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VERY EARLY EAMES LOUNGE CHAIR & OTTOMAN HERMAN MILLER |
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Curent Price | 3450 USD |
Item # | 320321039290 |
Status | Completed |
Age | Post-1950 |
Region of Origin | America |
Style | Mid-Century Modern |
Type | Chairs |
Original/Reproduction | Original |
Condition | Used |
End time | 12/6/2008 10:36:00 PM (EST)
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Ships From | LA, CA |
Category | Antiques > Furniture > Chairs > Post-1950 |
UP FOR AUCTION IS A VERY RARE VINTAGE FIRST EDITION EAMES 670 & 671, LOUNGE CHAIR AND OTTOMAN; ONE OF THE MOST COMFORTABLE CHAIRS EVER DESIGNED. THE CHAIR IS CONSTRUCTED OF ROSEWOOD VENEERED PLYWOOD SHELLS, WITH BLACK LEATHER GOOSE DUCK DOWN FILLED CUSHIONS. THIS CHAIR IS VERY EARLY, AS IT HAS THE RUBBER SHOCK MOUNTS ON THE CONNECTIONS AT THE BACK OF THE SEATING SEGMENTS WHICH IN LATER YEARS WERE REPLACED WITH PLASTIC. ON THIS FIRST EDITION THE ARMREST IS CONNECTED WITH THREE BOLTS NOT TWO AS ON LATER MODELS AND THE GLIDES FOR THE OTTOMAN SLIP ON CAP STYLE VERSES THE SCREW IN TYPE OF LATER EDITIONS. YOU WOULD PAY UPWARDS OF SEVEN THOUSAND FOR THIS CAHIR AT AN EXCLUSIVE MODERN AUCTION. THIS IS THE CHAIR THAT RAY AND CHARLES WOULD HAVE IN THEIR HOME. THE CONDITION IS EXCELLENT. THERE ARE NO FLAWS OF ANY SORT REALLY. THIS CHAIR WAS RECONDITIONED AT HERMAN MILLER AND THE SHOCK MOUNTS ARE ALL ORIGINAL HERMAN MILLER, BUT RECENT WITH NEWER TECHNIQUES THAT ARE MORE STABLE, NOT DRILLED THROUGH AS YOU SO OFTEN SEE, WHEN THE ORIGINAL FAILS WHICH IS REALLY COMMON. IN FACT HERMAN MILLER ACTUALLY STOPPED PRODUCTION OF THIS CHAIR FOR A TIME IN THE NINETIES UNTIL THIS PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED. THE LEATHER HAS SOME EXTREMELY MINOR CRACKING AND THE BEAUTIFULLY GRAINED ROSEWOOD IS IN SUPREME CONDITION WITH NO MAJOR SCRATCHES AT ALL. THERE ARE A FEW VERY INNOCUOUS CHIPS ALONG THE EDGES OF THE PLYWOOD THAT ARE VIRTUALLY INVISIBLE, NOT BAD FOR A CHAIR THAT IS OVER FIFTY YEARS OLD. THIS CHAIR IS FROM AN ESTATE IN L.A. AND HAS BEEN LOVED AS IT SHOULD BE. AN EXCELLENT ADDITION TO YOUR MODERN HOME OR COLLECTION. THE CHAIR DIMENSIONS ARE 31"TALL 32" DEEP AND 33" WIDE AND THE OTTOMAN IS 17"TALL 22" DEEP AN 26" WIDE. BUYER PAYS SHIPPING WHICH IF CRATED WOULD RUN AROUND $700 IN THE USA, IF YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH ASSEMBLY IT COULD BE TAKEN APART AND SHIPPED IN 3 OR 4 BOXES FOR LESS AROUND $400.00. GREYHOUND DOES NOT INSURE HIGH ENOUGH FOR THIS ITEM, AND INSURANCE IS REQUIRED. GOOD LUCK BIDDING. ITEMS UP FOR AUCTION ARE PRE-OWNED, IN AS IS CONDITION. I TRY TO DESCRIBE THE
ITEM'S CONDITION AS ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE, FLAWS AND ALL. CHECK IT
OUT I'D LIKE TO THINK THAT MY FEEDBACK INDICATES THAT I AM FAIRLY
ACCURATE AND HONEST, AT THE VERY LEAST IT IS MY AMBITION. I REALIZE
THAT CONDITION IS SUBJECTIVE, YOU DO SO AS WELL. PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS
IF YOU HAVE THEM BEFORE YOU BID. I WILL ONLY ACCEPT RETURNS IN
INSTANCES WHERE FLAWS HAVE BEEN OVERLOOKED AND NOT MENTIONED.THANKS FOR
YOUR INTEREST.
