pdxfedMar 31, 2024

(US) Where do you buy a decent quality dresser?

https://lemmy.world/post/13737403

(US) Where do you buy a decent quality dresser? - Lemmy.World

Price range for retail seems to be $100-250 for IKEA stuff that will fall apart in 3 years, or $1,000+ for something better. Is there nothing in between? Would prefer to buy new with risk of bed bugs or other contaminants but open to other options if I’m missing something.

Show threadBananaTrifleViolinMar 31, 2024

Not sure why IKEA is getting knocked? It has a good reputation for quality design. They also have quality ranges with cheaper and more expensive versions of the same furniture types if you want to splurge on the best.

Flat pack is a good way to buy furniture; you just have to get it from good quality sources and IKEA is definitely one.

I’ve got IKEA furniture that’s moved with me from home to home up to 15 years old and it remains in good condition. Never known their furniture to “fall apart”?

Show threadevasive_chimpanzeeMar 31, 2024
Ikea stuff, at least on the cheap end, is made of cardboard lattice coated in plastic. Maybe if you get more expensive stuff from particle board, or even plywood, you’d be better off, but that cheapest stuff is really cheap. Once the fasteners start to loosen, there’s nothing you can really do. With real wood, you could just put in a fastener in a different spot.
Show threadthermal_shock
that’s what he’s saying. cheap stuff is going to be cheap, but Ikea offers better stuff for a little bit more
Apr 1, 2024 at 6:50amWeb
Show threadBuddahrifficApr 2, 2024
And is still cheaper than what you’ll find at most competing stores. Cheaper as in price, not quality. I need to drive about an hour and a half to the nearest IKEA, so I’ve looked at other options when I think of some new furniture that could improve my space use. I’m always disappointed in both the selection available and the price on the not quite what I have in mind but closest they’ve got.