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Shopping for Furniture: A Consumer's Guide

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Furnishing your home can be one of the most enjoyable experiences or it can be a nightmare. When most consumers enter a furniture store they are nervous, apprehensive, and generally fearful of buying the wrong piece, or being taken advantage of by the retailer. Armed with this book, any consumer can navigate their way, with confidence, through this process."Shopping for Furniture" is a first-of-its-kind look at the furniture business by an insider. Learn which manufacturers are considered top-flight and which are middle-class, and to distinguish good design and quality construction. When does highest price mean best value? Which are the "can't miss" furniture stores around the country? Why is there a thousand-dollar difference between apparently identical sofas? Lewin answers these questions and many more and offers sage advice for both the first-time and the veteran furniture shopper. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Linden Pub


Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 1998


Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 128 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0941936392


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 92


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 9.25 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #791 in Home Furniture #4,498 in Home Repair


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    • A wonderful book, and a great help.
I wish I could give this book more than five stars. I have made lots of furniture mistakes over the years, and now I can begin to see why. The next best thing to this book would be having Leonard Lewin by your side when you shop for furniture! He takes you through the basics (wood, wood veneer, wood finishing, shopping for wood, basic furniture construction and pieces, upholstery, leather, personal style, going to stores, dealing with sales personnel and designers, interpreting advertising). What's more, he lists brands and stores to think about and visit, by area, name and volume). This book will be extremely useful to me, and I plan to reread several of the chapters before buying any furniture. The tone of the book is easygoing and informative, never dull. Most of all, his philosophy that while being an expert helps, all of us can do enough homework to understand what we need to bring to the furniture buying experience. I highly recommend this book, and plan to go back to it in the future (maybe even keep it in the car, since I wouldn't be able to hide it in the store). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2005 by Laura
    • Four Stars
Format: Paperback
Never even cracked it for class...but not the book's problem...just sayin'
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2015 by Tina OMalley Bayonet
    • invaluable insight into a complex industry...
I only wished that I had read this book prior to spending as money as i did on furniture. Mr Lewin shares experience that has taken him years to accrue. He offers a glimpse into a fast changing industry. Very informative piece.
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2013 by Anthony J
    • Good Guide for the uninitiated
I knew nothing about the details of furniture construction before I read this book. I now feel confident in shopping for all types of furniture. I can now look for signs of quality construction and ask the right questions to let the salepeople know I'm not willing to buy just on looks. The details of how certain pieces are made is important for longevity. Highly recommended read! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2006 by heedah
    • Illustrates an industry begging for an overhaul
I thought the book was good regarding the descriptions of how good furniture is made. So, I would recommend it for a person who would like to learn the basics of how furiture is constructed, and what to look for from a quality standpoint and what the difference in upholstry is. Ironically, the author then goes on to recommend buying from many low-end retailers who rip off the public with huge margins, which has been typical of the furniture for decades, I guess, maybe longer. He does make a very good explanation about what 'furniture sales' really are, and why they aren't usually a bargain. Given what he claimed was his favorite store in Chicago, I guess he hasn't shopped here in 15 years. Maybe this is a little harsh, but I don't think a retailer deserves a 150% profit or more on goods that are never on a showroom floor or held in inventory. Furniture retailers do not add 150% to the value of the product. I think by accident, the author just pointed out, by protecting the retailer part of this supply chain, why so many good American furniture manufacturers have gone out of business; most furniture is overpriced due to the retailers. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2007 by Runnermom5
    • Four Stars
Great information
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2016 by Sue E. Rebstock
    • Good book.
Good book to learn about good quality furniture.
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2016 by T. Yabe
    • a great read.
Very informative for the both the furniture buyer and seller. He writes in an informal, conversational style which can be a bit exasperating at times, otherwise, a great read.
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2014 by John Gamble

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