doris
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Post by doris on Apr 7, 2004 22:54:26 GMT 1
We are renovating a villa in Istria and will need to buy furniture. In England we like places like Ikea and DIY shops. Is there anything similar in Croatia? Also in France they have Brocantes. Is there anything like that in Croatia?
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Limey
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Post by Limey on Apr 12, 2004 0:00:13 GMT 1
Doris, I am in the same boat. Moving from USA to Croatia and wondering if I should buy my furniture here. I like Ikea, Habitat and (in the USA) Pottery Barn. Furniture is much cheaper here than the UK (about 30% to 50% less) but I have no idea of the cost in Croatia or the type of furniture available. Prices, descriptions appreciated  Limey |
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johnt
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Post by johnt on Apr 12, 2004 1:49:59 GMT 1
There is a lot of furniture both Croatian and imports from Italy and Germany quite reasonably priced.
I also think the quality is much better there.
I found it priced lower than in England, and much lower compared to similar quality in US.
I don't think it is worth getting in US and shipping it cause of freight charges and possible duties.
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Post by angus on Apr 14, 2004 14:14:35 GMT 1
The best quality/design stuff tends to be imported from Italy. Slovenia stuff is quite good and cheaper. The worst cheap and nasty furniture is from poland and environs. There are plenty of furniture shops, you'll just have to hunt around to find them. Pula has a good selection.
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Post by Anja on Apr 14, 2004 22:09:37 GMT 1
We are renovating a villa in Istria and will need to buy furniture. In England we like places like Ikea and DIY shops. Is there anything similar in Croatia? Also in France they have Brocantes. Is there anything like that in Croatia? I think the nearest Ikea shop in Graz, Austria. Many Croats shop there but this is not very near Istria. |
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Post by Aleksandra on Apr 16, 2004 10:55:58 GMT 1
I furnisched two apartments in Istria. I only bought the sleeping bench in Croatia and this was not easy. Anyway, it depends what taste you have and what kind of style you are looking for. I could not find furniture in Croatia, or it is quit expensive. Ikea Graz is not so far away or any town in Italy (shopping centre). You could find some antique or brocantes (Rovinj, Pula) but this is also not so cheap. good luck Aleksandra www.hinet.hr/grisia |
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