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iris lilies
12-5-20, 12:07pm
I am 66 years old and am now buying NEW case furniture* for the first time. I have only had hand me downs, thrift store furniture, furniture from the alley, or vintage and antique. I’ve never purchased new from a store.
I now want a modern sideboard/credenza/buffet . I’m doing online shopping. The pieces I’ve narrowed down to range from $900, $1000, $1300. Any one of them it would do but they present differently so I’m not basing my choice on price. There was one piece I really liked that was $2300 but I didn’t think I liked it a whole thousand dollars more.
So all of this is leading into: I wish I could touch them, opening drawers, lifting the piece. The $900 piece is described in reviews as being “very heavy. “Being “heavy “it’s not necessarily a mark of good furniture. hells bells they are all made of MDF, but some of them have solid wood frames. Or maybe they all do. I don’t know. Even the $2300 one was made of MDF. Yuck but I have to accept that.
I wonder what differences I would see in the $2300 piece vs the $900 piece?
Then of course there are pieces that go for $3,000, $4000, $5000, and even more. I can see the design slickness of the $4000 and $5000 pieces. I cannot see it in the $3000 pieces. They might as well be $900.
*case furniture is buffet, sideboard, hutch, dresser, nightstand, etc.
happystuff
12-5-20, 12:12pm
Having worked (and still working!) in online retail, I can say it is always a gamble. Higher prices do not necessarily mean higher quality at all. You are trusting the descriptions based on someone's opinion of how to best "sell" the item and based on photos that one has taken and - more than likely - have photo-shopped for maximum appearance.
iris lilies
12-5-20, 12:22pm
How are young people learning about fabric?
I’ve ordered samples for a project I’m doing because I’m not going to order just based on the photograph. And as it turns out that was a good move. One store called their product velvet. When I got the sample I call it velveteen, a very thin low pile velvet.
But the samples are disappointing too because I don’t get a big enough piece to scrunch it in my hands And have it drape over the sides.
One of my talents in life is putting up so many barriers to buying something That I end up not buying it. That was useful in my frugal days but it certainly Impedes getting projects done now.
happystuff
12-5-20, 12:26pm
How are young people learning about fabric?
LOL. Most young people I know are more interested in "fashion" than "fabric". If they like the fashion/style/design/etc (the over-all piece) - including the material it is made of - that's good enough. Only those people I know who make things, sew, craft, etc., bother to actually learn about the fabric, itself.
How are young people learning about fabric?
I’ve ordered samples for a project I’m doing because I’m not going to order just based on the photograph. And as it turns out that was a good move. One store called their product velvet. When I got the sample I call it velveteen, a very thin low pile velvet.
But the samples are disappointing too because I don’t get a big enough piece to scrunch it in my hands And have it drape over the sides.
One of my talents in life is putting up so many barriers to buying something That I end up not buying it. That was useful in my frugal days but it certainly Impedes getting projects done now.
I'm a quilter. I rarely buy fabric online and when I do, it's only when recommended by quilters I know and trust. Call me a fabric snob if you must. But when I make a quilt I want it to last decades not that see through crap at the local J store. They have some but not much quality fabric.
If I wanted a piece of furniture, I'd be masking up and going to the stores. But then, I hate shopping online more than I hate shopping in person.
How are young people learning about fabric?
Ha probably the same way they learn handwriting...not at all.
iris lilies
12-5-20, 1:30pm
I'm a quilter. I rarely buy fabric online and when I do, it's only when recommended by quilters I know and trust. Call me a fabric snob if you must. But when I make a quilt I want it to last decades not that see through crap at the local J store. They have some but not much quality fabric.
If I wanted a piece of furniture, I'd be masking up and going to the stores. But then, I hate shopping online more than I hate shopping in person.
I did put on a mask and dart into one of the big furniture stores. It had nothing but crap. There’s nothing that was even remotely what I was looking for. And believe me, what I’m looking for is pretty much a mass market piece of furniture, it ain’t high end. Then I called West Elm on the phone yesterday because they have a piece I am considering. They said they did not have that piece in the store.
And over the past few weeks I have been peering into stores from the sidewalk, looking into and through their big front windows. Even when I was looking for a piece of white furniture rather than what I’m looking for now, they didn’t have it. Everything is gray faux weathered and sand colored.
