florence knoll lounge chairs

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dale roscoe

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06/04/2007 7:26 am

anyone know where i can buy a nice used or new reproduction of the florence knoll lounge chairs ? squareish, tufted seat and back, you know ? there used to be a online store that sold repros that seems to have disappeared ?
thanks, d

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azurechicken (USA)

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07/04/2007 7:19 pm

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There is a guy in Houston Tx.U.S.A.that frequently has her stuff...He sells on ebay he bought alot of Enrons stuff I cant recall his name...

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dale roscoe

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07/04/2007 9:41 pm

thanks, has anyone seen the l...
thanks, has anyone seen the lounge chair reproduced ? i see alot of two and three seaters, but not the chair ?

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10/04/2007 9:34 am

Try Two Jakes
No direct experience with them, but they have a good reputation. You can even buy with Knoll fabric. www.twojakes.com
Or Modernica, of course, if you are after the Split Rail.
The guy in Houston is Metro Retro Furniture. Way overpriced vintage stuff.

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dale roscoe

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10/04/2007 10:44 pm

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thanks for the info. i checked out the site. not exactly a flo knoll chair but nice. the blu-dot buttercup is way cool.

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10/04/2007 11:38 pm

I agree that Metro Retro in...
I agree that Metro Retro in Houston is WAY overpriced! They do have some nice pieces but the price tags are just out of this world.

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11/04/2007 4:17 am

metro retro
i don't know where that guy in Houston
dreams up those prices for his vintage furniture I have been following his sight for a long time and I feel sorry for any one that buys his overpriced stuff. Just wait a day and you will find the same stuff on ebay for 1/2 of 1/2

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11/04/2007 9:55 am

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He tried to buy some stuff from me about 8 or 9 years ago in Austin.He must get those prices?I have been to his shop ...most is in a warehouse...most office ...

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Steven

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14/04/2007 4:27 am

Also in search....
I had come across a site that had a good looking version of the Florence Knoll Lounge Chair, but checked today and it is no longer there...the site was 20thcenturyfurnishings.com The seat and back are welted and tufted like the original, but only available in leather (as best I can recall). I have no idea as to quality, which is one reason I never ordered. Also, I really prefer upholstery.
I totally agree with other's opinion's of metro retro in Houston. Prices are rediculous and I have even tried to work with them. Joe, the contact on their site is not helpful and pretty pompous.

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azurechicken (USA)

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14/04/2007 9:34 am

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Thats him...

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dale roscoe

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17/04/2007 2:23 am

20th century furnishings
20thcenturyfurnishings.com is the site where i saw the chair ! the site has mysteriously disapeared ?
i googled many times and have found a host of chinese companies that make the chair. no retailers in the u.s. but i can order a container full anyone want to go in on a few dozen ?

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