I have been buying furniture for over 30 years in different states (East & West Coast, Midwest). I have bought at all different price points. In Southern California, there is simply nowhere else to shop other than Marc Pridmore if you like high quality, interesting, and tasteful pieces.
The editorial work that Marc does when he buys is unparalleled. The sales assistance is fantastic - unpretentious, practical, thoughtful, and well-educated. Personally I don't like pushy salespeople and in the furniture business (where you really have to live with your decisions on a daily basis), it's important to deal with people who are more interested in your happiness and comfort than their commission. I also don't want my house to look like every other house in the area. That's what makes MP exceptional.
If you're shopping for anything, or even just browsing (which they are very willing to accommodate as proven by my multiple trips there before I ever bought anything), I highly recommend Gus because he is seasoned, knowledgable, professional, kind, and straightforward. He also happens to have spectacular taste. I also highly recommend working with Nathan, who is refreshingly honest, thoughtful, pleasant, and accommodating. He is very good at helping you make a decision and will go the extra distance to move things around on the showroom floor (and look at pictures on your phone) to help you visualize your thoughts. Joe, who I believe is the Ops Manager, knows more about lamps than I do (seriously that's saying something). And Julie is willing to lend a hand even when it doesn't benefit her directly, behavior I never see at other furniture stores. Although the showroom is very fancy, the prices are appropriate for the quality and they are willing to be reasonable. I've purchased a couple of pieces at MP, and plan to return.
If you're considering other options, I can say from experience that there is nothing else I'd recommend in Orange County. The other good stores (King's in Yorba Linda and the old one in Orange I can't recall the name of) are all now out of business. I used to shop at Von Hemert Interiors until I realized they were unethical even to loyal, repeat customers and that they will tell you anything they think you want to hear to make a sale. Several friends in the area have also had bad experiences at VH with their lack of honesty, so I would steer clear of them. Remember in the furniture business, once it's sold, it's yours. read more