Charles Eames Chair&Ottoman Original 1956 Herman Miller

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Charles Eames 670 Lounge Chair & Ottoman Herman Miller It's beautiful, rich and comfortable...and it's why they are so classic and highly desired. This is AUTHENTIC and will fit perfectly into someone doing Eames... About these classic chairs... The chair is composed of three curved plywood shells. The shells are made with several thin layers of wood veneer glued together and shaped under heat and pressure. The chair has very elegant proportions. The shells and the seat cushions are essentially the same shape: composed of two curved forms interlock to form a solid mass. The chair back and headrest are identical in proportion, as are the seat and the Ottoman. The Eames constantly made use of new materials. The couple's first plywood chair - this chair made use of a heavy rubber washer glued to the backrest of the chair and screwed to the lumbar support. These washers, which have come to be called 'shock mounts', allow the backrest to flex slightly. This technology was brought back in the 670 Lounge chair. The backrest and headrest are screwed together by a pair of aluminum supports. This unit is suspended on the seat via two connection points in the armrests. The armrests are screwed to shock mounts on the interior of the backrest shell, allowing the backrest and headrest to flex when the chair is in use. This is part of the chair' s unusual design, as well as one of its biggest flaws. The rubber washers are solidly glued to the plywood shells, but have been known to tear free when excessive weight is applied, or when the rubber becomes old and brittle. My chair is in great condition. One button needs to be recovered. Other creative uses of materials include the seat cushions - which eschew standard stapled or nailed upholstery. Instead the cushions are sewn with a zipper around the outer edge that connects them to a stiff plastic backing. The backing affixes to the plywood shells with a series of hidden clips and rings. This design, along with the hidden shock mounts in the armrest allow the outside veneer of the chair to be unmarred by screws or bolts. The chair has a low seat which is permanently fixed at a recline. The seat of the chair swivels on a cast aluminum base, with glides that are threaded so that the chair may remain level. Some collectors are willing to pay high prices for earlier chairs made with Brazilian rosewood veneer, which is no longer available. Prices for original rosewood chairs have recently reached as much as $7,000 in auction. *The Eames lounge chair has appeared on the television series House MD as well as Will & Grace , and FRASIER too! The chair and ottoman features in Dr. House's apartment, and also a corduroy-upholstered model in his office. It's in the CAVEMAN(geico) airport commerical and many other movies. A most classic chair but it doesn't match our Tuscan design so it must go.. Artist Name: Charles & Ray EamesManufacturer: Herman MillerDescription: Black leather and Rosewood lounge and ottoman (670/671)Circa: designed 1956 Measurements: 31"h x 33.5"w x 36"d *WINNING BIDDER OF THIS AUCTION WILL RECEIVE A VACATION PACKAGE GOOD FOR 4 PEOPLE TO 1 OF 26 DIFFERENT DESTINATIONS IN THE US! (it is not time share and is transferable if you don't want it and it does not expire!) *I PREFER LOCAL PICKUP, BUT WILL SHIP WITH STATED ESTIMATE. FINAL ACTUAL SHIPPING MIGHT BE HIGHER... read more

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