Had a flashback. <g> I got a wild hair and googled This End Up furniture after watching a show about a European family and recognizing the style of furniture. I used to really love This End Up's higher end upholstered pieces because they so resembled the homes we knew in Germany and the Netherlands. Clean lines, practical, kid friendly. I later came to really long for seating that could be easily recovered with nice fabric given my meager sewing skills and my children's fondness for water-resistant art supplies. This seemed to be the answer. Til 2000 anyway. That's when the company went bankrupt and it looked like that was the end of the era. (yes there were copycat companies but none as nice imo)
Aha, but look here. They have reorganized and reopened - now that I have bought cherry furniture. Sigh. BUT, I am not going to think about that because I still need a new couch and its not going to be by the other woods and it can be recovered when my children eventually wear it out. By me. Cheaply. Hmmmm....
LOL! I am typing on a laptop sitting atop a "This End Up" desk! My husband's entire office is This End Up. My boys bedroom bunkbeds and dressers are This End Up! The stuff lasts forever.
Posted by: Rebecca B. | September 04, 2007 at 08:45 AM
My husband use to deliver their furniture when he was working his way through college. He can attest to its sturdiness!
Posted by: matilda | September 04, 2007 at 09:00 AM
I have always longed for a burgundy leather couch with lots of buttons across the back...so it would have some style and character other than what my kids brought to it. I just thought it would be wonderful to wipe off the sofa at the end of the day. I am sure even IF this could happen, the kids would find a way to return it to the earth rather quickly...recyclers that they are...LOL! ;o)
Posted by: Donna Marie | September 05, 2007 at 07:47 AM
I have always longed for a burgundy leather couch with lots of buttons across the back...so it would have some style and character other than what my kids brought to it. I just thought it would be wonderful to wipe off the sofa at the end of the day. I am sure even IF this could happen, the kids would find a way to return it to the earth rather quickly...recyclers that they are...LOL! ;o)
Posted by: Donna Marie | September 05, 2007 at 07:47 AM
Love the stuff :) I am recovering my couch right now, second time since I bought it in 1986, and I just found a This End Up desk for Anna for $20! She'll have it forever and ever. Just oil it and it will last longer than we will:)
Posted by: Barb Mc | September 05, 2007 at 04:16 PM
Had TEU in college; came with the apartment and boy was it durable! Would be perfect if we ever get a rec. room... Good that they're back in business!
Posted by: Lisa | September 05, 2007 at 09:39 PM