American Leather Earns Another Wirecutter Top Pick
It’s always nice to see your hard work be recognized. Here at Urban Natural, we’re committed to bringing you the finest selection of naturally sourced, sustainably produced, USA-made furniture in the world, and we’ve spent years working with leading furniture and homeware producers to ensure that all of our offerings meet the very highest standards and represent the very best in the business. We like to think we do a pretty good job.
But don’t take our word for it– the New York Times’s Wirecutter has just named four pieces from our long-standing partner workshop American Leather on two of their Annual Best Of lists– Best Sleeper Sofas and Best Recliner Chairs– with us as their suggested retailer. To put it mildly, that’s kind of a big deal, and we couldn’t be more excited.
But what is Wirecutter? And what makes the winning American Leather offerings such perennial favorites? Read on to find out why we’re so thrilled Wirecutter loved these pieces as much as we do.
Who is Wirecutter?
First, it’s only right to properly introduce you to Wirecutter: The New York Times’s product review branch. Wirecutter is the internet’s premiere resource for rigorously tested recommendations of all the best the web has to offer. To ensure their recommendations remain unbiased and trustworthy, they conduct extensive annual testing and reviews on thousands of products to assist readers in making well-informed choices.
To choose the retailers they suggest, their commerce team scours the internet for the retailers who will provide the most seamless, pleasant, and reliable shopping experience. In the case of their recent American Leather picks on the Best Sleeper Sofas and Best Recliner Chairs lists, that meant us. It’s an honor to be chosen. But enough about us, let’s get to the stars of the show.
Best Sleeper Sofas
The Wirecutter team tested dozens of sofas over the span of months looking for pieces that were comfortable both stowed away and folded out, had an intuitive and easy folding experience, and looked stylish enough to fit into any tastemaker’s living room. Two of our favorite American Leather sleeper sofas made it into their top six – the Gaines Comfort Sleeper and the Alora Today Sleeper.
Gaines Comfort Sleeper
When it came to the Gaines Comfort Sleeper, Wirecutter was all-in on its plushness and customizability. They loved the personalization available across different mattress sizes and styles, noting the variety was perfect for all kinds of sleepers, and were wowed with the array of fabrics and leathers available for upholstery. They were also impressed with the handsome sofa’s patented Tiffany 24/7 mechanism, which smoothly and easily folds and unfolds without any springs or bars. Combine that with American Leather’s ten-year warranty and our quick turnaround time, and it’s no wonder the Gaines topped their list.
Alora Today Sleeper
For smaller spaces, Wirecutter’s favorite was the American Leather Alora Today Sleeper, which they highlighted for its modularity and space-efficiency. Just like the Gaines, it’s available in all sizes from Cot to King to suit your needs, but with the added benefit of opening in two parts for sizes Full and up. That means that you can only fold out half the bed if that’s all you need, so the same sleeper sofa can be a twin or a king depending on your needs. Finally, the seat cushion is integrated into the mattress, which is ideal for an all-in-one package.
The Best Recliners
For us comfort is not a luxury, it’s a right. That’s why we’ve worked tirelessly to be certain we can offer you the most relaxing recliners in the world. As it turns out, Wirecutter agrees, naming both the Cirrus Comfort Solace recliner and the Kaden Recliner in their Best Recliners list. They tested scores of recliners over a twelve week period to see which was the most comfortable, stylish, mechanically elegant, and inviting, and these two came out on top.
Cirrus Comfort Solace Recliner
For a peak plush sitting experience with maximum convenience, the folks at Wirecutter recommend American Leather’s Cirrus Comfort Solace recliner with its hundreds of upholstery options, deep seat, and powerful automatic controls. Just like us, they loved the fact that the Cirrus Comfort’s power mechanism allowed for all kinds of seating positions, with the largest XL size shouted out in particular as a luxurious seating experience for taller users. With the optional battery pack, the Cirrus allows you to cut the cord and place this luxe recliner anywhere in your home.
Kaden Recliner
We believe that even the most extensively featured pieces shouldn’t look bulky or out of place in even the most understated living area. That’s why we love the Kaden Recliner, and we’re not alone – Wirecutter highlighted it as their top ‘chameleon’ pick, praising it for its timeless silhouette and understated profile. They loved that the Kaden blends right in with its modern look and heirloom quality, while also packing a formidable amount of comfort and personalization with its manual recline and optional battery pack for a power option.
Talk to one of our design experts today to experience American Leather’s offerings for yourself
Find out for yourself why Wirecutter loves American Leather so much and suggests us as their retailer of choice. Scheduling a consultation with our expert designers to set up a complimentary design consultation and get help finding the perfect piece for your home. A customized and comfortable lifelong sleeper sofa or recliner from American Leather is just a click or call away, and at Urban Natural we’re here to help.
