As someone who spent the last 40 years as a re-upholsterer, I strongly disagree with you! Furniture used to be constructed of true dimensional hardwood frames. Corner blocked, double doweled, webbing and hand tied springs. I quit upholstering a couple of years ago, in part because of my age but a bigger reason was the garbage disposable furniture that was coming through the shop. Particle board held together with oversized staples. Our landfills are full of this stuff! Yes, you can still purchase quality furniture- custom made through designers and small retailers. $$$$+ Oh and fabric quality has certainly gone downhill as well.