Good Questions: Any Information on These Chairs?

Hi AT!
I found these classic chairs on Craigslist--two for $50. Plan on upholstering them, but first, wondering if anyone might recognize the designer? I'm guessing they're late 60's/early 70s?
Thanks, Jerry...

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Jerry- we don't know anything about your chairs, but we LOVE them! We are opening this question to our knowledgable readers for further assistance.

Comments (14)

Why would you reupholster? They look FABULOUS as is!

posted by mangabanga on October 21st 2008 at 8:49am
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I don't know anything about them, but they are really great and I actually think the bright orange is lovely. The color seems to fit in perfectly with the surrounding colors in your space. I would have them cleaned if needed, but leave them as-is and maybe accessorize with a smallish rectangular pillow in an interesting pattern. Lucky find!

posted by amarie on October 21st 2008 at 8:51am
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Those. Are. Amazing.

posted by Valerie LA on October 21st 2008 at 9:06am
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If I had to guess I'd say they're by Milo Baughman. I have similar chairs in chrome. These are great!!

posted by dallasd81 on October 21st 2008 at 9:17am
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please don't reupholster they're wonderful as is.

posted by Ana on October 21st 2008 at 9:20am
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I also love the orange, but I can see it's a bit dirty in places. If you like the orange I would try and clean them first. If that doesn't work then reupholster. Awesome find! I'm sooo jealous.

posted by Monica on October 21st 2008 at 9:21am
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i love them - have to say. but i would no Q reupholster - i'm a bit of a germaphobe :)

posted by houseno8 on October 21st 2008 at 9:26am
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REUPHOLSTERING them? Those are awesome!!! Great find.

posted by firebird on October 21st 2008 at 9:46am
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do not touch these chairs. we will harm you.

posted by animalhouze on October 21st 2008 at 10:00am
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Wow you are so lucky to make such a find! I would leave them "as is" cause they look fabulous!

posted by suzy8track on October 21st 2008 at 10:08am
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They're in fine condition - Don't Reupholster.

posted by bepsf on October 21st 2008 at 10:46am
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I agree...don't reupholster, have them cleaned. The orange is wonderful! If you really feel like you need to do something to them, I would consider removing the white paint...then it's your choice, stick with the metal or paint another color. Good find!

posted by short giraffe on October 21st 2008 at 11:15am
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Those are gorgeous - I also think you should keep the orange upholstery.

posted by twenty twenty-one on October 21st 2008 at 12:07pm
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they have a grete jalk feel to me but with a 70's update (the boxy frame in white). is there a jon france and sons or john stuart label?

posted by healthyhome on October 21st 2008 at 6:39pm
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