I’ve always thought the saying, ‘Imitation is the highest mold of flattery,” was a bunch of hooey. But as I gear up to move into a new apartment—scouting furniture to replace items that have been with me for a few too many years—I’m realizing that imitation isn’t such a poor thing after all.

Thanks to knockoffs, particularly those of two of my favorite designers, Charles and Ray Eames, I can get the look of their sleek, simple and sophisticated pieces without breaking the bank. Here are some of my real deal and reproduction seating favorites.

Original post by Meghan Dockendorf

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