The primary difference with regard to seating experience is that the early chairs have seat cushions filled with down and feather filled envelopes over natural latex pads and the back cusions are down and feather filled envelopes with no latex pads, and modern chairs have polyurethane pads with polyester wrap. The earlier chairs are softer and more loosely upholsted, and you tend to feel as if you're sitting "in" the cushions. The newer chairs are firmer and feel more like you're "on" them. At least, that's my impression from sitting on brand new chairs; I haven't had the experience of sitting in a modern chair that's had a few years of "breaking in" (I don't even know if that happens over time). Pricing of early chairs is heavily influenced by the "unobtanium" factor of Brazilian rosewood, and the figuring of the grain. They're collectables as well as furniture. Answer from genek1953 on reddit.com
Eames Office
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Eames® Lounge Chair and Ottoman - Eames Office
July 22, 2021 - The classic Eames® Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1957, this chair is beloved for its wooden shell.
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Black 1960s Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman (1890) - Eames.com
Black 1960s Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Authentic Herman Miller Eames lounge chair, model 670, at its ottoman, model 671. Cherry finish and black fabrics Designer Chatles & Ray Eames 1956. Edition Herman Miller Original parts with Herman Miller stickers She comes directly from Milan, Italy. Molded plywood shells finished in real cherry wood, some traces of use. The cushions have a nice volume with traces of use. >>Please check the defects, there are no cracks in the wood, but wood and leather need to be to be settled
Price €2,600.00
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Difference between modern and vintage Eames?
The primary difference with regard to seating experience is that the early chairs have seat cushions filled with down and feather filled envelopes over natural latex pads and the back cusions are down and feather filled envelopes with no latex pads, and modern chairs have polyurethane pads with polyester wrap. The earlier chairs are softer and more loosely upholsted, and you tend to feel as if you're sitting "in" the cushions. The newer chairs are firmer and feel more like you're "on" them. At least, that's my impression from sitting on brand new chairs; I haven't had the experience of sitting in a modern chair that's had a few years of "breaking in" (I don't even know if that happens over time). Pricing of early chairs is heavily influenced by the "unobtanium" factor of Brazilian rosewood, and the figuring of the grain. They're collectables as well as furniture. More on reddit.com
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April 20, 2024Authentic Eames Lounge Chair vs Replicas
i doubt you'll get an advocate for purchasing replicas in this sub, however i've experienced both so i can chime in. i own an original eames lounge chair, one of my good friends has a replica. he has cats, and he knew it would get scratched up so he opted to buy a replica. honestly i was pretty surprised at how decent the quality is of his, but in my opinion the original is still better in every way. leather quality is much softer with an original, cushions are more comfortable for longer lounging. i'm sure it's different based on replicas, but the geometry of the originals hits the lower back better, my friend has a lumbar pillow on his lounge chair at all times. unexpectedly, the replicas i've say in don't have as much "flex" when leaning back or sitting, minor detail but, but it all plays into how stiff and rigid every replica i've sat in feels. the one thing that feels better with replicas IMO is the arm rests: replica arm rests are all much larger than on the original. while i think it looks much worse, it feels great. the price of an original is crazy, but in my opinion you're not just paying for the name, it's one of the best pieces of furniture in the world. More on reddit.com
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July 5, 2023Buying an Eames Lounge chair: new versus used (auction or private seller)
I get them for the wear and patina. I'd pay for that because I ain't got time to age a 670 -- I'll buy someone else's history. Plus, I don't have to be so precious with them and I can get on with my life. More on reddit.com
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August 25, 2022Eames replica from theiconicchair.com - buy it?
It looks like you got exactly zero helpful replies. I’m looking at the same chair and everything I’ve read seems to point to the same conclusion you have: this is the best replica being made right now and is very very close to the original. More on reddit.com
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March 1, 20221stDibs
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Magnificent and rare 2nd generation ... double ring back black ... ... A very clean example of a vintage modern icon. Charles Eames 670 & 671 Lounge chair and an ottoman produced by Herman Miller....
Blend Interiors
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Set of 4 Vintage Eames Chairs by Herman Miller — Blend Interiors
Set of 4 Vintage Eames Chairs by Herman Miller — Blend Interiors
Set of 4 Vintage Eames Chairs by Herman Miller. All original, not a recent edition. Stamped under. Circa 1960s H 32 in. x W 18 in. x D 22 in. Request more information or an invoice
Price $5,000.00
eBay
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Collecting Vintage Eames Chairs | Kazam! Magazine | Eames Institute
Longtime and newly anointed Eames ... premium. Vintage Eames “Rope Edge” fiberglass chairs with their original bases regularly sell for more than triple the price of new fiberglass chairs....
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Vintage Eames Chairs | Chairish
The Eameses’ designs were groundbreaking, featuring innovations to the way furniture was manufactured. Their molded fiberglass chairs catapulted the brand to stardom in the 1950s, as the chair’s sculptural shape played into the era’s modern ...
