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Dave Pressler
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12/11/2007 9:21 pm  

I pulled this chair out of a trash pile. After I cleaned it up and did a little research I found it is not an Eames chair. I did learn that there were many copies and Eames ?Style? lounges and chairs made. This did not appear to be any of the more popular brands.
Does anyone know what this chair could be? I don?t know that much about vintage furniture. The tag on the base says: Middletown MFG Co. Although from the extra holes this may not be the original base. It a big comfortable chair and I think I might try and restore it. Any additional info anyone has would be much appreciated!

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vintage damage
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12/11/2007 10:24 pm  

Dig those wood chevron style supports
Hey Dave, I found a chair much like yours, when I was first cultivating my addiction. Don't get too hung up on who made this, it's not going to make much difference. study more important pieces. Having said that...The manufacturer on the base is unlikely to be the manufacturer of this chair,whether it's original or not, though it may be a good clue. If you want to do a quick cosmetic job on it, get some "feed and wax" from the hardware store or from many paint stores. Use that on some #000 steel wool to cautiously scrub out the stains and bring out the wood. This is a cheap fix but the time/pay off ratio is high. I hope that someone can tell you what it is.


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Dave Pressler
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12/11/2007 10:50 pm  

Thanks for the great advice! ...
Thanks for the great advice! I think that's what I will do no matter what I find out. straighten out the hardware get inexpensive re-upholster. It's a fun molded plywood chair.


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Dave Pressler
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26/11/2007 6:54 am  

MYSTERY SOLVED!
I have started to take he chair apart to restore.
After looking at the guts I believe this is a professional movie prop. The has markings for centering cuts and holes, the chrome tubes that hold up the chevrons are crudely hack-sawed pieces. The molded plywood must have been the most complex piece of the chair. The upholstery is tacked and stapled in very sloppy style. The foam padding very crudely cut. All said it's still neat, and I'm gonna fix it up.


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econo
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26/11/2007 8:38 am  

Plycraft?
I thought your chair was a Plycraft. Though the lack of buttons is suspect.
The movie prop idea is probably it!


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Dave Pressler
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26/11/2007 11:39 pm  

Plycraft?
I've looked at so many Plycraft Loungers and saw nothing like it. That was my thought at first also.


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27/11/2007 2:16 am  

Those lounge chairs that...
Those lounge chairs that you have were made in Denmark in the early 60s and shipped over to America
I personally think they are ugly and a very heavy design that did not sell well here in the USA
Selig and Plycrarft manufactured their chairs in and around Lawrence mass, and have the same hard wear and bases, only difference is the
arm sides,


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Dave Pressler
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27/11/2007 8:29 pm  

Ahh Denmark!
The plot thickens. I wonder if whoever re-made this had the plywood from the chair then changed the upholstery and base.
The plywood also doesn't have a very nice grain. Also you are correct it's an extra wide chair, I like the fact that I can sit in it with my legs folded. It makes me feel tiny.


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Dave Pressler
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06/12/2007 10:19 pm  

Restoration Going well, but...
I think I'm going to reupholster it myself. It doesn't look that difficult. The estimates to have it done were too pricey for the mutt of a chair. Any good forums on DIY upholstery?
I'm sure I could use some tips and tricks!


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