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noir_lord 32 days ago | parent | context | favorite | on: How does IKEA come up with names for its products?

> CROYDON sofa

I mean.. we have the Windsor Chair (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windsor_chair) and the Welsh Dresser (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welsh_dresser) and those both slightly predate ikea so it's not a new thing.

dmboyd 32 days ago | [–]

Ok porridge drawer is definitely someone having a laff

dickiedyce 32 days ago | | [–]

Nope. Real Scots history. See also ‘piece’

Nursie 31 days ago | [–]

Don't forget the Chesterfield!

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