Dad-style chairs. The response to the Risom chair in today's BAM sale announcement got us thinking that taking a look at vintage chairs (perfect for relaxing by the fire, reading the paper with pipe in hand) might be the way to go for today's Best of Three.
These three similar chairs are by well known designers...which is your choice for design longevity and value?
Links, Prices and Survey Below the Jump:
From Left:
- Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair. 1950's. Upholstery. Sold at auction for $7767.
- Jens Risom Lounge Chair. 1960's. Upholstery. Asking price on eBay is $1,095.
- Vladimir Kagan Contour Chair. 1953, Leather. Available for $15,000 at Monument.
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Comments (2)
Hans Wegners Ox Chair is by far the most "timeless" looking- equally ridiculous in price- but, off the charts, in the "swank" index of hep
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I've been making my husband try out furniture for years (okay, more than a decade), and the Papa Bear chair was his choice for comfort and style. Second choice was the Eames recliner.