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08/05/2014 2:06 pm  

Hello all design addicts.
Recently stumbled upon a pair or chairs on craigslist (see image of one)
They are an identical pair, more than 40 yo, probably vinyl, or some other material, but not leather in great condition.
I was thinking could they be a pair of classic pod chairs for Overman?
It would be great if that's the case since I would love to have a pair of those in my lounge 🙂
Let me know what you think,
Thank you for your time,
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08/05/2014 4:24 pm  

Looks simmilar
It looks similar to these chairs.
But my concern is that the cushion looks different!
Any thoughts? Anyone? 🙂
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08/05/2014 8:24 pm  

Looks like Overman to me.
They used welt on the cushion, which isn't typical but maybe they tried it for awhile, I dunno. I have two of these right now and the shape of the arms is just like mine, plus the base is exactly right. (Needs at least one black glide, though---someone was selling these on Etsy recently, possibly still is.)


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09/05/2014 1:25 pm  

Thanks
Thank you for your help!
Those cushions look strange, maybe they were replaced, after all its a chair from the sixties 🙂 The owner does not remember were the cushions replaced at some poit or not, but this chair had only 1 owner 🙂
Well, we will see I will probably them eny way since they are sold for less than a hundred for both !
Thanks again,
best wishes,
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09/05/2014 8:09 pm  

Look at the underside of the
cushions--if they have a zipper about 1/3 the distance from the front edge and fabric (not vinyl) on the rest of the underside of it (the majority, in other words), then they are probably original. That's how Overman cushion covers were done.


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10/05/2014 7:23 pm  

Thanks again!
Thanks again for the insights !
I will try to find that out!
I would be awesome if the cusions would be as you described 🙂
If its a yes I will get the chairs straight away!
Also as person who owns a pair are they comfortable? :))
I love the way they look but I also hope they will be comfortable !
Thank you again!
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10/05/2014 7:44 pm  

They are pretty comfy!
I'm not a fan of vinyl but I like them in fabric.


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10/05/2014 8:13 pm  

If they are comfy ..
Thats all I needed to know!
I love vinyl :))))
Waiting for the seller to get back to me now.
I will update the thread if I get a picture soon!
thank again,
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11/05/2014 6:26 pm  

Not sure what to do 🙂
Just heard back from the seller!
the response is :
The cushions are vinyl all over and in very good condition
There are no problems with the zips, they go all the way across the back of the cushion
Now I am confused 🙂
Not sure what to do! Any advice on that?
cheers
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11/05/2014 7:13 pm  

If they are indeed vintage,
i think you're ok. Vinyl does split sometimes when it's old so maybe the cushion covers were redone.
These are actually being reproduced now in China but if you're sure that the owner is being honest about their age, I'd go for it.


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11/05/2014 8:03 pm  

Probably I will go for it!
Well, maybe those cushions are not a big deal, just wanted to have a 100% original piece 🙂
The seller is honest, its an old lady who had those chairs from the begining, so I doubt that the chairs are anything but original. But still the question remains are those chairs real overmans or no 😀
Well I think about it and update you!
Once again thank you for your time, and help!
every best wish,
D


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