We need furniture for function, but also for emotion.  When we feel an attraction to a piece of furniture, we have identified an emotional connection with this object.  Perhaps its form sparks pleasant memories, or its lines are both visually interesting and soothing.  Hand-made furnishings from local materials exude authenticity and meaning.  Making careful choices about what we put in our spaces is important; the environments we occupy directly affect our sense of well-being.