re: WSJ - Significant increase in poor quality furniture in the US

I purchased a custom USA-made U-sectional couch about six months ago. It has a kiln-dried solid wood frame, which prevents the wood from warping or developing small cracks over time. And it has reinforced corner blocks. This level of reinforcement guarantees that the sofa will last longer. Paid for it about $6000.
Before this purchase, I owned a couch that lasted over 15 years without any major issues. That kind of longevity is something I value when investing in furniture. So I hope this new one will last as long.
If anyone is interested, I bought the new couch from the What A Room store. You can check their customizable couches here.