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Uraniumfish
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Good furniture stores in NYC

I'm in the market for a new sofa/bed. I don't like Ikea aesthetics, and I'm picky about quality. BUt I don't want to spend a lot for one. Anyone have suggestions? Seems like the big outfitters all have fairly standard stuff and standard pricing for it, but does anyone know some out-of-the-way little furniture place with prices and merchandise that can't be beat?
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ajadedidealist
ajadedidealist 2yrs+
Pier 1 Imports has, I think, really nice, reasonably priced stuff. There's one on 86th and Lexington
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Uraniumfish
Uraniumfish 2yrs+
Pier 1 imports is in the same league as Ikea for me and I'm looking for something less obvious.
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DBlack
DBlack 2yrs+
Atlantic Avenue has a stretch of antique and vintage furniture stores. I don't know if you're interested in that as opposed to new furniture. There are rarely prices on the items, which means you can talk down the dealers and maybe get a good deal on a bed.
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NeverSleeps
NeverSleeps 2yrs+
I was going to suggest Atlantic Ave as well. Do you mean a sofa and/or a bed or do you mean a sofa that is also a bed?
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Uraniumfish
Uraniumfish 2yrs+
@NeverSleeps, DBlack: Thank you! I'll have a look. Where on Atlantic exactly would you say is a good place to start the search?
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NeverSleeps
NeverSleeps 2yrs+
Atlantic Ave in Boreum Hill!

http://nymag.com/srch?t=business_shopping&No=0&N=266+1411+1211
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Uraniumfish
Uraniumfish 2yrs+
@NeverSleeps Cool, that list looks very promising. I need a new bed, but would consider something that doubles as a couch, if I can find something stylish and of decent quality.
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ajadedidealist
ajadedidealist 2yrs+
Really, @uraniumfish? I much prefer P1 stuff to Ikea - although I suppose they are still in the same general range.
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hhusted
hhusted 2yrs+
@Uraniumfish: Have you tried 1-800-mattress? I remember getting a bed from them a few years ago. They have specials certain times in the year.
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BroadwayBK
BroadwayBK 2yrs+
Isn't P1 crazy expensive? I mean, for what it is?
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Uraniumfish
Uraniumfish 2yrs+
A preliminary look on Atlantic yielded some great finds in furniture, but not a lot in terms of the bed I need. I'll go again and have a closer look, but I might need further recommendations if that doesn't work out...
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ajadedidealist
ajadedidealist 2yrs+
What style are you looking for, @uraniumfish?
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uptowngirl
uptowngirl 2yrs+
@Uraniumfish I second all the suggestions of furniture stores on Atlantic Avenue, my brother who lives on One Hanson Place has picked up great stuff( a side cabinet, huge mirror )from these stores.
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uptowngirl
uptowngirl 2yrs+
@Uraniumfish I would suggest even walking around the Flatiron district , there are so many stores there you never know what one may throw up.. Have you looked at the Door Store, Design within Reach and even the Housing Works stores ?
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hhusted
hhusted 2yrs+
@Uraniumfish: You have so many choices to go with. I heard yesterday on the radio that 1-800-mattress had a sale going on. They claimed it was 50% to 70% off. Check it out and see what bargains they have. They do deliver.
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BroadwayBK
BroadwayBK 2yrs+
@hhusted I think Uraniumfish is in the market for the structural part of the bed - a fancy frame, so to speak - rather than a mattress. Though I could be wrong.
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hhusted
hhusted 2yrs+
@BroadwayBK: That is a good question. So Uraniumfish, what is it you are looking for exactly? Are you trying to find a mattress or the actual sofa that opens into a bed?
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Uraniumfish
Uraniumfish 2yrs+
@BroadwayBK, hhusted I'm in the market for either a really stylish sofa that is big enough or fold out enough to also be a decent bed, or else a whole bed, structure and mattress. I think I'm stalled by indecision at this point. I think I have unrealistic expectations, as though I think I'll find that one rare gem that is both comfy and supremely stylish, and affordable. I found a nice classifieds listing for second-hand furniture and hopefully something will come up in the next week or two that seems like the right fit. None of the standard stores I've visited really held up to my rigorous standards, it seems. Or they did, but then the prices were stratospheric.
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ajadedidealist
ajadedidealist 2yrs+
A nice option might be getting a plain bed, but then decorating it such that it functions as a sofa (ie, bolster along the side, colorful pillows, throws) unless you're actually trying to sleep on it.
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hhusted
hhusted 2yrs+
@Uraniumfish, yes price can be a problem, especially when you are on a budget. Well, keep us informed and let us know how you make out.
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NeverSleeps
NeverSleeps 2yrs+
@Uraniumfish I was going to suggest classified listings. Which ones are you looking at?
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