May 12, 2005
Custom Furniture
Custom furniture may be the style of the future. According to a blurb in the May 11, 2005 edition of the Wall Street Journal (print version), U.S. furniture companies are starting to offer customization in order to compete against imports. Want a custom chair? L. & JG Stickley, Inc. is allowing customers to choose the style of the arm, base, and back in their chairs. Norwalk's Variations program offers customized loveseats and sofas, allowing shoppers to choose from different arms, backs, and fabrics.
For more on furniture trends, you can read Furniture Firms Court
Generation X, Y Buyers over at the real estate section of the Wall Street Journal Online.