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Reamie
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20/12/2015 11:59 pm  

I just picked this up on a punt, and I'm wondering if anyone has any hints to tell the difference between real or replica? Mine has no markings or stickers on it, so I have my doubts. I'm not sure how old it is, the person I bought it off had it about 5 years and he got it second hand. It's a little beaten up, with a small chip to the veneer. Can anyone help?
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leif ericson - Zephyr Renner
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21/12/2015 12:12 am  

It's walnut. Does that help?


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Reamie
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21/12/2015 12:24 am  

Thanks Leif! It does and it doesn't, from what I can tell there are both original CTW Coffe tables and replicas in walnut. I was hoping someone who may have one would be able to tell if the fixtures underneath look right. It's a lovely solid little piece. The top has faded some, making me think it may have some age?


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teakhound
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21/12/2015 12:53 am  

Reamie – I tend to think that use of hex fasteners on a plywood Eames piece is a sign of a knock-off. Therefore, I am casting my vote for replica, but I am basing this purely off of the few authentic tables I have seen that use Philips and flathead screws exclusively.
Maybe someone here with an authentic CTW can share a pic of how the legs attached to the top?


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Reamie
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21/12/2015 1:01 am  

Thanks Teakhound, I was leaning that way. I only paid €10 for it so not a disaster! I would love to get a close look at the underside of an original, for future reference!


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cdsilva
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21/12/2015 2:00 am  

I found a few underside photos online after a brief search. Screw location should also be closer to the points in the middle.



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Reamie
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21/12/2015 2:05 am  

Ooooh well done cdsilva, I found a boule but couldn't get a close up of them. I think it's safe to say it's a reproduction, I probably won't keep it for long. I like the walnut veneer, particularly the underside!


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Reamie
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21/12/2015 2:07 am  

That should read 'a few' ........! Apologies, I can't seem to edit!


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NULL NULL
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21/12/2015 9:45 pm  

The angle of the legs looks wrong. Also, the legs look too thick.


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objectworship
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21/12/2015 10:03 pm  

and the top does too


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Mark
 Mark
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21/12/2015 10:24 pm  

Yes, but notice that the horny old man who built this in his garage aligned the phillips screw heads properly. I can't blame Ray for this piece. No.
carry on,
Aunt Mark


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