Yet online there are many possibilities. It’s really gratifying to see how many things fit my bill I’m looking for silver colored case piece. I’m going to put silver leaf on it. I want it to be contemporary in design.
I did put on a mask and dart into one of the big furniture stores. It had nothing but crap. There’s nothing that was even remotely what I was looking for. And believe me, what I’m looking for is pretty much a mass market piece of furniture, it ain’t high end. Then I called West Elm on the phone yesterday because they have a piece I am considering. They said they did not have that piece in the store.
And over the past few weeks I have been peering into stores from the sidewalk, looking into and through their big front windows. Even when I was looking for a piece of white furniture rather than what I’m looking for now, they didn’t have it. Everything is gray faux weathered and sand colored.
I hear ya on crap. 5y ago we needed to replace our 23yo Natuzzi sectional. What a depressing day. No one in town has it anymore-they have cheap crap! We ended up custom ordering a pair of recliner loveseats from an American company. It's OK but not worth the money.
23 years ago we went to Ethan Allen for a bedroom set (we were still on a mattress set w/frame and a Salvation Army dresser that we'd been using for 17 years. We got wonderful furniture and it was cheaper than the crappy oak at the "best store in town". If I ever need something again, we will be going to EA and we'll likely order a Natuzzi when this crap is toast.
It is sad that the world caters to poor quality/high turnover disposable products.>:(
iris lilies
12-5-20, 1:41pm
You know, years ago when there was a functioning Ethan Allen store I went in and looked at furniture and it was incredibly expensive.
But now I would think that Ethan Allen used furniture is probably a pretty good deal.
We go through a lot of sofas because our dogs do hideous damage to them. I am now resigned to paying around $1000 for a sofa that is “custom”: and that I choose the style, point to a fabric I want put on it, and it takes 6 to 8 weeks for them to make it. That is fine.I consider that a middle of the road sofa, not cheap and not expensive.
If I remember right, those Ethan Allen sofas I saw in the store were traditional design and like $3,000 - $4000. That seems like a lot of money to me for something that wasn’t high style.
It’s funny though that when it comes to vintage and antique furniture, I have no trouble throwing out the money. I guess that’s because I’m familiar with those products, it is my familiar mileau.
Is something like this too tall, too small?
https://www.amazon.com/Simpli-Home-AXCRART11-RUS-Contemporary-Sideboard/dp/B07VHSD13C/ref=sr_1_14?dchild=1&hvadid=77996659128861&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=shaker+style+sideboard&qid=1607190936&sr=8-14&tag=mh0b-20
I've seen sideboards offered on FB marketplace; you might keep an eye out there.
I have ordered a couple of furniture items from Room and Board sight unseen. They generally use American makers and often sustainable woods, although they might ask a premium. I'd not hesitate to order from them again.
A brief aside, but a couple of years ago I was looking for side chairs for my dining table and went to the Scandinavian Design store here in town as any theme in my homes design is mid-modern. Their furniture generally had a cheap shiny veneer look and did not look the same good quality as their web site. I started turning things over or asking sales men where certain things were made. Nearly all of it was made in Mexico or China. I finally bought the only chair set that was actually made in Denmark. Later I returned to buy a second set and it was discontinued and only the China/Mexico furniture remained. It does pay to see things in person sometimes.
happystuff
12-5-20, 1:59pm
It is sad that the world caters to poor quality/high turnover disposable products.>:(
Sadly, for many people, this is all they can afford and it's better than nothing (i.e. no bed, no dresser, no sofa, etc.).
I grew up surrounded by nothing but old, well-crafted furniture (descended as I am from Antique aficionadas). I have the utmost respect for it, but my taste runs to furniture that folds, oddly. :~)
happystuff
12-5-20, 2:07pm
I grew up surrounded by nothing but old, well-crafted furniture (descended as I am from Antique aficionadas). I have the utmost respect for it, but my taste runs to furniture that folds, oddly. :~)
Love it! My 1st ever purchased-new-online kitchen table folds! Closed up it is pretty small and is perfect in the kitchen for just us, but when needed it unfolds to - obviously - twice the size and is actually bigger than the old table.
frugal-one
12-5-20, 3:29pm
What about WoodWorks furniture? Something else to check out? I know nothing about furniture but seems like they would be helpful?
iris lilies
12-5-20, 4:43pm
I grew up surrounded by nothing but old, well-crafted furniture (descended as I am from Antique aficionadas). I have the utmost respect for it, but my taste runs to furniture that folds, oddly. :~)
So many Victorian and later pieces fold and collapse. And tables expand.
