Affordable Modern Furniture: Andy Lee Furniture

It's not easy to find modern non-retail furniture on a limited budget. Nor is it easy to find easy to assemble furniture. The designs of Andy Lee hits both marks, offering handsome and simple plywood furniture that fit together like a puzzle (one that we can solve)...

We know $150 is a lot of money, but in the realm of furniture, it's definitely in the affordable range for new modern offerings. We think Andy Lee's Coffee Table is practically a steal at that price considering it's made of real wood (custom veneers available), instead of the usual MDF content of typical budget priced furnishings.

We're also fond of his booshelf design shown above, made of plywood and finished in clear coated birch with plenty of room for books and collectibles . The 60"l x 6.75"h x 12"d bookcase weighs about 50lbs, which seems lighter than smaller items we've hauled away from IKEA, thanks to the plywood construction, and can be flatpacked away for storage without special tools. Smart design...we like it and only hope Andy expands his line in the future.

Andy Lee Design

Comments (10)

Many Plywood suppliers carry a product called "edgebanding" which is used to cover the ply edges of plywood. Its a veneer on a roll of tape that any good DIYer could apply themselves. Could make any of these products even nicer!

posted by petesid on June 3rd 2008 at 11:57am
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i think it looks like crap. period.

posted by animalhouze on June 3rd 2008 at 1:04pm
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Interesting concept and price point but the edges look really, really sloppy.

posted by NathanSE on June 3rd 2008 at 1:17pm
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I don't know how unfinished plywood (or something that looks like unfinished plywood) is better looking than what they sell for much cheaper at Ikea. When I look at that coffee table, I see a tool bench. Any builder I know (my dad has a construction company) could make that furniture in under an hour.

posted by -haley- on June 3rd 2008 at 1:22pm
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I wonder how stable that bookshelf is?

posted by marlo on June 3rd 2008 at 2:06pm
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Come on people, besides all the articles on the crapy Ikea furniture, "yes, it's cheap, but, how cheap is really, if in couple years, you will need to buy a new piece to replace it?....do the math! Now, this "affordable furniture", are you kidding me???? You are lucky if you get more than $50 on Ebay or Craig's List..... btw, I hope you have a liability insurance for it!

posted by flave on June 3rd 2008 at 3:19pm
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I like the look, but my god, it'd be easy to make and for a lot less.

posted by nloewen1 on June 3rd 2008 at 3:19pm
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If I picked it up for cheap at a yardsale, I'd be happy. But for the price, I'd rather have Ikea.

posted by Trilobyte on June 3rd 2008 at 3:32pm
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Looks dorm-friendly!

But I don't like it.

posted by K T G on June 3rd 2008 at 4:33pm
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I like the book case

posted by LaDonnaNichole on June 3rd 2008 at 5:14pm
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