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Friday, December 5, 2008

Retro Modern Interior Design Essentials

1. Arco Floor Lamp
Original Flos Arco Lamp available at Gabriel Ross for $3,977.

Cheaper Alternatives


A close replica called ZETA lamp for sale at Structube for $349. Similar design called CAST floor lamp through EQ3 for only $200, although the lamp base is not as solid and elegant as Arco or ZETA.



2. Barcelona Chair - Original: $6,470 at GabrielRoss with Stainless Steel Frame.







Cheaper Alternatives


Costco's Lux Accent Chair offers excellent quality with genuine leather and steel frame for 1/10 of the price at $700.


3. Knoll Saarinen Large Round Dining Table - Original Design with Marble Table Top at $2,000.

Cheaper Alternatives


Ikea's DOCKSTA Dining table with laminate table top has similar look and is for sale at a fraction of the original price.

4. Vitra Verner Panton Chair



5. Bertoia Diamond Chair
7. Damask Pattern Wall Paper or Fabric


8. Aluminum Bowls - Nambe Dharma Bowls Set of Two for $200


Cheaper Alternatives

Structube aluminum bowls from $39, made in India.