- Is the Marsicano worth $1,650 more than the Galligher?
- Yes if you keep furniture for a decade or more. Real Italian leather and high-density foam age better than semi-aniline leather and 1.5 density foam. If you move often or have pets and kids, the Galligher's lower price is easier to accept.
- Which is better for a small living room?
- The Galligher. At 59 inches wide it fits where the 70-inch Marsicano will not. Both are 37 inches deep, so check your walkway clearance either way.
- Which lasts longer?
- The Marsicano, on materials. Its real Italian leather and high-density foam seat resist wear and sagging better than the Galligher's semi-aniline leather and 1.5 density foam. The Galligher's hardwood frame is a point in its favor.
- Which is more comfortable for tall people?
- The Marsicano. Its 23-inch seat depth gives tall sitters thigh support the Galligher's 21.5 inches does not. The Galligher sits one inch higher at 20 inches, which helps shorter sitters get up.
- Can I move the Galligher more easily?
- Yes. Its wood legs are removable, so it goes through narrow doors and stairs more easily. The Marsicano's bracket feet are fixed.
- Which has better leather?
- The Marsicano. It uses real Italian leather finished on all sides. The Galligher uses semi-aniline leather, which is a treated surface with a protective coating.
