Ha ha! Is your northern "lower level" in the mid west? Pittsburgh and NJ had basements. When we moved to Grand Rapids, MI, the basement was called the "lower level" if it had windows, and "the walkout" if it had a door!
We have bought such small items of furniture you are considering online, and they have been fine. We have two computer/tv tables that float around the living room. One came from Wayfair. We helped a neighbor put together a storage chest with bench on top. That came from Wayfair. We're not talking Drexel quality, but the small items are just fine.
Actually, our kitchen stools came from Target.com, and our dining room table and eight chairs came from overstock.com, and I love them. They match the very long buffet we bought from Haverty's. I took a big chance on the table, but at the time we had two houses.
Another place I have ordered small items is Birch Lane. Joss & Main looks to be okay as well. Hope that helps. You might have to assemble.
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