There are two basic materials used in upholstered furniture frames used in making living room furniture. They are solid wood and plywood.  It is true that metal is used in some frame parts. Fiberboard and flakeboard are also used in some promotional frames, but most manufacturers use lumber frames, plywood frames or some combination of the two materials.

There are many claims from furniture manufacturers and retailers about the furniture on display at their showroom or website—about durability, comfort, value, and even about environmental friendliness or “green” qualities.