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Mid-Century Modern Furniture

How to Spot the Knock Offs
2022-05-12 14:00:00 2022-05-12 15:00:00 America/New_York Mid-Century Modern Furniture Mid-century modern furniture is in high demand today but beware of the knock offs. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, May 12
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-05-12 14:00:00 2022-05-12 15:00:00 America/New_York Mid-Century Modern Furniture Mid-century modern furniture is in high demand today but beware of the knock offs. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Mid-century modern furniture is in high demand today but beware of the knock offs.

Virtually all the 20th century classics are being knocked off by China and at a tenth of the cost. But there are glaring differences that distinguish the copy from the original. This lecture presented by Dr. Oscar P. Fitzgerald* will reveal what to look for and how to avoid the fakes. Bring photos of modern furniture to discuss at the end of the lecture.

*Dr. Oscar P. Fitzgerald, a nationally known furniture historian, is Adjunct Professor at the Smithsonian Institution/George Washington University Master’s Program in the History of Decorative Arts and Design. His publications include American Furniture: 1650 to the Present, the standard textbook in the field and the recently published American Furniture Designers: 1900-2020. a survey of the top 20, 20th century furniture designers.  He currently serves on the Alexandria Library Board.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Art & Music |

TAGS: | History | Furniture |

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