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Entries Tagged as 'Furniture'

Disgruntled BoConcept Sofa Buyer

May 26th, 2009 · Comments

We also have a disgruntled BoConcept sofa buyer in the comments:

What a disappointing experience. I just spent $2000+ on a Terni sofa. I thought it looked cool and chic in the store room. But, just days after use, I’m stuck with a sofa that looks like it just did hard duty in some frat house [...]

Popularity: 7% [?]

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Seattle Lighting Suggestions?

October 1st, 2008 · Comments

A reader wrote in wondering about modern lighting suggestions.
I haven’t found any stores I love for lighting in the city. I checked out the usuals to furnish my place with the following:

CB2 Tripod
Artemide Tizio
Used metal pendant light that I had refurb’d at Harold’s Lighting
Ikea Kramare
Ikea Grono
Ikea Fado
Unknown wall light in front hall
Unknown wall lights [...]

Popularity: 9% [?]

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BoConcept Party Thursday Night 7-10pm

September 25th, 2008 · Comments

Thursday, September 25th, 7-10PM. 901 Western Ave. RSVP: rsvp@seattlemet.com. See the photos from my showroom visit.
I might be there. My friends want to go get drunk at the Attic (its keep your stein Thursdays) at 7 so I’m conflicted.

Popularity: 8% [?]

Popularity: 8% [?]

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Craigslist Finds

August 23rd, 2008 · Comments

Waiting for someone to pick some of my Craigslist crap I thought I’d see what else is for sale:

Eames LCM chair. This me, I bought one too many :). It’s $450.
Black Eames Lounger – $2800. Ad says list is $4500 but it’s only $3600 on Room and Board
Vintage Eames LCW chairs – $1750
Stainless carts – [...]

Popularity: 13% [?]

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Window Coverings. I Like Solar Shades

August 22nd, 2008 · Comments

The Seattle Times has a rather humorous article on a window covering battle in Queen Anne, Women block windows to keep peering neighbors out:

They waged a fierce battle involving spotlights, construction paper and crude signs, but in the end roommates Sophie Parker and Karen Linebarger bowed to the realities of city living and tinted their [...]

Popularity: 15% [?]

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Going Crazy Furnishing

June 16th, 2008 · Comments

I haven’t blogged much this past week because I’m stressed out over my condo. Yes, I’ve been living here only a few months shy of a year but I’ve been living in a state of disarray that I’m finally trying to wrangle so I can actually enjoy the place. Unfortunately this is an agonizing process [...]

Popularity: 11% [?]

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Modern Gas Fireplace – No Hookup Required!

May 21st, 2008 · Comments

Megan sent me a PR blurb about an interesting modern gas fireplace that doesn’t require a hookup making it ideal for condo owners. It’s the EcoSmart. From her email:

The Eco Smart Fireplace runs on renewable corn-based ethanol, which can be purchased by the can at any paint or hardware store – meaning that there is [...]

Popularity: 12% [?]

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Have a Studio and a Tall Ceiling?

March 24th, 2008 · Comments

The Sellius blog tipped me off to an interesting solution for those living in smaller spaces with tall ceilings. Here’s a picture of the Bedup. Basically a bed you lower from the ceiling.

Starting at 2800 Euros.
Bonus link: Downtown Bellevue condos beckon to younger crowd
Popularity: 10% [?]

Popularity: 10% [?]

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