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Thursday, May 22, 2008
Furniture splurge or rock a knock-off?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Last week, I moved into a new home. For months now, I’ve envisioned my decor, how my furniture will settle into its new space, the custom drapery I’ll design for my master bedroom windows, the parties I’ll have in my spacious new abode…
Everything is falling into place, but one thing is missing: a dining room table. Specifically, my dream Saarinen tulip table with an Arabescato marble top, similar to the oval table seen in this photo by Knoll, the table’s official dealer. I can see it now, its graceful curves against my traditional dining room, topped with a black crystal chandelier.
Only one thing stands between me and my 60” round Tulip temptress: $9,389 (plus tax). After all, I’m a first time homebuyer, a single woman, and a reporter at that. Sure, I could throw that puppy on plastic, but mama needs a new hot water heater first.
Every girl has her dream item, right? For some it’s a pair of Manolos, for others a three carat diamond, but for me? It’s this legendary table, created by Finnish-born American designer Eero Saarinen in 1957. According to Knoll’s website, Saarinen is said to have designed this elegant pedestal table as a way to “clear up the slum of legs.”
I’ve yet to find a knock-off to soothe my desire, though I appreciate IKEA’s effort in this Docksta table, a mere $149.
What would you do? Save your pennies for the real thing, or rock a knock-off? What’s your dream item?
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