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Eames Lounge Chair - Wikipedia
October 29, 2025 - The chair was introduced in 1956 after years of development. The Eames Chair has changed in various ways over time. Beginning in 1956 and running through the very early 1990s, the shells were made up of five thin layers of plywood which were ...
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r/eames on Reddit: Difference between modern and vintage Eames?
April 20, 2024 -
Hello! I recently was at a furniture store where they were selling a beautiful 1974 Eames lounge chair and it was by far the most comfortable chair I'd ever sat on. I am disabled and have a unique body shape, add on top of that severe chronic back pain, and a chair that I consider comfortable is a godsend. The only problem however is the chair was $8,500. Now, I don't think this is an unreasonable price considering the comfort and the beauty and the fact it's a local shop and it'll last a long long time (things I'm sure you're all already believers in if you're a member of this sub) but the guy who was running the store at the time mentioned that original Eames are "completely different" from the ones they sell now. Is this true? I know there's a difference in material, but is the actual seating experience any different? Right now the ones on the Eames websites are quite a bit more affordable than the one I tried out, so please let me know if there's a real noticeable difference or if the guy just knows a little too much about furniture (and how to sell it lol). Thanks!
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The primary difference with regard to seating experience is that the early chairs have seat cushions filled with down and feather filled envelopes over natural latex pads and the back cusions are down and feather filled envelopes with no latex pads, and modern chairs have polyurethane pads with polyester wrap. The earlier chairs are softer and more loosely upholsted, and you tend to feel as if you're sitting "in" the cushions. The newer chairs are firmer and feel more like you're "on" them. At least, that's my impression from sitting on brand new chairs; I haven't had the experience of sitting in a modern chair that's had a few years of "breaking in" (I don't even know if that happens over time). Pricing of early chairs is heavily influenced by the "unobtanium" factor of Brazilian rosewood, and the figuring of the grain. They're collectables as well as furniture.
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I haven’t sat in a lot of the vintage chairs but I recently bought a new one. I got the tall. It is hands down the most comfortable chair I’ve ever sat in. In fact, I find it hard to want to get up. It’s the best.
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Eames Chair, Original Eames Chair - Eames.com
May 7, 2019 - An Eames Chair, the collective term for a series of now legendary designs by Charles Eames. Learn and buy authentic vintage and original eames chairs today.
Herman Miller
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Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman – Herman Miller Store
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
The iconic Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, originally released in 1956, began with the designers' desire to create a chair with "the warm, receptive look of a well-used first baseman's mitt." The result embodies what it really means to relax. In continuous production since its introduction, ...
Price $7,145.00
Reddit
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r/eames on Reddit: Authentic Eames Lounge Chair vs Replicas
July 5, 2023 -
I’d like to get an Eames chair for some extra space in my master bedroom for a little chill-out headphone listening area.
I’ve always liked the design and it would fit well with the overall design I’m doing with my home decor.
The original version is, however, extremely expensive just for a chair and ottoman. I also worry a bit about the size.
While I’m sure the original is very well-built, how do the various replicas compare in terms of material and leather quality? Are you just paying for the brand name with the Herman Miller version, or is it built better with better leather and sturdier materials than the replicas?
In terms of the replicas are there some that are equal to or better than the Herman Miller version in terms of build and leather quality? Are there any that match or exceed and also have larger overall dimensions (wider/deeper seat in addition to taller)?
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i doubt you'll get an advocate for purchasing replicas in this sub, however i've experienced both so i can chime in. i own an original eames lounge chair, one of my good friends has a replica. he has cats, and he knew it would get scratched up so he opted to buy a replica. honestly i was pretty surprised at how decent the quality is of his, but in my opinion the original is still better in every way. leather quality is much softer with an original, cushions are more comfortable for longer lounging. i'm sure it's different based on replicas, but the geometry of the originals hits the lower back better, my friend has a lumbar pillow on his lounge chair at all times. unexpectedly, the replicas i've say in don't have as much "flex" when leaning back or sitting, minor detail but, but it all plays into how stiff and rigid every replica i've sat in feels. the one thing that feels better with replicas IMO is the arm rests: replica arm rests are all much larger than on the original. while i think it looks much worse, it feels great. the price of an original is crazy, but in my opinion you're not just paying for the name, it's one of the best pieces of furniture in the world.
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I’d suggest going the authorized dealer route. Discounts can save you up to 30% on the price.
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Vintage Eames – D ROSE MOD
1947 DCW Dining Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Evans Products Company / Herman Miller in Calico Ash with Rare Upholstery
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Vintage Eames Chairs: Charles and Ray Eames Iconic Furniture Design & Storage Units | Incollect
Charles & Ray Eames Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman 670/671 – 3rd Generation: Early 1970s H 32 in W 32 in D 32 in
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February 1, 2023 - VINTAGE AS-IS Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Tall Walnut Lounge Chair and Ottoman