<ul><li>High-end furniture shopping in NYC has shifted to a more exclusive and hidden experience due to rising rents and a desire for intimacy.</li><li>Furniture showroom, Somerset House, moved to a cheaper warehouse in Long Island City, offering a unique shopping experience in a less conventional location.</li><li>Alan Eckstein, the owner, sources inventory from various places and uses them to decorate real estate listings, with pieces also available for sale in artful groupings.</li><li>Shoppers visiting Mr. Eckstein's warehouse space can find designer furniture pieces displayed in a creatively curated setting, offering a unique shopping experience akin to visiting a speakeasy.</li></ul>

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