Retro Ve

20 years ago

I have been looking for a bedroom set for months. While I prefer mix and match, I just do not have the time now to shop to find pieces that will work together. I had my eye on Thomasville's Retro Ve for some time, but kept hesitating. I like the style, but was not sure about the overall quality (I have champagne taste and beer pocket).

I was impressed with Nichols and Stone for their craftsmenship and would like to support a small family owned company rather than mass produced furniture, but I couldn't find a style that I really loved in their line. Then I discovered Maria Yee who designs contemporary furniture and uses traditional Chinese joinery techniques. I don't have deep pockets and what I would pay for an entire mid range bedroom set I would pay for one of her beds.

Wouldn't you know it, while I was trying to decide how I could afford to put a Maria Yee set together, the sales person from Thomasville called to tell me Retro Ve was being discontinued and was on sale.

Well, I really needed a bedroom set for my almost empty bedroom, so I got practical very quickly. I was able to get the Retro Ve bed, dresser and mirror, night stand and armoire for just under $3,000 delivered. Given the price, the number of pieces and overall quality, I think I got a good deal. I'd like to know what others think about Thomasville quality and if I got a good deal.

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weed30 St. Louis
20 years ago
I was shopping for a bedroom set about 8 years ago. I went to every well known furniture store in St. Louis, and could not believe the *junk* they were selling. The stuff looked nice, but upon inspection, things were poorly made. I ended up getting a Thomasville bedroom set. I think it's well made, and it's held up just fine. I think you got a pretty good deal on your set, and it's very nice looking.
saswein
20 years ago
We have the Retro Ve collection in our bedroom and are very happy with the look and quality, but it took a while for that to happen.

Two of the pieces came in with streaks in the finish that made it look like an amateur did the work. You could actually see the brush strokes - and they were not even. They ended up replacing one of our night tables and they kept sending new drawers for our chest until we were happy. They even let us keep the old drawers, so the creative side of me is trying to figure out what to do with them (any ideas!?).

My suggestion is to make sure that you have every light on and as much sunshine as possible to see if your pieces have this defect. While this was a pain, I have to say that Thomasville stood behind their products and did everything to make sure we were happy - and we are!

It sounds like you did get a good price - enjoy your furniture!
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realdreamer
20 years ago
I think you got a good deal. Thomasville is not top of the line, but it is well made and a lot better than a lot of junk that is out there. Thomasville also has style, which is more than I can say about their closest competitor EA. You did good.