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I've owned Ikea or similar grade furniture for most of my life. It actually bothers me that I have to keep re-buying the same things over and over again. It jus
by throwaway1979 14y ago
I've owned Ikea or similar grade furniture for most of my life. It actually bothers me that I have to keep re-buying the same things over and over again. It just seems very wasteful.
Non-Ikea furniture often seems horribly overpriced. I think there is a furniture store in Mountain View that sells $1000+ shelves or coffee tables. You'd think there is a middle ground.
- sliverstorm 14y agoI'm sure there used to be! But the introduction of the bargain option heavily polarized the market. My solution has centered around two items; taking advantage of great sales at my preferred high-quality furniture retailer, and only going with the high-quality units for specific pieces of furniture.
- jaggederest 14y agoGo to estate sales, buy excellent furniture for 10¢ on the dollar.
- jkestner 14y agoMaybe the problem is you live in Mountain View. Absent of good vintage/used furniture stores, try Blu Dot (made in the US, even) or Craigslist.