Here’s why I’m happy with my choice. First, the tempered glass is nice and thick, which was essential since I’ve got a kid in the house. The base also has that substantial, sculptural feel I was after. Some people in the forums pointed out that knock-offs often look a bit “off” with thinner legs or overly shiny finishes, but the one I found has a matte, well-finished wood base that feels sturdy and doesn’t scream “replica.” It really does have the classic Noguchi vibe I was hoping for.
As much as I respect Herman Miller’s quality, the price difference was hard to ignore. I read a few people’s comments about how the original might retain resale value, but honestly, I’m more interested in enjoying the piece long-term than worrying about resale.
For anyone considering a replica versus the original, I’d say a good replica can get you really close to that iconic look without the full investment. It’s a great choice if you love the design but want to keep things budget-friendly.
More seriously, here's my take on having knockoff designer furniture pieces in one's house (and, right now, we have two):
One can become accustomed to seeing and even sometimes using them, but one can never really be comfortable actually looking at them.
I just wanted to add a quick comment about this text. In this forum, I always have to decide whether to make a new user's text publicly visible or to delete it. It's usually pretty straightforward because real users with an interest in design haven't posted much info about drugs in the past. But with @barge, I had to think it through. The post was all about design and didn't include a link, so I decided to let it pass. Turns out that was a mistake. The bots are having a party under this text. It's also interesting to see how bots always seem to gather around their own kind.
"People buy a chair, and they don't really care who designed it." (Arne Jacobsen)
Poor you having to deal with that . Hope you managed to ruin their party?....
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@lexi Of course, I did. Due to some technical limitations, they can’t post more than three or so messages at once. After that, they are blocked until I approve their posts. But even if only three or four bots flood the forum, it's still quite impressive. However, I prefer to look on the bright side: for me, the forum still feels quite busy and alive."
"People buy a chair, and they don't really care who designed it." (Arne Jacobsen)
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