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Saarinen knock-off from Metalcraft Products (60s) ??  

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Missy
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25/10/2009 7:55 am  

Hi, everyone -
I have a set (42" table with white laminate top + 5 chairs) -- label under one of the chairs says "Metalcraft Products in Lynwood, California) - so not an original Saarinen. Anyone know what kind of value it would have? or how I could find out? (it's been in the family the whole time, very good condition) ... base is muted, not glossy...

Thanks for any help you can provide!


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reactcreative
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25/10/2009 9:13 am  

I'm guessing about $2. ...
I'm guessing about $2. Whether it's vintage or not, it's still a knock off. Good luck.


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fastfwd
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25/10/2009 10:20 am  

That's not really fair.
It may be true that Missy's set is worth no more than a similarly-sized, similar condition set that ISN'T styled like Saarinen's, but it's inaccurate to say that the value of a set like that is only $2. Used dining sets -- even ugly old characterless nailed-together pine dining sets -- generally sell for more than that.
I have no idea what this particular set actually sells for, but I've seen it advertised for around $500.


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Caco
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26/10/2009 8:11 am  

Not it's real value but...
Not that this is it's real value but I did some research on the small side tables. People sell knock offs for about $200-$300. I've seen the original knoll side table selling for about $500-$800. And that's just a small one.
But prices are very subjective. Those are most likely store prices or ridiculous ebay prices. You wouldn't be able to sell a knock off for that much on your own.
I'd say your's could be around $200. But I can see why it's worth $2 to some of those purist.


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sue
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27/10/2009 6:40 pm  

Prices
Well I have a cute vintage knockoff set that I bought for $99 on Craigslist. I think I got a good deal even though my set is in crappy shape and needs a tonne of refinishing.
Like many people, I'd never be able to afford the real thing, so I like a vintage knockoff. I don't think there's anything wrong with that.
What I do think is wrong are the current knockoffs that are so cheap and flimsy and scream that they're cheap copies.
Anyhow, back to price - look around and see what people in your area would pay for a knockoff vintage set. I know here I could get about $500 once my set is in decent shape.


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