I bet the Eames collectors on here would argue that original components have a decent effect on value. I know it's not exactly an apples-to-apples comparison due to the modular component nature of many Eames designs.
I think most people would not care about replacement casters for your cart, but would still include that part in the description.
I could not find any white rubber replacements, but found three sources for new black replacement casters in the US:
http://www.vandykes.com/2-caster-rubber-wheel-pin-socket/p/205680/
http://www.paxtonhardware.com/product/tea-cart-wheels/casters-claw-feet
http://www.vintagehardware.com/proddetail.php?prod=26002
I confess that I went with el cheapo (any old school Price Is Right fans out there?)
DrPoulet...I have the same Wegner table. Mine came with a different style of wheel (see pics attached). I was told they were the original wheels by the owners (older couple). They are Shepperd branded.
I also believe the wheels are a bit of generic part of the overall design. And think it is very possible different wheels could have been put on these tables at different times (based on production/avails/etc). I've seen this with different Danish bar carts/tea trolleys over the years.
Good luck with the search.
Hi Leif,
I had another look and my legs do seem to be angled out (tough to tell in the pics I posted). Perhaps these new pics will help. My table does not have the tenon (right term?) on the bottom shelf. I always thought that the side table/coffee table did have this tenon and the tea cart/wheels version did not (I could be mistaken).
As for the wheels/casters they very well could not be original...
Thanks AMF for your post and pictures. It is indeed the same table (or tea cart).
I also think that your casters may not be original as they look kind of 1970ish. But I am probably wrong!
May I ask you a picture of the A. Tuck stamp? I just would like to know if it is the same than mine...
Anyway, that conforts my opinion that I just need to find some nice vintage casters. Original or not it doesn't really matter...
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