Hi there. We were able to obtain this "Eames-inspired" lounge chair (which we know is a fake/repro), but it is odd in that there are no exposed rivets/bolts, and the back and seat meet at a 45 degree seam at the base (there is no space between them). We were told it may be from he late 60's. Wondering if anyone has seen it before and can help identify he maker (Plycraft for ex). There are no marks, etc, underneath. Thanks so much!
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"Hi there. We were able to obtain this "Eames-inspired" lounge chair (which we know is a fake/repro), but it is odd in that there are no exposed rivets/bolts, and the back and seat meet at a 45 degree seam at the base (there is no space between them). We were told it may be from he late 60's. Wondering if anyone has seen it before and can help identify he maker (Plycraft for ex). There are no marks, etc, underneath. Thanks so much! "
This is clearly not an "unauthorized reproduction item" but rather an "inspired-by" design as the OP says. A reproduction is a copy that attempts to look just like the original; there are tons of these on the market now and it's safe to say that they are generally marketed to people who want the real thing but can't afford it and are willing to settle for a cheap substitute that looks just like it, at least to the casual observer.
But vintage chairs that are similar but with their own look have a place in the design world, at least in my opinion. And this one is very different---the arm rests are really long, the back section is taller than most, the two connectors between head and back are really different than on Plycrafts and Seligs, and there's that huge tilt lever on the side.
I used to track these type of chairs (and used to own one and restore them in general until I got sick of their proneness to breaking) but I've never seen this one! I know that some were made in Canada, and I think maybe Japan...?? The long arms are the most striking difference---maybe include that in your search terms?
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