You can find high quality, American made, customizable living room furniture from Smith Brothers in Pittsburgh at Room Concepts. But who is Smith Brothers of Berne and what makes their furniture so reputable?
At Room Concepts Furniture, we have worked with Smith Brothers Furniture for over 25 years and they remain a brand we are proud to recommend and sell to our customers. Let us share a bit about the long-term quality and satisfaction guarantees that make furniture from Smith Brothers of Berne a smart investment, and why we are proud to partner with them in bringing high-quality living room furniture to Pittsburgh.
Who is Smith Brothers Furniture of Berne?
Smith Brothers Furniture started out as Homer Manufacturing Company in 1926. The store’s first manager, Orv Smith, and his brother, Les Smith, soon bought a majority share in the company, eventually changing the name to Smith Brothers Furniture Manufacturing Company.
Over the years, Smith Brothers Furniture has expanded to over 400 employees and two factories, which allow the company to produce over 1,800 pieces of upholstery every week. Sales are not the only thing that remains strong. The history of brotherly love and integrity are a strong foundation for a company dedicated to making high quality, American made, custom living room furniture.
Is Smith Brothers Furniture Good Quality?
With its outstanding product construction and competitive warranties, Smith Brothers furniture is widely considered by many industry experts to be very good quality furniture, comparable to brands like Flexsteel back in the day when it comes to quality. While many higher quality brands have chosen to chase profits over the years, Smith Brothers has not changed their quality guidelines while remaining fully American-made.
There are a number of reasons Smith Brothers Furniture is good quality furniture. Each piece of furniture crafted by Smith Brothers Furniture is custom built, meaning a team of highly skilled engineers and craftsmen design your furniture with utmost attention to quality. We’ll start by focusing on the fine details of the frames and cushions within their custom sofas, sectionals, and chairs, as these factors are fundamental contributors to customer satisfaction.
Smith Brothers Furniture Frames
Smith Brothers utilizes independent spring units in their frames, which are used to provide individual seat suspension. Smith Brothers exclusively uses 100% kiln-dried solid maple lumber in the construction of the frame, with joints reinforced with double dowels to increase the strength and stability of the furniture. Hardwood front and back rails also increase the furniture’s stability. The choice of 100% solid wood in furniture rather than alternative woods or particle boards is an intentional one, and it is part of what gives Smith Brothers furniture its undeniable longevity. For even more stability, furniture legs are integrated into the design when possible; however, if the design does not allow for the leg integrations, then heavy duty lag bolts are used to attach them.
Smith Brothers offers exceptionally strong warranties on their products’ structural components, including the hardwood frame. Their current warranty information states that frames are warranted against warping or breakage for the lifetime of the product.
Smith Brothers Furniture Cushions
Within their furniture cushions, Smith Brothers Furniture not only uses the best foam in the industry, Qualux Ultra, for the padding, but they also incorporate spring edging when possible. Spring edging lessens the compression of the foam, extending its lifespan. The foam, as well as the arms of your furniture, are individually wrapped to increase the comfort of your new piece of furniture.
Also, the seat cushions on many pieces from Smith Brothers are fully removable and rotatable, making it possible to replace cushion cores rather than the entire sofa if needed. And when it comes to its furniture cushions, the Smith Brothers manufacturer warranty is just as strong as for the furniture frames. Seat spring coil units and Qualux foam cores are warranted against “loss of resiliency” for life.
Can I Choose My Own Smith Brothers Furniture Fabrics?
Yes, you can choose your own fabric for your custom furniture by browsing our wide selection on our Smith Brothers fabric wall in our showrooms! You have the ability to choose from over 1,000 fabrics and leathers, such as the popular Smith Brothers Clarity fabric. What sets Smith Brothers Clarity fabric apart from the others? This collection of fabrics, which offers a variety of colors, designs, and textures, is known for being easy to clean and very durable, requiring less frequent replacement than lesser-made products.
Most of the fabrics in the Clarity fabric collection are made of polyester or polypropylene, which makes them inherently stain resistant. Even those that are not stain resistant are still stain and liquid repellant. While these fabrics aren’t indestructible, they do extend the life of your investment.
Not only can you choose your own fabric, but you can choose other custom aspects of your furniture. Smith Brothers Furniture has four different nailhead options to choose from: antique brass, black pearl, rubbed bronze, and brushed nickel. To really showcase your style, you can also choose between a number of wood finishes and styles of pillows. You’ll also choose between two types of cushions in fabric or leather options to ensure your furniture is as comfortable as it is unique.
Is Smith Brothers Furniture American-Made?
Yes, Smith Brothers furniture is American-made, with framing and upholstery work fully done at their manufacturing facilities in Berne, Indiana. Nearly all frames, cushions, and fabric options are domestically produced and processed, and all products are fully engineered, upholstered, and sewed at their facilities.
Besides some fabric options, leather is one of the only furniture components which Smith Brothers imports from outside the United States, due to the fact that no large-scale tanning operations are available domestically, as noted on their website. The leather used in Smith Brothers furniture is tanned in Europe, South America, and China, and it comes from hides that are a by-product of the food industry, rather than something harvested specifically for furniture.
Why Choose Smith Brothers Furniture at Room Concepts in Pittsburgh?
When you choose to invest in a piece from Smith Brothers Furniture in Pittsburgh, you’re guaranteed quality customizable furniture from two companies with long histories of integrity and great customer service. At Room Concepts, our furniture design experts can help you choose from different designs, fabrics, leathers, and more to customize your own piece of furniture, which the engineers and craftsmen at Smith Brothers Furniture will then bring to life in their furniture workshops.
Where to Buy Smith Brothers Furniture in Pittsburgh
If you’re looking to buy Smith Brothers Furniture in Pittsburgh, we have two furniture design store locations that can help you design and purchase your perfect piece of furniture. Both our South Hills and Wexford, PA design store showrooms have Smith Brothers furniture fabric walls where you can see, feel, and visualize your furniture. You are also welcome to borrow our fabric samples and see them in your home and lighting against your floors and walls. Our furniture design experts are happy to help you with any questions you have about Smith Brothers furniture, or any of our other manufacturers and products, as well as help you start the process of designing a piece of furniture that is comfortable, represents your style, and is something you’d like to have in your home for years to come.
Room Concepts is proud to offer Smith Brothers furniture, including sofas, sectionals, and chairs at the best possible prices in Pittsburgh. Our companies have worked together for years to bring this high quality, American made, customizable furniture to Pittsburgh. Get in touch with our team today or stop into one of our Pittsburgh-area showrooms in Pittsburgh South Hills or Wexford, PA to explore our customizable furniture options.
