I have a cheap sofa today made of the sawdust and glue. I had “good” sofas before made of hardwood. They both feel fine under your butt and get wrecked by the

I have a cheap sofa today made of the sawdust and glue. I had “good” sofas before made of hardwood. They both feel fine under your butt and get wrecked by the cat before long. The new one comes apart in pieces so one person can easily move it in or out of a doorway or stairwell. Maybe the “joinery” is worse but who cares? It does the job and is easier to deal with, and that’s probably why these things have replaced the old beasts. Plus if you are interested in things like the joinery under your upholstered furniture there are still people who will cater to that for a premium you’d justify somehow.