ApatheticNoMore
12-5-20, 6:03pm
Oh I've put off all such big purchase items, well other than an Ikea desk, as work from home came quick and out of nowhere. This is why the economy sucks, coronavirus, and everyone doing the same I guess
Interesting thread, IL.
I am going through the same search looking for a vanity with a backsplash to replace my 24" pedestal sink in my ensuite. Amazing amount of items made with MDF with warnings to wipe up any water spills. I finally looked up what MDF actually is - https://www.bobvila.com/articles/what-is-mdf/.
Again my choices are cheap made of MDF or some with plywood or some actual wood in the doors but with MDF walls. It is disheartening to spend so much to avoid MDF.
I'm a quilter. I rarely buy fabric online and when I do, it's only when recommended by quilters I know and trust. Call me a fabric snob if you must. But when I make a quilt I want it to last decades not that see through crap at the local J store. They have some but not much quality fabric.
If I wanted a piece of furniture, I'd be masking up and going to the stores. But then, I hate shopping online more than I hate shopping in person.
When I made my daughter's wedding dress, my biggest frustration was not being able to see and touch the fabrics. DD ordered samples but it's not the same thing. Fabric is definitely something you have to see in person.
As for furniture, I agree that you just have to take your chances. Is there a reason you're set on buying online? You seem to appreciate good furniture, and maybe you just go to high quality consignment and antique shops. As for "modern"--find a store that specializes in mid-century modern and you might find some really interesting pieces.
Or, buy from furniture makers you know have a reputation for quality, like Thomas Moser, or Ethan Allen.
I have purchased only one new item of furniture online - an upholstered chair. For the price, it turned out OK except for one production flaw in how the fabric was stretched in one area. Too much trouble to send it back. For wood furniture, I am sticking with solid wood and used and have found some good pieces with very good prices in that realm. As for fabric, I have ordered small pieces to make throw pillows with and been satisfied with what I received. Also, just ordered some from Spoonflower fabric with a custom design for a project and was very pleased with the quality of the fabric and printing. Just remembered that we did order a small bathroom vanity since we couldn't anything at the big box we liked. Luckily, it got here in one piece (marble top) but I had to pay two big guys to get it upstairs as it was so heavy. Probably has MDF walls but doors and frames are wood.
iris lilies
12-5-20, 7:33pm
When I made my daughter's wedding dress, my biggest frustration was not being able to see and touch the fabrics. DD ordered samples but it's not the same thing. Fabric is definitely something you have to see in person.
As for furniture, I agree that you just have to take your chances. Is there a reason you're set on buying online? You seem to appreciate good furniture, and maybe you just go to high quality consignment and antique shops. As for "modern"--find a store that specializes in mid-century modern and you might find some really interesting pieces.
Or, buy from furniture makers you know have a reputation for quality, like Thomas Moser, or Ethan Allen.
silver. I want a silver paint finish. Then I will apply silver leaf on top of it. Yes it is gaudy so sue me! Haha.
There are no silver pieces in used furniture places, it is a current trend.
silver. I want a silver paint finish. Then I will apply silver leaf on top of it. Yes it is gaudy so sue me! Haha.
There are no silver pieces in used furniture places, it is a current trend.
haha! Go for it! You deserve every bit of expensive, gaudy crap you can get your hands on, IL. You earned it.
Anyway, I have ordered furniture and rugs, etc from both Wayfair and Overstock and have been reasonably happy.
silver. I want a silver paint finish. Then I will apply silver leaf on top of it. Yes it is gaudy so sue me! Haha.
There are no silver pieces in used furniture places, it is a current trend.
Oh, wow! Gaudy! Go for it, but what is it you like about the silver finish?
iris lilies
12-5-20, 8:48pm
Oh, wow! Gaudy! Go for it, but what is it you like about the silver finish?
It is contemporary while also neutral. I think it will look sleek in the room with navy blue walls and white woodwork. Also, most of the picture frames will be silver. And with so much silver I can kick the can down the road in choosing an accent color. I think the accent color will be periwinkle or coral or red.
But here’s the cool thing: this silver piece of furniture back up to a wall where there is the front door. I will paint that door silver as well. Not woodwork white, buT silver. I saw this done in another condo like it and it was so cool. The color wasn’t silver it was gray blue, but the matching credenza and door were a stroke of genius.
