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One can value form over function, especially if there’s a specific style that the rest of your house uses. If your entire house is decorated in a contemporary style, then a traditional sofa is just going to stand out like a sore thumb.
I already said “One can value form over function”. Each person has different needs and wants out of their furniture. Just because you don’t value form doesn’t mean it’s some unbelievable or “indefensible” concept.
I don’t want my house to look like it came out of the 1920s. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.
If you think otherwise, then more power to you, but don’t hoist your beliefs and preconceptions on others.
GP said > I think the problem I've noticed is - the furniture that is built to last very frequently fails the partner test - "that looks like old fart stuff".
This is a problem of taste alignment, not of preference. A person having a taste for the generally poor quality well marketed bit of goods available.
So, like I said. If one develops a taste for a certain type of trendy furniture that is poorly made, it's a personal limitation.
