. So far we have from EA: Two bedroom sets, one entertainment cabinet and a leather sofa. No complaints, they are all well built.

 

[Janepod]

I have pieces from both companies, but no leather. I am very happy with our upholstered EA furniture (living room chairs & sofas) and have received many compliments on them. A friend asked if I would leave her the chairs in my will.

It sounds like you are looking for an Arts & Crafts/Craftsman style, if you're looking at Stickley. You might want to look at Lane. They won't have their own stores, but you should be able to find them at furniture stores (e.g., Lillian August.) Not as nice in terms of design as Stickley, but good quality.

 

[scottmel]

Thanks Don and Jane. I think I will go the EA route. Stickley was just too crazy priced for the chair here. I did find SAME chair on other end of state for 1400 LESS than here (includes ottoman). But of course no way to get it here. We have one stickley store to service two states soooo they have a monopoly! I don't like mission at all actually and was worried about that but the couch I got there is very traditional and the leather chair was as well - but moving onto EA for the chair. Glad to know you both like their quality.

 

[momto2girls]

We have 2 leather sofas in our family room from Ethan Allen. We've had them for about 5 years and they have been fabulous! We also have 2 leather chairs and a leather ottoman in our library. Those pieces don't get heavy use, but they have been great too so far. No problems at all. Beautiful pieces.

 

[LBIJim]

About 5 years ago we went to an Ethan Allen store to look around and didn't really care for anything. The saleslady said "we're not your mother's Ethan Allen anymore."

Well, THAT'S why we went there!! To get stuff like our parents had.

Jim

P.S. We just can't justify the prices for Ethan Allen, Stickley, or other high end places. Yes, they're very high quality but we like to re-decorate too often.

 

[carrie1626]

About 5 years ago we went to an Ethan Allen store to look around and didn't really care for anything. The saleslady said "we're not your mother's Ethan Allen anymore."

Well, THAT'S why we went there!! To get stuff like our parents had.

Jim

P.S. We just can't justify the prices for Ethan Allen, Stickley, or other high end places. Yes, they're very high quality but we like to re-decorate too often.

I have a 14year old couch that is in excellent condtion and I'm so tired of the pattern. I need to look into coverings because I can not justify replacing it. Unless, one of the kids moves and would want it.

The best pieces I have in my home are from my parents. Furniture was made back in the day to LAST. Nowadays, you really see a price difference between quality and just the wow factor

 

[Darcy03231]

I can't comment on the new pieces, but we have some Stickley furniture in our home that's almost 100 years old and is still as solid as the day it was built. Since I believe they're still making their furniture the same was as they did 100 years ago, I wouldn't hesitate to buy Stickley.