Vitra EA119 Authenticity  

Hello everyone,

First let me introduce myself, I'm a young French design addict. I've been contemplating the beautiful post-WWII designs on the internet until I stumbled upon a magnificent EA119 chair at a bargain price (even if it turns out to be a replica). There's only the aluminium backrest spreader missing, so no big deal. Anyway, I'm trying to assert its authenticity. It's labeled Vitra all over. The aluminium handle is engraved Vitra as well, and there the sewn patch with Eames signature and "The authorized original Vitra". There's a similar sticker on the base as well. The leather looks just like original, so does the frame and the base. The tilt mechanism has a "Made in Norway" engraving among others". There's a 10-91 engraving on the bottom of the frame as well (a date maybe?). I assume the stickers were removed so i have no serial, but there's a sticker inside the plastic covers that sits on top of the cartridge, with different codes (see picture). All this make it look pretty authentic. My only concern is that the spreader between the two aluminium ribs on the backrest is screwed on the frame, which is drilled. I know HM EA119s were manufactured that way, but I've had trouble finding information about that on the internet. There's a video about EA117s that specifically says that spreaders weren't screwed for Vitra models, but I don't know if it applies to EA119s.

Here is all the information I have. Here's a few pictures as well.

Thank you very much for your help and attention!

Antoine
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