Sally Stool

We saw these Sally stools in the new Chiasso Catalog that came in the mail the other day and had a serious flash of recognition to a designer piece that DWR used to carry [can't find them on the site anymore]. Some pangs of guilt went through our minds about buying a knock off but then we saw the unbelievable price of $48 and left the guilt behind. Also available in orange to perk up any space. So dear readers...Do you have guilt buying a knock off? or do you buy regardless?

Comments (6)

I've had the Phillipe Starck originals on my dream list for a while ... would quickly buy a knock-off, but the appeal of the original was that the "top" lifted off and provided hidden storage.

posted by Norma on 2006-10-17 11:43:47

They are called the Prince Aha Stool they are still available on DWR. But I got some at 50% off (about the same as the knock off from Chiasso)a few weeks ago during the Kartell warehouse sale. But the Chiasso stools look really good!

posted by guest on 2006-10-17 12:05:03

Are you serious, GUILT for saving money?

posted by hanifa on 2006-10-17 12:26:28

I think knock-offs are great, but I would be wary of buying these without seeing them in person - the Chiasso site doesn't provide any info about materials! Prince Ahas are still available from DWR for $87 (www.dwr.com/search.cfm?Ntx=mode+matchpartialmax&Ntk=all&N=0&Ntt=aha). We've had ours outside for a couple of years now and they haven't changed color at all. Also, we take the top off during parties and use it as an ice bucket and a flower holder... Don't know if you can do that with the Sally!

posted by guest on 2006-10-17 13:25:07

I have a white Prince Aha stool I bought from DWR many years ago when they were in the $50 range. I want 3 more, but can't bring myself to pay the new pricetag from DWR. I would like to try the Sally Stool in white. Anyone know if the whites are the same (ie: wax white)?

posted by guest on 2006-12-02 10:33:08

Not familiar with the DWR ones (inspired by? knock-off?), but saw these at Rockridge Home and fell in love w/them. ABS plastic and yes the lid comes off. Have been using them as extra seating and baby has co-opted them for use as a walker. Have not put them outside so can't comment on the fade resistance. And after spending 1800 on a coffee table am more than happy to spend 50 on cool looking stool.....

posted by 356style on November 13th 2007 at 1:09pm
view 356style's profile