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Imperial_Triumphant t1_j65zar5 wrote
Eames? Lol
y-a-me-a t1_j664rwm wrote
I was going to say that they must have changed their iconic bentwood frame to copy Eames. I have several ekornes and they are both incredibly uncomfortable to me.
maxwellgriffith t1_j669te4 wrote
Pictures?
Sometimes_Stutters t1_j66wtxk wrote
I don’t, but it sitting in our firewood shack
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PrestigeMaster t1_j6lnh5y wrote
Did you get a chance to take a pic of chair? I’m curious how it held up.
Taegur2 t1_j65n46n wrote
I was wandering around an antiques store in Tampa FL many years ago and they were rearranging to put one of these in the front. Price tag $400, Condition nearly perfect. I had to crawl underneath to make sure it was a real one. Saw the label, paid, and carried it home. Best purchase that trip!
lonewalker1992 t1_j67atcz wrote
Love it when people tell stories of lucky days 🙂
W3SL33 t1_j67fttz wrote
I've got one for you. Brought my daughter to daycare. Noticed the outside door of their shed attic blown out by wind and inside I saw a glimpse of Eames fiberglass chairs.
I made a remark that those are quite expensive chairs to be standing in the attic. They took them down and appeared to be 1955 originals in nearly pristine condition. They've found these chairs years ago when someone clearing a house put them out for trash. They had 10 of them. I got a bottle of Champagne to thank me after they sold them to a collector.
stlblues310 t1_j67l6h0 wrote
Should have mentioned in passing you could use those and take them out of their storage. Then you have 10 of them
dewafelbakkers t1_j69aaal wrote
This is the top dirtbag move
W3SL33 t1_j6oigir wrote
That woman took care of my children as they were her own. I wouldn't and couldn't.
Amukka t1_j68gkx9 wrote
Similar story, my wife buys antiques and I was picking up a mcm dresser from a house that was getting flipped. They had the dresser in the garage and it was surrounded by plastic chairs. I found the markings on them and they were original Sam Avedon molded plastic chairs. 20 orange and 20 olive green. I asked what they were doing with all the chairs and they said they wanted to get rid of them because they weren't stackable and took up so much space. I offer them $100 for all the chairs and they glad accepted.
c_fulkan t1_j67kl95 wrote
Ive never heard of these chairs, do you have any idea on the value?
GambaKufu t1_j688bfv wrote
They probably sold for about $10k each.
lonewalker1992 t1_j68cr8b wrote
Likely they are superb collectible only ever say them in a guys apartment who has Picasso on the wall
lzwzli t1_j695y0o wrote
Why?
c_fulkan t1_j69pp65 wrote
Ty
W3SL33 t1_j6h2219 wrote
While they are expensive you can find these around 800 euros. Still quite good for a dumpster find.
lonewalker1992 t1_j68coos wrote
Should buy the lottery after your drop your kid off next who know 🤣
Beautiful-Page3135 t1_j67ppu0 wrote
That is a dream find holy shit
paleolithicmegafauna t1_j65xx8q wrote
I love the Ekornes recliners, but be aware - peoples’ heads have quite a combo of oils and acids in their hair, even clean hair. Without regular cleaning and conditioning of the leather - say, annually - the leather will eventually break down and you will have a raggedy-ass hole in your gorgeous chair.
Source: personal experience.
Gerbski OP t1_j66319k wrote
Yeah we have a natussi leather couch next to this chair that our basset hound is on often, we clean and condition every couple months.
untrustworthyfart t1_j66w13t wrote
dog tax?
Gerbski OP t1_j68am6p wrote
halfmanhalfalligator t1_j68epq8 wrote
I will die for Sherman.
