Question about a curio/etagere with bonded leather.
Len, I am interested in a curio/etagere that has bonded leather on the front of metal/steel frame (two strips, 71 inches ea.) Is there a downside to this?
- Gwen
Hi Gwen,
Sounds interesting. I don’t see any problem with the technique as long as it is done properly. I would expect that the key element is the proper bonding agent so that the leather is firmed fixed to the metal. Keep me posted. Who is the manufacturer and how much are they asking? Just curious. Accessory items/decorative items are very hard to shop in a competitive sense since they are often so unique.
Len Lewin; “Shopping For Furniture: A Consumer’s Guide”, 2nd. Edition
Thank you for your advice & speedy reply. I learned of your site while reseaching leathers. I believe the manufacturer of this curio is Comfort Design & the dealer is Z Futons and Furniture. They are charging $622.49 plus shipping.
It is interesting that you mention how competitive accessories are. I compared a coffee and end table with same specs. One from the above dealer & the other with Feldman furniture and there is a difference of $295.00. Both have a 30-day return policy with shipping responsibility of buyer.
Thanks again.
Hi Gwen,
Thank you for the feedback. It is always good to hear about stores, product, and trends in different parts of the country. “Accessories” is the category of merchandise where most dealers take the highest mark-ups since most of the product is “invisible” from a brand recognition standpoint and thus difficult for any consumer to price compare. Perhaps most importantly the assessory buy is incidental and works “perfectly” with the major furniture items that were just purchased so the consumer is not working hard on price but rather is looking for just the right touch. After saying all that the “right” accessories can make the room and are definitely a “fun” buy. Icing is always more fun than the cake. Hope 06 will be a wonderful year for you and your family.
Len Lewin