This disease must be stopped!  

Motive
Boredom and complacency in the marketplace is the main motivation. Both clients and dealers need an alternative to the mainstream, and Mid Century design is now the default setting.
Interior designers require variety, therefore as a retailer, a variation on a theme is a good alternative within the limitations of the vintage market.
I don't see it as crime against design, simply an alternative suggestion.
Thanks, Alan.

tktoo
Alan Fears started a new thread about this in which he confirmed that he was the seller of the painted thing above and in which he linked to another ebay listing of a rosewood sideboard in original condition. He said something like "Is this better? More simple...minded?" But now the thread is gone. Hope this clears up any confusion.

Fair enough, Alan.
Personally, I don't take issue with it. To each his own. If your clients are buying the stuff, good for you.
If you were altering unique pieces, I might have a different opinion.
Thanks again. Though I'm not feeling particuarly well educated now, your footwork around profit as motive did not go unappreciated.
Oh, and thanks to you, too, spanky. I completely missed that!

Spanky
Hello, Spanky.
Yes, I did start a petty thread, but decided against it for obvious reasons... Thanks for helping me clear up the mess.
Is Spanky your real name? I like it!
Thanks, Alan.

Thanks
Thanks for your genuine response.
To make it clear, all of the images currently listed on this thread are nothing to do with me. The image of the sideboard that had writing on it (which I had removed), that was me. That was mine! GUILTY AS CHARGED.
Thanks, Alan.

Oh, Alan! You see, I WAS confused.
You're an artist!
That's altogether different. My apologies.

Well...
...many would disagree with that. Thanks.

I didn't say...
I think you're a GOOD artist! (insert winky face here)
And I suspect Mark would happily add you to the tab for your good sportsmanship.

Thanks tktoo...
Well, that was fun!
Time to make a cup of tea.
Bye for now,
Alan.

The end please
I feel my moment of anger has started a negative thread. I agree a little paint on a generic piece or beyond damage piece can look good. but this last link below well one word responses underneath would be appreciated.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GORGEOUS-BESPOKE-RETRO-UPCYCLED-DANISH-TEAK-SI...

Arthur, your OP has spawned an interesting
and entertaining thread, IMO. Who could ask for more?
As far as a one-word response to the eBay offering in the link, I'd have say it's "perfect"... for someone else's house.
Was that too negative?

This calls for a round on me!
Bad taste is better than no taste at all!
All the best!!

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