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https://www.room-of-art.de/item/model-1183-in-teak-by-grete-jalk-for-france-and-son-2619/
Designed 1962.
https://www.pamono.eu/makers/france-son
France and son only lasted until 1964/67 depending on source.
So yeah, "copy".
I wasn't aware the ekenaset was a reissue of an original design. Probably not up to the quality of the original though.
We also have a nice IKEA table, originally desk, from the 80s.
But yes, design wise IKEA knows how to copy for the masses
looking at artek copies in the corner
I try to evade IKEA where I can, or don't buy new.
I just think that when quality is concerned, you don't want IKEA.
And I believe Tenderloin wasn't thinking the Swedish flatpackgiant when he asked the original question for Togo alternatives