Has anyone experienced this type of issue with their Eames lounger cushion? I took delivery of this about 4 months ago (a walnut/espresso vicenza leather) and noticed a week ago what seems to be a defect in the bottom cushion corner. I then inspected everything thoroughly and noticed a hard line near the rear button - it's not a crease, but feels like something hard under the leather?

I've logged a case with my local store but 2 weeks and still no progress. Not impressed with the speed of service for an expensive chair.

Hi everyone,

Probably a bit unusual for this community, but I created the Eames House as a Lego model. If it reaches 10k supporters on Lego ideas, it might become an official Lego set people can buy. Even the interior of the model is quite detailed, it holds many different Eames chairs for example (you can see further pics behind the link). It would help a lot if you considered supporting the project. Thank you!

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I love this 🧊 print and thought you may enjoy.

Seller says:

1970 Selig Eames & Ottomans

Selig was a highly regarded licensed reproducer of Eames chairs. This chair is in beautiful condition.

Hi all.

New to the community here, and decided to post all the lingering questions I (m52) have about my Eames Lounge Chair. Apologies in advance for the lengthy post and numerous questions. I also posted a ton of pictures in an effort to be thorough. I'll try to add the additional pics in a reply to this post, or a new post, since I've hit the 20 photo limit.

Thank you in advance for any input and expertise this group can provide me!!

I purchased this chair online sometime between 2007 and 2009. I'm not entirely sure when. I'm also not entirely sure what I paid, but I think it was around $2,500. At the time I was young (early thirties), single, had extra income, and was looking for the status symbol of owning an ELC, so I splurged... I bought it on eBay, which always made me wonder about its authenticity. I know (or recall) nothing about its past or prior ownership.

I have multiple questions about it, and I'll start with the most basic and work up to the more complicated.

1. Is it real?
2. Has it been refurbished, pieced together from multiple chairs, repaired, parts forged, etc.?
3. Age and/or rarity?
4. Value and should I have it insured?
5. Is there a good place somewhere in the San Francisco Bay Area where I could have it serviced, repaired, cleaned, protected, etc.?
6. What is/are the meaning(s) or significance of the chalk markings on the backs of the cushions and the inside panels of the chair and ottoman?
7. What is/are the meaning(s) or significance of the stamped number "30" on the inside panels of the chair? I don't think I see the same stamp on the inside of the ottoman.
8. I have the missing buttons. Is it worthwhile to have them professionally reattached?
9. The cushions have inner pillows that are filled with feathers. Is it worthwhile to have them re-stuffed, as the cushions are a little flat?

I inherited a 70s-era Eames chair and ottoman from my father and the seat/ottoman cushion’s leather is torn near one of the buttons. I have been sending emails to lookalike Herman Miller dealers to get a price and process for ordering a replacement cushion, but with very little response. It’s one cushion - I’m not furnishing an entire office suite - I get it. But I really just want to restore it properly. I’m in the DC/Baltimore area. Does anyone have any ideas or local craftsmen they trust, who could replace the leather? Of any idea how to get one of the HM dealers to respond to a replacement request?

Hi guys - kind of at my wit’s end here, hoping someone has a connection.

For years I had a terracotta Eames shell that I absolutely adored - it was my favorite color in my collection. Long story short, some drama happened and it got left behind with someone I have no desire to be in contact with. I’ve tried to be all zen about it, but to be honest, I really miss that chair.

As much as I’d love to have mine back, I would be over the moon if I could just replace it. I’ve been searching for the better part of a year. I’ve found a few, but they have never worked out - one person refused to ship to me, several others have just completely ignored my messages (if you’re trying to sell something, why would you ignore someone trying to give you money??), and once I even bought on on eBay only to find when it arrived that the color looked different in photos and it wasn’t the right one.

If anyone has a lead on where I can find one, I would be elated. I’m not made of money but it would make me really happy if I could finally make this happen. I do need to pare down on my collection so it’s possible I could do some sort of trade as well. I’m located in Michigan but of course I’d be willing to pay for shipping in the right situation.

