David Barnett
The second is definitely not a V.K.

I also see that the 'derivative' inspired (ahem) newer table was removed from one internet source.

While the knockoff's not a 'knockoff' per se, it's certainly far from original. I've seen far more egregious and indefensible examples, too, in woodworking and other crafts, and far too commonly in galleries that should know better. The question can only become "are they ignorant, or are they simply disreputable."