In last week's post declaring the Wassily Chair a modern classic we looked at the chair in a variety of interiors. Now it's time to look at where to buy one – whether it's shelling out almost $2G for an authentic Wassily or choosing one of the budget-friendly reproductions.
New Authentic Wassily Chairs — The authentic chair is produced by Knoll so it's the same price ($1,924) at each of these stores.
• Design Within Reach
• Hive Modern
• AllModern
Wassily Reproductions — We don't all have the budget for an original. Of course, reproductions are not the real thing and the quality will vary by store but it's a way to get in on the style while not breaking the bank.
• Room & Board – Fairly faithful reproduction for $699.
• Serenity Living Stores Also $699, has the steel frame and leather upholstery some cheaper versions will lack.
• Lexmod On the low end at $399, but we can't vouch for the comfort or longevity. (If anyone has any experience with reproductions at this price, let us know in the comments.)
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I found an authentic Wassily for $25 at a church rummage sale. affordable ones are around, you just have to find them.
Are these chairs comfortable? I like the look but they don't look comfortable. I need function and comfort!
$254 on Amazon with good reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/Baxton-Studio-Modern-Leather-Black/dp/B000MWFD3U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1348696719&sr=8-3&keywords=wassily+chairchair>Link
My Mother-In-Law has an original. Most uncomfortable chair I've ever sat in.
We bought a reproduction from craigslist a few years ago. It sits at the top of our landing, not really used to sit in everyday but we still like it. I think we paid $80, the seller had labeled it "modern chair". didn't know what she had!
As I've gotten older, I've realised that most of my grandparents furniture pieces would now be considered "modern classics".
They had Wassily chairs in their sunroom. As a child and teen, I thought them the ugliest, most uncomfortable chairs I'd ever encountered. I visited their house recently, and I still think that!
Not sure you should be braging about the fact that you lack the ability to appreciate beauty... or that you are a member of the target audiance for Bloomberg's anti big gulp law.
winning the state lottery is easy too, all you need to do is guess the correct numbers.
Excuse me? What's wrong with you today? Because I don't like one style of chair, nor find it comfortable, I "lack the ability to appreciate beauty". Eff you, grow up.
Visualy interesting, but beyond sitting just to pet the dog for a moment or tie your shoes, I can't see them for comfortable seating.
@xg even if that person DID lack the ability to appreciate beauty (which, turns out, not liking all the same stuff that you like isn't the same thing), it would still be preferable to being an obnoxious boor. I hope for your sake you can grow up someday.
Anyway, on the original topic: my office has a few sets of them so I just get my fill there. No way would they be worth the price tag for me to get one at home.
Odd question but I bought one in gold tone metal and I'd like to change it to silver tone. I'd also like to stain the leather (pleather?). It's tan now and I'd like to change it to dark brown or black. Has anyone ever taken one of these chairs apart? Any ideas on the best way to approach both projects?
Who needs comfort when it looks that good! ;-)
I just purchased a pair of Wassily chairs in black and also a pair in tan from Overstock.com.
The quality is really wonderful for a reproduction. The black chairs have tan stitching, which might be a turn off for some, but the fact that my chairs were only $252. apiece, I'm very happy.