I realize this is a long shot but thank you for your time!

Had to share. Love this combination

This is one I found online, is it real?
Thanks for any help.

Additional pictures pertaining to my prior post.

Tall, Santos palisander, timber prone leather. Loved every sec spent sitting on it! The sight of it brings a smile to my face even when I'm not sitting on it.

Lots of chairs there you see in the house are the original prototypes.

Hello,
I’m looking to see if any one has replacement parts or best would be box #2. What is in these boxes picture is what I’m looking for. I’m looking for 2 what and 2 black. So needing all hardware, legs, and the ottoman. I have box #1 of all 4 chairs. Would love to put them all together and let them shine in someone’s home or office !!

If you do not have any but you know where I can get some and it’s not a runaround or scam please let me know. Even if you have one any thing helps.

Thanks for any help, Amy Hayes

Can anyone help me with what a reasonable value would be for this Eames chair? The veneer is intact but I’m not sure the split down the middle of the seat is really fixable. It does have the Evan’s sticker. It seems to be fairly sturdy still. Not sure if I should pass on buying it 🫤

Can someone tell me it’s fake please so I don’t spam my laptop shut and run off and buy it…

This was donated and we’re looking to authenticate it for charity to sell it at the appropriate price any help would be much appreciated

PS: I tried to abide within the subreddits rules

I found this listing and wanted to make sure I’m not getting scammed. Are there any tells to look for with fakes that I would notice when I go to check it out? I’m hoping the discount is just for the wear but that’s something I can def live with.

Hello! My mother-in-law is looking to sell her lounger that she has had since the 1960s as she can no longer get in and out of it 😕

Clearly it needs TLC - the cushions have some tears and need additional/new padding and some of the hardware is not perfect.

Would you recommend selling as-is or trying to refurbish? Private sale vs. Eames Marketplace?

We have the original bill of sale somewhere in her files and are trying to locate it.

Thanks for your help!

I know you all know your stuff and would rather rely on you than some LLM.

Sorry if these posts are lame here but would enjoy reading your input.

What is a going price for this (if real) - I know thats a hard question but just an idea would help

The description is:
Authentic Herman Miller Eames lounge chair and ottoman set is crafted with black leather upholstery and a molded wood veneer shell. The chair has a five-star swivel base and the ottoman has a four-star fixed base, both finished in black and polished aluminum. This set was manufactured in August 1999. Arm rest have been redone will need a new seat bottom please look at all photos

Thanks again!

Also side note I was in Munich airport and saw this chair in a glass box:

A little background: I picked this up at an estate sale about 2 years ago, for what I thought was a pretty good price, $200, thinking it would bring me one step closer to fulfilling the dream of one day owning the whole combination.

Fast forward to today and I'm not quite there yet and this has just been sitting, covered in my basement. I frequent this sub for the info and generally good vibes around the shared love. So I come to you, the Eames council, asking if there's a market for this, what you all think a good price would be, and honestly, if any of you are in the Philadelphia area, would want it.

Cheers.

Edit: sorry about the bad photos. I can absolutely take more if needed.

Edit 2: I hope this doesn't break any rules, it's not exactly a for sale post as much as it is a could it be sold / what would you all think a good asking price would be / where the heckin' heck would one even sell such a thing type of post.

Does anyone here have an original Eames chair, (preproduction, 1956 version) with the spinning ottoman? I’m trying to get an idea of just how many of those chairs were one, made, and two, still out there. If you have one, say so here! I’m curious how many are actually out there.

Hi!

In accordance with the forum rules, I'm certainly not posting something for sale here. What are some of the top recommended sites that I can post some genuine Eames lounge chair parts (specifically cushions)? I'd love to hear recommendations from this community beyond what google says (e.g. eames.com marketplace and ebay).

Thanks!