Early production Charles Eames for Herman Miller Lounger 670 and ottoman 671
£6,999.00 + P/P
Product code: 4213
Absolutely outstanding 1970s production black leather and rosewood Eames 670 lounge chair and ottoman 671, designed by Charles and Ray Eames.
The Eames' originally designed the set as a gift for their friend, the director, Billy Wilder ("Some Like It Hot", "Sunset Blvd.").
The patina of the rosewood is beautiful. The wood is in good condition with some edge wear - tiny bumps and a small chip on the edge of he ottoman (not very noticeable).
The leather is in good vintage condition - it has some slight scratches to be expected of a 60 year old chair, and the down filling is compacted somewhat - personally, we prefer this to the thick, overfilled matt modern version, as the leather looks supple and gorgeous and it's more comfortable. There is a small amount of wear to the underside of the back or an arms piping, again very minor and not noticable.
If you want a brand new-looking chair, this will not be for you, but if you want a chair with tons of character that epitomises cool - this is it! Eames' vision in designing it was to evoke "a well-used baseball mitt" and he nailed it.
The metal base is in good vintage condition - some scratches and scuffs commensurate with age but nothing noticeable.
Overall the chair is in good vintage condition.
A highly collectable, modern classic. The definitive lounge chair and ottoman.