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.
