Eames chairs & others
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- aliendn
Hey,
Im based in Toronto and am looking for a comfy ergonomic chair that looks sharp. So i've been thinking perhaps an Eames Lounge chair reproduction (been quoted for about 2300 - 2800 at furniture store Visitor Parking. Is that reasonable? Can they be found for less? I've seen them for $899 at www.eternitymodern.com which just sounds wrong and highly suspect)Also I'm looking for other suggestions for chairs around that price bracket, or less. I just want to make sure I've considered everything before I lay that much cash down as I'l have to save up for a while, so I have to get this right!
Thanks for your suggestions!
- jerseyred0
Just found one on craigslist - Queen West, $1000, posted yesterday
http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/…
- iCanHasQBN0
Alphaville makes really good reproductions. They're pretty accurate in terms of proportions to the originals.
- hi-res photo http://www.alphavill…iCanHasQBN
- Also full Italian Leather. I have some classics from them. It's good stuff.iCanHasQBN
- Thanks!aliendn
- aliendn0
I'm worried about taxes/customs outside of Canada, but thanks for the link and appreciate that you think they're reputable. I guess I should compile a list!
- Tungsten0
I love well designed classic furniture as much as anyone, but spending 2-3 grand for one chair doesn't sit well with me either.
I would rather pay a Sheridan furniture design student to design me a custom chair and pay a (talented) starving student $500 - $800 for a one of a kind piece.
- Seanbot0
The Eames Lounge (670) is a good, classic chair. Though, it's becoming a staple to the everyman - which is fine. But it has last it's uniqueness as a conversation piece.
I would suggest looking at chairs also by Wegner, Knoll, Newson, etc. None of your friends will have them and they are both amazingly comfortable and timeless in their own effect.
- *lostSeanbot
- much appreciated. some nice designs there! regarding conversation piece, I already have one of those chairs, but it seems to delicate to sit in everyday, which is why i need something reliable and comfy.aliendn
- of course I have to disagree about its uniqueness, that chair is a classic, and as long as Kanye doesn't show up posing with one, we are goodMeeklo
- we are goodMeeklo
- aliendn0
I should mention with regards to having an interesting/conversation piece sort of chair, I already have one, but it's almost too delicate for me to sit on everyday if that makes sense? That's why I'm interested in something resilient and comfy and good looking that's gonna be my throne after work. God when I think of it I could get a used car or something :W
- utopian0
- i've got 4 as dinning chairs. PURE CLASS.mydo
- hookers chairspraycan
- fuckSlashPeckham
- utopian0
- ugly reproduction.iCanHasQBN
- and I'm sure that's just how Mies van der Rhoe would have accessorized his furniture.Josev
- jerseyred0
always wanted one of these - http://www.regencyshop.com/p80/B…
http://www.regencyshop.com/produ…- i like how you posted two of them.iCanHasQBN
- 1 link, 1 image, image no work?!?jerseyred
- o_O0
- utopian0
http://www.regencyshop.com/produ…
Sale: $295.00
- man that is ugly. it's like an 80's s&m nightmare.airey
- and very uncomfortableiCanHasQBN
- Yeah, they are really uncomfortable. This is where the Eames stuff wins out.Josev
- Sit in an LCW chair -- so comfortable.Josev
- Andrew_D0
Toronto based and good guys. I've met them through a friend of a friend(he built the site) and when I have the room, will get something built by them:
The Brothers Dressler: http://www.brothersdressler.com
If you're going to spend a fair chunk of change, get a one off! ;-)
