Furniture

Rudey · #1 03-01-2004, 09:45 PM

http://www.themagazine.info/
http://www.orangeskin.com

Does anyone know where to find this type of modern stuff cheaper? There has to be something because they look really cool but I don't want to pay that price for them - specially since I'll probably want an older classic style in a few years.

-Rudey

mu_agd · #2 03-01-2004, 09:48 PM

i responded in random and then you deleted it there. but have you looked at www.chiasso.com? i'm not sure how their prices compare, but looking at those sites quickly, they have similar stuff.

juniorgrrl · #3 03-01-2004, 09:57 PM

Scandinavian furniture stores usually have modern stuff like that. It's not super-cheap, but a bit cheaper than what you posted.

Jadey28 · #4 03-01-2004, 09:59 PM

Do you have any IKEA furniture stores around? They have similar stuff and it's cheap.

Rudey · #5 03-01-2004, 10:00 PM

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Originally posted by juniorgrrl
Scandinavian furniture stores usually have modern stuff like that. It's not super-cheap, but a bit cheaper than what you posted.

How does one find scandinavian furniture?

Chiasso is definitely cooler than Ikea...i'll look into that.

-Rudey

mu_agd · #6 03-01-2004, 10:06 PM

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Originally posted by Rudey
Chiasso is definitely cooler than Ikea...i'll look into that.

-Rudey

not sure if it's still there, but there used to be a store in water tower.

juniorgrrl · #7 03-01-2004, 10:34 PM

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Originally posted by Rudey
How does one find scandinavian furniture?

It's a chain of stores called Scandinavian. Can't find a website for them. There's a store in NOLA, though.

chicagoagd · #8 03-02-2004, 12:34 AM

You can try CB2 , it tends to be contemporary and not too badly priced.

Rudey · #9 03-02-2004, 12:43 AM

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Originally posted by chicagoagd
You can try CB2 , it tends to be contemporary and not too badly priced.

Is it actual furniture or houseware type stuff? I'm not looking for pretty martini glasses

Also since you're from Chicago, have you shopped at Merchandise mart for any of this stuff? I know they don't open up too often to the public but I'm wondering how expensive stores there are.

-Rudey

chicagoagd · #10 03-02-2004, 01:08 AM

They actually do have furniture, it was too retro contemporary for our apartment, but lots of chrome, neon, funky designs and textures.

I've never actually been to any of the expos, like you said it's usually just for people in the trade, the actual stores are pretty much what you'd find at the mall.

ThetaGrrl · #11 03-02-2004, 11:49 AM

Ooo! I really like the stuff at Eclipse Lifestlyes! I can't seem to find prices, though.

I love the look of contemporary furniture. I've been in a crazy search for a fainting couch, and have seen a few that I like, but none of them have quite fit what I am looking for.

Have you tried ebay, Rudey? I've seen some great stuff on there, but I refuse to buy anything online- it seems like it would become a habit I wouldn't be able to break!

Rudey · #12 03-02-2004, 12:18 PM

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Originally posted by ThetaGrrl
Ooo! I really like the stuff at Eclipse Lifestlyes! I can't seem to find prices, though.

I love the look of contemporary furniture. I've been in a crazy search for a fainting couch, and have seen a few that I like, but none of them have quite fit what I am looking for.

Have you tried ebay, Rudey? I've seen some great stuff on there, but I refuse to buy anything online- it seems like it would become a habit I wouldn't be able to break!

Of course I looked on ebay and will continue looking. The problem is not too many people part with these types of items. The ones on ebay are often from the manufacturers themselves so it has several months of waiting while they make it. Then you pay the high shipping costs as well since some tend to not be in Chicago.

Hootie those look cool, except they're by you and not me

-Rudey
--Tragically hip