Eames Chair?

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by martinr

I have not but am going to have the center mount that it swivels on rebuilt because it’s little loose and slightly rocks. I found a guy that will come to my place and do it. Just need to get around to doing it.

Never knew the original shock mounts could last that long

[Tricolore66]

Does anyone know the story behind licensing manufacture of this design? I’ve always wanted one but didn’t really have a place to put it in my room that it would be used, except by my Italian Greyhound, so $6-7k didn’t make sense. A local high-end european furniture dealer had a brand they indicated was made under license by Eames by an Italian company. It was around $3k, so I bought one. One of my best friends has an Eames, actually 2, one vintage and a newer one, and knows them very well. He really looked it over carefully and didn’t see any major differences, other than the leather finish he thought had a slightly different sheen.

[Krash]

Originally Posted by Peter Toronto

I’ve had mine (walnut & MCL white) for over five years now. It gets used multiple times each day. I’m 6’ 5”, so I bought the tall variant. I’d echo everything that Brian said in his post.





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Gorgeous.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Tricolore66

Does anyone know the story behind licensing manufacture of this design? I’ve always wanted one but didn’t really have a place to put it in my room that it would be used, except by my Italian Greyhound, so $6-7k didn’t make sense. A local high-end european furniture dealer had a brand they indicated was made under license by Eames by an Italian company. It was around $3k, so I bought one. One of my best friends has an Eames, actually 2, one vintage and a newer one, and knows them very well. He really looked it over carefully and didn’t see any major differences, other than the leather finish he thought had a slightly different sheen.

The only two companies who are licensed to make Eames products are Herman Miller and Vitra.

[SearChart]

Inflation hits hard, the base model is currently over 10k Euro

[Cliffnopus]

We went with the Ekornes Stressless power recliner. Love it.
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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by SearChart

The only two companies who are licensed to make Eames products are Herman Miller and Vitra.

Correct

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by airchitect

Well not really. The real Eames chair was/is produced by Herman Miller. Famous for countless pieces of office furniture. And yes, they hold value very well as they are a classic in design. The only other chairs semi comparable are Mies’ Barcelona chair or Corbusier’s lounge chairs…the key to furniture is buy a handful of things that are top notch but for the rest….IKEA it is.


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The Barcelona chair is on our list to add one day

[joeychitwood]

My chair is a replica in cherrywood. Extremely comfortable and well built.

[tagesol]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Hey Dan, we've owned an Eames Chair since 1998.

We went with walnut and traditional black leather.

The chair is remarkably comfortable and my favourite place to read, listen to music or have an afternoon nap. I use it every single day.

The leather patinas beautifully over time and the wood has darkened ever so slightly with age. I'm careful not to have it sitting in direct sunlight, but otherwise I haven't done a single thing to maintain it except dust it off once a week like everything else.

It's by far my favorite piece of furniture and a classic piece to add to your home.

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I would also love to get one of this chairs it looks very comfortable and well built. enjoy it

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by tagesol

I would also love to get one of this chairs it looks very comfortable and well built. enjoy it

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[White Collar Boy]

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

My chair is a replica in cherrywood. Extremely comfortable and well built.

Incredible photograph!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

My chair is a replica in cherrywood. Extremely comfortable and well built.

Originally Posted by White Collar Boy

Incredible photograph!

I missed the deer in the background until you posted

It is a great shot indeed

[austinp]

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

My chair is a replica in cherrywood. Extremely comfortable and well built.

I noticed quite a few companies making replicas. Who made yours? If you don’t mind me asking. Great looking chair.


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[kwr]

Im 5'11" and got the tall. Highly recommend getting the tall given it allows you to lean back fully and still have neck support.

[joeychitwood]

Originally Posted by austinp

I noticed quite a few companies making replicas. Who made yours? If you don’t mind me asking. Great looking chair.

I will look through receipts today to find the brand. I’m very satisfied with it. Very solid, nice leather and difficult to remain awake in. Around $1000.

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

My chair is a replica in cherrywood. Extremely comfortable and well built.

Nice! The "real" one for $5700 is veneer plywood and leather. As long as the quality of your leather is top grain or full aniline it seems like an awesome substitute "replica" to me.

[sleepydoc]

I have always wanted one of these and almost pulled the trigger on the White and Walnut a couple years ago. Then I bought a watch instead.
Echo the advice to wait for the semi annual sale which usually also includes free shipping.

[Mr Ben]

Originally Posted by EEpro

Nice! The "real" one for $5700 is veneer plywood and leather. As long as the quality of your leather is top grain or full aniline it seems like an awesome substitute "replica" to me.

I only posted this to make a joke about the original chair being two deer for me as well… I love my reproduction/ replica - very comfy.

[CFR]

About 12 years ago, I got a little obsessed with finding an outstanding early example. I ended up getting a really lovely rosewood set that was produced in the first year (c.1956). It was a piece that Charles Eames gave to another furniture designer (and architect). I talked to that guy's widow and she sent me some documentation as well as an extra one of those little black buttons on the cushions.

I had a leather guy work on the cushions, which were pretty beat, and keep the original down inserts. The leather is loose/broken in, like a worn baseball glove, and not tight. I also had a furniture restoration guy clean up the rosewood blemishes and maybe wax/refinish it (can't remember exactly what he did). It came out perfect though.

I was terrified that the (original) shock mounts would give out and wanted to have them changed, but the furniture restorer guy checked them and said they were really solid. He said, "Don't touch these, they're good."

"The Eames Lounge Chair: An Icon of Modern Design" is a neat book about the chair and ottoman. Fun fact: The cover photo shows a chair that was clearly damaged and repaired. You can see where the shock mounts broke and the wood then repaired.

