When making a big purchase, almost all shoppers go through a final step – comparison. This style or that one? These features or those? One brand vs another? Furniture shopping is no different!
At Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet, we see this decision-making process play out every day in our showrooms. That’s why we’re committed to providing helpful resources like this one to help guide you along your shopping journey. Our goal is to present you with all the details you need to confidently choose the perfect furniture for your home. When it comes to upholstered seating, one of the brand comparisons we hear about most often is England Furniture vs Mayo Furniture.
As a retailer that carries both of these well-respected upholstery manufacturers, we know their products inside and out. So, let’s break these brands down and talk about their similarities and differences. By the end of this article, you’ll have a clearer idea of which brand best suits your style, needs, and budget!
Why Do Shoppers Compare England Furniture vs Mayo Furniture?
Before we talk about each brand individually, why do people frequently compare them? Or put differently, what similarities do England and Mayo have that tend to draw these comparisons from shoppers? Well, to be fair, there are quite a few.
First of all, Mayo Furniture and England Furniture manufacture many similar furniture products – items like sectionals, sofas, loveseats, accent chairs, armchairs and ottomans. In addition to this, both brands offer many competing products in their respective catalogs with similar price points. Upholstered seating from both brands is considered very well-built with enhanced features to improve durability and comfort. Both furniture makers also have around 60 years in the furniture manufacturing industry, both are proudly Made in America, and both offer consumers excellent manufacturer’s warranties.
However, perhaps more than anything else, both of these furniture makers are well-known and respected for their substantial custom upholstery programs. As part of these programs, both offer customers tons of upholstery fabric and leather options, in addition to having the fastest delivery timeframes in the industry for custom made sofas and other upholstery. In fact, while other custom upholstery manufacturers can take months to fulfill an order, both England and Mayo can deliver your new custom upholstery in as little as 3 weeks.
About England Furniture
Despite how the brand name might sound to consumers, England Furniture is a proudly American brand with deep roots in the Appalachian furniture industry. Headquartered in the rolling foothills of East Tennessee, England has been crafting quality upholstered furniture since 1964. In 1995, they joined the La-Z-Boy family, but they’ve remained an independent division since then, continuing to carve out their own unique identity in the world of upholstered seating.
England Furniture sits comfortably in the mid-tier to premium market, offering something for most everyone – from more accessible to upscale, high-end designs. No matter the price point, their furniture is built with durability in mind, featuring hardwood-reinforced frames made from thick, frame-grade plywood, interlocking joints for extra stability, densely arranged sinuous spring systems, and their signature Coil Cushion and Frame Coil seats. For added peace of mind, England backs their craftsmanship with a solid warranty, including a limited lifetime warranty on frames, 10 years on cushions, 5 years on springs and mechanisms, and 1 year on upholstery material.
What really sets England apart from many others, though, is their commitment to customization. Their made-to-order upholstery program allows sofa shoppers to personalize their furniture with over 200 frame styles, more than 500 fabric options including performance fabrics, and 35 different leathers. And as we mentioned above, they’re renowned across the industry for their incredibly fast custom order turnaround times. For Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet customers, this benefit is even greater since England Furniture’s Tennessee production and distribution facilities are just a few hours’ drive away. As of the writing of this article, custom order England upholstery can be completed in as little as three weeks!
[Editor’s Note: You won’t want to miss our England Furniture Brand Review here, as well as our Custom Order Guide to England Furniture.]
About Mayo Furniture
Mayo Furniture is an American furniture manufacturer with an equally rich history of craftsmanship and family tradition. Founded in 1965 by Linn Mayo, his wife, and their two sons, the company began as a small operation in Texarkana, Texas and has now grown into a respected name in the upholstered furniture space. Even as they’ve grown, Mayo remains family-run, with a commitment to quality and integrity at the heart of their business. Their goal is simple – to build stylish, durable furniture that they’d be proud to have in their own homes.
