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Handcrafted vs Mass-Produced Furniture | What Actually Lasts?

Episode Summary

https://fluenttrends.com/collections/artisan-collection-powered-by-peopleThat wobbly flat-pack dresser might be costing you more than you think. One comparison found factory furniture can end up four times pricier over time than a handcrafted piece. So what really makes furniture last generations instead of years?

Episode Notes

Here's a number that stopped me: a solid hardwood piece can last fifty to a hundred years, sometimes more, while a lot of factory furniture is basically built for a replacement cycle. [thoughtful] So today we're asking, what actually lasts in furniture, and why does it seem to matter more now than ever? Fluent Trends City: Overland Park Address: 10650 Roe Avenue Website: https://fluenttrends.com