Don’t ask why -- just enjoy deals
BLAME THE sluggish economy, or thank the pending arrival of fall home furnishings collections. Either way, you’ll see the same word in store windows: sale.
We’ve highlighted some of the savings here as well as online with links to websites.
Contemporary furniture store Shelter on Beverly Boulevard in L.A. has its first summer sale Friday through Aug. 8. Discounts will run 25% to 75% and will include upholstered furniture, lighting, bedding, and wood and metal tables, chairs, consoles and shelving; (323) 937-3222.
A South Bay store stocked with SoHo contemporary? Yes, and some of it is 25% to 75% off through Aug. 3 at Q Design in El Segundo. Pieces include a steel-framed rocking chair slung with seat-belt material, linen sofas from A. Rudin and acrylic patio chairs that look like peeled bamboo. (310) 333-0794; www.qdesignstudio.
Modern furnishings giant Bo Concept in Santa Monica is clearing out its warehouse to make room for its 2009 lines. The sleek, black-stained oak Amari dining tables, available in two sizes, have been reduced 40% to $1,139 and $999. The clean-lined Indivi 2 sofa in a black polyester-acrylic Icon fabric has been reduced 25% to $999. (310) 401-2266, www.boconcept.us.
Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams’ upholstery sales are reason enough to celebrate -- 20% off made-to-order furniture. But through Aug. 3, its showroom in L.A. also will have samples discounted up to 70%; (323) 651-0200, www.mgandbw.com.
Luxehaus is closing its Montana Avenue storefront in Santa Monica and marking down merchandise by 30% to 60%. You’ll find furniture, dinnerware and accessories such as 3-foot ginger jars. Some pieces are antique; others are from Bodo Sperlein, Gaia & Gino and other top designers. The sale runs through July, possibly longer; (310) 394-5200, www.luxehaus.com.
West Elm has its Narrow-Leg collection of bedroom furniture on sale for 15% off. The store at Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga has chocolate and acorn colors in stock; www.westelm.com.
-- Janet Eastman, David A. Keeps