Does furniture made from Indonesian mahogany contribute to deforestation in Indonesia?

Q. The Bobs Jamestown bedroom set (http://www.mybobs.com/Jamestown.aspx) is apparently made from Indonesian Mahogany. I have read in a couple websites that illegal logging is a growing problem in Indonesia. Does buying furniture like this contribute to the problem?

A. Simply put, yes. It doesn't matter if it is legally imported or not, this trade makes a market for the illegally imported items.

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What is the best, if any, way to sell my oak bedroom furniture, please read ?

Q. I have a beutiful set of oak bedroom furniture that i actually got for next to nothing but it is great. I don't know anything about the value of furniture, but now that I am 56, I am finding that things I have in my house are actually collectibles etc. I guess there is something good about being on the wrong side of 50 :) :) :) I bought it "used" in 1989 but it is like perfect and includes 2 night stands, big chester drawers with mirror and head for bed. ?? thanks for you furniture people I can help with children things and sewing :) and selling on ebay and of course jesus things

A. The sad part of having anything beautiful, like well-made furniture, is that many people can't or won't appreciate it. I found this to be true when an Appraiser came through an estate I was handling and put these ridiculously small values on some fine pieces of furniture. His answer was that there is a small market for "used" furniture; most young people today would rather go to a "Big Box" store and buy some "you-build-it" crap made out of particle board than spend a few dollars more and have something they can cherish for years.
You can certainly try selling the suite on eBay, but unless the set is really old, you may not find a buyer...
You may want to try placing an ad in the classifieds of your local paper, but that usually entails alot of unwarranted phone calls.
We have "consignment" shops in this area that will take in items like this, but, if you have a timely need for cash, you may have to wait a while before the set sells.
Auction houses are always looking for quality merchandise, but there again you have to be careful, as their costs may eat up a lot of your possible gain.
Word-of-mouth may be the easiest; letting people know at work, your place of worship, etc.
And then, there is always donation. You state that you got for "next to nothing", so if you're not looking to make a few bucks, need the space, and want to feel good about it, you can call a local charitable orgainzation. They could come pick it up for nothing and you get a decent tax write off.
Good luck....Like I said, nice pieces can be difficult to "get rid" of. I have two of my parents solid mahogany dressers that neither of my sons want, so I don't know where they will end up..........

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What wall decors should I hang in my bedroom wall?

Q. I am a 29 year old single woman. My bedroom is newly renovated and painted. The paint is somewhat peach and my floor tiles are light pink. My furnitures are colored mahogany. I still dont have wall decors because I have a hard time thinking what sort to hang. I like classical look and at the same time I also like the modern look. Please help me out!

A. The most important thing is to hang things you love. Your bedroom should be your sanctuary. a place that's comfortable, romantic, and serene.

A few ideas ..maybe something will spark your interest.

1. candle sconce

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=14559736&RN=190
or
2 decorative picture frames

http://www.lillianvernon.com/catalog/product_display.jsp?pdId=2616&name=Brown+Leather+Frames+On+Bar+-+Set+of+3+&parentCatId=4&catId=25&subCatId=135

3 mirrors

http://www.lillianvernon.com/catalog/product_display.jsp?pdId=10246&name=Scrolled+Mirror+Wall+Plaques&parentCatId=4&catId=25&subCatId=283

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/EnlargeProduct.asp?SKU=14673555&ZMPHT=380/6491814673555P.JPG

4. wall plaque

http://www.worldmarket.com/wall-art/Espresso-Leaf-Wood-Wall-Plaque-Set-of-2/lev/4/productId/6977/No/18/Nao/18/N/1100453/Nty/1/index.pro

5 shelf w/ a frame and a vase

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=13699500&RN=190

or

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=13457034

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What are some good stores for bedroom decorating?

Q. what are good stores that are going to have a big selection of bedding and furniture for your bedroom?

A. Sears is good. they've got some Ty Pennington complete bed in a bag sets like at http://tinyurl.com/27o5eoz (the url was too long so I shortened it.) Or this one, http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_096B8061000P?mv=rr
Another good place is Walmart.com, believe it or not. I found this, http://tinyurl.com/2745w57 on their site. They also have the Hometrends brand things, and they having matching rugs and curtains and things to go with them. That's for the linens and all that.
A great furniture store would be City Furniture or Ashley Furniture. I use to like Rooms to Go, but they started selling things in the last few years that are made with poor craftsmanship. they don't hold up as well as the others. Y'know... cheap.
Another good furniture place is http://www.morebedroomsets.com/ and they have free shipping until September 20th. Shake a leg on that one.
If you are looking to be frugal, scan the news paper classifieds or Ebay for pick up only items in your area. You can find some really cheap deals. For instance, my mom just sold her solid mahogany canopy bed, ottoman, and two large book cases for only $400.

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Where can I see samples of vintage Drexel Furniture types online?

Q. In cleaning out my grandparents' basement, I discovered several beautiful, well-preserved pieces of vintage Drexel mahogany furniture. There is a six piece bedroom set, a desk, and a buffet (sideboard). According to my mother, this furniture was purchased around 1930. I want to determine which line these pieces came from, so that I can research the value. Does anyone know of an online (or other) resource with detailed photos of antique fine furniture lines?

A. You might try looking at ebay.com, and not just the auction stuff, but the stores, too. If the pieces are solid mahogany and not mahogany veneer, they might be worth a good bit of money. You may wish to send photos to one of the auction houses (Sothebys or Christies) for an estimate of their value; they will know which line the pieces are.

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Where can I find a charity in NYC to pick up a mahogany bedroom set and 4 sewing machines?

