One company that’s catching the eye of design fiends in particular?Founder Whitney Francis Falk studied global furniture retail and manufacturing on Wall Street. “In my work understanding the economics of a lot of these companies, I discovered that the majority of furniture being produced today was intentionally built to last only a few years on average,” she says. “This was all astounding to me.
So she started ZZ Driggs, which, in addition to artisan pieces from 12 acclaimed American design studios, offers antique pieces for purchasing or rental. You can opt for a modern emerald armchair from TRNK, a chaise lounge handcrafted in 1750, or even Philippe Starck’s famous Von Voglsang Chair, if that’s more your style.
The company also wants to educate their customers: when you click any product on the ZZ Driggs website, an in-depth profile on it emerges, detailing its history and its aesthetic significance. And when delivered, an employee will joyfully share facts and figures about the couch, chair, or rug you’ve chosen—all while playing some great music from a retro boombox.
So: You want to transform your space with character-filled furniture, but life’s feeling a little complicated, and your budget a little too tight? Maybe the answer is simpler than you think: just rent it.Sign Up Now The latest fashion news, beauty coverage, celebrity style, fashion week updates, culture reviews, and videos on Vogue.com.
Please tell me what millennial has that kind of disposable income right now? We're lucky if we've made a small upgrade from ikea. The timing of markets and our lives has made it all feel a bit Sisyphean.