I have a Natuzzi couch. It was around $1600. I have one with the recliners on the ends and the high back -- extremely comfortable and looks very nice too. I've had it for 6 years, and it still looks brand new. I just put a little leather conditioner on it once each year. And it's not one of those couches that sits there for decoration -- it's in front of the TV which means I sit on it almost every day -- sometimes for hours, and it still wears extremely well. You might want to check them out:

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