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Can you steal design?

August 6, 2012 by Bob Borson 26 Comments

Can you steal design?

Authentic versus Reproduction. This is a topic that I think about more than I should because it relates to some of the things I do. An easy way to introduce the topic is to take a look at Mid-Century … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Observations Tagged With: conversations, design, furniture

Avant Garb-age

February 2, 2012 by Bob Borson 12 Comments

Avant Garb-age

Dallas (my current home) is a bustling city with a center core, sprawling suburbs and cozy neighborhoods, it's a far cry from my hometown.  I grew up on a farm in Fairacres, NM (not the moo-cow, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General, Observations Tagged With: Bulk trash day, furniture, mid century furniture

It’s all about me

January 19, 2012 by Bob Borson 34 Comments

It’s all about me

Since I’ll be invading Bob’s blog on a semi-regular basis, I figure that I need to get to know you all a little better and in turn have you all get to know me (not the “hey, we should go grab a beer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Observations Tagged With: Architecture and Society, conversations, design, furniture, Scott Taylor

Knoll Hardoy Butterfly Chairs

May 16, 2011 by Bob Borson 54 Comments

Knoll Hardoy Butterfly Chairs

Today I am going to talk about the Knoll Hardoy Butterfly (BFK) chairs. I have two original butterfly chairs that came into my possession because someone else decided to throw them away.   … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General, Materials and Products Tagged With: a day in the life, furniture, My House

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