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:

So guess what I found at Overstock.com?  A ton of gorgeous knockoffs.  Let’s get started:

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The Original:
Herman Miller® RAR - Molded Plastic Armchair with Rocker Base (Retails for $450.00+)

The Knock-Off: Overstock.com

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The Original:

Knoll® - Saarinen Tulip™ Side Chair and Cushion (Retails for $1,160.00+)

The Knock-Off: Overstock.com

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The Original:

Knoll® - Bertoia Diamond Lounge Chair (Retails for $1,06.00+)

Other version: Knoll® - Bertoia Side Chair

The Knock-Off: Overstock.com

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The Original:
Vitra - Vitra Design Museum - Butterfly Stool (Retails for $648+)

The Knock-Off: Overstock.com

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The Original:
Vitra - Miniatures - Faut. à Grand Comfort by Le Corbusier/Jeanneret/Perriand (Retails for $675+)

The Knock-Off: Overstock.com

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The Original:
Vitra - Panton Chair (Retails for $262+)

The Knock-Off: Overstock.com

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The Original:

Knoll® - Wassily™ Chair (Retails for $1600)

The Knock-Off: Overstock.com

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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

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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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