$175 from White on White

Verner Panton’s 1968 “S” chair is one of the more copied items in the knock-off underworld.  Problem with them was the texture.  All I ever saw was a piece of injection molded plastic with a grainy, nubby texture instead of the smooth, glossy look of the original (which had fiberglass coating).  Looks as though some retailers have finally gotten the look right.  Still stackable etc…but not $1400 each like the authentic re-issues…how about $175 each?  I talked with the guys at White on White to verify this latest version they just got in stock was indeed the smooth finish….it is!

Modern Dose is showing a special online for the S chair as buy one get one free for $265.  I couldn ‘t get anyone on the phone to verify it for me though! Modern Dose claims their chairs are a single piece of molded plastic and come in black, white and red, with both matte or glossy finish.  White’s are fiberglass in orange, green and white.  Personally, I think the White version will be the better chair, but I also feel obligated to share any other deals I know of out there.

If you love the series of clocks by the late, great George Nelson, you’ll also know that the cheapest one hovers at just under $400.00.  White on White in NYC have several of what I consider to be pretty good knock-offs at half the price.   You’ll see White on White mentioned here more than once as I’m a big fan.  If you’re not trying to curate an authentic mid-century showcase, just the look you can actually afford – these guys are a great resource. They carry furniture as well as accessories.  www.whiteonwhite.com