So, can you guess how much this broom lamp costs? We think your guess might be a little off ... (Real price after the jump)
So, can you guess how much this broom lamp costs? We think your guess might be a little off ... (Real price after the jump)
The Millet lamp by Rita Botelho goes for $850. Now, we're pretty used to seeing greenish items sell for a bit too much money — however, this seems like an entirely different category. In fact, according to The Los Angeles Times, rich people paying astronomical prices for humble-looking home items is now a thing.
They're calling it recession-time furniture. It's supposed to look organic, recycled and a bit more "humble." On one hand this trend rings a little false to us, on the other, we're glad that people with a lot of money are choosing to spend it on greener items.
Here's the full article. What do you think?
Image: Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times
Can any of those rich people buy the crap I'm selling on Craigslist? Maybe if I jack the prices up they would sell :)
view tallsarah's profile
From the "more money than brains category..."
view wrenx's profile
An eighties quip: "Why did God create yuppies? Because SOMEONE has to pay retail...."
view Arkay's profile
At least the starving artists that put together these pieces will get to eat during the recession!
view Rolen the Great's profile