Fig. 1: Following a 2004 phase-out of pentaBDE, a known endocrine disruptor and neurotoxin in animals, furniture manufacturers are increasingly meeting fire safety standards by adding the flame ...

There’s something “green” hidden in the seat cushions. Soybean-based foam is cropping up in sofas and chairs. The new product reduces the amount of petroleum used in polyurethane foam, the core ...

A common refrain on the furniture beat is that couches are getting both worse and more expensive. If I had a dime for every time I’ve heard that a good sofa will run you at least $2,000 — or $3,000 if ...

Use high-density foam for essential comfort. 2️⃣ Maximize storage for bulky items like sweaters, towels, and solar power ...

Sofas and other cushy furniture often contain chemicals intended to reduce the risk of fire. But those chemicals may pose health risks of their own, and some researchers are trying to build the case ...

Kids like to jump, kick, slam and tumble. And unfortunately for some, this activity most likely happens on the sofa—despite being asked countless amounts of time not to. So in order to keep your ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Couch potatoes take heed: Sofas and beds, like so many other household items we hear ...