IKEA buys 11,000 acres of U.S. forest to keep it from being developed

Re:IKEA buys 11,000 acres of U.S. forest to keep it from bei... by ashtonkem on Wednesday January 27, 2021 @10:39AM (#25929502)

Hand crafted furniture often has more value because the types of jointery used are more durable over time. A dovetail joined drawer will last much longer than one put together via plastic screws, but it’s also requires much more expensive materials and labor.

Oh, and hardwood furniture is often lighter ironically. MDF is really heavy.

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Re:IKEA buys 11,000 acres of U.S. forest to keep it from bei... by dalbasal on Wednesday January 27, 2021 @01:03PM (#25931523)

Sometimes, maybe. But more generally, if you judge strictly along price performance and allow nothing for the subjective... I think IKEA/mass production comes out on top.

Great carpentry is valuable because people like it, because it's beautiful, maybe because it's impressive. The table will hold the dinner just fine without quality joinery.

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