Silver is more modern than gold, to me.
I know someone who painted his woodwork silver 20 years ago. I have never forgotten that.. And then, around that time, My crazy friend painted her walls silver, not a shiny silver, but still it was silver.
Can you post a picture of one of these? I have found some but can't imagine they would go with your decor.
iris lilies
12-6-20, 9:33am
Can you post a picture of one of these? I have found some but can't imagine they would go with your decor.
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These are the three I’m looking at.
I like the Delancey one.
I also like the idea of leafing something. I like warm colors, so I'd probably go with gold.
iris lilies
12-6-20, 10:53am
If I had a longer wall and unlimited funds, I would buy this sleek piece. It is $5,000. It shows some nice design work and interesting materials. It makes those cheaper pieces look heavy and clodish.
3506
Boy, am I out of touch with today's world! I had no idea that such things existed beyond the world of royalty long ago. Fun to see, thanks.
iris lilies
12-6-20, 11:26am
Boy, am I out of touch with today's world! I had no idea that such things existed beyond the world of royalty long ago. Fun to see, thanks.
Razz, I learned in furniture and cabinet shopping there is MDF and there is mrdf or is it mrdf? Anyway,
. One is even cheaper than the other. Horrors!
For my new kitchen cabinets we’re going to the Amish guys and have them built. As far as I know those guys are not using MDF yet.
And you can get solid wood for your bathroom vanity but you have to specifically ask for it, seek it out.—wait, on re-read, .i see your mdf is for the box walls, not door necessarily.
well yes, that is probably the best you can get other than having it custom built.
We re-furnished our house back in 2018. Bought a lot of pieces off of Amazon. Look at Coaster home furnishings on Amazon. Well made and durable. A note of caution thought, a lot of pieces come ready to assemble. Some easy, some not. On the upside, I have a fine collection of allen wrenches as provided with each piece.:)
Thank you for posting these. Now that I have seen these, I am thinking even more that I would find a mid century or earlier piece and paint it silver myself. I have a mahogany sideboard in my shed that would be perfect--it is just like what you are posting, only mahogany.
I saw the Hooker one when I was looking and I liked it!
I would do something like this, off ebay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nathan-Stamped-English-Clear-Teak-Sideboard-Buffet-Mid-Century-Modern-1960s/402318530047?hash=item5dac0d95ff:g:saEAAOSw2ipfBGb o
Then paint it silver. Probably better made.
iris lilies
12-6-20, 11:41am
Let me also say that I have already thoroughly examined the idea of using a vintage piece and painting it silver. That is a VERY popular trend now, painting vintage furniture gaudy lacquer colors. I love that trend! At the moment, I want contemporary lines. I say “at the moment “. because I am always attracted to the traditional like the one below.
This is a custom painted piece. Have to fight the urge to go traditional!
3507
That's why I thought you might like the 60's one on ebay, as it looks like your first photo on the left.
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Ooh, check this one out. Just don't let anybody know you will paint it, as they might come after you.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/890740039/heywood-wakefield-m1542-tambour-buffet?ref=pla_similar_listing_top-4&cns=1
iris lilies
12-6-20, 12:28pm
Thank you for posting these. Now that I have seen these, I am thinking even more that I would find a mid century or earlier piece and paint it silver myself. I have a mahogany sideboard in my shed that would be perfect--it is just like what you are posting, only mahogany.
I saw the Hooker one when I was looking and I liked it!
I would do something like this, off ebay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nathan-Stamped-English-Clear-Teak-Sideboard-Buffet-Mid-Century-Modern-1960s/402318530047?hash=item5dac0d95ff:g:saEAAOSw2ipfBGb o
Then paint it silver. Probably better made.
That is a good point, that the 50’s -60’s credenzas are solid wood. Better made.
I honestly would hate to paint a Mid Century Modern piece because they are popular AS IS, as vintage pieces. It is the granny pieces from 40’s and 50’s that no one wants AS IS, so I think it is fine to paint them. I also hate the idea of painting a $950 piece, but would paint something I paid $150 for.
But yes thank you that is a possibility I had not considered.
iris lilies
12-6-20, 12:33pm
Ooh, check this one out. Just don't let anybody know you will paint it, as they might come after you.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/890740039/heywood-wakefield-m1542-tambour-buffet?ref=pla_similar_listing_top-4&cns=1
ahhh that would be fab in silver! The tam or door!!! Love it.
