There always seems to be a little controversy with the concept of the knock-off. We wrote a post about a wishbone chair knock-off and while some thought it a great find, others felt knock-offs do a great disservice to the personal rights of the artist/designer.
This has us wondering: Is a knock off a good thing?
Above pics: The knock off, A new original (which is at such a good price it almost makes this a moot point), a great miniature, and the pair of originals waiting for us to inherit from our Moms.
Jonya & Brad's Modern A–Frame 
Quick Cleaning Tip: Keep Baseboards Cleaner With Fabric Softner
Good Food to Share 
The Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces 
Apartment Therapy Presents 
The Eight-Step Home Cure 
Profile Chair by Ma...
15 Essential Building Blocks for Quick Weeknight Meals
Summer Recipe: No-Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake
Comments (1)
It depends how you look at it. Some people see buying a reproduction very off from the original as being cheated. Even though I prefer owning the original design - not eveyone can afford it. I am proud to have recently buy an arco lamp that is not just true to the original, but the quality and proportion is great. It also comes with a dimmer and the rectangular stem. Mine is below $500 inclusive of warranty and shipping. The arco lamp is a 60s design with probably an expired patent. I definitely feel better getting a close to original then one that looks like an obviously fake knockoff with a price similar to the one I got.