I really can't say for certain. When I worked for Berkline, Southern Motion was considered a lower tier product. However, we did recognize them as a company that is on the rise. Reports from our sales reps in the field was that this supplier was gaining space on dealer's floors - primarily due to price. I checked the warranty on their website and it was pretty much the same as almost everyone that makes reclining furniture. Make your decision based on that and how much you liked (or didn't like) the product you tested.