FS05™ Criteria Audit
Step I: Audit Criteria
5 criteria · 20 pts max each (100 total)
20 pts = Exceeds | 15 pts = Meets | 10 pts = Below | 0–5 pts = Fails
CategoryBudget — under $1,500
FrameParticleboard or engineered wood
SuspensionSinuous springs
CushionFoam 1.5 lb
Fabric20,000 double rubs
DesignAwarded strictly on merit
CategoryBasic — $1,500 to $3,000
FrameHardwood & ply mix
SuspensionSinuous steel springs
CushionFoam 1.8 lb, wrapped
Fabric40,000 double rubs
DesignAwarded strictly on merit
CategoryStandard — $3,000 to $6,000
FrameKiln-dried hardwood
SuspensionEight-way hand-tied
CushionFoam 2.0 lb, down-blend option
Fabric75,000 double rubs
DesignAwarded strictly on merit
CategoryPremium — $6,000 to $12,000
FrameKiln-dried solid hardwood
SuspensionEight-way hand-tied, on jute webbing
CushionFoam 2.5 lb or down-wrapped
Fabric100,000 double rubs
DesignAwarded strictly on merit
CategoryLuxury — over $12,000
FrameKiln-dried solid ash or maple
SuspensionEight-way hand-tied, hand-inspected
CushionHorsehair or foam 2.8 lb
Fabric100,000+ double rubs, trade grade
DesignAwarded strictly on merit
Step II: Score Mapping
Total score maps directly to the final editorial grade.
Mr Call Approved™95+ — Elite, standout, best of the best.
A90+ — Excellent, just below peak.
B80+ — Good, reliable, solid.
C70+ — Average, middle-of-the-pack.
D60+ — Below average, weak.
FBelow 60 — Failing option.