Hello
Picked up a chair at the goodwill today. I don't think the cushions are original...no piping. Also the rubber bumper around the edge of the fiberglass is unusual. There appears to be no logo in the fiberglass mold...just the metal medallion. I'm a developing Eames devotee, and I'm still learning. Any help from members would be appreciated.
Where was this chair made...when?
When was the rubber molding on the edges available?
Am I correct that the cushions are replaced?
Any other details appreciated.
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Great find! Congratulations!
The extra holes in the bottom are indeed interesting. Especially since the screws seem to the same as the ones in the base. (that would mean they are original to the chair)
The bumber edge is also quite interesting, Normally you would find these on totally upholstered chairs. So that could mean that your chair was originally fully upholstered. However, the rim seems to be well fitting to the edge of the chair. Perhaps it was added to your chair to give it an extra protection.
Judging on the mark, the cushions and the overal look, I think your chair is probably end 1970's.
Again, a great find!
Those screws look like 1/4-20 machine screws, most likely going into threaded inserts in the upholstery.
A quick google image search reveals that other examples also have the screws. The search also reveals an example with the black trim around the perimeter.
http://www.artnet.com/artists/charles-and-ray-eames/pscc-4-rrlJOaWFGKS3q...
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