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	title of this thread your message A couple of points (maybe mentioned before, but here goes). The original vintage Knoll - with the label (either big K or red and white Knoll label) is the best way to be sure you're getting a real Knoll. The original white base was matted and not glossy. The current Knoll Saarinen's are shiny glossy and looks a bit like plastic. There were so many vintage knockoffs (Burke, etc.) at the time, that I wouldn't go for any Saarinen Tulips unless you're sure they have the proper Knoll label. Now....I bought a Saarinen ashstand from Bauhaus 2 Your House earlier this year, and their 'knockoffs' come from Italy. All of Knoll's current shiny base Saarinen's come from Italy too....I bet the Bauhaus ones come from the same factory. (I WAS able to order the base in a matte finish, but the darn ashstand did not come with the screen.) You can safely buy old Saarinen tulip pieces on eBay IF you see the original label or remnants of the label clearly shown in the photographs. associated web images (optional) associated web link (optional) your email your password create a forums account \| you forgot your password?