With the home theater seating we're generally going to be reclining, but there are times we'd like to actually be able to cuddle up. However most loveseat recliners have that rigid hump in the middle for the console (which we like, but just wished it was stowable). The only thing I'm seeing with a seamless, stowable console between recliners is a full sofa product. The problem is this is a small room so we'll be sitting ~10ft away and don't want to push the viewing angle out for the primary seating any more than necessary. Anyone seen a product that fits the bill?

We currently have a leather loveseat that is one of those dual recliners with a center console you often see in most common furniture stores. One of the scissor reclining mechanisms broke on one recliner. And the “leather match” they put on the sides has ripped in multiple places terribly from the friction of the recliners rubbing against it.

Today my wife and I went to various furniture stores, and these types of loveseats are still most common. They are all very comfortable and look nice. However I am so worried about motors going out, and “leather match” surfaces ripping.

One place we went to today sells Flexsteel. It was a model called the Henry. I was in love with the comfort. But from seeing other Reddit posts it seems like Flexsteel is garbage Chinese junk now?

I am getting really disheartened by all of this. I just want a good piece that’s comfortable, but still quality, and a reasonable price point. Are we just out of luck?