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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Eames Herman Miller RAR Rocking Chair ZINC ROCKER BASE Real BIRCH Wood Runners |  |
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US $95.00 | 2h 49m |
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TIMEX EASY READER ALARM ROCKER CREAM MCM EAMES ERA MID CENTURY MODERN RETRO | |
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US $16.88 | 3h 35m |
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Eames Herman Miller RAR Rocking Chair BLACK ROCKER BASE Real BIRCH Wood Runners | |
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US $95.00 | 21h 7m |
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Herman Miller Eames Fabric Rocking Chair Mid Century Fiberglass Green Rocker | |
0 Bid | US $450.00 | 23h 37m |
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Eames Herman Miller RAR Rocking Chair BLACK ROCKER BASE Real MAPLE Wood Runners | |
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US $95.00 | 1d 47m |
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
Vinnie White Cradle Chair - $159.99
The Original:
Knoll® - Saarinen Tulip™ Side Chair and Cushion (Retails for $1,160.00+)
The Knock-Off: Overstock.com
Redd White Chair with Black Leather Cushion - $169.99
Redd Black Chair with White Leather Cushion - $169.99
The Original:
Knoll® - Bertoia Diamond Lounge Chair (Retails for $1,06.00+)
Other version: Knoll® - Bertoia Side Chair
Knoll® - Bertoia Side Chair - Retails $420+
The Knock-Off: Overstock.com
Rupert Chrome Steel Chair with Leatherette Seat Pad - $199.99
Garrick Mesh Side Chair with Leatherette Seat Pad - $137.75
The Original:
Vitra - Vitra Design Museum - Butterfly Stool (Retails for $648+)
The Knock-Off: Overstock.com
Sophie Black Bentwood Butterfly Chair/ Stool - $89.99
The Original:
Vitra - Miniatures - Faut. à Grand Comfort by Le Corbusier/Jeanneret/Perriand (Retails for $675+)
The Knock-Off: Overstock.com
Le Corbusier-style Black Leather Chair - $459.00
The Original:
Vitra - Panton Chair (Retails for $262+)
The Knock-Off: Overstock.com
Flowform Stackable Black Chairs (Set of 2) - $64.59
Flowform Children's Stackable Red Chairs (Set of 2) - $29.99
The Original:
Knoll® - Wassily™ Chair (Retails for $1600)
The Knock-Off: Overstock.com
Marcel Black Leather Accent Chair - $264.99
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
BENJAMIN Stool - $19.99
The Original:
Knoll® - Bertoia Bird Chair and Ottoman (Retails for $2765)
The Knock-Off: Ikea
Karlstad Swivel Chair - $399.00
Karlstad Footstool for swivel armchair - $199
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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Industrial Office Chair Mid Century Modern Eames era | |
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US $650.00 | 15m |
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Mid Century Modern Fire Tool Set Vntg Retro Eames Era | |
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US $550.00 | 15m |
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Credenza Sideboard Mid Century Danish Eames | |
25 Bids | US $1,000.00 | 16m |
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MODERN DANISH DESIGN TWO OAK TABLES Eames Panton Era | |
1 Bid | US $139.99 | 16m |
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4 x Mid Century Modern Tulip Chairs Vintage Eames Era Knoll Saarinen Style Set | |
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US $250.00 | 17m |
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mid century GIDEON KRAMMER WHITE FIBERGLASS ION CHAIR modern eames panton era | |
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US $495.00 | 18m |
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1960s Danish Modern TEAK Nightstand Bedside Tables Mid Century Eames Era | |
25 Bids | US $303.00 | 21m |
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Vintage WH Gunlocke Wooden Arm Chair Danish Modern Eames Era SET OF 2 PAIR | |
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US $225.00 | 22m |
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Vintage ANTONIO ZEN italy ceramic art Tribal mask 60s Gambone Fantoni Eames era | |
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US $250.00 | 23m |
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Space Age Danish Modern UFO Hanging Lamp Fixture Mid Century Eames Era | |
20 Bids | US $212.50 | 26m |
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MODERN DANISH DESIGN SQUARE TEAK COFFEE TABLE Eames Era | |
0 Bid | US $79.99 | 26m |
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Danish Mid Century Retro Vintage Eames 50s 60s 70s Desk Lamp Light Cone | |
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US $150.00 | 27m |
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Mid Century Danish Modern Hanging Dining Light Chandelier Eames FREDRICK RAMOND | |
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US $99.99 | 30m |
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1950s Danish Modern Teak Entry Chest Table Mid Century Eames Era | |
27 Bids | US $442.50 | 31m |
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1950s Danish Modern Teak Magazine Drinks Table Mid Century Eames Era | |
7 Bids | US $173.50 | 36m |
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MODERN DANISH DESIGN TEAK SHELF 1 Eames Era | |
0 Bid | US $19.99 | 37m |
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MODERN DANISH DESIGN TEAK SHELF 2 Wegner Eames Era | |
1 Bid | US $19.99 | 41m |
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MID CENTURY EAMES ERA GREEK FLOKATI RUG 4FT X 5 1 2FT | |
0 Bid | US $349.99 | 46m |
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Italian Coffee Table Mid Century Modern Chrome Walnut Glass Eames era 1970s | |
11 Bids | US $282.77 | 46m |
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Vintage New York City Scene Print Cityscape by JM Gallais Eames era 1960s | |
0 Bid | US $75.00 | 47m |
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