Gerbski OP t1_j68pi5c wrote
Easily my favorite comment ever
EvoRalliArt t1_j68en1f wrote
Hello. I am the tax man. You have over paid, but we aren't going to complain.
patsfan038 t1_j68f4ws wrote
He should be called Sherman the wise
He’s probably going to give me an important side quest
RevLoveJoy t1_j68w8cu wrote
. o O ( there are biscuits in the cupboard up high. as I do not have opposable thumbs it is up to you. also you are tall because only two of your legs are suitable for walking )
s6x t1_j665dck wrote
This leads me to one of my favourite words in English: antimacassar.
taosaur t1_j68o2xo wrote
I went searching online for antimacassars a while back and had to wrack my brain for dumbed-down synonym phrases to get any results.
chillaxinbball t1_j67ppt0 wrote
I have noticed that certain people's oils tend to be more corrosive than others. One of our coworkers has this and his VR headsets foam always seems to dissolved away while mine and others are fine for years.
eggdropk t1_j657iqs wrote
I just got one of these from a family friend/retiring therapist. It is so very comfortable.
Negative-Ambition110 t1_j65h5fp wrote
That’s a nice chair.
eggdropk t1_j65i0h3 wrote
Tell me about it! I’ve had it for about 2 months now and have probably spent more time in it than the previous owner did in over a decade. Great for (sometimes unintentional) naps.
iamheero t1_j668atk wrote
We had one, but be mindful to wash it regularly (wipe down with a leather cleaner, super easy) if you want it to last a long time. Apparently the oils from your hair can really wear down the leather headrest.
Histrix t1_j66orpx wrote
I had one for about thirty years and on mine the leather on the armrests started deteriorating. Wasn’t able to buy replacement armrests.
To be fair I never used leather conditioner on them and I’m pretty sure that would have helped protect the leather from many years of lotion covered arms.
That said, they are the most comfortable chairs I’ve ever sat in and would buy another.
iamheero t1_j66vs4v wrote
We had ours re-upholstered by a local specialist, it was cool to be able to choose the leather etc but keep dad's favorite chair. Cost as much as a used chair to do, but worth it.
sl33p t1_j66e99b wrote
I always thought that was from my short hairs stabbing the leather over and over again year after year.
iamheero t1_j66j0jd wrote
Could be part of it! My beard wears through my motorcycle helmet cheekpads really fast.
Negative-Ambition110 t1_j65k36a wrote
My husband is 6 ft and probably weighs 280, do you think he’d be comfortable in it?
bradatlarge t1_j65p7qh wrote
Large size in any chair for someone that big
eggdropk t1_j65kj9m wrote
I’m 5’8” 220, aka short and fat :) so I’m not sure about someone taller. The headrest on my model (Admiral) is height adjustable though. Of course, only he would know for sure if it works.
They’re super expensive so definitely need to be sure if you’re going to commit (unless you’re lucky and get it free like I did).
ETA: These apparently come in different sizes, so hopefully you can find the correct one that way.
ShawnParr t1_j66k5ji wrote
I’m 6’ almost exactly and am about 280 right now. I have a Stressless Wing and it is great for me. If you can try having him sit in some in a store if you can find one, as the different models do all feel a bit different.
c9belayer t1_j66bnwt wrote
Have your husband sit in each of the sizes to be sure. They are fantastic chairs, definitely nap-worthy, but very pricey.
akita_4u t1_j66xfm4 wrote
I have one. I’m 6”1, 260. I enjoy mine. Mine are wood frame though. We bought them in 2005. Just be sure to get the big one. When I sit in my wife’s chair there is definitely a noticeable difference
ecorniffleur t1_j66mr06 wrote
I want to be with this chair
TheDirtDude117 t1_j66mio8 wrote
Can you find the name of that? My uncle had one of these when I was young and it was my favorite chair before their house fire.
Real_TRex_007 t1_j66dmnp wrote
Are there any options between an IKEA and an Ekornes? For real people with real budgets?!?!
patrickfatrick t1_j67hfw4 wrote
Just want to say that IKEA does make some pretty nice stuff too (although utilitarian in the sense that the end consumer can pack it away in any car and assemble it themselves, which necessarily means exposed bolts etc). It's not all mega-cheap there.
