Reclining Seats

Is there any difference in quality between fiberboard and hard wood frames in recliners?

If you tip a recliner to its side and look underneath, you can see some of the frame. I've seen both hard wood and fiber- board frames (I prefer wood over metal). Are there any differences in quality, durability, etc., between recliner frames that use these materials?

Public Comments

1. Generally, hard wood frames are going to be stronger than fiberboard. Some laminated woods are quite strong, but regular fiberboard is usually weaker.
2. Big difference hardwood lasts a lot longer. Lazy Boy is the best
3. Hard wood recliners are best.Stronger and will last alot longer.Most likely more expensive.What ever you like,most dont last that long or you get tired of them before they wear out.
4. MOST DEFINATELY===Go with the hardwood--the glues in fiberboard break down and fiberboard cannot handle weight or stress nearly as well as hardwood.You will never find a piece of fiberboard furniture in an antique store or passed down from generation to generation.
5. Yes there is a BIG difference. Fiberboard (MDF=Medium Density Fiber Board) does not have much strength for support or repeated movement. And water or a spill (Liquids in general) will destroy Fiber Board. Real wood can't be beat for strength or resistance to wear. It will cost a bit more but it is well worth it! Good Luck!
6. Stick with hardwood. real wood will hold up much longer.Fiberboard can & will draw mosture and swell weakening it, expsaly in damp or humid places.
7. fiberboard is ground up hard wood and soft wood. the strain on the material from the screws and bolts will eventually cause it to fail. But, look on the bright side, you might be dead before it happens and won't care.