What is an 'original'?
The products from Spacecraft are authorised… what does this mean?
When Knoll and alike were first established they invited designers who they had met on the way (i.e. at Bauhaus) to have their products made in the factories in Italy, Germany and Demark etc.
Licenses were initially created to protect the exact specification of the design and dimensions.
The Knoll Barcelona Chair license lasted 50 years. After that time there was a window where many copies of Barcelona Chairs were made and sold. None had the same craftsmanship, quality of materials, handmade base, leather choice or guarantee. However some people were not interested in owning a piece of history, nor wanted an investment to keep forever.
Lawyers have since issued that it is illegal to copy the most iconic chair of all time and the only way to own an original specification is to buy a Knoll Barcelona Chair.
The Eames products are also replicated regularly, all inferior products, which are not the same quality.
The Knoll, Vitra and Fritzhansen products that you will receive from us have their own stamp from the manufacturer and designer proving their origin.
Read our PDFs regarding authorised furniture products and the differences to look out for.
Unsure if you have a copy or an authorised item? Email us an image… we can tell you.
Five good reasons to buy an original:
- you are not just buying a piece of furniture, but an authentic piece of design history
- your purchase will increase, not decrease, in value
- first-class quality materials and workmanship
- many parts are handmade
- substantial guarantees and warranties allowing you to preserve your investment
Downloads
- Knoll Studio Real and Fake examples
- Real vs Fake
- Knoll Certificate of authenticity (which is recieved with each product)