Also, Vitra makes (made?) miniature version of the Eames lounge/ottoman, the Barcelona chair and Corbusier lounge. Those are fun too, sometimes for watch pics! :)

And if you want to see a video of the Eames Chair intro, check this out, from the Arlene Francis Home Show in 1956.

[Booth9999]

Originally Posted by CFR

About 12 years ago, I got a little obsessed with finding an outstanding early example. I ended up getting a really lovely rosewood set that was produced in the first year (c.1956). It was a piece that Charles Eames gave to another furniture designer (and architect). I talked to that guy's widow and she sent me some documentation as well as an extra one of those little black buttons on the cushions.

I had a leather guy work on the cushions, which were pretty beat, and keep the original down inserts. The leather is loose/broken in, like a worn baseball glove, and not tight. I also had a furniture restoration guy clean up the rosewood blemishes and maybe wax/refinish it (can't remember exactly what he did). It came out perfect though.

I was terrified that the (original) shock mounts would give out and wanted to have them changed, but the furniture restorer guy checked them and said they were really solid. He said, "Don't touch these, they're good."

"The Eames Lounge Chair: An Icon of Modern Design" is a neat book about the chair and ottoman. Fun fact: The cover photo shows a chair that was clearly damaged and repaired. You can see where the shock mounts broke and the wood then repaired.

Also, Vitra makes (made?) miniature version of the Eames lounge/ottoman, the Barcelona chair and Corbusier lounge. Those are fun too, sometimes for watch pics! :)

And if you want to see a video of the Eames Chair intro, check this out, from the Arlene Francis Home Show in 1956.

This is awesome thanks for the link to the YouTube. Question; where did you get the mini’s? They are outstanding and would love to find some for my wife!

[Blansky]

I also had a knockoff Corbusier chair for a long time and sold it last year. Think I paid around $500 for it in around 2000.

It was more of a visual accent piece and not all that practical.

[CFR]

Originally Posted by Booth9999

This is awesome thanks for the link to the YouTube. Question; where did you get the mini’s? They are outstanding and would love to find some for my wife!

Vitra makes them, and the running joke is that they're nearly as expensive as the real thing. Retail on the Eames lounge and ottoman miniature is now $1,200 USD, which is crazy lol!

[m j b]

Originally Posted by Blansky

I think the Eames is a beautiful looking chair, but I too didn't find it as comfortable as Ekornes chairs.

We have 3 of them now. They ain't cheap either.

Just another option.

I never found a local dealer for Eames to test drive, so I bought an Ekornes instead. It's been 30 years, and it still looks great. I've since bought two more and a couch...

[Heff]

Beautiful chairs everyone!

I will be buying an Eames, rosewood and black leather, when I retire from the Air Force next year.


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[sleepydoc]

Originally Posted by CFR

Vitra makes them, and the running joke is that they're nearly as expensive as the real thing. Retail on the Eames lounge and ottoman miniature is now $1,200 USD, which is crazy lol!

Thanks for the great post and pics! What a find. And yes, the miniatures are insanely expensive.

[slim]

My favorite chair, it’s been 6 years and has held up well. Black leather and walnut combo

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by CFR

About 12 years ago, I got a little obsessed with finding an outstanding early example. I ended up getting a really lovely rosewood set that was produced in the first year (c.1956). It was a piece that Charles Eames gave to another furniture designer (and architect). I talked to that guy's widow and she sent me some documentation as well as an extra one of those little black buttons on the cushions.

I had a leather guy work on the cushions, which were pretty beat, and keep the original down inserts. The leather is loose/broken in, like a worn baseball glove, and not tight. I also had a furniture restoration guy clean up the rosewood blemishes and maybe wax/refinish it (can't remember exactly what he did). It came out perfect though.

I was terrified that the (original) shock mounts would give out and wanted to have them changed, but the furniture restorer guy checked them and said they were really solid. He said, "Don't touch these, they're good."

"The Eames Lounge Chair: An Icon of Modern Design" is a neat book about the chair and ottoman. Fun fact: The cover photo shows a chair that was clearly damaged and repaired. You can see where the shock mounts broke and the wood then repaired.

Also, Vitra makes (made?) miniature version of the Eames lounge/ottoman, the Barcelona chair and Corbusier lounge. Those are fun too, sometimes for watch pics! :)

And if you want to see a video of the Eames Chair intro, check this out, from the Arlene Francis Home Show in 1956.

First model year in Brazilian rosewood? Now that is an original amazing find and looks to be in stellar condition

[White Collar Boy]

Originally Posted by CFR

And if you want to see a video of the Eames Chair intro, check this out, from the Arlene Francis Home Show in 1956.

Thanks for this. Interesting what Charles Eames said about the one design philosophy behind his company: an attitude in all their designs that he and Ray never tried to be fashionable, and the Herman Miller company never requested they do pieces for a particular market; they made things at their own artistic speed.

I’m still mulling whether we buy a genuine Eames Lounge Chair, or go the replica route. It feels a bit like choosing between a Rolex and something ersatz, though.

Wondering if anyone has one of those mid-60s Eero Aarnio-designed Ball Chairs (or any of his designs)? I see they’re about the same as an Eames, with a completely different vibe but I love them too.

https://www.aarniooriginals.com/coll...her-ball-chair

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I’m 6’2 and it works beautifully. They do have a tall version which basically adds to the height of the upper back/headrest. I don’t think it’s necessary and IMHO the classic is the way to go as it’s just the right proportions.

I’m surprised you think so. I’m also 6’2”, and not long waisted or anything, and I really only considered one after the tall came to market. The regular one hits too low on my shoulders.