Furniture Design
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10 Design Insiders Sound Off on Knockoffs
In researching the much-discussed essay "The Real Cost of Rip-Offs" for Dwell's June 2012 issue (on newsstands now), many design luminaries shared their perspectives on the subject of knockoffs and…
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On the Road
ICFF 2012: Offsite Design Exhibitions
Each spring, New York Design Week gets bigger and better thanks in part to an ever-expanding roster at ICFF (more on that here) as well as the dedication of several local organizations presenting…
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Product Spotlight
Veliero Shelving by Cassina
In 1940, architect Franco Albini made a single model of his ship’s rigging-like Veliero bookcase for his Milan home—where it eventually collapsed. Sixty-six years later, Cassina…
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On the Road
ICFF 2012: Picks from Javits Center
This week we're digging deep into our favorites objets de design spotted at the 2012 International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York, from satellite events to the show floor at Javits Center…
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The Argument
The Real Cost of Rip-Offs
Knockoff furnishings may be cheap, but for the design industry, they come with a heavy price.
Tips
- Outdoor Furniture: Tough, but Pretty Furniture for the exterior doesn’t have to be so different from what you see…
- Buy Pieces that Will Stand Up to the Elements If you use wood, make sure it’s FSC-certified. Cork is a great…
- Look for Patio Furniture that Aready Has a Patina It will blend in better with the surroundings. I’d rather have…
