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@RMF325 I believe the coffee table is Restoration Hardware too. The dining table too.

*another* (yikes)

I'm with Lisa (Montreal) on the mass-production aspect of it, yet that is one of the things I like about it. Eames and so many others beloved that the masses deserved beauty in their homes just as much as the rich did.

I also enjoy the nostalgia of it, and the hunt- but like many others, moderation in everything we do.

all this talk of "massive, oversized pieces" leads me to believe that many people have not truly checked out Restoration Hardware's furniture. Most of their sofas are available in the same dimensions as Crate and Barrel or PB's sofas. Ditto for coffee tables. I have one- is a perfect fit in my small apartment. As far as being "too out there for Middle America" I think you are doing a great disservice to Middle America- what- are we all expected to shop at Target for our furniture? ;)

Hunt and Gather is a great resource! Looks like you scored some great finds! Love the color scheme as well.

I agree. Ceiling Tiles make great, reasonably-priced backsplashes.

dre.k- you are fooling yourself. Very little furniture is made in the US anymore. Room and Board has cornered the market on that one- and their prices reflect the American Artisans building the pieces and the American lumber that is being used for them.
I think it is ignorant and racist to portray "Made in China" as a bad thing. In this day and age there are many skilled craftsmen/women working in China- What is wrong with a person in China creating a beautiful piece of furniture? If your concern is mass production- welcome to the present.
Ikea doesn't make a damn thing in the US- but because it is cheap- it is ok?

I think this chair would look sweet in the dark gray velvet offered on the Restoration Hardware website. The burlap would be an interesting juxtaposition against the velvet.

I really dig Restoration Hardware's new look- (not that this post was about them) It is a classic European look that has been around for ages- and blends really well with other styles. i think the neutral palette they've created always for a LOT of flexibility when bringing in your own colors.
I've sat in the chair- it is as comfortable as any other wingback. Do you buy wingbacks for style or comfort?

@Arkay what about cord covers? Your idea for the curly cord sounds cute- but the cord cover is quick and painless in the meantime.

$12 Ikea Lamps are awesome, but I think it is apples and oranges to compare Ikea to anything else. Ikea has its place. You want the real deal (or a high-quality "knock-off" ) then you pay.