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Monday, October 4, 2010

Modern make-overs

Mid-century modern is enjoying a renewed popularity, and reproductions, reissues and current day interpretations of classic 1950s chairs, tables, and sofas are cropping up everywhere.  While vintage furniture by famous mid-century designers and even reissues are prohibitively expensive for most of us, some of the new knock-offs are excitingly affordable.

You can find pieces reminiscent of Platner, Knoll, McCobb, Wormley and others that start in the $200 range and fit right into the MCM homes of even the most discerning collectors.  While not exact replicas, the "inspired by" styles give more than a passing nod to their original designers.  I have the CB2 Tornado and Ergo tables alongside vintage furniture in my home, and I love them both.


Edward Wormley sofa
fatchancemodern.com

Night and Day sofa
urbanoutfitters.com

Harvey Probber side tables

Rustic Block side table
westelm.com

Platner side table
addonovo.com

Tornado side table
cb2.com

Paul McCobb chair
refurbmadness.com

Mid-century chair
urbanoutfitters.com

Knoll table
1stdibs.com

Ergo table
cb2.com

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