Furniture Manufacturer
Flexsteel
Known for a riveted blue-steel seat spring that usually outlives the cover and the cushion.
Independent homeowner reference. Total Home Fusion is not affiliated with Flexsteel. Always follow the tag and the manufacturer's own instructions.
Overview
With Flexsteel, the frame is rarely the limiting factor. Useful life is decided by cushion care and cover cleaning, which means rotation and vacuuming return more years here than on almost any other brand.
Background
Founded in 1893; the blue steel spring has been the company's signature since the 1920s.
Company Information
- Founded
- 1893
- Headquarters
- Dubuque, Iowa
- Category focus
- Upholstery, motion, RV and marine seating
Product Categories
- Sofas and sectionals
- Recliners and motion
- Accent chairs
Construction Methods
- Riveted blue-steel seat spring
- Hardwood and engineered frame components
- Foam core cushions with fiber wrap
Materials Commonly Used
- Synthetic Fabric
- Performance Fabric
- Top Grain Leather
- Leather Match
Cleaning Recommendations
- Follow the tag code; several programs are S-code and need solvent cleaning
- Vacuum weekly and clean the crevice under the cushions monthly
Care Recommendations
- Rotate and flip cushions monthly
- Cycle motion mechanisms fully once a month even if unused
Protection Tips
- Keep the recline path clear of walls so the mechanism never binds
Florida Considerations
- Salt air reaches interior metal in coastal homes — wipe visible spring and frame metal during annual checks
Common Problems
- Cushion softening ahead of frame wear
- Mechanism stiffness on unused seats
Common Mistakes
- Treating a soft cushion as a frame failure
- Water-cleaning an S-code cover
Warranty Information
- The seat spring commonly carries a lifetime limited warranty; foam and fabric do not
Registration Information
- Record the model and serial from the frame tag — the spring warranty claim needs it