The object of a new or vintage, furniture or design object is the victim of a copy window. It is dangerous to be poor quality … He rhymes with deception and unfortunate shopping. How to make a mistake and avoid cheating?
Less exposed than the world of fashion, the design, however, is no exception from copy disaster. Imagine chairs, religious lighting, flags of flagging jewelry. Frauded apparatus on the Internet that bites validity between careful reissue and low-low imitation. How to recognize the original of the fake in this restless universe? Publishers and specialists between the examination, traceability and knowledge gives us keys from the formation of pale copies to distinguish real treasures.
False can hurt
If imitation is attacked by intellectual property, as well as the headlight Ribey, as well as FERMOB Executive Director, Metal Outdoor Furniture Specialists, Real Dangers. “The violation of the handbag will not keep in time. False seat is the same other than that risk.
The quality has a price
Nicolas Matheus
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We will never say that. Extremely low prices often hide unpleasant surprises. “The Luxembourg Space has sold € 239 on FERMOB, which you see € 49 on the Internet, it cannot be” Great Deal “” Quips Baptiste Reybier. Be careful on the Internet in terms of extremely attractive labels, which is obviously has value. Melt official resellers or recognized platforms such as Madindenign.com, Scandinavia-design.fr or Voltx.fr.
The information must be put
To avoid cheating, Baptiste Reybier thinks the observation remains essential. The Chlë Collin, a cult that is known in Instagram and Tik Tok, adds to the founder of the holy action. “Dimensions can betray a copy. Reproductions are often approximate. “
In order not to respond during the acquisition, nothing better than discussion. The Chlë Collin offers to interrogate the seller. “Ask when the object was bought, what is its history?” Explore labels, signatures, stamps … Furniture speaks. Whether in Leboncoin or Sales Room, a serious seller must be able to inform you about all these items. “Like all auctions, it is based on the decision of the 1981 Marcus, which clearly informs the buyer. If the object is not signed in “style”.
Technology and service, loyal allies
Estan
To avoid enforcement and make life easier, now for design furniture buyers, publishers and manufacturers, now make a choice of technological innovation. Thus, Roset Line has chosen to strengthen its Togon imaging sofa trajectory, creating a unique digital passport for each room. Eames marries, proven or Panton, which has become a classic, often copied of Vitra, requires a validity certificate for each model. “Our products have its origin or serial number of labels. If you doubt you can always contact Vita, “says Witra” Karin Gink. “
“We have all technical drawings available in our archives. The Board of the Congress knows which parts are present on the originals, even the invisible part.
Source: Le Figaro
