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	title of this thread your message That was my point - the legality of their knock-offs isnt in question, with the possible exception of the Noguchi Coffee table. Whats questionable is the way that they tap around exactly where their designs come from and the legitimacy of them. For example this quote: "For the first time since 1983, the classic 1950 Fiberglass Arm Chair, often referred to as the most significant furniture design of the 20th century, is being produced by Modernica in Los Angeles, using much of the original equipment that produced the original chairs." This seems to align themselves in the direct trajectory of the fiberglass chairs. While technically none of what they say is untrue it is certainly misleading. It implies that Modernica originally produced the chairs and is resurrecting their manufacturing process. Why not simply say something like "The original manufacturer of the chairs has chosen a new material. Modernica feels that fibreglas is a better choice for X, Y & Z reasons". And I haven't fully read the report Koen posted, but I dont fully agree with him about the ecological impact yet. I have a hard time believing that a material that is recyclable is equal to a highly toxic, non-biodegradable, non-recyclable material. I may yet be proven wrong, but my gut is pulling me in the other direction. associated web images (optional) associated web link (optional) your email your password create a forums account \| you forgot your password?