Knock-Off Report: Overstock.com and Mid-Century Modern Design
Article or RSS item submitted by Ty Wenzel • Aug 30th, 2008 • Category: Featured, Interiors Exteriors, Product & Merch, Retro Modern | 327 views
I am a big fan of knock-offs, particularly since I (a) am always on a budget, and (b) I have a 6 year old that likes to destroy furniture during his adventures throughout the house. I cannot put a $550 Eames chair in the living room simply because it will be probably be nicked, ridden like a horse, used for the foundation of a club-house or just plain destroyed within a year. So knock-offs are my thing.
I recently bought a sofa from Overstock.com. It is sturdy, comfortable and fits into my modern re-do of our decor. Here it is:
It retails for $1,899.99. I bought it on Overstock.com for $545.00. Within a week, it arrived via UPS and then suddenly it was on sale for $380.99. When I let them know that, they gave me a store credit and I got a new Pentax digital camera! Yes, I LOVE this couch. And it only cost me $380.99. And guess what the kicker is? The shipping on Overstock.com is only $2.95. Whether you buy a couch or whether you buy a cd or both and then some, it’s only $2.95.
So I have been trolling eBay for an Eames rocker and here are some great examples:
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DANISH MODERN LOUNGE ROCKER CHAIR EAMES ERA MID CENTURY US $199.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Jan-11-2009 14:45:00 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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CHARLES EAMES ROPE EDGE ZENITH ROCKER SHELL CHAIR RAR US $455.00 (9 Bids) End Date: Sunday Jan-11-2009 19:00:31 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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CRAFT ASSOCIATES PEARSALL KAGAN ROCKER EAMES ERA US $399.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Jan-11-2009 19:10:00 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Eames Herman Miller Chair BLK ROCKER BASE Walnut Runner US $95.00 End Date: Tuesday Jan-13-2009 9:32:31 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Eames Atomic Modern Swivel Lounge Rocker Retro Bertoia US $39.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Jan-13-2009 19:24:51 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
So guess what I found at Overstock.com? A ton of gorgeous knockoffs. Let’s get started:
The Original:
Herman Miller® RAR - Molded Plastic Armchair with Rocker Base (Retails for $450.00+)
The Knock-Off: Overstock.com
The Original:
Knoll® - Saarinen Tulip™ Side Chair and Cushion (Retails for $1,160.00+)
The Knock-Off: Overstock.com
The Original:
Knoll® - Bertoia Diamond Lounge Chair (Retails for $1,06.00+)
Other version: Knoll® - Bertoia Side Chair
The Knock-Off: Overstock.com
The Original:
Vitra - Vitra Design Museum - Butterfly Stool (Retails for $648+)
The Knock-Off: Overstock.com
The Original:
Vitra - Miniatures - Faut. à Grand Comfort by Le Corbusier/Jeanneret/Perriand (Retails for $675+)
The Knock-Off: Overstock.com
The Original:
Vitra - Panton Chair (Retails for $262+)
The Knock-Off: Overstock.com
The Original:
Knoll® - Wassily™ Chair (Retails for $1600)
The Knock-Off: Overstock.com
Let’s not forget about Ikea. They continue to make furniture with clean lines the old-fashioned Swedish way. Here are some mid-century knock-offs (or “inspired” pieces) I recently spotted:
The Original:
Small Paul by Paul Frank - Robo Stool Set (Retails for $192+)
The Knock-Off: Ikea
The Original:
Knoll® - Bertoia Bird Chair and Ottoman (Retails for $2765)
The Knock-Off: Ikea
Pieces at Ikea are not “knock-off” clones, per se, but are inspired by designers of mid-century bent. I think if you are looking to clean up the lines of your pad, this look is the safest, and most eye-catching of all modern styles. Nostalgic yet Modern. What’s not to love?
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EAMES ERA METAL WALL ART JERE STYLE US $12.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 14:24:17 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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EAMES ERA HANGING BEADED LIGHT - SWAG - MODERN US $10.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 14:25:58 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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vintage eames era black mesh metal telephone table US $5.24 (2 Bids) End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 14:28:25 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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EAMES ERA GRAVEL ART - PINK & BLUE POODELS US $12.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 14:33:57 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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MID CENTURY DANISH MODERN Side Lounge Chairs Eames Era US $625.00 End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 14:42:22 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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RETRO MID CENTURY DANISH MODERN Lounge Chair Eames Era US $550.00 End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 14:42:22 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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RETRO MID CENTURY DANISH MODERN MAFIA T SHIRT Eames Era US $8.00 End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 14:42:22 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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MID CENTURY DANISH MODERN Teak Buffet Credenza Eames US $995.00 End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 14:42:22 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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MID CENTURY DANISH MODERN Side Lounge Chair Eames Era US $525.00 End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 14:42:22 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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MID CENTURY DANISH MODERN Dining Table Olsen Eames Era US $495.00 End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 14:42:22 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Desk Eames Mid Century Mod US $499.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 15:10:51 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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EAMES ERA DESK / TABLE / WALL DUBBLE GOOSE NECK LAMP US $12.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 15:55:52 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN, EAMES ERA CHAIR US $45.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 16:20:20 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Danish Modern Eames Era Surfboard Coffee Table Mersman US $225.00 End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 16:33:02 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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EAMES ERA DESK / TABLE GOOSE NECK LAMP US $16.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 16:44:38 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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EAMES ERA MODERN JON GILMORE MIRROR METAL WALL ART WOW US $42.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 17:00:00 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Vintage McCobb Dresser/Nightstand for Calvin Eames Era US $699.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 17:30:00 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Vintage Antique Hollywood Eames Vanity Chair Stool NR US $29.00 (8 Bids) End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 17:36:19 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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MODERN UPHOLSTERED ARM CHAIRS EAMES ERA US $400.00 End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 17:40:06 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Lamps Eames Era US $79.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 17:52:00 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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