I am forever haunted by the Wakefield vanity I saw in an alley, missing only a middle drawer. It went to the landfill. I was too lazy to post a curb alert on craigslist. It had so much personality!
catherine
12-6-20, 12:39pm
Ooh, check this one out. Just don't let anybody know you will paint it, as they might come after you.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/890740039/heywood-wakefield-m1542-tambour-buffet?ref=pla_similar_listing_top-4&cns=1
Gosh, if my mid-century modern fan-and-picker SIL saw that, he would be all over it. I agree with IL--I would hate to paint it. In general, I have a high bar for furniture that would benefit from a paint job. I "inherited" from the prior owners a table that they used as dining table but I use as a desk, and I'm even loathe to paint that! I think I take the concept of wabi-sabi to an extreme.
I remember when I had summer job in summer stock in CT one of the shows was a Gershwin thing, and the set designer decided that it required two white grand pianos. So they found the pianos, but we (the summer stock grunts) had to paint them white. It killed me!! Both from the perspective of, why paint over this beautiful lacquered wood? But also because the lacquer kept bleeding through and we had to put about 5 coats of paint over it before it stuck.
My daughter apparently inherited my attitude towards natural wood because when I asked her if I should paint my walnut-stained window trim white, she sucked in her breath and said, "my default instinct is always to keep the original natural wood."
Okay, IL, I am going to yell at you now--GO TO CRAIGSLIST FOR ST LOUIS RIGHT NOW, THERE ARE A TON OF THEM RIGHT NOW--I PUT IN "BUFFET"--
these might do:
https://images.craigslist.org/00n0n_b4voFLD1QbU_0ls0t2_300x300.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00u0u_ib37mTbd0gw_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg
or this one which is so bad it might be spectacular if painted silver:
https://images.craigslist.org/00i0i_2hVIGzeEi4X_0CI0t2_300x300.jpg
iris lilies
12-6-20, 9:56pm
Okay, IL, I am going to yell at you now--GO TO CRAIGSLIST FOR ST LOUIS RIGHT NOW, THERE ARE A TON OF THEM RIGHT NOW--I PUT IN "BUFFET"--
these might do:
https://images.craigslist.org/00n0n_b4voFLD1QbU_0ls0t2_300x300.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00u0u_ib37mTbd0gw_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg
or this one which is so bad it might be spectacular if painted silver:
https://images.craigslist.org/00i0i_2hVIGzeEi4X_0CI0t2_300x300.jpg
no, those do not have the lines I want. Those are all traditional although the first one might do in a pinch. I look at craigslist and Facebook all the time.
As a secondary issue, I really do not want to perform the labor to paint this piece. I have already played rich lady and contacted the local artist who lacquers the pieces like the ones you see, and she never responded. Crickets. I have no
interest in chasing down someone to do work for me.
I want something contemporary. I will have to trade real wood for contemporary.
Sorry, I think I misunderstood what you were trying to do with the project, and hope you are able to see something you like, preferably in person!
iris lilies
12-7-20, 9:58am
Sorry, I think I misunderstood what you were trying to do with the project, and hope you are able to see something you like, preferably in person!
For your contribution anyway. There was a time I was considering that middle piece. Another factor that I just added yesterday was that I need something between 45 inches and 55 inches wide. Some of the bigger pieces I was looking at will not work.
edited to say Thank you!
Okay, IL, I am going to yell at you now--GO TO CRAIGSLIST FOR ST LOUIS RIGHT NOW, THERE ARE A TON OF THEM RIGHT NOW--I PUT IN "BUFFET"--
these might do:
https://images.craigslist.org/00n0n_b4voFLD1QbU_0ls0t2_300x300.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00u0u_ib37mTbd0gw_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg
or this one which is so bad it might be spectacular if painted silver:
https://images.craigslist.org/00i0i_2hVIGzeEi4X_0CI0t2_300x300.jpg
Oh my, the second one is an old Duncan Phyfe and worth a goodly sum. (I have a 40s mahogany set inherited and the appraisal was huge!). I'd hate to see that "modernized".
iris lilies
12-7-20, 10:04pm
Oh my, the second one is an old Duncan Phyfe and worth a goodly sum. (I have a 40s mahogany set inherited and the appraisal was huge!). I'd hate to see that "modernized".
