Ever see random MCM furniture in stores?  

Its been around for a while, ...
Its been around for a while, larger comapnies have 'visual merchandisers' that take cae of that sort of thing, I'm always immediately suspicious, like they are trying to get money out of me with their contrived displays of attempted coolness.

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of the stores you mentioned are parts of much larger chains and as such will be the product of an interior designer who will be responsible for sourcing the furnishings. These designers will have contacts within the trade, so any furnishings may not be locally sourced.
Image is of COS in London WC2

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Saw a couple of DCMs (recent production) at a local GAP before.

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Not to hijack this but just a quick aside for Robert, hope things are getting better, must be very tense. Long term unemployment is a curse you wouldn't want to wish on ayone.

A lot of the perpetrators are/ were employed.
I won't have a political discussion here, but thanks for your message. Thankfully free from trouble where I live!

The Anthropologie store in To...
The Anthropologie store in Towson, MD had a Paimio chair by Alvar Aalto for awhile, for sale. I don't remember the price but it wasn't cheap.

I assume these
icons are there either to spice up the "look" and/or because they're sure to sell (if in fact they're for sale, and not "dressing" ?). Many savvy retailers must be aware of the current/ongoing MCM vogue . . .

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...of course, I understand.
Its a bit passe isn't it? Even here in the sticks the beauty parlours have knock off white barcelonas and the cafes have Eames chairs, its kind of boring.

Thanks Robert
The Cos shop is just around the corner from me. Might go and have a snoop around at lunchtime

I like the clothes sold at...
I like the clothes sold at COS, I must admit.
Nice atmostphere too..

Me too!
COS is a breath of fresh air on the high street here.

keep an eye out for me
I'll be the one caressing the Juhl sofa

Robert,
I think i've worked out where you work!

want to see great MCM furnit...
want to see great MCM furniture check out Nieman Marcus in Dallas and Barneys. they have tons of great furniture.