I had a great experience at World Interiors. I was looking for a specific type of couch and found them on Craigslist and went to the store to see the sofa. I got lucky and it was on sale as was the chair that went with it.
Ryan Howard was incredibly helpful and patient as I probably looked at and asked questions about almost everything in the store. I love how unique and eclectic the pieces are and he knew a lot about all of them.
It’s important to me that they use eco-friendly practices, recycled and reclaimed materials, and vegetable dye rather than toxic chemicals, glues, etc. Also, the Mango Foundation plants a tree for every table they sell which is really cool and responsible.
If I had endless square footage and budget I’d want almost everything they have there. The live edge work is incredible as are the old teak doors, rugs, artifact-esque art work and really weird (in a good way) book cases and shelves. They are also getting some new pieces in with more color and interesting patterns and designs. Can’t wait to go back and add more pieces over time. This store is very old-school Austin and I love it it will be my go to...
Read moreI bought a sofa there recently and had it shipped to me in Florida. I like the sofa but a very short time later 30-60 days they dropped the price by 425.00. I was actually looking at some other things from them and that is why I noticed. I called them and they at first suggested I had purchased it at a closeout rate but then looked it up and realized I did not. I spoke to a Robyn about this and to her credit she did call me back quickly on her manager's behalf and said that they would not be able to refund anything. His name was Ryan. That is a large drop in price. I like the sofa but I would never shop here again. Since I told them I was looking at a desk and a bookcase, they could have offered me store credit for the difference. They could have offered half of it in store credit. Not a very creative approach to dealing with customers or in securing repeat business. The manner in which their policy was explained to me felt off as well, and I have the feeling that if I ever did have any trouble with an item it would be a huge hassle. I think customer service is about to start mattering a lot again. Definite 1...
Read moreIf you are looking for versital sustainable wood pieces then look no further because World Interiors has designs and pieces that range from rustic to modern furniture. One step into their show room and you're greeted by the very knowledgeable and friendly Ryan who walks into detail the sourcing of the sustainable wood to the different processes they use to stain it. What's great is everyone at World Interiors knows and understands how great of a product they have, so it's not pushy like other furniture stores. You have time to breathe and take in all the different furniture they have. Anthony was incredibly friendly as well! He helped Ryan showcase different combinations of furniture so that you could get a feel of how things would work with each other. World Interiors exemplifies the keep Austin local, and Ryan and Anthony are champions of that core value. One last thing, if you can get a custom wood piece do so. They're...
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