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The downtown sofa is amazing. It can be configured a million different ways. downside-many thousands of dollars and very, very heavy.

I think their Alster chairs are splendid: http://www.ligne-roset-usa.com/?sec=products&pid=1&cid=9&rid=398&page=0

I walk past the Seattle store daily as I go to and from my office--they recently put on display one of the Yang sectionals in a pale lavendar. While it doesn't suit my current decor (and the likely price doesn't suit my budget), I fell in love.

I've been checking out the new cemia line at the shop. The wardrobe is giant but somehow not imposing, and the rounded corners are much more appealing to me than the squared off modular wardrobes they usually do. I do wonder if the drawers on the bureau might be a tad shallow... I like to pile my t-shirts higher than a 3-stack.

I've never bought any case goods from LR, just upholstered furniture. The upholstery is very high quality-- anyone have any thoughts on their case goods? I am inherently distrustful of expensive MDF, and curious about durability.

MDF is a more stable "carrier" than what was previously typically veneered over... pine or particle board or worse. It is more structurally sound and less susceptible to changes in humidity and temperature, which would could cause fluctuations that could potentially warp veneer.

The expense comes from the actual veneer, the joinery, hardware and finish. If these look good to you, buy with confidence. And I think L-R is a source of repute.

Gorgeous offerings. I love this store. Nothing in this store is out of budget if you want it badly enough -- it's called "saving."

I love LR. Don't own any but I used to walk past it daily when I worked in Coral Gables.

P.S. - "Gorgeous offerings. I love this store. Nothing in this store is out of budget if you want it badly enough -- it's called "saving." -

Clanalois, for some of us, it's still expensive even if you have the money for it. And besides, by the time some people can save up enough for expensive furniture, the retailler will have long ago done away with manufacturing that piece.

My in-laws have a Ligne Roset sofa that's about 20 years old, but you'd never know it. It's in beautiful condition and still looks timelessly modern.

Thank you orangejuice. I think there are also certainly different reasons for setting a budget than simply not having the money.

Currently I'm a renter, I also know quite certainly I'll be making a large move in the next few years to another city--that will likely involve buying. As a renter, and someone expecting to move, spending money on a piece that I might love, but might not suit the home I end up buying doesn't make sense for my budget.

But that Yang sectional I love might make perfect sense for my budget after my upcoming move.

Why oh why won't some company knock off the Yang sofa? It's beautiful, but you really want 2 or 3 for the full impact, making it pretty expensive...