Perry4761 t1_j670pl3 wrote
There’s the Earl chair from Costco that sits right in between in terms of price, and is in the same style. No clue about the quality of it though.
m8r-1975wk t1_j66gh5c wrote
Asking the real questions!
GeekyGrannyTexas t1_j68dhru wrote
We bought Fjords chairs. They are somewhat less expensive than Ekornes, plus are occasionally discounted by some retailers.
Sluisifer t1_j68m7xg wrote
Oslo from Costco. $800 around the holidays.
aelios t1_j68v6tw wrote
Looks like $1k currently, with no black, only a couple colors. I know it's significantly cheaper, but I'm curious how it compares. It looks like whoever designed it was only given a brief written description of what they were trying to duplicate.
bradatlarge t1_j697tix wrote
only a couple [terrible] colors, you mean
aelios t1_j6a7ajr wrote
I have no idea what is trendy anymore, so I was avoiding that, but yeah, they aren't my preference.
yParticle t1_j64t6ry wrote
Damn, that's looking to take the mantle from the classic Eames chair.
Gerbski OP t1_j654e5o wrote
Actually replaced where the eames was in our living room, it got moved upstairs, still looking for an ottoman for it.
BossHogGA t1_j6601um wrote
How would you compare the two for comfort and style?
Gerbski OP t1_j661e3q wrote
The Stressless is more comfortable definitely, it reclines as well and just pulls you in. The eames chair is my pick for style but the wife likes the stressless for that category as well, she likes the leather back because “we have enough wood furniture already.” Nothing as timeless as a Herman Miller eames chair imo, stressless comfort is just unrivaled though.
eroyrotciv t1_j6732tq wrote
How much is this chair?
poor_decisions t1_j67lkft wrote
Starts at 2k
bradatlarge t1_j65i2jx wrote
I'm in the market for one right now. I've been shopping for almost a year. $4000 chair is bending my brain but, my back & neck are kinda insisting.
Gerbski OP t1_j65lt8q wrote
I had looked for over a year for a used one with black leather in a style and base that I liked. I’m not a fan of the standard wood ring bases and figured if I still wanted one after over a year that I wouldn’t regret the purchase.
bradatlarge t1_j65oi6i wrote
I'm 90% on a large Royal in black leather with the Signature base (kinda combo of the metal star & wood ring) that I found in stock at a dealer & can have in two weeks time
I don't like the "OG" ring bases at all, I'm less hostile toward the signature base but, my preference would be chrome star base on a black leather royal.
Demeter277 t1_j6831c0 wrote
I got my Stressless almost 10 years ago and it's pretty much the only chair I use....the price stings a little but it's been completely worth it. Make sure to find a good fit
your_Assholiness t1_j650z1t wrote
Price range?
Gerbski OP t1_j65434r wrote
This was ~$3200. Ordered late November, arrived late January. Definitely some used available out there on fb for cheaper but color or style isn’t always ideal, they last for decades though.
msb45 t1_j65dp0b wrote
I’ve been waiting on my stressless couch since July of last year, now hearing it’s gonna be until March April probably. So annoyed.
That chair looks incredible. They’re so comfortable.
PAXICHEN t1_j67o19e wrote
We have a Stressless couch and it’s wonderful. Was a floor model and we got it for like 60% off. Floor model during Covid Lockdown here in Germany. So…basically it was new. I also got them to throw in a David Bowie throw pillow.
thamizhponnu t1_j67wusx wrote
May I ask where this was ? City & seller ?
PAXICHEN t1_j67z6rc wrote
Fischer in Karlsfeld, between Munich and Dachau.
thamizhponnu t1_j68jmz6 wrote
Thank you !
Thlom t1_j67kgm3 wrote
This is the Opal line? We get those for around $1500 in Norway.
