So glad I found this wonderful forum. Great info here.

I am probably buying the first and last sofa/loveseat of my adult life. My previous sofas were hand-me-downs from my husband's bachelor days. After the epic sofa search, I think we have settled for the H & M City Sofa #9844 and #9843 loveseat. I hope this sofa will last for many years.

Now for the leather decision. Note: We have two young children and this will be our only sofa for sitting, reading, TV, snuggling, etc.

We are looking at Class 2 leathers in a tan/beige/oatmeal color family.

Is Class 1 less durable? Truthfully, we are stretching our budget with a H & M leather, but we want a quality sofa that will last. Class 1 leather would bring the price down to just about the upper end of our budget--I hope.

Does anyone have any recommendations...or experience with the Caress Class 2? I recently read a thread where the Document Class 2 was not recommended.

Thanks!