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  1. vestaviascott

    Eames Lounge Chair copies... worth it?

    Thanks. It really is not too difficult to do this. And once done, you have a completely different chair in terms of comfort. I don't really look at it as sort of a "vs" one or the other. Obviously, I'd prefer to have the genuine chair, not only for comfort but for resale value. But I just...
  3. vestaviascott

    Eames Lounge Chair copies... worth it?

    I forgot to mention, I used an electric kitchen carving knife to make the cuts along the cut lines I marked on the foam. It works incredibly well. I had experimented with using a hacksaw (even heating up the blade to help it cleanly cut through the foam), but the results were not good at all...
  4. vestaviascott

    Eames Lounge Chair copies... worth it?

    As a test to see if I could improve the comfort of my Eames lounge replica, to more closely match the comfy/sink-into-it feel of the Herman Miller cushions, I've done an experiment and I think I'm on to something pretty amazing. I need to refine my prototype a bit to include 2 layers of foam...
  5. vestaviascott

    Eames Lounge Chair copies... worth it?

    From the pics, it appears that there are two layers of foam glued together to make the seat cushions. The bottom layer is pinkish in color and the top layer is white (but appears off white in these grainy video captures). I suppose the bottom layer is a higher density than the top layer. I do...
  6. vestaviascott

    Eames Lounge Chair copies... worth it?

    I had the exact same experience. I took apart the cushions on the reproduction and comparing them to videos that show the Herman Miller chair being made, in particular, the cushions going into the chairs, its clear to see the difference. The repros are using closed cell injection molded "memory"...
  7. vestaviascott

    Eames Lounge Chair copies... worth it?

    Glad we can find something we agree on :) We recently purchased and remodeled a 1961 MCM home. The original design of the living areas was pretty chopped up and compartmentalized around the central area. We dropped several walls and installed beams in the attic to support a more open plan. We...
  8. vestaviascott

    Eames Lounge Chair copies... worth it?

    I became vested in it when I purchased it sight unseen. I'm now an advocate for it based on actual experience.
  9. vestaviascott

    Eames Lounge Chair copies... worth it?

    The website actually indicates a different measure for same chair (Dimensions(cm): 82(L)*87.5(W)*83.5(H)), so I'm not sure how useful the comparisons are. Bottom line is that the chair appears to be a near exact replica of the current HM version. if both chairs were side by side in a dark...
  10. vestaviascott

    Eames Lounge Chair copies... worth it?

    Congrats on your chair. I'm loving mine! Writing this message from it now. Love to see some pics and initial impressions once you have it unboxed.
  11. vestaviascott

    Eames Lounge Chair copies... worth it?

    Cushion and reverse shell detail:
  12. vestaviascott

    Eames Lounge Chair copies... worth it?

    Leather close ups - the Analine leather is silky smooth. its like butter....
  13. vestaviascott

    Eames Lounge Chair copies... worth it?

  14. vestaviascott

    Eames Lounge Chair copies... worth it?

    The Yadea Model number for the chair you want is PV021-1-D. As long as IFN Modern assures you that this is the chair you are getting (regardless of their internal coding), I can vouch for its quality and you will not be dissatisfied. Its the best non licensed chair you can get currently (Mine...
  15. vestaviascott

    Eames Lounge Chair copies... worth it?

    I can agree to an extent, I would not pay what some are asking for a reproduction when a used original can be bought for roughly the same cost. However, there are a few issues to overcome if one is going to try to score a licensed ELC (HM or Vitra) at a discount. Most important is availability...
  16. vestaviascott

    Eames Lounge Chair copies... worth it?

    Fair enough, it is what it is. I found this forum thread while searching for information on reproduction ELC options. My sole purpose is to share what I'm finding out - there's quite a bit of "fill in the blanks" over 59 pages of information. I'm the kind of person that digs in and keeps...
  17. vestaviascott

    Eames Lounge Chair copies... worth it?

    Wut? EAMES LOUNGE CHAIR COPIES... WORTH IT?
  18. vestaviascott

    Eames Lounge Chair copies... worth it?

    Congrats on your decision! Which leather & veneer did you opt for?
  19. vestaviascott

    Eames Lounge Chair copies... worth it?

    @sbrentn - the pics showing the plastic black cushion back plates appear to be unfinished. These pics are from Chinese manufacturer's production warehouse (aka Yadea). Some of the items appear to be in mid production when they were photographed. I believe that accounts for lack of button snaps...
  20. vestaviascott

    Eames Lounge Chair copies... worth it?

    I ordered my chair today and decided to go with UrbanFurnishing.com's "Ultra Premium Version" of the ELC reproduction. The folks I spoke to over the phone today were helpful and patient to answer all of my questions. At my request, they sent custom photos from their offices and warehouse based...
  21. vestaviascott

    Eames Lounge Chair copies... worth it?

    @sbrentn - Thanks for the pics. Very impressive. Do the seat and ottoman cushions come off as well? On the HM version, they are supposed to be interchangeable with one another.
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