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Posted by hipstomp | 8 Apr 2011
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West Elm is getting in on the reclaimed lumber game with their new Stria storage collection, manufactured in India. The face of each unit incorporates a type of wood called saal, taken from dismantled Indian railway trestles, that lends each piece a handmade look.
It being West Elm, it doesn't come cheap, of course: The nightstand alone comes in at $300. But we like the idea of mass-market companies playing around with this sort of differentiated mass production.
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The problem is that railway trestles often comes with pesticid or chemical treatment, so recycling it... could be a bad idea.
I work for west elm. Half of that collection is on hold in the warehouses because of mold issues........
$300 is "not cheap"? Talk about the IKEA-effect....
Mold issues? Is this true? I bought this bed and had to have it delivered 3 times. The bed keeps breaking for some unknown reason.
Hi - I am interested in purchasing this bedroom set. Dyzhoker - can u pls advise what is West Elm doing in order to take care of the mold issue? Also, do you know if this will come on sale anytime soon?
@ SRD - hello, was ur bed broken at the time of delivery or broke after use? Also, how is the bed? Do you still like it or any issues making you regret the purchase? Also, did you get any nightstand or drawers? Appreciate if you could provide a response as I am really really interested in this set, but really worried about what you guys have stated. Thanks!
the stria bed was just delivered to me a few days ago, and there is a plastic-ey smell (kind of like burnt plastic) that has been emanating from it from day 1. my eyes have been irritated for the past couple of days and the above comment has me very worried, esp because i have a young son. i called west elm to inquire about mold and/or what was used to treat the bed. i will update as soon as they get back to me.