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Eames 670/671 in ALL BLACK

Special edition of 100, all black Eames Lounge Chairs were released in Japan on October,8, 2011. they feature aniline dyed black veneer plywood and luxury grade leather upholstery Priced at 854,700 yen ($11,120.00 USA) purchase includes framed ‘exploded’ drawings of … Continue reading

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A nice little find from Jon…

A nice guy called Jon sent us a link to a large auction of Eames/Herman Miller airport settees that sold back in September from the Sacramento Airport. 240 settees to be precise.

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George Nelson Bubble Lamp cleaning

I recently found a George Nelson Bubble lamp in a local antique shop, it was in pretty rough shape with water stained areas and a heavy yellow patina to the entire surface from nicotine. The metal ribs had rubbed against … Continue reading

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There may be only one.

A certain Chairfag staff member was seen not too long ago showing the rest of the world how to do a drive-in in style.

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Popi’s RAR

This is my niece, Kalliope Matheos, we call her ‘Popi” she was born on August 9, 2010. Today I gave her an Authentic Eames Rocker for her birthday gift. it’s lime green with maple runners. one  of those things I … Continue reading

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Our readers are awesome!

Chairfag reader Eduard sent in this… How cool is that?? Thanks so much Eduard! Find his website here! www.pixelking.be

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SHOCKING PHOTO!!!

The metal insert from inside a Eames shock mount. I had one that was old, cracked and just need to go in the bin. I chipped away the remains of the rubber and wire brushed the disc, then shot it … Continue reading

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Lawsuit filed over Eames Archives

From New York Times- Arts Beat: By EVE M. KAHN One of the largest private archives documenting the mid-20th-century furniture designers Charles and Ray Eames has been withdrawn from an auction scheduled for Thursday because of a lawsuit contesting ownership. … Continue reading

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