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**Why Buy from Sofas and Sectionals**
At SofasandSectionals.com, we are committed to offering our customers the best prices. When you call us at 877-702-0555, you’ll be greeted by our knowledgeable and friendly sales staff. Their in-depth expertise in the furniture industry, combined with years of experience, will not only help you find the perfect sofa or sectional at a price that suits your budget but also make you feel confident in your purchase. We also offer a comprehensive warranty and a flexible return policy, **ensuring you make a confident, risk-free purchase decision**. Rest assured, our commitment to the best prices means you get the best deal, giving you the confidence that you’re making a wise investment.
**Alora Sofa**
**Modern scale, tailored comfort, and effortless style**
The Alora Sofa from Bradington Young makes a **confident modern statement** with its extra-wide silhouette and clean, contemporary lines. Designed to feel open and inviting, Alora balances sleek proportions with the kind of **comfort you want to sink into** every day. Angled wood legs lift the profile visually while adding a subtle architectural edge, making this sofa feel **light, current, and intentional** in any living space.
Wrapped in **premium top-grain leather**, Alora is as durable as it is beautiful. The Spring Down seat cushions combine responsive support with a relaxed, lounge-worthy feel, while reversible cushions help maintain their shape and longevity over time. Thoughtful tailoring details—like optional contrast welt at no extra charge—allow you to customize the look without sacrificing the sofa’s clean aesthetic. Built on **Bradington Young’s renowned eight-way hand-tied construction**, Alora delivers lasting comfort, structure, and craftsmanship you can feel from the very first sit.
**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**
■ Extra-wide 90″ sofa with a modern contemporary profile
■ Angled long wood legs available in four finish options
■ Clean, tailored design with optional contrast welt at no extra charge
■ Reversible seat cushions for extended wear and easy maintenance
■ Spring Down seat cushions for plush comfort with resilient support
■ Eight-way hand-tied seating construction for superior durability
■ Loose back cushions secured with Velcro for pillow-soft comfort
■ Available in premium top-grain leather selections
**Construction Details**
**Frame Construction:** Engineered from multi-ply 7/8″ laminated hardwood components, precision-machined for exact fit. Mortise and Tenon joints are reinforced with cross-banding to ensure superior dimensional stability.
**Padding:** Outsides are padded with strong bonded fibers for lasting durability and refined tailoring.
**Seat Cushions:** Spring Down cushions feature a 4 1/2″ Marshall coil unit encased in premium foam, wrapped top and bottom with low-melt fiber, and finished in down-proof ticking filled with a luxurious blend of down, feathers, and fibers. Designed for exceptional comfort and resiliency.
**Seat Back:** Loose back cushions secured with Velcro, filled with 100% virgin polyester fibers inside special ticking for pillow-soft support.
**Seating Construction:** Double-cone coil springs are eight-way hand tied and secured to reinforced polypropylene webbing with steel-banded grids for added support.
**Dimensions**
Width: 90″ (228.6 cm)
Depth: 41 1/2″ (105.4 cm)
Height: 34 1/2″ (87.6 cm)
Weight: 170 lb (76.5 kg)
Arm Height: 27 1/2″ (69.8 cm)
Seat Width: 74″ (188 cm)
Seat Depth: 23″ (58.4 cm)
Seat Height: 20 1/2″ (52.1 cm)
Seat to Back Height: 14″
**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.**
