While perusing the catalogue for an upcoming 20th century design sale at Sotheby’s, I came across a lovely table by Israeli-born British designer/architect, Ron Arad.
Unfortunately, I am not in the market for a $100,000 table… lovely though it may be.
Fortunately, IKEA always seems to come through…
The Arad table reminded me of a table I had looked at for a back room at home. I think it could be kinda cute, and the price is right.
In true IKEA fashion, you can choose from a variety of different legs.
So I guess all this has a point…
What intriques me about my thought process is that somehow I want the IKEA table more after seeing the Arad table. Did I need some sort of justification? Am I reassured that it is tasteful because it was likely inspired by high style design? Most importantly… does this make me a sheep? Just kidding.. I am pretty sure I’m not one… usually.
I guess this is just another subtle variety of social proof or something, but regardless…
I may just have to get that silly little IKEA table now.
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Written by Katherine
Topics: Art and Design