What's happening with furniture prices? A tale of $399 couches and tariffs

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How has the price changed since before the pandemic?

The price of bedroom furniture rose 11% since February 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The price of living room, kitchen and dining room furniture rose 25%.

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