I live across the fjord from Sykkylven where Ekornes is based and let me tell you, no one in Sykkylven knows the real price of furnitures. Traditionally Sykkylven has been a furniture power house with several furniture makers. I think theres around 5 left now, Ekornes the biggest among them. Aaanyway, everyone either works with furniture or knows someone that works with furniture, so everyone gets employee prices on furniture. Every house has top notch sofas, recliners, beds, tables and so on.
Gerbski OP t1_j68d0zv wrote
The promised land…
accio_hagrid t1_j654648 wrote
Is there anywhere you can try these out in person before ordering?
Only-Inspector-3782 t1_j65n7k3 wrote
Do they actually last decades? I usually wear jeans, most of my upholstered office chairs end up fading.
Fanculo_Cazzo t1_j67qm2w wrote
> Do they actually last decades?
Yeah, because they're uncomfortable, so nobody wants to sit in it for too long. :(
breddy t1_j65obqw wrote
Half the cost of an Eames - and it reclines! Of course they don't have the history of the Eames but I prefer Stressless personally.
s6x t1_j664e7q wrote
I know they vary their grades but I remember visiting a stressless store about 15 years ago and the leather on one couch was about the most incredible thing imaginable. Absolute butter. Hideous couch though.
Gerbski OP t1_j68zuom wrote
Yeah they do have some hideous couches and a few chair options are bulky and ugly as well; they are all super comfortable though.
can_a_bus t1_j6555to wrote
Looks to be around $3k USD
SharpLead t1_j652p8d wrote
I’d LOVE one of their office chairs. The London high back 😮💨
Gerbski OP t1_j65482c wrote
This is the “opal” in medium size. I had never seen this base option in person beforehand.
bradatlarge t1_j65istb wrote
I recently learned that the "cities" only come in medium size.
CupIsHalfEmpty2 t1_j65j232 wrote
Hey, so I bought a used ekornes stressless chair. Got it home and realized the seat springs were broken. It turns out the seat springs are molded into the seat foam and not replaceable...
Fortunately I found an aftermarket kit and was able carefully cut the foam from the bottom and extract the broken springs. Hooked up the new springs and carefully put everything back together.
Not exactly the best BIFL experience. Glad I got a great deal on the chair but would have preferred if the spring would have been a standard replacement.
lwhite1 t1_j68gf16 wrote
How could you tell that they were broken initially?
CupIsHalfEmpty2 t1_j68i4vf wrote
The chair seat felt low when I bought it but I just thought that was the style of this model.
After a couple days I started to think something was up. I can't remember exactly how many but the seat has either four or five springs. I was able to push down on the seat and could feel the center springs push down a lot further and not spring back compared to the springs at the front or the back of the seat.
When I flipped over the chair, you can unzip the fabric. I could see a split on the foam where the spring was broken and the foam over stretched.
lwhite1 t1_j68igew wrote
Ok gotcha
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BrokeDownPalac3 t1_j65lbnl wrote
Ekornes is a Norwegian company but these chairs are manufactured in Vietnam. Still not cheap though lol
ShawnParr t1_j66l16f wrote
The ones made in Asia are sold under the IMG brand. The Stressless brand is still made in Norway.
Lee1138 t1_j66hvc1 wrote
Has Chinese owners these days (since 2018) Still has the same production facilities as they had before (as far as I could tell), with the new owner saying at the time, they "didn't have plans to change anything". But you know the value of words like that, so I would be wary of quality of quality drops in future production and do your research before buying.
thebesthutsauce t1_j6747y9 wrote
You are very very wrong.
BrokeDownPalac3 t1_j681mjl wrote
I handle 100s of these every day lol i know what I'm talking about. But here's a screenshot from the Ekornes website that even says that they manufacture in Vietnam, as well as Thailand and other places.
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Sunder92 t1_j65pcp5 wrote
Do you know if the cushions are replaceable? And if so where can I buy new ones?
