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I have a memory foam matress (Tempurpedic) and haven't had any flattening issues, but then again that's a mattress. I was wondering why no one had thought to put the foam in couch cushions. So much for my million-dollar idea :)

Sorry, I don't have an answer for you, Valerie, but I'm sure someone else will chime in. I am interested in how those cushions hold up also as I was thinking about getting them in my next piece of upholstered furniture.

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I just looked at this couch the other day as well and wondered the same question. The sales person said that for such a sleek, trim design, the memory foam was used specifically because it is known to last and keep it's shape more than normal cushion materials. Who knows though if this is really the case. I think I'm going to buy the couch though in the three seater. I actually am sort of questioning the durability of the tetris fabric...it kind of looks like it wouldn't wear that well. I'm wanting it in the dray grey color.

So soft, so flat in no time. I don't have it, it's just hearsay. Sorry :( I am about to buy the Lenox, though.

I have a memory foam mattress and the first year was heaven, but I am into the third year. The edges where I don't sleep are fine but the places where I do are not supporting my somewhat heavy body. However,there is little chance that a sofa would be getting as much use as a bed, so go for it.

The memory foam cushions are likely a composit with memory foam on the top, where your butt sits, with conventional foam below it. The conventional foam is likely where the problems will arise from, this goes for memory foam mattresses as well.

sorry for the second post...but, it is a sofa and most sofas don't last forever. It's not cheap, but it's a nice design. If in three years, the cushions end up looking collapsed and weak, then take them to a cushion/upholstery shop and have them make new cushions. There's really no way of knowing about these particular cushions because each company that makes memory foam probably makes it in a slightly different way and who knows what quality room and board happens to use. I do have reservations, but at some point you just have to take a chance.

I use a memory foam cushion from sharper image on my home office chair; I probably sit on it 20 hours / week. 3 years and it's still going strong.

The quality of the memory foam has a lot to do with its resiliency and ability to hold its shape. Premium quality foams like Tempurpedic's are 5 lb density whereas virtually all the memory foam products you find at various retail outlets (walmart, target, department stores, linens and things, etc) that cost much less are made of 3 lb density memory foam and don't last as long. I'm willing to bet that sofa uses 4 or 5 lb foam, but you should definitely ask.

Question, where would one go in nyc to have their cushons refitted with new foam. My sofa is two years old and between my boyfriend, my dog, and I it is so soft. The zippers don't extend the length of the cushion (awsome design I know). Really don't want to buy a new sofa at the moment so where is a good place to go?

The durability of foam cushions depends a lot on the materials used but in general firmer will last longer. Foamsource.com can create custom cushions in varying shapes, sizes and layers.

Mark, the Burke sofa is also available in a durable microfiber. It's special order so be prepared for a long wait.

At Comfort Couch (www.comfortcouch.com) we have also created memory foam furniture and can safely say it is much more comfortable and therapeutic than traditional/conventional furniture cushioning.

Quality of memory foam does have a lot to do with it -- we only use 5.2 lb density cushions.

With high density cushions, there is absolutely no chance these cushions will ever flatten over time.

At Comfort Couch (http://www.comfortcouch.com) we have also created memory foam furniture and can safely say it is much more comfortable and therapeutic than traditional/conventional furniture cushioning.

Quality of memory foam does have a lot to do with it -- we only use 5.2 lb density cushions.

With high density cushions, there is absolutely no chance these cushions will ever flatten over time.

At Comfort Couch www.comfortcouch.com) we have also created memory foam furniture and can safely say it is much more comfortable and therapeutic than traditional/conventional furniture cushioning.

Quality of memory foam does have a lot to do with it -- we only use 5.2 lb density cushions.

With high density cushions, there is absolutely no chance these cushions will ever flatten over time.