When you’re shopping for furniture, it’s important to buy from a brand you can trust. Furniture combines moving parts, touchable surfaces, and the expectation of many years of use. So, high quality is a must!
One brand that Americans have trusted for over 100 years is Flexsteel. They’re known for high-quality, attractive furniture that’s made to last. The company’s sofas, chairs, and other pieces look and feel great and are American-built to last for decades.
If you’re looking for a great brand for your next furniture purchase, here are a few reasons to consider Flexsteel furniture.
1. Flexsteel Has a Rich History of American Craftsmanship
Flexsteel’s roots go all the way back to 1893, when the Rolph & Boll Furniture Company started out making upholstered furniture in Minnesota. In 1901, that company was sold to four tradesmen who developed the company that would later be rebranded as Flexsteel.
In the 1920s, Flexsteel began using a Blue Steel Spring system (described below) in all of the company’s upholstered furniture. Over time, this method has been refined but remains essential to the strength, comfort, and durability of Flexsteel products. The innovation of Blue Steel Spring led to the implementation of an assembly line, a fleet of trucks, and the renaming of the company.
As the company grew, Flexsteel continued making their products by hand.
Flexsteel describes their commitment to hand-crafting like this:
“Our difference is in the details. Using perfected processes, patented technology, and the best sourced materials, every piece of Flexsteel furniture is hand-crafted because we believe that lasting beauty and comfort improves everyday lifestyles.” – Flexsteel
Today, Flexsteel is an Iowa-based, publicly traded company that makes furniture for every room in the home. The company sells its products exclusively through authorized retailers such as Mark Thomas Home.
2. Flexsteel Furniture Offers the Blue Steel Spring™ Advantage
Flexsteel makes everything from beds to dining room tables to outdoor furniture. However, they’re particularly renowned for their upholstered seating. Their sofas and chairs use Blue Steel Spring technology—the spring system that the company is named after.
Blue Steel Spring is Flexsteel’s patented spring system. This is a layer of steel arches and springs that rests under the padding of a piece of furniture. The design provides an ideal combination of comfort, support, and durability. The springs never require replacing or retying and Flexsteel guarantees their durability for as long as the product is in use.
3. Flexsteel Uses Materials that Are Safe and Built to Last
Flexsteel builds their springs with cold forming. This production method involves rolling thin sheets of steel into their desired shape at room temperature. Compared to heat-formed steel, cold-formed steel is stronger and more lightweight—ideal for furniture. Flexsteel manufactures 100% of their steel arches and springs in the company’s home base factory in Iowa.
Flexsteel also uses an impressive variety and quality of materials for upholstery, i.e. the padding and cloth that covers a piece of furniture.
For leather furniture, Flexsteel uses semi-aniline and pigmented leather. These materials feature natural patina markings and enhanced stain and fade resistance.
Flexsteel also partners with leading fabric brands like Revolution, Kashmira, and Sustain. All of Flexsteel’s fabric exteriors are designed for a combination of durability, comfort, and style.
Health concerns is one more consideration you shouldn’t overlook when buying a piece of furniture. You’ll spend a lot of time touching your couch or chair, so it mustn’t be made with any harmful chemicals. At Flexsteel, all products are made without formaldehyde, fire-retardant chemicals, or lead finishes. All Flexsteel furniture complies with California Air Resource Board (CARB) standards for chemicals and air quality.
Get Flexsteel Furniture for Your California Home or Business
At Mark Thomas Home, we offer a vast selection of high-quality furniture in our Agoura Hills locations. We’re a proud authorized retailer of Flexsteel furniture. If you’re looking for a chair, couch, or other piece of furniture for your home, we encourage you to come see for yourself why Flexsteel has been a go-to brand for more than 100 years.
We also carry furniture made by more than 200 other leading home goods brands, including Bernhardt, Stickley, Century, and Bradington Young.
Ready to find the perfect fit for your space? Visit one of our locations today or shop online anytime.
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