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That is an incredible idea for a DIY project!

You could also cut motifs out of fabric and use an iron-on product to attach the fabric like this. After it's attached you will need to sew around the design with the blanket stitch. Voila!

Why is their furniture so expensive. Does anyone know?

Because everything at anthropolgie is expensive? I would guess they're just trying to stick to comparative price points.

I am interested in the quality of their furniture for those prices. I personally wouldn't think to buy a chair from the same place I would buy an overpriced sweater from.

Their furniture and clothing is so expensive because it's part of their branding strategy. Anthropologie is in the business of selling to affluent young women who want the bohemian, vintage look without the work of digging through thrift stores or garage sales.

mmadden is right. although, they do sometimes sell truly antique pieces, like aalto chairs. but, even those cost more than if you had gone vintage modern antiquing yourself. and, from what i understand, many of their home goods are cheap imports, like their cabinet knobs.

oh, as for the chair idea - why not find an embroidered table cloth at a thrift store and make a cover out of that. this looks exactly like something my grandma had in the 60's.

I have a bunch of chairs like that- well, similiar. All of them have removable cushions so a slip cover would be super simple to make. You don't even have to know how to sew in a zipper, just 4 seams if you didn't want it with box corners.

When I saw this in the catalog I showed it to my MR. We both looked at our chairs and started laughing.

Also, a lot of these type of chairs are quite, small and some ready made pillow covers are large enough to place on the cushions.

I know a lot of their furniture is made in the USA, so I'm sure that jacks those prices up.

Mmadden is so right, though. A lot of their home stuff is beautiful, though.

Where do you find a modern danish chair? I'd kill for one and have never found one while thriftin' or antiquin'.

jon,

Where are you searching? You might have to take a note from my dad; he shops at the filthiest thrift stores in the strangest parts of town because a lot of people have no idea what they have and usually donate treasures. You would be amazed what my dad finds for less than $15. This includes danish modern chairs, which he never paid attention to before because that's what we had while I was growing up. He says the cleaner and more organized the store the more they know what they have and price accordingly. Wear your grungiest clothes and good luck!

Ha Ha Ha... I found two chairs like that for free in the trash! Plus an original wood framed small couch...for free from craigslist!!! Woo Hoo!

I paid 2 dollars for each of mine in a Habitat for Humanity re store. Lisa is right about skeezy thrift stores, but also smaller towns in the middle of no where or towns where there are a lot of cabins. (lake cabins especially) that kind of furniture migrated to 2nd homes and cabins.

Furniture being made has NOTHING to do with a high price.
Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams make furniture for not only their stores, but also Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel, Restoration, West Elm, and Brocade.

While I love Anthropologie's style I think their prices are WAY out of line. I look to them for inspiration but would never dream of buying anything from them.

Part of their price is extraordinary customer service, I have experienced that time and time again, and if you can afford it, it makes some things worth the higher price point. Plus in my experience, their stuff is quality.