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OVERSTOCK.com still has the BEST Mid-Century-Modern Knockoffs…

By Ty Wenzel • Jan 7th, 2010 • Category: Featured, Interiors Exteriors, Product & Merch, Retro Modern, Style for Less Dough

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Whether it’s Eames, Saarinen, or Bertoia, you can find a direct knock-off to their most famous pieces, particularly in the chairs, dining chairs and seating departments.  I have the Saarinen tulip chair knock-off and I LOVE IT.  It’s very obvious with these pieces exactly who they are shamelessly knocking off, but really, if you want [...]



Knock-Off Report: How to Get a Mid-Century Look With Ikea

By Ty Wenzel • Oct 22nd, 2008 • Category: Featured, Interiors Exteriors, Product & Merch, Retro Modern
The Trollsta tray table - $99

Have you figured out yet that I’m obsessed with Mid-Century modern design? Even so, alas, I don’t have the income to go the *authentic* route, what with a child and his future at stake (i.e. I’d rather save for his ivy-league education), so I usually go the knock-off or “inspired-by” route. I like [...]



Stunning New Modern Furnishings by Bellacore

By Ty Wenzel • Oct 7th, 2008 • Category: Featured, Interiors Exteriors, Product & Merch
Mib Black Chair

Some of these pieces may *remind* you of your old mod faves, but the prices are good and quality at Bellacore exceptional. Click images for more info:

Reac Miniature Tulip No.151 Eero Saarinen Chair 1:12

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The NEW Mid-Century Craze at Affordable Prices

By Ty Wenzel • May 26th, 2008 • Category: Featured, Interiors Exteriors, Product & Merch, Retro Modern, Sales & More Sales, Style Trend Forcasting, Style for Less Dough
Transparent Acrylic Nesting Tables

I have waited for this trend to happen for a long time. And finally it’s here! Mid-Century is IN again and we have the line-up ready for you. From Walmart to Ikea to Target to Urban Outfitters, everyone is getting in on this wonderful (and now, affordable) trend.
Keep in mind that I [...]



Knock-Off Report: Jacobsen’s Series 7 Chair

By Ty Wenzel • Apr 2nd, 2008 • Category: Design & Graphics, Featured, Interiors Exteriors, Product & Merch, Retro Modern, Style for Less Dough
the original Series 7 chair

In the new Knock-Off reports, we at Design Shrine will be looking at the most famous and inspiring pieces of furniture then scouring suppliers for the best and most cost-conscious alternatives to them.
The Arne Jacobsen’s Series 7 Chair, which is light and stackable, used to come with leg clips so that the chairs can be [...]



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