NOTE: HAVE AT LEAST ( 3) POSITIVE FEEDBACKS OR MY PERMISSION TO
BID! PLEASE DO NOT BID WITH (0 ) FEEDBACK! PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 72 HOURS OF
AUCTION’S END, OR RISK FTP STRIKE. SORRY IF THIS SOUNDS HARSH, BUT NECESSITY DICTATES!
DO NOT
ASSUME ANYTHING! I HAVE DONE MY BEST TO PROVIDE AS MUCH INFORMATION AS
POSSIBLE TO YOU, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK!
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COUNTRIES.
ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AND SENT IN THE CONDITION THAT THEY ARE DESCRIBED AND
PICTURED. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURY TO ITEMS IN
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PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER GOODS FOR SALE! THANKS FOR LOOKING AND GOOD LUCK BIDDING.
On Nov-27-08 at 00:30:31 PST, seller added the following information:ITEM MAY NOT BE THE VERY FIRST PRODUCTION BUT A VERY EARLY EDITION. I AM ONLY RELAYING THE INFORMATION I WAS GIVEN AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE.
On Nov-29-08 at 13:30:31 PST, seller added the following information:Hello interested parties here is the information I have obtained from herman miller when I was attempting to date this chair accurately. It is still a bit vague don't you think. I truly am just relaying information I was given, and directly from the manufacturer as well I have also added a photo which is the receipt for the reconditioning at herman miller I want to state that the buyer will will pay actual packing and shipping no extra charges will be extracted. Also upon further examination of the chair I have noted a cut or tear in the leather, on the underside of the armrest. I feel it is in no way effecting the integrity of the leather, and it is in no way visible unless you invert the chair. From: "Gloria Jacobs" Add sender to Contacts
To: "Ken" <>
Hi Ken,
Per our phone conversation this is some information that might be helpful for dating your Eames Lounge & Ottoman.
1956-present Eames Lounge and ottoman 670-671:
The Chair Is Constructed Of Molded Rosewood Plywood With Leather Cushions On A Polished Aluminum Swivel Base. The Original Brazilian Rosewood Was Selected, Matched, And Oil-finished By Hand. Veneers Presently Offered Include Walnut And Cherry. The Tufted Leather Cushions Are Hand-sewn To Fit Perfectly In The Molded Plywood Forms. The Base And Back Supports Are Attached With Neoprene Shock Mounts That Give The Chair Flex And Resiliency. Rosewood Veneer Was Discounted In March 1990 Due To Its Being An Endangered Wood. The Chair Won The Triennial Prize In Milan In 1957. It Is In The Permanent Collection Of The Museum Of Modern Art. Until Ca. 1971, The Cushions Were Downfilled. Now They Are Urethane Foam Cushions Wrapped In Polyester Fiberfill. In 1956, Chair And Ottoman Were Available In Fabric, Naughyde, Or Leather. By C. 1962, It Was Only Offered With Leather Upholstery. The Base Has Always Been "Black And Polished Aluminum." In 1956 the chair sold for $404.00, the ottoman for $174.00. (Nov. 1 1956 pricelist). The Price For The Set In 1958 Was $556.00. (HMI pricebook) In 1988, The Set Was $2613.00 For Regular Leather And $2770.00 For Aniline Leather. In 1999 the Lounge and ottoman sold for $3,100.
There are several ways you can tell the age of a lounge chair. Old style clips (cushion attachment) used up to early 1960. Old style clips have only two clips in the back - new style have five clips on the back. Cushions filled with down feathers - used until around ca. 1971. The cushions can come off by releasing the snaps on the cushions and pulling up on the back cushions and forward on the seat cushions. Rubber (not plastic) grommets used to support back braces until mid 1960s.
Best Regards,
Gloria
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