I've heard stuff like this is much cheaper to come by used, auctioned by liquidated companies. Not necessarily the exact above mentioned models, but 'trendy' stuff like Herman Miller chairs, and similar. Let's say 500 bucks.
I found the velvet flag version on Amazon for $1150, which is still quite a bit.
It’s something to keep a look out for. They are iconic enough to pop up randomly in unusual places or furniture stores that you wouldn’t think would sell something like this.
