Ready, Set, Shop
I just came from International Market Square, where I got a preview of the offerings in the annual ASID Great Finds Designer Home Furnishings Sample Sale. I couldn’t believe some of the price tags I spotted—this Century raw silk sofa (regularly $5,860) for $1,995 and the aged eglomise cocktail table is $1,475 (regularly $3,750). And plenty more—prices on designer furniture, home accents, and décor items are 50 to 80 percent off the original retail. A record 34 showrooms are participating this year, with bargains large and small in a Couture Room, Designer Flea Market, and Rug Bazaar. My advice: Go for it. The sale at IMS runs today, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rosewood and walnut bedside tables. Retail price: $ 4,200. Sale price: $1,800
—Chris Lee
Posted on Thursday, November 5, 2009 in Permalink
"Home Dish" is the place Midwest Home readers can drop in to catch up on the Twin Cities' home and design scene—the news, events, and trends. Editor Chris Lee and contributing editors will share their inspirations, finds, and design obsessions. We'll dish on the latest happenings, and bring you along as we attend exclusive previews, discover cool products, and talk with design experts. Have a local design fave or dilemma of your own? Tell us about it.
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