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Guss
 Guss
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02/10/2008 2:43 am  

Early Eames Lcw in walnut I am looking at - what do you think? Is the wood dryness?

Thanks for your reply

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NULL NULL
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02/10/2008 5:01 am  

Hmm
Nice color, but the finish is rough. I would probably hold out for one in better condition.


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kdc (USA)
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02/10/2008 6:39 am  

a bit weathered, but nice
it looks like the shock mounts are ready for the dustbin. i'd also guess the wood could use a gentle cleaning, too. other than that, i'm a fan.


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NULL NULL
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02/10/2008 6:57 am  

I'd pass.
I bought two of these at auction, both old chairs, and on both the backrest came unglued. There's no guaranteed way to fix it, either. I had planned to repair them and keep them but finally decided it just wasn't worth it. I sold them for a nice profit and moved on.


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barrympls
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02/10/2008 8:04 am  

yea...chair is nice but those shockmounts have got to go
I like the age and natural condition of the chair.
Get some Howard Feed & Wax and rub it down and it'll glow, warts and all.
Any reputable Herman Miller dealer can get you brand new shockmount replacements, and I'd go for it.
Display it proudly in your Living Room.
By the way, if you're in Europe, Vitra should be able to get you those shockmounts.


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glassartist
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02/10/2008 10:00 am  

considering it is at least...
considering it is at least 50 years old IIRC, I don't think its bad at all, considering how fragile they are. It seems pretty hard to find one without chips to the veneer. If the price is right-----------


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NULL NULL
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02/10/2008 7:35 pm  

Price range?
I really think you can do better.
What is your price range?


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whitespike
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02/10/2008 8:31 pm  

I like the wear, myself....
I like the wear, myself. That's just a matter of taste.


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Guss
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02/10/2008 9:12 pm  

I'm not sure....
The price is 1100$. It is more expensive than you think?


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Guss
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02/10/2008 9:16 pm  

Here are some other pictures
Here are some other pictures


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Sound & Design
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02/10/2008 11:43 pm  

Price is outrageous...
Price is outrageous considering condition. Hold the thought for a restored or minty one. Save yourself the trouble.
Factoring all the cost for restoration, this is a $200-$300 chair at most in todays market (global economic stings not considered).


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LuciferSum
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02/10/2008 11:48 pm  

Not to mention
Not to mention - if you have the shockmounts professionally done they will replace the single lozenge mount with two round mounts. 🙁
Why not just buy a new one?


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NULL NULL
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03/10/2008 12:52 am  

wright
You could bid on the pre-production LCW from wright20's upcoming auction....


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LRF
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03/10/2008 3:37 am  

pass on that one the s...
pass on that one the shocks are in bad shape let someone else fool with it I would rather own one of the Eames 100th anniversary color chairs thy are really cool looking,


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Guss
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03/10/2008 10:49 pm  

You are right
Thanks guys i appreciate all your feed back
I understand your arguments it is more expensive considering condition.
I love Lcw! But I prefer the vintage chair with alot of patina! How do I find it??
Thanks woodywood, I'll bid on the pre-production from wright20's


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