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Quality Wishbone Chair Replica??

10 years ago

In the market for a Wishbone Chair replica and there are a seemingly infinite number of companies in that space. I've browsed through Houzz I see that many members have bought the Poly & Bark products which I can only assume is a positive sign. However, before making a purchase, I just wanted to check if anyone had other recommendations -- I see that Overstock carries Baxton Designs but I know nothing about the quality compared to Poly & Bark or other manufacturers. Also, given the combination of wood frame and woven seat (or see photos below), I feel like flaws and quality-related issues will be more apparent. As such, I would be willing to spend more for a better finish or weave; basically something that will look good out of the box and hold up well over time (or at least until I can afford the proper Wegner version).

Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.


William Klein


Comments (16)

  • 10 years ago
    I have no personal experience with them but I've read excellent reviews for Rove.

    https://www.roveconcepts.com/hans-j-wegner_wishbone-chair.html
  • 10 years ago
    There is a good chance many of the retailers are buying from the same supplier. That's what it seemed like to me so I just went with the cheapest one I could find. My replica is amazing quality, looks beautiful but I can tell that it's not the same :(. The real chair in the natural finish is soapy, matte, and is so unique that it couldn't be replicated.
  • 9 years ago

    I've been wondering the same thing. I've been coveting some Wishbone chairs for my dining room, but with the price at $1,000 each, it's a huge investment to purchase 6-8. But I don't want to buy a replica that I'm disappointed with.

  • 9 years ago

    I have a Baxton Designs one and I think it is very slightly lower and definitely less comfortable than the ten real ones at my parents' house. But it's a pretty good looking chair, and if I had no real ones to compare I'd love it.

  • 8 years ago
    Did you ever purchase a replica? We are currently building a house and fully furnishing it so I don’t think I can afford the real deal. Although I sure wish I could! Currently looking at some from “inmod”
  • 8 years ago

    Same here! cougirl02 - Ikea did have some pretty good reproductions for the $$ a year or two back, but I'm guessing there were problems as I haven't seen them for months.

  • 8 years ago

    cougirl02 - I see a whole lot of options are available on Wayfair, too; anything upwards of $250 each, which is more than Ikea but not tooo much $$.

  • 8 years ago

    I have purchased the khalil version from wayfair, they are lightweight and comfortable but I don't have the real version for comparison. I believe these are the same as poly and bark as on one site, the p&b model number was em109, em being Edge mod and this was the sticker on my khalil box. I have since found baxton on amazon on sale. They are described as ivory and weightier than khalil so I don't think they will match what I have already. Perhaps I should chance it and hope they are close....they could be the one supplier.

  • 8 years ago

    Update, both sets have arrived and are different! Which set should I keep? I'm not sure which are closer to the real thing? The one on the left is taller and has more of a height difference between the tallest point and the arms.

  • 8 years ago

    baxton designs versus edgemod/polly&bark/khalil

  • 8 years ago
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    Interesting subtle little differences, thanks for sharing! I'd go for the one that seemed to have the best, most consistent finish, best wood, best seating, most comfortable. Are they noticeably different to sit on, clcrawford86 ?

  • 8 years ago
    Do you have any Amish furniture dealers in your area? If so, take a picture/specs of what you want with you and see what they can do. You can also check out the site, Simply Amish. I have had several chairs and pieces of furniture made by Amish carpenters—extraordinary craftsmanship, I was able to pick type of hardwood and finish and pricing came in below Pottery Barn/Ethan Allen range. You will have chairs that your grandchildren can enjoy and wouldn’t you rather give your money to an Amish craftsman than some corporation using south Asian junk wood?
  • 7 years ago

    Hi cougirl02, did you end up buying the inmod version? If so, do you like them?

  • 6 years ago

    Of course, I am too late. Still, if anyone is interested, I found a few great online stores where they follow the original design and specifications. Check Bespoek and Kallevig.

  • 6 years ago

    Spammer much, Nikola?



    Nikola N

    Of course, I am too late. Still, if anyone is interested, I found a few great online stores where they follow the original design and specifications. Check Bespoek and Kallevig.