Mines starting to flatten out, but the leather is still in great condition.
CommonCut4 t1_j661qsw wrote
Contact ekornes, they refurbish.
ArtVandelay32 t1_j6681nj wrote
Contact the company. They’ll be able to help you
Norwayseacat t1_j68b25o wrote
Hmm did not know. Thes wher popular outside of Norway.
gelfin t1_j68j7ql wrote
Immensely so, yes.
kerry-w t1_j65efac wrote
Those are so nice. Congratulations!
Busy_B_Being_Me t1_j65jm1q wrote
This is a recreated Charles Eames chair. How could chairs not be, Eames was the single most important architect and designer for our standard comfort and beautiful chair design.
s6x t1_j6652b6 wrote
This is clearly derivative of the Eames design but it is certainly not an Eames clone by any stretch of the imagination.
Also don't forget Ray.
vertexherder t1_j65yc05 wrote
Picked up a matched pair of these last fall for $150. One was in very rough shape due to a run-in with a cat, but the other just needs a bit of attention to the leather.
Gerbski OP t1_j6636bg wrote
Cats man, the antagonists to BIFL products
CommonCut4 t1_j661j97 wrote
I have that chair with the signature base. I ruptured a couple discs in my back and couldn’t sit anywhere comfortably until I got it so worth every penny to me. Also still looks new after five years in a house with kids and dogs.
s6x t1_j6648r0 wrote
How does this stack up to the Eames?
TemoSahn t1_j668xty wrote
That's a sexy light switch panel. It's the details! Where did you get it from?
patrickfatrick t1_j67hrk6 wrote
I have a vintage one (back when they had chrome steel bases) that I love, kinda burnt orange color. I'm sure it's not as comfy as newer ones and I had to re-tuft a few buttons over the years but I can't imagine ever getting rid of it.
edit: looks just like this
Gerbski OP t1_j68cuk7 wrote
That style in black was our 2nd choice
Random_Name_Whoa t1_j67wfp2 wrote
Any advantages over Eames? Looks like this one is less expensive and effectively the same style, but if I was spending thousands of dollars on a chair I’d splurge for Eames
bradatlarge t1_j698c9s wrote
the eames chair is a design icon that is also a chair. this is a chair first.
breddy t1_j65npmk wrote
Cat piss will cut the life of a Stressless down substantially. Ask me how I know...
Either way, huge fan of these. I have a 90's one in my house that I got from my dad who passed away and they don't make slim ones like this one anymore. I have one being delivered early next week from an eBay seller that's going to replace it since the one I have is pretty well worn. Will probably move it to another room.
kushina_smiles t1_j669mfm wrote
How is the lumbar support?
dewnar t1_j66a809 wrote
Which model is it?
cristoth1119 t1_j66ao25 wrote
I've always seen this chairs as the symbol of success
qwertyconsciousness t1_j66bnfp wrote
sexy
dan_t_mann t1_j66dnjl wrote
This is where business deals get temporarily forgotten about.
AbsurdistWordist t1_j66f89m wrote
I want to see the rest of that living room now. I love the whole look.
Gerbski OP t1_j66g93c wrote
I appreciate the comment, my wife is the designer. I’ve posted some other furniture pieces on the mid century subreddit before with views of other rooms. The living room is getting there, the side table beside this chair is temporary.
AbsurdistWordist t1_j66ghco wrote
My complements to your wife then. Wow. I checked up on your midcentury posts. You have a lot of lovely pieces there.
Gerbski OP t1_j690mw8 wrote
We are very thrifty and i search all the resale options often (fb, eBay, peddlers malls, less so Craigslist nowadays) for good deals. I refinish a lot of older pieces that need it so I don’t mind if it’s beat up when I buy it, Drexel is my favorite MCM brand. This chair was definitely a luxury purchase we saved for and thought about for awhile, as most expensive BIFL products can be, but we knew we wouldn’t find one exactly like it in the wild.
