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Old 11-26-2021, 04:15 PM   #61
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FWIW DW and I are not recliner people so our findings may not apply. Our living/family room furniture was purchased over 26 years ago. I believe the brand was King Hickory out of NC. Anyway the saleslady told us we would get sick of it before it ever wore out. I guess she didn't realize our lack of taste. Still holding strong through the pounding of kids and grandkids.

In the front room DW went with a higher priced couch which should last well into the next generation. However it's pretty much for family photo ops and a place for the latest Edward Jones Rep to sit until they give up and leave.

But I must note that we did purchase a Lazy Boy sofa and loveseat for our lakehouse 20 years ago. Despite light usage it is very evident that the comfort level and wear are not on par with the previously mentioned purchases.
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Old 11-29-2021, 10:00 PM   #62
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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.
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
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