Hey all, I am looking to buy an Eames style lounge chair as a treat to myself . Cant afford an original so looking at a replica but I am a little unsure of who to buy from as there are so many sellers on ebay etc. I have found this one through google : http://www.interioricons.com/product.php?id=CH4 Looks fantastic and the seller has a good rating on trust pilot. Has anyone bought one of these - from these guys or anyone else ? Any recommendations or anything to look out for ? Ta for any help ! Mars
I have the premium replica from Milan Direct and have found it to be of very good quality but it is very firm. Have you ever sat in one before? When buying a replica the main differences are quality of the veneer, the leather (the original uses Nappa leather) and the edge piping will tend to be in PVC not leather. http://www.milandirect.co.uk/shop/eames-replica-lounge-chair-and-ottoman-premium-bk/
Sat in a friends one he got from Milan Direct and as you say it is very firm which I wasnt too keen on. The one I linked above has full leather cover and piping and they are offering a 14 day money back guarantee and are offering to cover all costs for carriage if I dont like it. Thats reassuring when everyone else I asked similar questions wanted to charge me all of the carriage ! How would you rate the overall quality of your chair ? Mars
I would say the quality is good, certainly comparable to another piece of furniture at the same price point. I would certainly rate it higher than anything I have bought from DFS or IKEA and would say it's equal to the furniture we purchased from M&S. The main issue I had was being in NE Scotland was the complete lack of places to actually try one before I bought it. Any places that did stock it carried the re-issued original at full price.
Ah I really want one of these chairs. I was going to buy a replica but decided to wait and save for the real deal, which will take pride of place in my den when I have it I found Heals do the best price on the original - although it's still very high.
fod - I would love an original but no way I can justify spending that much - also I have a 3 year old daughter and it would stress me to the max having to chase her off it all the time ! Bit the bullet and bought from Interior Icons as per my first post. What clinched it was that they could supply photos of a couple of chairs side by side and I could choose which I wanted - as the veneer is obviously natural there is some variation in the wood grain and I wanted to buy one with a lighter rosewood finish They also offered to collect at their cost and fully refund me (including postage) if I was not happy ! Having it delivered this week so will let you know how I get on
Forgot to reply to this ! Bought the chair in April and they included Saturday delivery for free so no need to take time off work ! It arrived in a massive box as it was mostly all assembled - I only had to bolt the chair base on with four bolts. Fantastic chair and great quality - could not ask for any better unless I was buying an original Quality compared to my friends from Milan Direct is like Night and Day - this just feels so much nicer and looks better too ! Over 3 months down the line and I am still extremely pleased with this Mars
Hey, found this thread searching for an answer to the exact same dilemma: where to buy eaman lounge replica from. So, its been another couple of months, hows the chair holding? Leather and the frame in particular? Thanks!
Sorry ! Never saw your reply ! Leather has came up nicely - looks a bit shinier than when it was new but that gives it the vintage aged look you see on the vintage originals. Frame is still solid - there has always been a bit of spring to it when you sit on it but nothing is loose. Very happy with my purchase overall Mars