AbsurdistWordist t1_j691h7f wrote
Yes, I can see why it’s a hobby for so many. It’s hard to compete with retired people for thrift store and fb marketplace finds. One day when I have more time or money.
banana14789 t1_j66lve6 wrote
Wooaaaahhhh!!! I love stressless. I just started working at raymour and the stressless rep came in to show us how to sell the sapphire and their products. His passion for the product convinced me this will be a good purchase. The quality is really good!
bigdaddyborg t1_j66n5on wrote
Found a Stressless in a charity shop for $150!! We weren't in the market for one... but pretty much had to buy it for that price!
Pretty sure the old ladies at the store had no idea what they were selling... it was priced cheaper than some brand new shitty quality recliners next to it.
ExcuseResponsible483 t1_j66vut9 wrote
A number of yachts (e.g. Kadey-Krogen) include Stressless chairs as a default.
trabulium t1_j672ml7 wrote
As a prior owner of a whole Ekornes steals lounge suite including two of these chairs and a footstool, this is the kind of product that really belongs here. Super expensive stuff but it's absolutely the most comfortable chair or lounge I've been on and they last forever. Very high quality and of course, you can buy them still unlike most stuff people post here
coolsheep769 t1_j672z4y wrote
Oooo that's nice
zyxwvu44 t1_j67716v wrote
We may have the same floors, and wall color, and couch. You got me on the chair though!
rotarypower101 t1_j67cjcb wrote
Are there any decent analogs of this chair that are...more reasonably priced...?
Would like to get one with a roller base as they offer with this model.
Never even sat in one, but searching many months ago, something about this chair said this is the one!
Anyone into chairs and could recommend similar alternatives with height adjustments, and recline functionality?
_SGP_ t1_j67tz49 wrote
Is it the most comfortable chair you've sat on?
Vultureinvelvet t1_j681nfb wrote
I have one of the wings in a brown leather. Heafty price tag but the only chair in my house that doesn’t give me back pain. Love it. Need to condition it .
dolphinwaxer t1_j688rct wrote
I ordered mine last week. 5-6mo lead time. Excited.
lwhite1 t1_j68et4x wrote
I have 2 cats. I'm afraid of getting an eKornes because cats have to go byebyes if they scratch it
hjohns23 t1_j68jm2v wrote
Gorgeous shape of that chair, I always find it hard to imagine how to aesthetically fit those chairs into a room.
eayaz t1_j68vqt1 wrote
Nice - stress less chairs are my favorite
MAJORMETAL84 t1_j693reo wrote
Man, you could command the starship Enterprise with that chair! hahahaha
carrbarre t1_j695hed wrote
Based on this photo I think I love your interior design! Any chance you'd show any more of the inside of your home?
Gerbski OP t1_j6a02bc wrote
I’ve posted other pieces in my history on here
morten1389 t1_j6cm4jo wrote
I tried a bunch of Stresslesses including Opal before christmas, it's a really good chair, as long as you take care of them, they will last you a very long time.
Opal, with Paloma leather, and cross base, with ottoman wound run you around $2400 here in Norway, at MSRP, but 20-25% discounts aren't unheard of, so you could get them down towards $1800-1920 then.
I ordered a Wing with Clover blue fabric (not a huge fan of leather, and I don't have pets) and the signature base, got it for around $1650 with 25% discount, estimated delivery in week 7, so I'm excited to get it soon!
Mabymaster t1_j65gry2 wrote
I mean it looks good, but how do you know it lasts for life (related to this sub) if it's brand new?
Gerbski OP t1_j65h8yu wrote
It’s a known brand on this subreddit, look it up
Edit: not trying to come off as rude, skepticism makes this subreddit higher quality
saturnzebra t1_j67g1bc wrote
Yes, known to the subreddit…for being a used product that has stood the test of time. This post is clearly a brag attempt. The American dollar is also known to the subreddit, but we don’t post our paychecks. This subreddit is not to share what you just got, it’s to share what you haven’t needed to replace.
odalol t1_j65k0tr wrote
I’m Norwegian, I can confirm they’re BIFL. They’re super common here.
