Hancock and Moore

Why r/BuyItForLife recommends Hancock and Moore

8 mentions from real owners

• #1Sep 7, 2025

  What are the BIFL couch brands that can be found in stores?

  This is great. Our Hancock and Moore leather couch is still going strong 8 years in. It’s built to last.

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• #2Aug 9, 2025

  Looking for a recliner with 1,200$ budget. Any recommendations? And what should I be looking for?

  Too few details to start: do you want leather or fabric? Manual or power movement? USA or Canada? Fabric will be cheaper than leather and manual movement is cheaper than powered. $1,200 isn't a BIFL budget sadly. That is budget furniture, unless you're willing to buy used. See r/Frugal. BIFL or very close brands made in the USA would be Taylor King, Hancock and Moore, Century Furniture, Sherrill Furniture, Vanguard Furniture, or Stickley. Just as an example, a Hancock and Moore Cali Power Recliner in certain leathers from an online listing would be $4,729.73.

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• #3Jul 8, 2025

  Couches, brands that are buy it for life?

  Crate & Barrel isn't BIFL. 😆 The other poster got a very good deal, but that doesn't mean it's going to last 40-50 years. BIFL or very close USA-made sectionals start at $10,000. Sofas would be about $5,000 - $8,000 depending on size and upholstery mostly. BIFL or very close USA-made brands are Kindel Grand Rapids, Taylor King, Hancock and Moore, Century Furniture, Vanguard Furniture, Sherrill Furniture, and Stickley. La-Z-Boy and Flexsteel aren't BIFL. They've outsourced a lot of their manufacturing.

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• #4Jul 8, 2025

  Couches, brands that are buy it for life?

  We have a leather Handcock and Moore sofa, armchair, and ottoman that was purchased in 2001 and still going strong - as in "like new" - with heavy use. The chocolate colored leather has wear areas in the seat area, largely from our dogs doing that thing where they scratch on it like they are trying to dig a hole, that 100% renews lwith the application of that colored leather balm stuff that my wife applies about once a year. Takes all of 20 minutes.

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• #5Jul 7, 2025

  Grisham leather sofa experiences?

  It looks of typical construction for a sofa these days, which is sinuous springs. For a long lasting sofa, the springs and frame are most critical. Description says it is hardwood frame in specs with MDF. I would expect to get a good 5-10 years for this sofa before the springs start to wear. If looking for a BIFL leather sofa, Hancock and Moore will be what to look for which is 8 way hand tied springs and full hardwood frame. However, the cost will be about 4x the cost of the Living Spaces sofa.

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• #6Apr 6, 2025

  Ashley's vs LaZboy for sofa (or what other recommendation?)

  Neither Ashley nor La-Z-Boy are BIFL quality whatsoever. Avoid. Flexsteel, Ethan Allen, Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel, and West Elm aren't worth the money either. The higher quality made in USA brands are Kindel Grand Rapids, Taylor King, Hancock and Moore, Sherrill Furniture, Century Furniture, Vanguard Furniture, King Hickory, and Stickley. I don't know your budget. But from most showrooms, expect to pay around $5,800 for a 90"-94" wide stationary fabric sofa from the suggested brands. (Assuming prices haven't greatly increased since early 2024.) You can check each brand's website for dealers in your area.

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• #7Mar 11, 2025

  best sofa for living room ?

  In terms of higher quality USA brands, have a look at Kindel Grand Rapids (specifically their "Kindel" and "Karges" lines), Taylor King, Hancock and Moore, Century Furniture, Vanguard Furniture, Sherrill, and Stickley. Many American brands tend to be traditional to transitional in style, although there may be a few modern models. Himolla, a German brand, offers more modern styling. Their motion mechanisms (e.g., reclining, movable headrests, arms, etc.) are very high quality. High end European sofas start around $10,000 from the likes of B&B Italia. Other brands can get way more expensive (Poltrona Frau, Minotti, Baxter, etc.).

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• #8Feb 7, 2025

  Searching for BIFL Couch?

  You won't find a new BIFL sofa for $3,000 or less. I'd expect a USA-made 90"-92" wide fabric sofa to be $5,500-$6,000 in most showrooms. Prices may differ a bit since I explored them early in 2024. As for comfortable, I can't know what that means. But generally this is reflected by way of a foam cushion's Indentation Load Deflection (ILD) or Indentation Force Deflection (IFD). A lower number generally feels softer and a higher number feels firmer. As another person says, you will need to buy used to find BIFL. Kindel Grand Rapids, Taylor King, Hancock and Moore, Century Furniture, Sherrill Furniture, Vanguard Furniture, and Stickley are great brands.

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