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GoWFB.com Furniture Reviews Archive - Evan Roberts

Evan Roberts - WFB China Chongqing Branch Office Manager

I tend to like contemporary and minimalist furniture - "keep it simple" is my motto when looking at furniture. Ideal furniture pieces are part of a picture, acting as elements of a central theme, yet not overbearing or rash.. a lack of subtlety in furniture is a real turn-off for me. At the same time, I abhor a lot of the tacky contemporary furniture that comes out these days. I'm also rather anti-traditional in taste, and thus am probably not the best person to seek advice from if you're buying something for the grandparents.

I think people will probably either love or detest my taste.. but I don't think that a bit of polarity is always a bad thing, especially when you're trying to make a decision!

What Do You Do at GoWFB.com?
I would like to consider myself as a reasonably motivated individual who is driven by ambitious goals; I see technology and networking as the most important ingredients to success. My formal title is Chief Representative of Wholesale Furniture Brokers in China. I manage our Chinese branch office, and will facilitate our company's large-scale entrance into the Chinese retail and wholesale markets. I also contribute to and oversee our technical operations - in fact, I played a large role in writing the code for our "Furniture Reviews" section!

Product Picks: GoWFB.com staff members have seen a lot of furniture over the years, and that gives us a certain amount of knowledge and experience that we'd like to pass along to you. Although we all work for the same company, we are individuals, with unique preferences in style. Each staff member seen above has listed some of their favorite furniture pieces and sets - feel free to check out our staff picks to learn a little more about furniture and a little more about the people who make up the Wholesale Furniture Brokers team. This section will be updated monthly, so be sure to check back next month also!

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$119.00

Game Table - December 2008

As a poker fiend of sorts, I can't express how useful a felt top game table extender is for home games. There are a few felt top game tables like this by the Ohio Table Pad Company that could be used for poker, but this one gets my vote because it's low priced, and it doesn't have a spot for drinks and chips. Most game tables that offer spots for chips don't offer enough room - and even then, the ...

Glasgow Twill Sectional Sofa by True Contemporary Review

~~$1,899.00~~
$1,699.00

Modern Sectional Sofa - March 2008

Oh yeah baby. This sectional only comes in gray as shown, and in the configuration as shown. But I wouldn't change it anyway. I like it just the way it is. Low profile is where it's at, and I see this modern sectional sofa as the long lost big brother of the somewhat prodigal yet irresistible Mott Coffee Table that I did a review on some time ago. If ever there was a sofa that was tailored to my ...

Mario Black R-262 Series Leather Swivel Recliner and Ottoman Set by Stanley Chair - FREE Shipping! Review

~~$549.00~~
$449.00

Black Leather Recliner - August 2007

To boldly sit like no man has sat before. Seriously. Don't get me wrong, I like Lazyboy as much as the next guy, but the price tag and bulkiness make buying one somewhat less than practical at this stage in my life. My own house and mortgage first - then Lazyboy - that's what I keep telling myself.

Until that point, I'll be more than happy with one of these fine leather recliners by ...

Soho Cappuccino Platform Bed by Lifestyle Solutions - FREE Shipping! Review

~~$449.00~~
$349.00

Soho Platform Bed - July 2007

A bed at this price that's not made of particle board, milk crates, or who-knows-what is pretty hard to find. I'm however somewhat impressed by this bed, as it features a sturdy construction, and the sort of durability that is essential for a frequent mover. Indeed - the modern platform bed is well suited to meet the needs of the frequently moving young professional. I'd like to underline how important ...

Roxbury Micro Fiber Casual Convertible Sofa by Lifestyle Solutions - FREE Shipping! Review

~~$699.00~~
$579.00

Modern Convertible Sofa - July 2007

This convertible sofa caught my eye right away because it has multiple uses, looks good, and comes at a very good price. Something like this is what I'd consider "Swiss Army Furniture" - it can come in handy in a variety of situations while staying compact in your living room's proverbial "pocket" when its services are not needed. A furniture piece with bed transformation abilities is ...

Lilac Bamboo Screen by Greenington Review

$479.00

Lilac Bamboo Screen - July 2007

I personally find bamboo to be very relaxing in and of itself - there's nothing quite like having tea in a grove of bamboo shoots, but if you want to take that feeling home, furniture like this bamboo screen is a good option. As mentioned in the product description, bamboo is a rapidly growing renewable resource. In fact, in part due to its strength and due to its growth speed, bamboo is used in Asia for a plethora of applications, from building construction, to manual labour, and even as ...

Worth Japanese Style Platform Bed by Modloft - FREE Shipping & Inside Placement! Review

~~$1,999.00~~
$1,439.00

Japanese Platform Bed - June 2007

From the second I saw this Modloft bed, I knew it had potential. Platform beds are the rage these days - the lack of a box spring gives them a very unique, low profile look - particularly true for this bed. I've always liked eccentric and unique furniture designs, particularly Asian designs. The dark finish is very appealing, and the super low (five inches off the ground!) profile is definitely suited to my tastes. This bed turns a lot of heads - simple as that. Although hardwood is always ...

7 PC Cicero Square Dining Table Set by Rizzon Furniture - DC Review

$1,749.00

Cicero Square Dining Table Set - June 2007

I often find myself eating at Chinese restaurants, which probably isn't entirely a coincidence, being that I live in China and all. In the city that I live in, Chongqing, the locals love to eat "hotpot" - this square table very much reminds me of a table at a hotpot restaurant; I can imagine the hotpot in the center of the table with food surrounding it right now! The chairs, specifically the Westport chairs, also seem to have a bit of Asian influence with respect to design. The way that ...

Avalon Leather Sofa Set by Coaster Company - DC Review

$1,949.00

Avalon Black Leather Sofa Set - June 2007

Ah yes, puffy black leather sofas. I'm somewhat less than tidy, and I make a habit of eating on my sofa, so at least for me, it's important that my sofa be easy to clean. Leather sofas are awesome in that you can spill food or even drink on them, yet they don't stain easily or collect dirt. The puffiness factor is also very important to me, perhaps more so; I'm a film fanatic, I love to spend hours lying on my sofa with a blanket watching the latest flicks. I also don't underestimate the ...

Barclay Solid Wenge Bookshelf by Modloft - FREE Shipping & Inside Placement! Review

~~$1,289.00~~
$1,039.00

Barclay Glass Shelves - June 2007

At least for me, life seems to be getting faster and faster. That's not to say I'm old, it's just that the more technology permeates my life, the more clustered I feel. Minimalist interior designs, at least for me, are very calming, not to mention stylish. I've never much liked post-modern, or worse, retro minimalist styles - but this is the "porridge that was just right" - if you will. This bookcase from Modloft basically embodies my idea of what modern minimalist furniture should look ...