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Can anyone really claim to be the 'original' for paper lanterns, though - they've been being made since the 17th C. I'm not sure an unbranded one being sold cheap owes anything to Noguchi - it's not like a knock off Eames chair or something where the 'original' is responsible for design.
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You could argue that the reproduction eames are more in keeping with the original ethos.
Not that I would, but still… -
True that - they are very robust though, our table lamp has been knocked over many times and isn’t any worse for wear.
And to reiterate, I think they look better than many others that I’ve seen.
chrisbmx116
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I realize that they’re widely available, and I’m no golfer, but I still prefer to buy the original if I can afford it.