Monday, December 8, 2008

Developing Country Furniture

The house M. and I rent is fully furnished. Its all very functional and in good condition. But most of it is fairly hideous. Its hideous in that 'cheap furniture' kind of way - particle board, metal rods - but also in what my mother calls the 'developing country' kind of way. Its the sort of furniture that you would be hard pressed to find in the United States, except in ethnic furniture stores and in the homes of of the newly immigrated.
Isn't France the ultimate arbiter of style? Perhaps its particular to Guadeloupe. But I feel wrong for blaming such poor taste on the local people. After all, if this is what the store is selling...

Living room sets with 80's inspired patterned fabric:



Bedroom sets that are reminiscent of your grandmother's bathroom:



Postmarked sofa beds:



You should note, these items don't come cheap.

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