Press Play with Madeleine Brand

How furniture became the new fast fashion

New furniture is often made with cheap , flimsy materials, even those from West Elm and Restoration Hardware. Where can consumers find reliable, affordable options?

By Madeleine Brand • Sep 26, 2023 • 1 min read

New furniture is often made with cheap, flimsy materials, even those from West Elm and Restoration Hardware. Where can consumers find reliable, affordable options?

Madeleine Brand
Host, 'Press Play'
Sarah Sweeney
Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW
Angie Perrin
Producer, Press Play
Michell Eloy
Line Editor, Press Play
Rachel Kurzius
Washington Post reporter covering lived spaces

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

How furniture became the new fast fashion

New furniture is often made with cheap , flimsy materials, even those from West Elm and Restoration Hardware. Where can consumers find reliable, affordable options?

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

How furniture became the new fast fashion

New furniture is often made with cheap , flimsy materials, even those from West Elm and Restoration Hardware. Where can consumers find reliable, affordable options?

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