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    I have seen some ad breaks on YouTube from around 1976 and I have seen a VT ad for a furniture store called Williams - before my time of course; I believe that they must have folded in the 1980s because I don't remember them. They seemed to be more close to MFI territory than DFS.

    Their slogan was "Williams - where else?" if that happens to ring a bell.

    I am certain that they must have been quite big in their day.
    I've everything I need to keep me satisfied
    There's nothing you can do to make me change my mind
    I'm having so much fun
    My lucky number's one
    Ah! Oh! Ah! Oh!

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    Re: Williams - furniture store

    Don't recall that name either the only famous name I can remember was Courts the Co op.

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    • #3
      I haven't heard of them... the only vintage furniture I’ve heard of is Wishbone and velvet yellow. I prefer modern furniture, to be honest, but the problem is that most of the modern furniture isn’t durable at all, as if old furniture was way better quality-wise. I remember when I had to buy some furniture for my living room I went to our local store and I was really disappointed with the quality and prices, It’s extremely expensive for nothing. I kept on searching on the internet for a week or so and still couldn’t find anything decent. So, I decided to call my brother for a piece of advice, and he told me that I should buy outdoor furniture because it’s more durable and looks the same as normal furniture. I ended up buying it in our local shop and I wasn’t disappointed, but I still needed a patio for my sofa and I couldn’t find it anywhere. So, I went on the internet and found an amazing website that has everything. I got a Tempera patio furniture cover and I’m really pleased with it.
      Last edited by RichardAA; 11-06-2021, 09:46.

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      • #4
        Williams....where else? How imaginative!
        Ejector seat?...your jokin!

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        • #5
          Originally posted by tex View Post
          Williams....where else? How imaginative!
          Not the only company or product to do that.

          To which I often reply, "well, where else is there?"
          I've everything I need to keep me satisfied
          There's nothing you can do to make me change my mind
          I'm having so much fun
          My lucky number's one
          Ah! Oh! Ah! Oh!

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          • #6
            Originally posted by George 1978 View Post

            Not the only company or product to do that.

            To which I often reply, "well, where else is there?"
            Very true....So George how you doin?, i know you were struggling a while back..you feeling better these days?
            Ejector seat?...your jokin!

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            • #7
              Originally posted by tex View Post

              Very true....So George how you doin?, i know you were struggling a while back..you feeling better these days?
              I am alright - mustn't complain.
              I've everything I need to keep me satisfied
              There's nothing you can do to make me change my mind
              I'm having so much fun
              My lucky number's one
              Ah! Oh! Ah! Oh!

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              • #8
                Even if this is a furniture store and worked in the 90s, their time has already passed. I don't think that they will be able to surprise customers with something now. Even furniture stores need to keep up with the times.
                I recently renovated my terrace, and I needed new garden furniture. As it turned out, it is not so easy to find excellent and modern garden furniture. Almost all the stores that I visited have had furniture since 2000, which is sad. After some searching, I found an online store www.gardenfurniture.co.uk with excellent furniture. Now I have to plant bushes near the fence, and this is also a difficult task.
                Last edited by dananorth; 28-07-2021, 12:20.

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                • #9
                  It's always fascinating to discover vintage ads.

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                  • #10
                    Williams sounds like it had its own charm back then.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by CornyXo View Post
                      Williams sounds like it had its own charm back then.
                      If you're into a bit of nostalgia and DIY, have you ever thought about exploring how to use mod podge? It's a cool crafting tool that can add a vintage touch to projects or even revamp furniture. Just a thought for a creative twist!

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by amethyst View Post
                        Re: Williams - furniture store

                        Don't recall that name either the only famous name I can remember was Courts the Co op.
                        And there's Reeves of Croydon. I recollect buying some sofas from there about 15 years ago and then the burnt down!

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                        • #13
                          Why Williams did become as popular as DFS is anyone's guess.
                          Last edited by George 1978; 26-02-2024, 02:09.
                          I've everything I need to keep me satisfied
                          There's nothing you can do to make me change my mind
                          I'm having so much fun
                          My lucky number's one
                          Ah! Oh! Ah! Oh!

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                          • #14
                            Next one down - double posting.
                            Last edited by George 1978; 26-02-2024, 02:09.
                            I've everything I need to keep me satisfied
                            There's nothing you can do to make me change my mind
                            I'm having so much fun
                            My lucky number's one
                            Ah! Oh! Ah! Oh!

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