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As Copeland is authorised to reproduce this furniture, I wonder what criteria was set by the foundation in relation to the accuracy of construction and whether redesign details are permitted?
I own Wright furniture pieces by both Design Within Reach which Copeland manufactured and a couple of Copeland pieces. Copeland takes some liberties with both design and dimensions on their own FLW pieces. The Design Within Reach FLW pieces have a higher level of fidelity to the originals and better detailing than the Copeland pieces. Unfortunately the DWR pieces are now discontinued. Last week I inquired with Copeland to see if they would be interested in making the DWR pieces if I had permission from DWR and the FLW Foundation. They declined. Eventually I will retain Stafford Norris to build reproductions of FLW Furniture.
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