Eames Walnut Stool Authentication

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CAC

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23/02/2011 8:34 pm

I have the opportunity to get an Eames Stool (shape A) for a good price, but I'm not familiar with the marking standards for the modern versions. Is there a standard HM tag on the bottom? I found a picture, below, which I thought was amusing.

So I figured I could expect something along these lines. Any other tips on details for identifying would be appreciated

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Mark

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23/02/2011 9:38 pm

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My 15 yr old models came with no label. Do knock-off's exist?

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CAC

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23/02/2011 9:45 pm

Knockoffs ...
definitely exist...
http://cgi.ebay.com/SOLID-WALNUT-STOOL-TABLE-EAMES-ERA-MID-CENTURY-DESIG...

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virtueaudio

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23/02/2011 9:51 pm

Geezus...
Ive always thought these were hideous!

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Mark

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23/02/2011 10:02 pm

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A better snappy (with reupholstered B&B sectional).

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NULL NULL

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23/02/2011 10:03 pm

No label/tag
The current knock-offs on eBay look terrible and obvious. I've not come across others in person though.

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Pegboard Modern

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23/02/2011 10:47 pm

Herman Miller has never labeled the stools
and hopefully the knock-offs continue to be so bad and obvious that they can easily be spotted. If they were copied perfectly, I can see where it might be hard to tell.
CAC, the picture you posted looks to me like recent Herman Miller production with a vintage label applied to the bottom.
There is a previous discussion on the Time-Life stools that you might find of interest here:
http://www.designaddict.com/design_addict/forums/index.cfm/fuseaction/th...

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CAC

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