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	oh god, poor FP might feel...	1 Relevance	16 years ago	HPau	General discussion
	oh god, poor FP might feel... oh god, poor FP might feel like I'm on his case...if you have limited funds and aren't entirely confident or are learning a new thing choose the best and plainest you can afford, stop and think before you spend or take scissors to something...if need be walk away for a few days. I've used a few fabrics but the first time I got a sample of of kvadrat divina I just about fell over, like handling liquid perfection.
	Re: Ox	1 Relevance	16 years ago	LuciferSum	General discussion
	Re: Ox It wasn't re-upholstered in a bad way - just done poorly the first time around. As always with Modernica, the quality is as dependable as the weather. I would love to own a real Ox. Even in pictures I can see the quality is better. But in the meantime this one is the placeholder...or until the next best thing comes along. While it's not nearly as cushy as the Eames it IS nice to be able to flop into the chair without worrying. My camera died suddenly last week so I'll need to wait to post pictures.
	I don't have any children. ...	1 Relevance	16 years ago	Sound & Design	General discussion
	I don't have any children. ... I don't have any children. If I did, I wouldn't be searching for toys, more like mobiles, pacifiers or infant friendly psychedelic light shows. One thing does come to mind that I came across in the recent DWR catalog. Wood blocks called Playshapes. Age old fun for kids and adults alike. Oh yeah, another would be David Weeks wood animals.
	I'm not sure I actually do by "Designed" furniture	1 Relevance	17 years ago	Olive	General discussion
	I'm not sure I actually do by "Designed" furniture I buy according to 3 criteria: 1. Is it well made? 2. Can I afford it without selling a kidney? 3. Do I love looking at it? I also consider things like, could I reupholster it myself? Will the cats destroy it? Could I repair it if it broke...that kind of thing. I rarely think about the Designer....I'm probably the least informed person here when it comes to who designed what and did they use Widget Version A or Version B or was this after the development of Prototype Q. Truly, I could care less about that part.
	From the Eames Office's website:	1 Relevance	17 years ago	NULL NULL	General discussion
	From the Eames Office's website: do you have a direct link? interesting about the dust, and materials choice. I just wonder which will stand the test of time more. Vinyl or leather. -- thinking leather may stretch more, but also mould better? where as Vinyl will keep its shape better but maybe not as comfortable? Has anybody tried both to voice an opinion.. thanks again guys PS only thing with fabric is isn't it hard to clean ?
	Nice Braun-style DAB radio	1 Relevance	17 years ago	Andrew J Edinburgh	General discussion
	Nice Braun-style DAB radio I really like this digital (DAB) radio that currently resides in my kitchen. It's about four years old, the sound is good, and it's got that Dieter Rams thing going on (it was designed by Ideo). The only problem is that the manufacturer (Acoustic Solutions) seems to have gone out of business, so if you want to get one, you may have to scour eBay. http://www.ideo.com/work/item/dab-radios
	Soo many discussions on this subject.	1 Relevance	18 years ago	rockland	General discussion
	Soo many discussions on this subject. Start collecting images of the real thing. Get familiar so that when you come across one you can pounce. (the stem should be black enamel on the chair and stool) The book is nice to have. Eventually you will find one. Don't pounce too hard... ; ) http://www.amazon.com/Eames-Lounge-Chair-Modern-Design/dp/1858943027/ref...
	Correct is always correct	1 Relevance	18 years ago	Ark of Decorati...	General discussion
	Correct is always correct glassartist I am sorry that you have taken my statement as an insult. I myself would leave this lamp just as it is, however I stand by what I stated in that repair is one thing and restoration is another. Trying to match the paint by trial and error is the basis of poor repair work. The cost and/or rarity of an object have nothing to do with a job done correctly. My only other suggestion would be to stop using the word "we" and speak for yourself not others.
	Eames Office was everywhere...	1 Relevance	18 years ago	Lunchbox	General discussion
	Eames Office was everywhere... funny... not too long ago i bought a vintage chair from a fellow who was head of product design for IBM while Charles was consulting for them. we of course had quite a few conversations about Charles and MCM. he had a glowing admiration for the Eameses and seemed to really get a bang out of my mutual appreciation. funny thing was that during every discussion at some point he would say, 'you know he was a fantastic filmmaker, too'... I really got a kick out of him.
	flicker group	1 Relevance	18 years ago	kdc (USA)	General discussion
	flicker group i discovered a flickr group devoted to this very thing: "concrete block walls and architecture" [see link below]. i suppose if you had a workable design, a good, usable form, a quality mud recipe and a heaping mound of patience, you could just create your own! http://www.flickr.com/groups/795044@N23/
	Sure	1 Relevance	19 years ago	LuciferSum	General discussion
	Sure It looks to be one of the many many plycraft variations. For 75 go for it. You can keep it as is, or spend a couple hundred on leather (less on vinyl) and recover the whole thing. It'll take you a few days, max. Spanky and I had a great at-length discussion about how to recover these - she's done 4-5 to count. Around Boston area there's a toolbag dealer who buys these up for 100$-$200 then drags them up to his showroom and tries to retail them for $6-1200. 75 is a deal, but you'll probably see another deal again in your liftime.
	After recovering...	1 Relevance	22 years ago	koen	General discussion
	After recovering... from seeing the aboundance of shrubs, plants and trees and comparing it with our garden that is just shaking off the destruction of a harsh and long winter, I would say: creamy off-white tiles, a light dust blue and a somewhat darker yet light steel blue (which is basically a lot af gray and a drop of ultramarin....Have you seen the real thing?
	RE: Armchair - is it worth repairing? Who made it?	1 Relevance	6 years ago	wesemael	General discussion
	@mark 737 I do understand however the strange thing is the long lasting protection is mostly in the interest off the industry (and maybe the funiture adept who loves purity like the members here?) rather than the designer I researched the archive off rudolf wolf and he used "model" protection in the 50/60 in the netherlands Would he have guessed his designs were loved long after his dead and 25 years?
	For what it's worth, I do	1 Relevance	12 years ago	Eameshead	General discussion
	For what it's worth, I do have one parchment shell with this removable type cover that has the H base (1956 or later) imprints in the shock mounts. The cover has never been removed. My shell also has the 3 embossed dots (3rd generation Zenith), so with the H base imprints it is probably around 1956. These covers are usually earlier, but it seems quite possible that some could exist on bases as late as 1957. Tktoo, I have never seen this round shaped thing on the underside either. Definitely the most interesting aspect! Since both have it, and it appears well done, it seems more like a factory thing rather than a home made effort. If it turns out that these are indeed factory or transitional bases, then it is also possible that these chairs could be as early as 1954 or 55, making the cover/base pairing more logical. The painted Herman Miller logo is a mystery. The feet were probably added by an owner long ago. But the covers are beautiful and all in all, this could be a great find. (Especially if those round parts are some kind of transitional step in the early days of the H base development. There are many changes going on with the base change steps from 1954 to 1956) To me, it would be a shame to take the covers off. They seem to be in near-mint condition, and they are rare color at that, and might be part of a pretty rare transitional pair. I am guessing that if you check the underside, you might find 3 embossed (raised) dots in a small triangular pattern in the center of the four shock mounts. They might be hiding under the base, unseen. All of the above are only my best guesses/speculations,
	Yes,	1 Relevance	12 years ago	Riki	General discussion
	Yes, there is a Burke marking--that big V-shaped thing molded into the fiberglass is a typical Burke red flag. Also, I once sold a Burke set that had tiny fish shapes molded directly into the fiberglass on the bottom of the chairs. They were very subtle. Look closely.