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Originally Posted by Philliefan33
Quality lasts too long sometimes. DH and I bought a solid oak bedroom set in 1987. It’s the “golden oak” that was popular at the time. It is in as good shape as it was the day we bought it, but I’m no longer in love with it. I’d like something more stylish but not so much to spend the money. After all, it’s not as if we entertain in the primary bedroom.
Having learned my lesson with that furniture, I now either but used or medium-quality furniture. For example a few years ago I bought a table & chairs set from Costco for about $500. It won’t last for generations but it will last long enough for me to get tired of it. And if that happens I won’t feel guilty replacing it.
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I'm the last person to judge "stylishness."
Having said that, "quality" IMHO never goes out of style. DW IS able to judge stylishness. She got her degree in interior design. SHE thinks our "old but quality" EA furniture is still in style. She is STILL in love with it. By the way, full disclosure, we also bought SOME of the EA used and saved a fortune.
One real downside of quality furniture is that you feel the need to move it with you wherever you go. That was NOT a reasonable option when we moved to the Islands. So the EA is still in the old Homestead - waiting patiently for our return next summer (Lord willin' and the creek don't rise.) YMMV