You can get a knock-off that looks just as good and similar quality for 1/3 of the DWR version. Still, their stuff is way overpriced (LCW Eames chair for over $1000!!). I've also been thinking and saying that for years to any designer that will listen (that DWR is a misnomer) but recently my boss informed me that the name originally was meant to convey that now Mid Century Modern was no longer only accessible by interior designers and their clients (as apparently access to these showrooms to view and purchase high end design was relegated to those in the profession or those with $$$). Overall, the company's copy reads like it's targeted at people who don't know anything about furniture or materials. Here's their description of the factory location: "As more and more companies move overseas, we keep our manufacturing close to home in North America, helping grow local communities by providing well paying jobs, benefits, and a family culture like no other."īy "North America" they obviously mean "Mexico." Manufacturing in Mexico isn't uncommon these days-why hide it? Also, is "helping grow local communities by providing well paying jobs, benefits, and a family culture" in Mexico any better than doing the same in China? This sounds like they are trying to have it both ways: That they want to trumpet a Made-in-America provenance that they cannot truly claim, while gaining praise for not manufacturing in Asia. We live, eat and breathe mid century modern inspired furniture and are thrilled to do what we do." "Made in North America" Then there's this mess of a company description: "We don't just build furniture - I mean don't get us wrong we do - but we also have a great passion and respect for what we do.
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