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**Richardson Sofa by Bradington Young – In Stock**

**Traditional elegance with handcrafted comfort**

The Richardson Sofa by Bradington Young is a **timeless expression** of classic design, premium materials, and meticulous craftsmanship. With its traditional silhouette and refined detailing, this **sofa brings enduring style** and luxurious comfort to formal living rooms and well-appointed family spaces alike.

**Expertly built in the USA**, the Richardson Sofa features eight-way hand-tied seating, sumptuous Spring Down cushions, and a precision-engineered hardwood frame. Extensive customization options—**including premium leathers**, leg styles, and nailhead finishes—allow you to tailor the piece to your exact aesthetic while enjoying the **superior comfort** Bradington Young is known for.

**Eight-Way Hand-Tied Seat Support**

**The Gold Standard of Seat Comfort**

The eight-way hand-tied seat support is considered the **gold standard in upholstery** because each coil spring is **individually secured** by hand in eight directions, creating a finely balanced, **incredibly durable foundation**. This meticulous method allows the **springs to move independently** yet stay perfectly aligned, delivering smoother comfort, quieter performance, and long-lasting support that resists sagging **far better than machine-made systems**. For anyone seeking furniture that feels better on day one and continues to outperform for years, eight-way hand-tied construction is a **true mark of higher quality.**

**Key Features**

■ Traditional sofa design with refined proportions and classic detailing

■ Choice of tapered or turned leg styles to complement traditional interiors

■ Choice of five nailhead trim colors for personalized finishing touches

■ Eight-way hand-tied seating for exceptional comfort and long-term support

■ Spring Down seat cushions for a luxurious yet resilient sit

■ Reversible seat cushions for extended cushion life and even wear

■ Loose back cushions secured with Velcro to maintain a tailored appearance

■ Precision-engineered frame constructed from 7/8″ multi-ply laminated hardwood

■ Mortise and tenon joints reinforced with cross-banding for superior dimensional stability

■ Crafted by Bradington Young, a leader in fine American upholstery

**Construction & Comfort Details**

**Frame Construction**
The frame is engineered from the finest multi-ply, 7/8″ laminated hardwood components that are precision machined for an exact fit. Mortise and tenon joints are reinforced with cross-banding to create frames with superior dimensional stability.

**Padding**
For quality tailoring and durability, the outsides are padded with strong bonded fibers to help maintain shape and longevity.

**Seat Cushions**
Spring Down cushions feature a 4 1/2″ MARSHALL coil unit encased in premium foam. The cushion is wrapped top and bottom with low melt fiber, then enclosed in down-proof ticking filled with a luxurious blend of down, feathers, and fibers—providing superior comfort with excellent resiliency.

**Seat Back Cushions**
Loose back cushions are firmly secured with Velcro and filled with 100% virgin polyester fibers, enclosed in a special ticking designed to deliver pillow-soft comfort and consistent support.

**Seating Construction**
This style employs double-cone coil springs that are eight-way hand tied and secured to polypropylene webbing reinforced with steel banded grids for added strength and support.

**Dimensions & Specifications**

Width: 91″ (231.1 cm)

Depth: 41″ (104.1 cm)

Height: 34 1/2″ (87.6 cm)

Arm Height: 28″ (71.1 cm)

Seat Width: 73 1/2″ (186.7 cm)

Seat Depth: 21 1/2″ (54.6 cm)

Seat Height: 20 1/2″ (52.1 cm)

Weight: 162 lb (72.9 kg)

**Bradington Young…Built for Life**

Bradington-Young tends to feel “high quality” because they build like an old-school upholstery shop: strong frames, real spring support, thicker leathers, and a lot of hand labor in the places you can’t see once it’s upholstered. Here are the big things that usually separate a piece like theirs from mass-market furniture.

**1) The skeleton: frame + joinery**

A leather chair is only as good as the frame underneath it.

■ **Hardwood frame construction** (more rigid, better screw-holding, less flex than softwood or composite)

■ **Reinforced joinery** (corner blocks, staples/screws/glue used together, not just “shot together”)

■ **Designs that account for leather’s weight** (leather upholstery is heavier and puts more stress on arms/rails)

**2) The sit: springs and suspension**

This is where the “it feels expensive” sensation comes from.

■ **8-way hand-tied springs on many model**s (labor-intensive, helps distribute weight and keeps the seat consistent)

■ **Heavier-gauge spring systems / better webbing** (less sagging, less “hammock seat” over time)

■ **Balanced platform support** (helps the cushion do its job instead of the seat deck collapsing first)

**3) Cushions: foam density + wrap + how they’re built**
A piece can look great in the showroom and still go flat fast if the cushions are cheap.

■ **Higher-resiliency foam cores** (keeps shape, rebounds better)

■ **Fiber/down-style wraps** (adds loft and a more tailored “filled-out” look)

■ **Cushion construction matched to the design** (firmer for clean modern lines, plusher for traditional/deep-seat comfort)

**4) Leather selection (and cutting) is a huge deal**

Leather quality isn’t just “real vs. fake”—it’s grade, thickness, and how the hide is finished.

■ **Better hide grading and matching** (more consistent color/texture across panels)

■ **Thicker, more durable leathers on many pieces** (wears slower, feels richer)

■ **Smarter panel cutting** (placing high-wear areas on stronger parts of the hide helps longevity)

**5) Tailoring & upholstery labor**

This is the part people notice visually—tight seams, clean lines, and fewer wrinkles.

■ **Pattern alignment and consistent seam tension** (looks “tailored,” not baggy)

■ **Detailed trim work** (welting, nailhead, and stitching done with better precision)

■ **Attention to inside upholstery** (the hidden layers: padding, deck fabric, arm fills)

**6) Mechanisms (when it’s a recliner) **
If you’re looking at their recliners, the mechanism quality matters as much as the leather.

■ **Sturdier reclining hardware** (less rattle, smoother action, longer life)

■ **Better alignment and tolerances** (reduces wobble and uneven wear over time)

**7) Why this shows up years later**

When Bradington-Young pieces stay nice, it’s usually because the “invisible” parts hold up: the frame stays tight, the seat support doesn’t sag, and the cushions keep their shape—so the leather doesn’t get prematurely stretched and wrinkly.

**What’s covered (and for how long)**

■ **Reclining mechanisms & springs: 5 years** against defects in materials/workmanship. After **year 1**, it’s **replacement parts only** (no labor/shipping).

■ **Frame parts:** Covered for the **useful life of the product** (as long as it stays in the original covering and is used normally). After **year 1**, it’s **replacement parts only** (no labor/shipping).

■ **Filling materials (inside back filler, padding, etc.): 1 year.** Compression with use is considered normal.

■ **Cushion cores:** Covered for the **useful life of the product** against **abnormal loss of resiliency** (original covering + normal use). After **year 1**, it’s **replacement cores only** (no labor/shipping).

■ **Power recline components: 3 years.** After **year 1**, it’s **replacement parts only** (no labor/shipping).

■ **Battery pack (power option): 1 year.**