ArtVandelay32 t1_j667uzy wrote
My dad has one from the 80s and it’s still good. Mine are all 20 ish years old at this point. I’d trust it more than any American designed chairs/couches
WonderNastyMan t1_j67zvhl wrote
I, for one, appreciate these kind of posts. Not very useful if everyone is just showing off their 50yr old things which are long out of production and impossible to find.
bradatlarge t1_j65j05m wrote
the sales guy I talked to said "you take care of this, you'll have it for 20+ years, minimum" and having seen them in person & shopped for them for a while now, I agree
s6x t1_j665bcf wrote
I'll take "things sales guys will tell you when selling you a luxury item" please
bradatlarge t1_j698sn4 wrote
of course it comes with the usual grain of salt but, eBay versions of these that date back into the 80’s / 90’s and still looking pretty good tell me its not as much bullshit as one might think
rtowne t1_j65yekn wrote
Sales guy said "x" is evidence of nothing since their motivation is to get a sale.
ShawnParr t1_j66le0n wrote
I bought my Stressless after seeing one at a party. Found the owner and it was 28 years old, and outside of the leather having patina from use looked like it could have been bought recently. I sat in it and the springs and cushion were all in great shape.
bradatlarge t1_j65j3cf wrote
So that's a consul with a star base?
Gerbski OP t1_j65le0z wrote
Opal with a cross base
paragon6969 t1_j65kntk wrote
From Norway, I can vouch for this 👍🏻
Fun4-5One t1_j65vrha wrote
That looks like un compact recliner
ta11 t1_j668unw wrote
Love my stressless
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brandonmowat t1_j68meeh wrote
no matter how nice this chair is, all i see is an Eames Lounger.
jhonnydont t1_j68w6so wrote
I have recovered a bunch of these. They use a bonded leather that breaks down over time. Proper care and regular cleaning will help it last longer.
Gerbski OP t1_j68ym4l wrote
I think that is the “batic” leather option when choosing materials for your order, this one is “Paloma” leather
jhonnydont t1_j6azn0s wrote
The industry has several names for bonded leather
CatDadMilhouse t1_j69nae8 wrote
As much as I love their chairs, I'll never spend more than about $100 on one as long as I have a cat.
Which means I'll probably never own one.
ajpathecreature t1_j66i40x wrote
$7k + right there… it will last you a lifetime tho that’s for sure
Gerbski OP t1_j66qlcv wrote
Nah, less than half that price.
loneranger07 t1_j681err wrote
Frasier...Is that you?
msdlp t1_j68wm2r wrote
Needs 5 'feet' on the chair instead of 4 for stability and weight distribution. Withoout rollers it is no good for a desk chair. Sorry to be so picky but I have just went through searching for and purchasing a used computer chair as my old $12 chair broke and it cost me $12.01 for the replacement. lol
lzwzli t1_j6968wi wrote
Tell me you're rich without telling me you're rich
29minutebreak t1_j688h57 wrote
psst… You know that China bought them out a few years ago. Good luck getting the original now.
Ahaha
Sometimes_Stutters t1_j654yle wrote
Kinda related story;
My grandpa passed about 5 years ago. Avid deer hunter, but he didn’t hunt his last 10 years. His deer stand sat abandoned the whole time and slowly rotted. Finally about 2 years ago the wind knocked it over. I discovered this a few months after it happened and was picking through the mess. I found the mangled remnants of an authentic Herman Miller lounge chair from the 1960’s. I mentioned it to my dad and showed him a picture of what the chair was supposed to look like. He said that chair was in there house as a kid, got moved to his shop in the 80’s, and finally ended up in his deer stand.
Looking around quick online this chair are worth up to $10k+. I couldn’t believe it.