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AWAYDAY / The Listing Club · Aug 9, 2026

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First in what might become a series around here, the case against convenience furniture. Let’s kick off with the one I think gets defaulted to most, storage.

Direction 1 | Mid Century Storage

Now, not all flat pack is a crime, there's well made pieces in that style too, but this is more about combating the cheap stuff that's already leaning by month three.

F*#k the Flatpack

We’ve all clocked fast fashion by now. Fast furniture’s the same story, and I’ve been noticing it everywhere lately between the big yellow shed, and doom scrolling to find UGC promos popping up my feed, I’ve been moved to indulge in some counter culture.

Direction 2 | Hardwood & cottage

As you may have gathered i’m here for the pieces that have already proven the test. And hopefully if you’re here already, you’re into that too. There’s always plenty of good pieces in rotation, they just take a bit more consideration, and often a friend to help relocate them.

A few links from the collages above to browse below, OR subscribe for the full set.

Also, don’t forget to jump into the chat, I did a big listing dump last night while I was putting this together, way more than made the cut here.

French Oak Library Bookcase / $4,000 /Auckland
Brass rail, rolling ladder, made by John Stephens & Company.

Teak Desk, Victor Wilkins / $2,000 / Matakana
From Mr Bigglesworthy, originally $3k. Immaculate condition, beautiful proportions, works as a desk or a console.

American Mid Century Johnson Carper Dresser / $850 / Auckland
Walnut veneer, six drawers, sculptural pulls.

Read the original on awaydaynz.substack.com

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