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Don't like it at all. There is absolutely no way someone could actually use that as a sofa, especially not in the place where they have it positioned in that photo. How do you recline on it? The rails are too low all the way around to support that. Might be fine for sleeping, but that's about it. Ick.

I love their stuff. Expensive? Yes, but worth it. I own a cream colored version of that white rocker shown above, and it's really beautiful. Great lines.

If you think *those* lamps are expensive, check out the one they're undoubtedly...uh...INSPIRED by:

http://ylighting.com/amc-bf-ballfinger-t.html

Curious to know -- where are you ordering it from? A google search turned up unicahome as the only place to get one.

I actually own this mirror (purchased earlier this year) and it's flat out *gorgeous*. The photo here really doesn't do it justice. It has a definite presence, and looks amazing.

That said, I've been constantly asked by people if the quills are real. I've always stated they're fake just to calm people's inner animal lover, but I never knew if that was truly the case.

So after seeing this AT post I decided to contact Horchow. They weren't 100% sure either, so they contacted the manufacturer. They replied soon thereafter that the quills are *not* real, and are manufactured to both look and feel like the real thing. It's true -- the wood they use is curved and has a tactile quality that makes it seem very organic. But at least we now know no animals were harmed in the production of this mirror. ;)

"Keep Calm Carry On"....again!

I think the main problem here isn't their design -- which is obviously great -- but overexposure. They're beautiful, but can also be rather boring and expected. For that reason I always try to find new pieces that echo mid century without being so obvious. Easier said than done for there's a lot of crap out there.

Yeah, it's everywhere. Or at least w/ people who frequent design blogs (like...obviously...YOU). Publisher must be doing pretty well with 'em.

Ooooh - Spacify? Never been to their site before. That sofa looks great. If I were in the market for an expensive sofa, I'd take theirs over DWRs, which looks borderline Ikea to me for some reason. Maybe it's the skinny legs.

One thing Ikea seems to have finally figured out is what "white" actually looks like. Last time I was there a few weeks ago, they were clearing out existing inventory of some of their "white" desks for dirt cheap. Asked a rep why that was, and it was because they were replacing them all with a brighter, more true-white update. They look much better than the old muddy ikea-white.