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To: SJackson

if you see anything mission or craftsman give me a shout!


11 posted on 08/26/2020 8:33:01 AM PDT by Archytekt
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To: Archytekt
if you see anything mission or craftsman give me a shout!

Unfortunately a lot of stuff is cheaply made from man-made materials, despite being advertised as "solid wood". Paper veneers over particle-board. I've picked up free furniture on the sidewalk and carted it home on my truck, only if it's solid hardwoods. Carpentry is a hobby of mine, and the hardwoods can live another day when repurposed as new furniture. A son-in-law is also an avid collector of items tossed onto the sidewalk or front yards as "free", or given away. He filled my daughter's home with classy furniture gotten cheap. For instance, vintage chairs worth thousands each for a few bucks, also coffee tables, and antiques for nothing. Much better than buying Ikea junk.

17 posted on 08/26/2020 8:49:41 AM PDT by roadcat
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To: Archytekt
if you see anything mission or craftsman give me a shout!

Yep -- those and Mid-Century Modern (Danish Modern) are the only things selling these days, All the 30+-somethings watching HGTV are going crazy for this stuff. Forget "milk-washed" and "Beachy" or even "Shabby Chic"

35 posted on 08/26/2020 4:28:16 PM PDT by twyn1
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