Fashioning furniture costs rise amid scarce mahogany supply
Chicago readers see a shift toward simpler, durable furnishings as prices spike. Retailers report shortages of cheap items while mahogany and imported woods surge in cost. The article notes timber depletion, higher transport costs, and a drive to invest in lasting pieces, with manufacturers raising prices from 3.98 to 25 for common dressers.
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