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Smith Bros of Berne

2.1 (56 reviews)
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I got a Smith Brothers sofa from Homemakers in Des Moines, Iowa 8 months ago. The back pillows are already breaking down. I paid over $1,000.00 for this sofa. I went to Homemakers 3 different times to look at this couch and talk with the sales people. Note: I live 2 1/2 hours away. Not one sales person told me that the back pillows are NOT under warranty. Not one sales person told me that due to the loose poly fill construction of the back pillows they WILL BREAKI DOWN. My old couch that I had for 12 years still looks brand new. The only reason why I replaced my old couch is because we wanted a longer one. I read the story of Smith Brothers and how they have high-quality, American made furniture. They use premium materials for a durable style that will last for generations. HA! Emily from Homemakers offered to replace the back pillows for an additional $50.29 per pillow and I would have to pick them up. #1 I refuse to put more of my money into this couch. #2 The back pillows are sewn onto the couch so I don't know how this will help me. I have been in customer all of my adult life and I stand behind my work. I had contacted Smith Brothers and the person that answered the phone asked how I got their number when I told her that Homemakers gave it to me she replied " They are not suppose to do that." Re Nae Fulton

If you like to spend $9,000 for garbage, this is the place to buy from. we special ordered and waited for months for our 3 piece custom leather furniture to come in. we received it in May of 2022. Early on I noticed it had more than your typical susceptibility to scratches. I complained and Of course, they want to blame it on our two dogs. We had another leather set for 20 years from the leather house.... it never really showed scratches until about the 19th year. we have always had a dog. Now, not only is it showing scratches, the color is coming off the leather. I will NEVER spend another cent with that company. they stood behind nothing!!

Have an 11 month old leather recliner that has serious wear In the color from area head rests on and from edge of arms. Sent registered letter to Smith Bros of Berne asking for their help and received NO RESPONSE. I would expect this from leather over the years but not in such a short time period. DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY

Len B.

Received a new sofa right before Thanksgiving. It looks great and is comfortable. Order to delivery was around 25 days - slightly better than the 4-6 weeks we were quoted. We did a lot of research before we purchased - materials, construction techniques, support systems, fabrics - and landed on a few candidates. We made our final choice based on style. As far as the company goes or their service mentality is concerned, we bought from a local store with great customer service and haven't had or expect a need to deal directly with Smith Bros. With some things it just doesn't make sense to me to buy from a commodity seller. Yeah, I'm probably paying a little more up front, but the peace of mind is worth it. An observation concerning all the complaints about pilling: we bought Ethan Allen furniture a few years back at twice the price of SB and it pilled terribly. Price doesn't matter. All woven fabric pills with use, especially in the early days. The fibers in some fabrics are just more susceptible to the problem. Sales people could do their stores and manufacturers more of a service by becoming educated themselves and then advising customers on either how to avoid the problem or deal with it if a customer insists on choosing a fabric that is more likely to pill. Pilling is a completely manageable issue not worth losing sleep over and shouldn't influence a decision for or against any particular manufacturer. Our Ethan Allen experience caused us to buy a pill shaver; they work wonders.

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! $2800 custom sofa that is seven months old and their customer service claims an amount of FRAYING is to be expected. Will never purchase another piece of Smith Brothers of Berne furniture again! Matt Anderson

This is defective material from expensive sofa we bought. A Smith Brother's of Berne. Total junk
Brian B.

I posted pictures of a sofa we bought from manufacturer Smith Brothers of Berne. Expensive conversation sofa. Material is shredding and looks embarrassing. SB says shredding is normal and to shave every few weeks!!! WTF? The customer service is aweful. We have to reupholster ASAP.

Junk furniture
Gail C.

ATTENTION Be sure to read carefully, Smiths Brothers"warranty" Just an fyi ...Tiny balls all over the material is considered to be pilling which according to Smith Brothers is considered normal wear and tear.This Smith Brothers, furniture that I purchased from Kaplan furniture in North olmsted is poor quality at a high price tag.I am highly disappointed, how Kaplan furniture claimed that Smiths Brother stand behind their warranty..... This is FALSE. The material that i have is most definitely defective.However Smith Bothers claims that this is normal wear and tear! If i had a crystal "Smith Brothers" ball that i could look into in order to predict the quality and warranty that Smiths Brothers claim to stand behind, i would have took my business else where for sure! Smith Brothers, please explain.. If pilling is considered a normal wear and tear of the material that you offer than would'nt that be considered misleading?meaning,isnt the material that you offer soppose to be durable?because durable material doesnt have tiny balls(pilling) OR is the material on my furniture defective?Which is it,Smith Brothers? Also,before purchasing any Smith Brother fabric furniture, please contact me,i will gladly show you in person what the "non- defective,normal wear and tear," Smith Brothers furniture looks like after not even a year! Also,what strikes me as odd is,while reading other reviews,others have the same complaint of piling and snags but got the same response from Smith Brothers. AGAIN,So which is it Smith Brothers?Is the material that i have piling and snags on from Smith Brothers just cheap material that can't handle normal every day wear and tear? Or is it defected material that you refuse to replace? I will be honest,I purchased second hand furniture before that i steamed cleaned the heck out of(NO Smith Brother,i did not steam clean your cheap product) and was extremely rough on and NEVER had snags or piling! Verses your furniture that I dare anyone to sit on it the wrong way! And further more,if anyone claims that they never had this problem with Smith Brothers material,than it is it is obvious that the material on your furniture is not defective!Also,i shouldn't have to shave my furniture for Gods sake!Thats why I spent a good amount of money is to avoid trashy material! And to the fool that stated ,people don't know anything about furniture can kiss off!

Torn cushion

I purchased a smith brothers sectional 3.5 years ago for over $7,000. It is not used everyday but looks horrible. My grandparents 20 year old + sofa looks so much better than this. All of the cushions are out of shape. simply adding more fill does not help because the cheap quality of fabric has no dimensional stability. We have had to have the cushion re-sewn to the back twice. our prior flexsteel sofa in the basement is in better condition. Quality is not better than furniture have the price in my opinion.

Torn leather on arm and degrading flaking arm leather.

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It is definitely Quality Furniture. Very well built And designed. And I love that is is made in the USA!

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High quality seating that is beautiful and holds up well. we couldn't be more pleased with Smith Bros that we own.

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Stunned at lack of quality on almost $7500 sofa. I guess I should have checked out reviews prior to ordering.

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Purchased a sofa and chair with ottoman. Great quality and fabric choices. Very happy!!!

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