Category Archives: Reader questions

Caitlin finds a great deal!

I just purchased 3 of these at my local thrift store! They have no legs, but were $5 each.

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A letter from Jerron

Hello, I just recently stumbled upon your site, it’s very interesting. I was wondering if you could steer me in the right direction on this project i’m working on. I purchased an original Saarinen tulip chair but the seat part … Continue reading

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So vivid!

We had a letter and some pictures from Paul! Check out how awesome they are!

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Dont forget…

Chairfag is the Original Eames Fibreglass Shell Chair restoration guide. It’s the guide that is Loved, Used and Abused by many. It’s right here! Chair Restoration Guide Also, we have spares for your chairs on the site too – Find … Continue reading

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Johnny in England asks us…

Hi I live in London and have found your site really helpful, thanks. It is difficult to get chairs over hear as there expensive so I buy from the states when I can. I’m currently thinking of  bidding on these … Continue reading

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A quick and easy one from Trevor in New York

Hey Chairfag, The shock mounts on my Eames char’s are cracking and starting to break. Where can I find replacements? Thanks, Trevor http://www.trevorreid.com

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A question from Andrea

Hi, I found your site when searching for information on restoring vintage plastic (instead of fiberglass) chairs. I wonder if you can help. I have some vintage Casalino kids plastic chairs that need a little help, and I’m not sure … Continue reading

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A La Fonda Question from Chris

Hello and thanks for the site! I’m trying to reupholster several Eames La Fonda chairs;

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Hi Beth in Miami!

Dearest Chairfag, Do you have any idea how to reupholster a breuer cesca chair? I can seem to figure out how to get the frame apart. I think once that’s been accomplished it should be a fairly easy job… Any … Continue reading

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Sara In Minneapolis asked us to look at her chair!

Hi there.  I stumbled across this chair at a yard sale, and had to have it!

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