Q. These items remain from the estate of my aunt who was a professional seamstress. I can no longer afford the storage fees and would love to donate the items to help people start a business or furnish their home. These items have to be picked up from the storage facility in Brooklyn before May 31st. Help me avoid the June storage fees!

A. Contact Salvation Army. Some of them will come pick up. Here's some numbers for ones in Brookklyn area:

110 Kosciusko St, Brooklyn - (718) 857-7264

436 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn - (718) 834-1562

3718 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn - (718) 648-8930

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Does furniture made from Indonesian mahogany contribute to deforestation in Indonesia?

Q. The Bobs Jamestown bedroom set (http://www.mybobs.com/Jamestown.aspx) is apparently made from Indonesian Mahogany. I have read in a couple websites that illegal logging is a growing problem in Indonesia. Does buying furniture like this contribute to the problem?

A. Simply put, yes. It doesn't matter if it is legally imported or not, this trade makes a market for the illegally imported items.

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What is the best, if any, way to sell my oak bedroom furniture, please read ?

Q. I have a beutiful set of oak bedroom furniture that i actually got for next to nothing but it is great. I don't know anything about the value of furniture, but now that I am 56, I am finding that things I have in my house are actually collectibles etc. I guess there is something good about being on the wrong side of 50 :) :) :) I bought it "used" in 1989 but it is like perfect and includes 2 night stands, big chester drawers with mirror and head for bed. ?? thanks for you furniture people I can help with children things and sewing :) and selling on ebay and of course jesus things

A. The sad part of having anything beautiful, like well-made furniture, is that many people can't or won't appreciate it. I found this to be true when an Appraiser came through an estate I was handling and put these ridiculously small values on some fine pieces of furniture. His answer was that there is a small market for "used" furniture; most young people today would rather go to a "Big Box" store and buy some "you-build-it" crap made out of particle board than spend a few dollars more and have something they can cherish for years.
You can certainly try selling the suite on eBay, but unless the set is really old, you may not find a buyer...
You may want to try placing an ad in the classifieds of your local paper, but that usually entails alot of unwarranted phone calls.
We have "consignment" shops in this area that will take in items like this, but, if you have a timely need for cash, you may have to wait a while before the set sells.
Auction houses are always looking for quality merchandise, but there again you have to be careful, as their costs may eat up a lot of your possible gain.
Word-of-mouth may be the easiest; letting people know at work, your place of worship, etc.
And then, there is always donation. You state that you got for "next to nothing", so if you're not looking to make a few bucks, need the space, and want to feel good about it, you can call a local charitable orgainzation. They could come pick it up for nothing and you get a decent tax write off.
Good luck....Like I said, nice pieces can be difficult to "get rid" of. I have two of my parents solid mahogany dressers that neither of my sons want, so I don't know where they will end up..........

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Where do people buy "real" furniture in Southern California?

Q. I want to buy a bedroom set that will last, preferably for at least a couple generations, in solid wood. I don't want Ikea or anything like that. Where do you buy your furniture? Any tips on good, discount furniture?

A. Ethan Allan has really good stuff, but its really expensive. Stuff made out of real wood (not pine or particle board) is fairly pricey. Wicks has some decent stuff. We priced out a nice mahogany bedroom set there with a queen sleigh bed, highboy dresser, and a pair of nightstands which came out to about $3500. I'd say stay away from Levitz. I bought a recliner from them that fell apart within 2 years. My wife fell in love with a sleigh bed from Thomasville. without the matress it was $2500. I found a guy on ebay selling the exact same bed that was 6 months old for 1500 with a nice beauty rest matress. I went for it, but had to pay a few hundred to have it shipped from NYC to Los Angeles. You might try that though, look around in the high-dollar stores, note the maker and model number then look to see who might have it on ebay or maybe an internet retailer.

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I have a few antique pieces that I would like to add to an estate sale of a reputable estate auction company.?

Q. I live in St. Louis, MO.

Any suggestions from people with experience with this kind of thing would be gratefully appreciated.

I have four Barrister bookcases, a huge African Mahogany dining table with ten matching chairs, a solid wood cherry executive desk, a mahogany bedroom set with two twin bed frames and two dressers plus a few other pieces.

A. Look in you local phone book and visit some of their sales. Ask the people that hired them. They may even have references you could check. I'd go back where the sale was and ask. Check the local BBB too. Good luck.

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I need some ideas to paint my room. Please help i cant decide what color to use?

Q. I have a mahogany traditional bedroom set and two of my walls are dark brown so my room looks very dark when i just go into my room. i want to decorate my room and bathroom w/ blue and brown and i want it to match. i love those two colors toghter but i think that it would only look right with modern bedroom sets. Please help me with some coloring ideas

A. A pale blue would look absolutely gorgeous against the dark mahogany wood and looks great in a modern or traditional environment

A color I have used in the past that I always thinks looks stunning is First Dawn by Dulux.

I find it really lightens and brightens any room, so your room will not feel so dark, even if you wanted to keep your brown walls.

A pale blue is perfect for decorating bathrooms too, so you will be all set...

Wishing you lots of luck in your decorating - hope you enjoy the results!
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Where can I see samples of vintage Drexel Furniture types online?

Q. In cleaning out my grandparents' basement, I discovered several beautiful, well-preserved pieces of vintage Drexel mahogany furniture. There is a six piece bedroom set, a desk, and a buffet (sideboard). According to my mother, this furniture was purchased around 1930. I want to determine which line these pieces came from, so that I can research the value. Does anyone know of an online (or other) resource with detailed photos of antique fine furniture lines?

A. You might try looking at ebay.com, and not just the auction stuff, but the stores, too. If the pieces are solid mahogany and not mahogany veneer, they might be worth a good bit of money. You may wish to send photos to one of the auction houses (Sothebys or Christies) for an estimate of their value; they will know which line the pieces are.

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