Geraldo Scheimer

Accounts in the countries and territories listed below began purchasing services from Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL (AWS Europe) in July 2018.

One of Design Within Reach's core differentiators is their work with top designers of modern furniture, and this focus also passes to their care in selecting manufacturers. In terms of material, many offerings feature solid wood construction, but there is some use of fibreboard and plywood in some cases.

Design Within Reach offers a wide variety of furniture offerings and we'll go through customers' top searches and discuss the ins and outs of their offerings.

#1 Chairs

DWR's lounge and accent chairs feature some of the most well-known mid-century modern designers, such as Charles & Ray Eames. In addition to the famous Herman Miller Eames® chair, shoppers can also find other upholstered and non-upholstered options. With designs ranging from the iconic Egg™ chair to more muted minimalist options, shoppers have good things to say about DWR's chair selection and enjoy the multitude of color palette options. Those that complained mostly had issues with comfort with select designs.

The pros: Good selection of mid-century modern chairs with iconic options and upholstering options.

The cons: Price is higher than many competitors that embrace similar aesthetics. Some disagreements with comfort for some pieces.

#2 Lighting

Design Within Reach offers high end lighting with a retro and mid-century look. They offer ceiling lights and chandeliers, floor lamps, table and desk lamps, outdoor lighting, ceiling fans, and even wall sconces. With the wide selection of lighting options, shoppers can find something that matches their modern home and each other. Some of the most popular options include the Nelson® ceiling lamps, which feature airy paper-looking shades made of plastic polymer. Most shoppers like the range of DWR lighting designs with rare negative comments mentioning difficulty finding light bulbs in some cases.

The pros: Large selection of lighting across all major categories.

The cons: Prices are higher than other competitive offerings. Some issues with light bulbs in some cases.

#3 Sofas

Design Within Reach offers a selection of sofas in multiple styles and upholstering options per design. With options with wooden legs, metal legs, and lower profiled upholstered bases, shoppers have over 100 sofa options to choose from. Customers have good things to say overall in terms of style, but prices are somewhat more expensive than other similar-looking options available elsewhere. Those that had minor complaints mentioned sliding cushions in some instances.

The pros: Large selection of sofas with a diverse set of feet styles and upholstering.

The cons: Prices are expensive versus discount competitors. There are some disagreements about cushions in some instances.

#4 Dining Tables

DWR's dining options include tables, chairs, storage, and dinnerware (including flatware). Their tables mostly come in wooden designs, including teak, walnut, and more. They also have glass and marble options in modern styles. Their chairs and stools also offer modern upholstered and minimalist styles. Shoppers like most of the options, though their chairs are better regarded than their tables for the price. Customers with rare complaints mostly mention durability concerns.

The pros: Good selection of dining chairs and tables with a multitude of different designs including those using wood, metal, and marble.

The cons: Some price concerns. Some mention durability issues in rare cases.

#5 Bar Stools

DWR has a wide selection of bar stools and chairs with both upholstered and solid construction options. Iconic styles like the Tolix® Marais stools in galvanized steel offer recognizable style, while Design Within Reach exclusives offer more value and unique statements. Shoppers have good things to say about the dining stools with rare complaints mentioning durability.

The pros: Selection of iconic designs and DWR exclusives with good reviews from shoppers.

The cons: Some disagreements about price value and durability in some cases.

In addition to the top categories above, DWR offers a wide array of other home products, such as:

- Bookshelves

- Rugs

- Beds

- Outdoor Furniture

- Coffee Tables

- Desks

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