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Splurges and Steals

Fine design doesn’t come cheap. Or does it? Here are good home furnishings for when money is no object—and when it is.

By Gretchen Cook Published Saturday, March 01, 2008

Steal

The Louisa Chair by KMP Furniture offers elegance—and comfort to the wallet. It’s $567 through kmpfurniture.com.

Splurge

The Jenny chair suits both classic and contemporary loungers who appreciate fine Italian design. It’s about $2,800 at flexform.it.

Steal

Gus Modern’s George day bed, in black leather upholstery with a stainless-steel base, is $1,550 at Homebody, 715 Eighth St., SE; 202-544-8445; homebodydc.com.

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