Where can I find cheap but well built reproductions of mid-century modern furnitures?

July 15, 2007 7:28 PM

Where can I find cheap but well built reproductions of mid-century modern furnitures?

Most of the manufacturers are way too expensive for my budget since I'm a young professional. Even Design Within Reach is a bit too expensive for me. The only option I had found is Dania. How is the quality of their furnitures? Do I have other options?

Thanks!

posted by herbiehancock00 to Society & Culture (9 answers total)

White on White is pretty well know in NYC for this, but the quality is really hit or miss. I would advise staying away from upholstered items you would want to last more than a few years...
posted by lovejones at 7:46 PM on July 15, 2007

Have you considered buying used? Estate sales, for example, might be a good bet.
posted by YoungAmerican at 8:46 PM on July 15, 2007

Although a bit dorm room in quality, Urban Outfitters has some cute mid-century knock-offs for cheap.

Also, the Thomas O'Brien collection at Target is pretty decent quality for its price, and it might be worth a browse through overstock.com (this table or this one, for example).
posted by logic vs love at 8:56 PM on July 15, 2007

I can't vouch for quality since I am also at the research stage on the same mission, but check out Paradigm Furniture and Ultra Modern for some possibilities.
posted by Joh at 10:24 PM on July 15, 2007

DIY using ReadyMade?

I've been scrimping to buy DWR stuff at clearance (they used to have a warehouse sale), so I feel your pain. I can't actually recommend ReadyMade from personal experience, as I have enough trouble putting together IKEA furniture.
posted by BrotherCaine at 12:03 AM on July 16, 2007

they used to have a warehouse sale

still do at the warehouses in KY & NJ
posted by probablysteve at 4:40 AM on July 16, 2007

Second buying used. You can find some good deals on Heywood Wakefield pieces, which are handsome and extremely well-built. And there's a lot of stuff of that era that resembles Heywood Wakefield but isn't, and can be downright inexpensive.
posted by adamrice at 7:02 AM on July 16, 2007

If you are into DIY at all, Handmade Modern by Todd Oldham has some awesome mid-century modern project ideas too.
posted by logic vs love at 7:41 AM on July 16, 2007 [1 favorite]

The problem with cheap, I mean, inexpensive furniture is that you get what you pay for.
posted by Taken Outtacontext at 1:36 PM on July 16, 2007