Cool furniture, design objects and desiderata

[TheFoo]

That's a bit of a broken record, man...

Wtf. How often do I even post here?

Nonetheless, apologies for speaking out of turn and from actual experience. But as an olive branch, I am happy to confess that chips from Hay appear to stay on the shoulder just as well as ones you don't have to assemble yourself.

Nice edit save, btw.

 

[brokencycle]

Wtf. How often do I even post here?

Nonetheless, apologies for speaking out of turn and from actual experience. But as an olive branch, I am happy to confess that chips from Hay appear to stay on the shoulder just as well as ones you don't have to assemble yourself.

Nice edit save, btw.

A quick search results in 14 posts about Mobler by you.

 

[SkinnyGoomba]

Actually I think it’s good to know when a product maintains it’s user’s appreciation over the course of a few years.

 

[poorsod]

What do you guys think about the Prouve Standard chair by Vitra

https://www.vitra.com/en-us/product/standard

Vs the knock offs like from France and Sons?

https://www.franceandson.com/produc...SeT82PoT1EYdJe3qY1wmcZ5h4kc07MhhoCSlwQAvD_BwE

As far as I can tell the biggest difference is in the weight. The Vitra feels much more sturdy and heavy. The Vitra also comes with plastic or felt glides.

I’m trying to convince myself that the Vitra version is worth the $$$.

 

[TheFoo]

What do you guys think about the Prouve Standard chair by Vitra

https://www.vitra.com/en-us/product/standard

Vs the knock offs like from France and Sons?

https://www.franceandson.com/produc...SeT82PoT1EYdJe3qY1wmcZ5h4kc07MhhoCSlwQAvD_BwE

As far as I can tell the biggest difference is in the weight. The Vitra feels much more sturdy and heavy. The Vitra also comes with plastic or felt glides.
I’m trying to convince myself that the Vitra version is worth the $$$.

Cannot speak to the knock-off, but everything we have from Vitra is fantastic. Quality control far exceeds the high-end Italian makers, which is astonishingly hit-or-miss.

Best test is feel. If the Vitra feels that much sturdier to you, then to me, it's a no brainer.

 

[SkinnyGoomba]

I found them very comfortable, I also found the plastic seat version to be equally good.

They are on the heavy side, likely due to the back legs.

 

[ethanm]

Quality control far exceeds the high-end Italian makers, which is astonishingly hit-or-miss.

Are you actually surprised that Italian QC is hit-or-miss? It seems to me among the most expected things in the world.

 

[poorsod]

Cannot speak to the knock-off, but everything we have from Vitra is fantastic. Quality control far exceeds the high-end Italian makers, which is astonishingly hit-or-miss.

Best test is feel. If the Vitra feels that much sturdier to you, then to me, it's a no brainer.

Yeah the Vitra version is better but I’m hesitant to pay so much for it. I’ve about 6 months before the dining table is ready so I’m waiting to see if I can get lucky and these versions show up at auction.

The Vitra licensed version is still super cheap compared to the originals. I saw this set of 4 sell for almost $27k at auction.

https://www.ragoarts.com/auctions/2009/10/25/modern/801

I found them very comfortable, I also found the plastic seat version to be equally good.

They are on the heavy side, likely due to the back legs.

I’m considering the plastic version but I think the color of the plywood is better.

 

[SkinnyGoomba]

Considering the quality of the table these are going around, I think it's worth getting the Vitra version.

 

[FlyingMonkey]

That's a bit of a broken record, man...

He's not wrong though. So what's the problem? Our wishbone chairs are excellent on all counts. Wish we could have afforded more of them. And we were also considering the Hay chairs until we actually got to try some... We ended up with some early Aalto designs (Chair 69) from Artek in bent birch in a floor sale. Very solid and almost 90 years after they were designed, they still look contemporary. Chair 66 is most people's preference - the stackable Domus (AKA "Finn") Chair - not an Aalto design - also from Artek, is also excellent:

Chair 69

Chair 66

Domus Chair

 

[emptym]

I'm I love with these Kai Kristiensen bedside tables:

Pretty pricey though and they seem to be exclusive to Great Dane in Australia. I love the whole line.

 

[Principle]

Are there any dresser recommendations for smaller apartments? I’ve been looking for Thin Edge dressers for some time, but havent really explores other options.

 

[sugarbutch]

I'm I love with these Kai Kristiensen bedside tables:
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Pretty pricey though and they seem to be exclusive to Great Dane in Australia. I love the whole line.

That's really nice. I've found that I much prefer drawers with integrated pulls instead of knobs.

 

[Gus]

Anyone have a suggestion for a simple, contemporary styled digital clock radio?

 

[gdl203]

Braun?