hi guys,
Is this an eames chair?
The stamp is sanded and fiberglass density is apparently less than other eames I've seen.
The seller told me that many chairs were at universities, hospitals, schools, and were stamped with the logo of that public agencies. Also, that fiberglass was allowed to use from the 70s and there is no possibility of copying.
What could be the price of this chair? He asked me around 1500 dollars...
Thank you,
Alvaro
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pibe,I'm not familiar with...
pibe,
I'm not familiar with how Modernica marks their chairs, but it's possible the dealer is importing Modernica chairs and deliberately sanding off the markings and passing them off as vintage Eames chairs. I have never seen an authentic Herman Miller/Eames fiberglass chair with a stamp even remotely similar to that.. Whats the name of the shop?
Doubtful
I doubt that that is a Modernica chair. Their shells use large shock mounts and have a large MODERNICA embossment. Also, the scam would not be cost-effective unless the seller is really able to sell the chair for $1500. Even in Europe, a vintage Eames shell with reproduction rocker base is not worth that much.
The shell in question looks slightly off to me. The back seems a bit too tall.
Wouldnt...
Mind betting the belt sander that has been put over the suspicous tag, has been run around the rest of the chair as well to give it a fake 'used/worn/vintage' look. If I were you, I would look to spend my hard earned cash else where, and buy from a good european dealer. Granted it may cost a litte more in shipping, but will be well worth it, as you will have the real original chair to put in your house.
Comparison with a chicago eames version
I made a comparison of fiber density with an official chair from chicagoo factory and I can see much difference. I have some relationship with the seller and would like to show him where it comes from... Think it's a scam... As freedomBigelow suggest, does anyone know whiteonwhite logo?
Also the story the seller told me that the eames did mass series for hospitals and universities, anyone know anything about this?
Thanks
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