The first text uses unique in its traditional sense: being the only one of its kind.
Reid custom ordered his unique coffee table from a master craftsman in Oakdale.
The second text uses unique in its nontraditional sense: interesting or unusual. Reid's coffee table is an interesting style, but it was made in a factory and is probably not actually one of a kind.
Reid bought his unique coffee table from a factory outlet store in Oakdale.
Most style guides recommend to use the traditional sense of the word unique because it is considered more standard.
Which text uses the word unique in its traditional sense?
A: Reid bought his unique coffee table from a factory outlet store in Oakdale.
B: Reid custom ordered his unique coffee table from a master craftsman in Oakdale.