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	title of this thread your message You assume that Modernica's quality IS equal to Herman Miller or Knoll or Carl Hansen etc. I'll assume that assumption is based on the fact that Modernica used to make the ESUs. So, if they were so good, why did Herman Miller drop them? I don't mind friendly competition, or development of new ideas. There are plenty of new designers who are making great strides in the spirit of Modernism. The fact that Modernica makes a knock-off that doesn't totally suck doesn't excuse the fact that they are using designs in a dishonest way. It's still a knock-off. Modernica didn't have to pay for any of the development, testing, or knowledge that lead to the plastic chairs OR the ESUs OR the Noguchi tables OR the Wegner chairs. Nor do they provide anything in return for those designs - nothing back to the foundations or the families. All the work has been done, all Modernica does it reap the rewards. While I applaud their commitment to US workers and quality I really wish they would use that towards their own designs. associated web images (optional) associated web link (optional) your email your password create a forums account \| you forgot your password?