Specializing in upholstered seating, Mayo Furniture offers a wide range of sofas, sectionals, loveseats, chairs, and ottomans. They’re particularly known for their extensive customization options, allowing customers to choose from over 550 fabrics, 85 top-grain leathers, multiple wood finishes, nailhead trim options, and more. Their custom order program ensures that customers can design furniture that perfectly fits their style and space – without the long wait times often associated with custom upholstery. In fact, Mayo boasts one of the fastest turnaround times in the industry, delivering custom pieces in as little as three weeks.
Mayo’s dedication to quality sets them apart from many competitors with robust features like high-density 2.0 lb foam cushions (exceeding the industry standard) and mortise-and-tenon frame construction. These features ensure both lasting comfort and durability. Their confidence in their craftsmanship is backed by an impressive set of warranties, including limited lifetime coverage on frames, cushions, and suspension systems. Meanwhile, swivel and glider mechanisms come with a three-year warranty, while upholstery leathers and fabrics come with a one-year manufacturer warranty.
For shoppers seeking well-built, American-made furniture with extensive customization options, Mayo Furniture is an excellent choice. Whether you're looking for a unique sofa or a fully customized sectional, Mayo’s commitment to craftsmanship and customer satisfaction makes them a standout brand.
[Editor’s Note: For more info on Mayo, be sure to read our Mayo Furniture Brand Review and our Custom Order Guide to Mayo Furniture here.]
England Furniture vs Mayo Furniture: Key Differences
Obviously, these brands have so much in common. But now let’s highlight a few key differences between England and Mayo – most of which are on the custom order front.
To start with, England Furniture has significantly more frames and frame styles to choose from. A big reason for this is because unlike Mayo, England crafts reclining upholstery like recliners, reclining sofas, and lift chairs. The only motion furniture that Mayo currently manufactures are swivel chairs and swivel gliders. So, if you’re shopping for a custom made recliner or other reclining furniture, England Furniture will absolutely be the better fit for you.
Remember how we said that both brands offer consumers better-than-average durability because of how they’re made? Well, both brands achieve this differently. England Furniture delivers a sturdier, comfier seat through their ingenious Frame Coil and Coil Cushion technology, proprietary features you really won’t find anywhere else. Mayo delivers their own excellent durability by using longer-wearing, robust foams in the construction of their seat cushions and through tried-and-true mortise-and-tenon joinery in their sofa and chair frames – something we rarely see in upholstered seating.
With the notable exceptions of England offering reclining furniture and substantially more frames to start from, Mayo generally allows you to dive a little deeper into the customization process for shoppers who really want to fine-tune every detail – such as nailhead trim colors, leg shapes and finishes, over twenty different pillow shapes and sizes, multiple pillow fill materials, fringe options and more. Also, while both companies offer similar numbers of upholstery fabric choices, Mayo has a much bigger catalog of leather options to choose from.
Finally, let’s talk warranties. Both brands offer excellent manufacturer’s warranty packages, so consumers can confidently buy either brand knowing that they’re getting a high quality product. However, we’d give Mayo’s warranty package a slight edge as more components are covered by their limited lifetime warranty (frames, cushions, springs/suspensions systems) compared to a frames-only lifetime warranty from England. England’s cushions and springs are guaranteed for 10 years and 5 years respectively. However, when it comes to the mechanisms that help your upholstered seating recline, swivel, glide, etc., England’s warranty is indeed better in that regard with a 5-year warranty compared to Mayo’s 3-year warranty.
Shop Both Mayo Furniture & England Furniture Right Here at Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet!
Now that you’ve discovered the key similarities and differences between England and Mayo, which one are you leaning towards? We take great pride in offering both of these high-quality, American-made upholstery brands here at Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet. Curious to see their craftsmanship for yourself? We invite you to visit any of our four furniture store locations in North Georgia and Metro Atlanta!
Our knowledgeable team is ready to guide you through our selection of in-stock England and Mayo pieces, as well as walk you through their many fabric and frame options available for custom orders. Remember, with both England Furniture and Mayo Furniture you’ve got access to tons of fabric and leather options and the fastest custom order turnaround times in the industry, with delivery happening in as few as three weeks! And if neither of these brands has exactly what you’re looking for, don’t worry – we’ve got even more custom upholstery choices from other top manufacturers in our Design Center. We can’t wait to help you find the perfect fit for your home!
