It doesn't look like a whole lot of thought was put into the chair/desk pairings - anyone using that upholstered chair with the Switzer desk will have to sit on the edge of the seat to be close to ...
One thing I've noticed with Geami (and probably now this) is that the folks who pick up the recycling think it is not recyclable and leave it on the curb. I've taken to taping a "YES, THIS IS PAPER...
While I'm sure it's very comfy, it seems that the majority of ergonomic office chairs have all the charm of a running shoe. There's just so much happening at once...I can't imagine this looking go...
I have a similar problem. The house I lived in during my last 2 years of college had closets that reeked of mothballs, so now I STILL have clothes (almost 3 years later) that smell like them. Any m...
Aw, you were in my 'hood at the Modern. I always feel like bartering with the waitress for the giant swordfish hanging on the wall, but somehow I think that might be frowned upon.
They look nice...I guess, but $16? With a router and saw, one could easily and very quickly make at least 50-60 at that price. Oak is quite cheap, and so is paint.
I'm a big fan of Blu Dot, but I hit up the opening last night and it seems most of their more interesting pieces were left out. I've seen better selections (and more product information, for that m...
A large factor here is perceived value - if you pay $4000 for a chair, you are much more likely to think that there is some intrinsic beauty and value to it (even if you yourself don't see or under...
Ultimately, when someone comes forth with a question asking about the quality of a lower cost alternative to an expensive piece, the default answer is usually that they shouldn't even consider the ...
Modfan - the Bandit is made of polished aluminum, no paint involved. When they start to look scuffed, you buy some cleaner and re-polish them just as you will have to with the Emeco chairs. If it's...
I think the problem (as previously mentioned) is that Ikea causes one to go into very ungreen super-consumer-mode. If you have even the vaguest desire for something and see it cheap enough, you'll ...
We as humans have clearly mastered the art of making furniture look new and clean by painting it white. Now, I issue a challenge to future generations: make furniture look and new and clean by doin...
I wouldn't call these environmentally friendly - I'd call them useless for the most part. UV light will be effective in killing only the weakest bacteria with quick passes using something like a va...
I'm a fan of the shoes and the box. I tend to use shoeboxes a lot for storage, but a 15 year-old box with "LA Gear" scrawled on the side is a little painful to look at.
As others have said, painting the laminate will likely be a little tricky. If you're up for a somewhat time consuming project, you may want to consider veneering the door fronts. Real wood veneer f...
Um...definitely don't go with 1/4" plywood unless you want your seats to sag and crack. 1/2" should be more than adequate. Also, speaking from experience you'll probably want to router or heavily s...
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It doesn't look like a whole lot of thought was put into the chair/desk pairings - anyone using that upholstered chair with the Switzer desk will have to sit on the edge of the seat to be close to ...
One thing I've noticed with Geami (and probably now this) is that the folks who pick up the recycling think it is not recyclable and leave it on the curb. I've taken to taping a "YES, THIS IS PAPER...
While I'm sure it's very comfy, it seems that the majority of ergonomic office chairs have all the charm of a running shoe. There's just so much happening at once...I can't imagine this looking go...
I have a similar problem. The house I lived in during my last 2 years of college had closets that reeked of mothballs, so now I STILL have clothes (almost 3 years later) that smell like them. Any m...
Aw, you were in my 'hood at the Modern. I always feel like bartering with the waitress for the giant swordfish hanging on the wall, but somehow I think that might be frowned upon.
They look nice...I guess, but $16? With a router and saw, one could easily and very quickly make at least 50-60 at that price. Oak is quite cheap, and so is paint.
I'm a big fan of Blu Dot, but I hit up the opening last night and it seems most of their more interesting pieces were left out. I've seen better selections (and more product information, for that m...
A large factor here is perceived value - if you pay $4000 for a chair, you are much more likely to think that there is some intrinsic beauty and value to it (even if you yourself don't see or under...
Ultimately, when someone comes forth with a question asking about the quality of a lower cost alternative to an expensive piece, the default answer is usually that they shouldn't even consider the ...
Modfan - the Bandit is made of polished aluminum, no paint involved. When they start to look scuffed, you buy some cleaner and re-polish them just as you will have to with the Emeco chairs. If it's...
I think the problem (as previously mentioned) is that Ikea causes one to go into very ungreen super-consumer-mode. If you have even the vaguest desire for something and see it cheap enough, you'll ...
We as humans have clearly mastered the art of making furniture look new and clean by painting it white. Now, I issue a challenge to future generations: make furniture look and new and clean by doin...
This looks like something Cathy (from the horrible comic strip) would own. It frightens me that people out there pay good money for this mess.
I wouldn't call these environmentally friendly - I'd call them useless for the most part. UV light will be effective in killing only the weakest bacteria with quick passes using something like a va...
I wish I didn't rent - I'd be running to Home Depot for a saw after work to get this done tonight.
I'm a fan of the shoes and the box. I tend to use shoeboxes a lot for storage, but a 15 year-old box with "LA Gear" scrawled on the side is a little painful to look at.
As others have said, painting the laminate will likely be a little tricky. If you're up for a somewhat time consuming project, you may want to consider veneering the door fronts. Real wood veneer f...
It's a bit of a disservice to Nelson to call this a "Nelson Bubble Lamp." The original aesthetic is completely gone.
Um...definitely don't go with 1/4" plywood unless you want your seats to sag and crack. 1/2" should be more than adequate. Also, speaking from experience you'll probably want to router or heavily s...