You can pick one like this buffet for $250 around here if you wait for the right deal. Sometimes less, if the finish is bad.
These are not especially popular and I think there is no harm to painting them.
Teacher Terry
12-7-20, 10:28pm
Appraisal is always much higher than what you can sell it for.
Appraisal is always much higher than what you can sell it for.
I have no doubt when hubster and I leave in a cardboard box, this stuff will be worth nearly nothing and no one in the family will want it. It is what it is. That appraisal was about 20 years ago for insurance replacement purposes not for resale value. If solid mahogany is destroyed, I don't want MDF replacements.
Teacher Terry
12-8-20, 11:50am
I had a Eastlake double bed from 1840 that was magohony and in perfect shape. It took me 6 months to sell it and I only received 250. I got rid of it because there wasn’t room in our smaller house.
Teacher Terry
12-8-20, 11:56am
3518I bought this piece at a consignment shop for 450. Only the top wasn’t painted but it was a crappy job. I paid a professional 1k to fix it. It’s veneer so probably from the 30’s or 40’s.
3518I bought this piece at a consignment shop for 450. Only the top wasn’t painted but it was a crappy job. I paid a professional 1k to fix it. It’s veneer so probably from the 30’s or 40’s.
I like your board game, Terry!
iris lilies
12-8-20, 2:11pm
3518I bought this piece at a consignment shop for 450. Only the top wasn’t painted but it was a crappy job. I paid a professional 1k to fix it. It’s veneer so probably from the 30’s or 40’s.
That sideboard is right on trend! Chalk painted (or similar) for a shabby chic finish. It is cute!
Teacher Terry
12-8-20, 2:41pm
I bought it 15 years ago and love it. At the time we were living in a house with dark oak cupboards and I paid the guy a few more thousand to have the cupboards match since the kitchen was open to the dining room. Then we moved of course:))
Would any of these fit the bill?
Heston Mirrored Buffet | Mirrored Sideboard | Ethan Allen (https://www.ethanallen.com/en_US/shop-furniture-dining-room-storage-display-buffets-sideboards-servers/heston-mirrored-oak-buffet/366336.html)
Storage | Bernhardt (https://bernhardt.com/products/dining-room/storage)
Alivia Mirrored End Table (costco.com) (https://www.costco.com/Alivia-Mirrored-End-Table.product.100250312.html)
This style of furniture reminds me of the show Peirot. Very glam.
https://www.ethanallen.com/dw/image/v2/AAKH_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-main/default/dwc4d7156f/images/alt/JUN19_BRYCEMOOR_366_flip.jpg?sw=1268&sh=1268&sm=fit
This is not what IL is looking for, but I think it's so cool!
Credenza | Bernhardt (https://bernhardt.com/product/flora/credenzas/credenza)https://bernhardt.com/sites/default/files/product/bernhardt_interiors_flora_image_gallery_01.jpg
This would be my pick, given the size restrictions.
Hall Chest | Bernhardt (https://bernhardt.com/product/allure/hall-chests-dropped/hall-chest)
https://bernhardt.com/sites/default/files/product/bernhardt_allure_399-115-222-541_image_gallery_01.jpg
https://bernhardt.com/sites/default/files/product/bernhardt_allure_399-115_image_gallery_01.jpg
iris lilies
12-8-20, 5:44pm
Geila those are sleek and sassy! I like them! I measured again recently and anything longer than 50 inches is going to overwhelm the room
I have settled on this first one. I’ll order it when it comes back in stock. Unless I feel very poor, then I’m going to order the second one which is quite a bit cheaper. But for the second one I will remove the feet and put on Lucite feet.
3519
3520
Geila those are sleek and sassy! I like them! I measured again recently and anything longer than 50 inches is going to overwhelm the room
I have settled on this first one. I’ll order it when it comes back in stock. Unless I feel very poor, then I’m going to order the second one which is quite a bit cheaper. But for the second one I will remove the feet and put on Lucite feet.
3519
3520
I like the first one! It's classy. What's the cost difference between the two?
Those are all very cool and chic. I think I'd go with the Bernhardt credenza, personally. But it's so dramatic it would likely overwhelm any room I put it in, and my style (such as it is) is much less formal.
Teacher Terry
12-8-20, 7:28pm
IL, at this stage of your life you should buy what you want and not settle.
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