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Why is real furniture so expensive?
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Real furniture is so expensive for a few reasons. For one thing, sourcing fine materials, such as solid wood, marble and natural fiber fabrics like cotton and linen, is typically more costly than acquiring human-made materials like engineered wood, resins and synthetic upholstery fabrics. Also, high-quality furniture is often at least partially handcrafted, so it takes longer to produce and creates higher labor costs. In addition, there is often a great demand for fine furniture and a limited supply, which increases prices. Find a wide range of furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
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Mussel Shell Vide-Poches in bronze, Italy, 1970's
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb jewelry display sculpture designed in Italy in the 1970s. Bronze structure depicting a mussel shell symbol of love and beauty since antiquity. Superb design object that will d...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Bronze
Unique Wall Unit by Giuseppe Rivadossi with Impressive Size in Oak 12.86 feet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, unique custom-made wall unit, oak, glass, Italy, 1975
Behold this unique monumental wall unit by Giuseppe Rivadossi, custom-made for a pri...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Mario Bellini Set of Four 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of four armchairs model 'CAB 413', leather, plastic, Italy, 1979
The iconic ‘CAB’ chair was designed by Mario Bellini in 1979. Conceptually new was th...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Leather, Plastic
Hermes, Paris - Rare Fish Magnifying Glass c.1960
By Hermès
Located in Bath, GB
A rarely seen magnifier in an "Angel Fish" form made from silver plate and sitting in it's original presentation case printed on the cream silk "Hermès, 24 Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Par...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Early 1890s Brass Nickel Plated Converted Double Oil Pendant Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Run of large Brass Nickel Plated converted double oil lamps
Exceptional colour, patina and quality
Dutch store interior, Zaandam approx. 1890
2x E27 / E26 bulb holders covered by ...
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Antique 1890s Dutch Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight dining chairs, beech, straw, Italy, 1950s
Crafted with a refined decorative allure and a rustic inclination, these chairs present exquisite craftsmanship and intricate ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
