Hello, I have a chair that a friend swears they saw on Antique Roadshow, and that it was highlighted as a special piece. I'm a little skeptical, but not knowing who else to ask — I'm writing Apartment Therapy! Can you help me decipher if this is a special piece or not? Also, there's a tear on part of the chair, and I've been wondering what sort of person to look up for fixing it. Thanks, Jason
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Comments (14)
I am fairly knowledgeable about mid-century modern and Danish modern furniture and I don't think that your chair is of much value. It looks to me like an American design from the mid- to late-seventies. The single welt with the tucked corners on the seat and ottoman cushions is one giveaway. The way the armrests are upholstered is another. It looks like something sold in a small chain furniture store of that era.
It is similar to some well-known designs, though. Your friend who thinks he saw it on Antiques Roadshow probably saw something close to it. They tend to all look alike if you aren't familiar with the genre.
The chair to me looks like it could be monteverdi-young, or something of that nature. Your best bet would be to turn the chair over and look for the stamp on the bottom of the chair. Most designers mark their original pieces so that they can't be confused with replicas.
I'm pretty sure it's an Eeemes. I think it was made by IKEEYA.
Maybe not.
It's a darned good-looking chair, whoever made it.
No stamp on the bottom.
And yes, it is a good looking chair (thanks Chris), and comfortable too. I've been really happy w/ it.
American - Yes.
Especially noteworthy or valuable - No.
I've never seen it before. However, I love it! Fantastic Chair!
Could he be mistaking it for the famous Eames lounge chair?
picture at the link: http://www.luxurylaunches.com/entry_images/1107/29/Eames_Lounge_chair_1.jpg
I like it better than the Eames lounge chair.
I also thought my friend might be mistaking it for an Eames lounge chair, but he assured me he wasn't.
Thanks for all the comments so far!
It looks like it's "early psychologists office" a la Bob Newhart. I love it. In fact I covet it.
I don't know anything about designer chairs, but I do like this chair a lot!
I sold one of these a few months back (here:http://sitandreadfurniture.blogspot.com/2009/02/leather-mid-century-lounge-chair.html) . I never could identify it. It was definitely American made though, probably early 70's, a very comfortable chair, but not worth very much.
Thanks everyone for the comments! Looks like I was right and my chair is cool but not super valuable. I will continue to enjoy it and have appreciated all the feedback.
Definitely late 60s-70s era, and though likely not worth much, would look awesome in a den. I like the Eames design too, as others have referenced, but with all the knockoffs (check out http://hubpages.com/hub/--Eames-Lounge-Chair-and-Ottoman ) I would rather have one like this that has its own individual twist than a "me-too"