I need an antique (or sufficiently vintage-y-antiqu-y styled) trunk for my living room. Problem: every piece I've seen to has been too big, too worn, too ugly, or too expensive. Where would I find stores/markets/fairs/dealers in the NYC metro area that might carry such trunks? I got a zipcar, so I can tool around the tri-state area. Insanely detailed requirements follow. [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on Jun 8, 2009 - 8 answers

Chicago Furniture: is there a western suburbs equivalent to Lincoln Park's Roy's Furniture (i.e. middle-quality, multiple-maufacturer, custom order)? [more inside]
posted by AgentRocket on Mar 20, 2009 - 1 answer

$50 at goodwill, $1500 bucks new - isn't there a middle ground for buying couches? [more inside]
posted by nadawi on Dec 29, 2008 - 29 answers

Shopping filter: Seeking a very simple maple or oak bar stool, about 30" high, with a square or rectangular top. Preferably solid wood, but good quality composite material is ok. Must have flat top... we plan to use it as a bedside table. This stool at target.com is the perfect shape and size, but the wrong color. I need a warm-toned maple, oak, ash. I've already looked at many retail sites... ikea, overstock, pottery bran, west elm. Any suggestions? We would prefer to order within the U.S. to save on shipping.
posted by valannc on Aug 7, 2008 - 8 answers

I have family visiting me in Durham, NC this weekend to buy furniture. Where are the best places to go? [more inside]
posted by philmas on Jun 23, 2008 - 2 answers

I am looking for sites that specialize in atypical (not chinese or japanese) ethnic decor, furniture and/or art. Think: Turkish, Moroccan, or Indian home decor. [more inside]
posted by hazyspring on Mar 25, 2008 - 2 answers

Where can I find furniture for a particularly small space? [more inside]
posted by werty on Feb 18, 2008 - 17 answers

So, I'm relocating to a small (30,000 people) high-culture town in about a week. I'm also starting over from scratch on furniture, and want to outfit a one bedroom apartment nicely. So, I'm looking for both your apartment neat tricks -and- your favorite online furniture seller. [more inside]
posted by lilithim on Aug 3, 2007 - 13 answers

Where are the best places to buy moderately priced (and new) furniture in New York besides Ikea? [more inside]
posted by huskerdont on Aug 10, 2006 - 9 answers

Help me choose a cheap IKEA (or similar) couch without actually sitting on it first. [more inside]
posted by shaun on Jul 30, 2006 - 17 answers

My husband and I have just moved into an unfurnished house in Dublin, Ireland and we want to kit the place out as quickly as possible. But antique shops are incredibly expensive, and most furniture suppliers seem to take ages to deliver. Does anyone have any ideas as to how we can move this along?
posted by Mrs.Doyle on May 9, 2006 - 13 answers

Have you ever bought furniture from Eurway? [more inside]
posted by unmodern on Mar 9, 2006 - 4 answers

Anybody know of any good, lesser- known, online furniture retailers out there? [more inside]
posted by verytres on Jul 28, 2005 - 4 answers

I'm moving into a new apartment this week, and it's pretty small by most standards. Does anyone have any decorating tips for tiny apartments (studios in particular), and suggestions for cheap places to get a new bed and other necessities? [more inside]
posted by Kellydamnit on Jun 2, 2005 - 18 answers

I'm moving into a new place and beginning the search for furniture. Anyone have any favorite sources of good deals on good furniture in LA? How close to a gigantic selection of good quality/looking stuff at garage-sale prices can one get in this city? [more inside]
posted by sirion on Mar 25, 2005 - 11 answers

Pursuant to Lumpenprole's Rule of NYC #4, where have you found reasonably priced, good quality furniture in NYC? [mi] [more inside]
posted by hsoltz on Nov 11, 2004 - 8 answers

Are there any location based retail search engines out there? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by MsVader on Mar 8, 2004 - 5 answers