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Knock-off: Noguchi style coffee table
Legendary Japanese-American artist, designer and sculptor Isamu Noguchi famously said: “Everything is sculpture.” That is why his iconic namesake piece—a glass and wood coffee table—stands out as both...
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Budget decor: Navy-style chairs
Nothing says durability like an Emeco Navy chair, originally designed for the U.S. Navy during the Second World War to withstand bomb blasts. The famous “77 step” manufacturing process takes two weeks...
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Go Dutch! Affordable commuter bike
Designed in 1902, the Royal Dutch Gazelle is synonymous with heirloom quality and near indestructibility. Its best-selling model, the Tour Populair, boasts a rustproof galvanized steel frame,...
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Knock-off: Tivoli clock radio
Most of us would rather curl up in the duvet than brave the morning rush hour, but the warm design and inviting sound quality of today’s retro clock radios can help you ease into the day. With wood...
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Knock-off: Eames chair
The model 670 Eames lounge chair and ottoman was designed in 1957 when postwar America was obsessed with mass production. The innovative product featured molded plywood (a technology that bends warm,...
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Fade-out lighting costs
While travelling in India, British industrial designer Tom Dixon was inspired by the hammered surfaces and arabesque shapes of the brass vessels used for carrying water. The trip led him to design the...
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A chair with flair
The original Eero Saarien tulip chair sells for $1,440 at Knoll. Finnish designer Eero Saarinen designed the tulip chair in 1955 to “clear up the slum of legs in the U.S. home.” Originals sell at Knoll...
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Best Arco lamp replica
Morba The Arco lamp was designed by Italian brothers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1962 for designer lighting manufacturer Flos. The Castiglioni brothers were inspired by the way a streetlamp...
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Budget decor: Wallflower clock
George Nelson, a founder of American Modernism, designed a series of iconic wall clocks between 1948 and 1960. These sculptural timepieces embody the 1950s aesthetic—combining eccentric whimsy with...
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High-style forgeries for your home
The phrase “faking it” is often used as a pejorative. In decor, it should be used as a compliment. High-style forgeries let designers and homeowners create beautiful, durable spaces at a fraction of...
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