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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe size of an original Eames Lounge Chair<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAside from a taller version introduced in 2010, the Eames Lounge Chair hasn\u2019t changed sizes since it was designed in 1956. That means you can tell an original Eames Chair<\/a> from its size. Fake Eames Lounge Chairs tend to have completely wrong proportions. So, if the size is off, then the odds are that it\u2019s a knock off.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re buying an Eames Lounger from a second hand or vintage shop, then get your tape measure out. A classic Eames Lounge Chair measures 84cm tall, 84cm wide and 91cm deep with a seat height of 38cm. A tall Eames Lounge Chair is 89cm tall, 84cm wide and 92cm deep with a seat height of 38cm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Labels on an authentic Eames Lounge Chair<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhether your Eames Chair is vintage or brand spanking new, it should have a label to prove its authenticity. When looking for a label on an Eames Chair, we tend to start with the base. It will normally be at the point where the base connects with the chair\u2019s shell. If it isn\u2019t there, then try sliding off the chair\u2019s cushions and you may find a label underneath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you find it, a label should have one of two names, Hermann Miller or Vitra. To European and Middle Eastern audiences, Vitra is renowned for making Eames furniture. If you\u2019re buying the chair here, then that\u2019s what you should expect to see a Vitra label. However, Hermann Miller was the original manufacturer of the Eames Lounge Chair in the USA and even commissioned it in the first place. Of course, some Vitra loungers will have made their way across the Atlantic and vice versa. So, don\u2019t be surprised if it has a Hermann Miller label attached to it. Whether it\u2019s a Hermann Miller or a Vitra tag, either tag should guarantee its authenticity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both brands have gone through a wide range of labels since the chair was first produced. That means there are many different labels that could be on your chair. It could be a small metal plaque, a sticker with Charles Eames\u2019 signature or a roundel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you can\u2019t find a label on your Eames Lounger, then don\u2019t despair. If the chair\u2019s old and the right size, with all the quality fixtures and features then it\u2019s probably just missing a label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow much does an Eames Lounge Chair move?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAn authentic Eames Lounge Chair should swivel 360\u00b0 in a fluid motion. That is, the shell swivels on the base itself. If the base has wheels or castors, then it won\u2019t be an original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people think that this type of chair is a recliner, but it isn\u2019t. Yes, an Eames Lounger will tilt slightly when you lean back on it, but it\u2019s no reclining chair. So, if the chair in question reclines far back or has mechanisms to help it recline, then it isn\u2019t an original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An Eames Lounger\u2019s premium finish<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAlways remember the prestige reputation manufacturers like Hermann Miller and Vitra have. Not to mention the exacting standards of Charles Eames himself. That means original Eames Chairs are always finished to the highest possible standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All authentic Eames Lounge Chairs are made up of three wooden shells. That\u2019s one for the seat, one for the back and one for the headrest. Then there are two shells that make up the armrests. The shells all appear as though floating with no visible screw or bolts. The only place you may spot a screw is on the armrests and original ones will be black. Effort has been made to ensure the design is structurally sound whilst concealing the screws. So, if screws stick out like sore thumbs, it won\u2019t be an original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The base of an Eames Lounge Chair<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe chair\u2019s base is also a tell-tale sign. It should have five legs and be made using die cast aluminium. Since they\u2019re made using this technique, the base should be one solid piece of aluminium, rather than having individual legs screwed together. Each leg will have a slight angle and taper off into a rounded end, rather than a squared end. The base isn\u2019t always the same finish, in fact, expect to see it polished, chromed or matte black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, if there\u2019s less than five legs and steep angles on the base, you\u2019re probably looking at a fake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re buying an Eames Lounger from a second hand or vintage shop, then get your tape measure out. A classic Eames Lounge Chair measures 84cm tall, 84cm wide and 91cm deep with a seat height of 38cm. A tall Eames Lounge Chair is 89cm tall, 84cm wide and 92cm deep with a seat height of 38cm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Labels on an authentic Eames Lounge Chair<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhether your Eames Chair is vintage or brand spanking new, it should have a label to prove its authenticity. When looking for a label on an Eames Chair, we tend to start with the base. It will normally be at the point where the base connects with the chair\u2019s shell. If it isn\u2019t there, then try sliding off the chair\u2019s cushions and you may find a label underneath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you find it, a label should have one of two names, Hermann Miller or Vitra. To European and Middle Eastern audiences, Vitra is renowned for making Eames furniture. If you\u2019re buying the chair here, then that\u2019s what you should expect to see a Vitra label. However, Hermann Miller was the original manufacturer of the Eames Lounge Chair in the USA and even commissioned it in the first place. Of course, some Vitra loungers will have made their way across the Atlantic and vice versa. So, don\u2019t be surprised if it has a Hermann Miller label attached to it. Whether it\u2019s a Hermann Miller or a Vitra tag, either tag should guarantee its authenticity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both brands have gone through a wide range of labels since the chair was first produced. That means there are many different labels that could be on your chair. It could be a small metal plaque, a sticker with Charles Eames\u2019 signature or a roundel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you can\u2019t find a label on your Eames Lounger, then don\u2019t despair. If the chair\u2019s old and the right size, with all the quality fixtures and features then it\u2019s probably just missing a label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow much does an Eames Lounge Chair move?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAn authentic Eames Lounge Chair should swivel 360\u00b0 in a fluid motion. That is, the shell swivels on the base itself. If the base has wheels or castors, then it won\u2019t be an original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people think that this type of chair is a recliner, but it isn\u2019t. Yes, an Eames Lounger will tilt slightly when you lean back on it, but it\u2019s no reclining chair. So, if the chair in question reclines far back or has mechanisms to help it recline, then it isn\u2019t an original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An Eames Lounger\u2019s premium finish<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAlways remember the prestige reputation manufacturers like Hermann Miller and Vitra have. Not to mention the exacting standards of Charles Eames himself. That means original Eames Chairs are always finished to the highest possible standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All authentic Eames Lounge Chairs are made up of three wooden shells. That\u2019s one for the seat, one for the back and one for the headrest. Then there are two shells that make up the armrests. The shells all appear as though floating with no visible screw or bolts. The only place you may spot a screw is on the armrests and original ones will be black. Effort has been made to ensure the design is structurally sound whilst concealing the screws. So, if screws stick out like sore thumbs, it won\u2019t be an original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The base of an Eames Lounge Chair<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe chair\u2019s base is also a tell-tale sign. It should have five legs and be made using die cast aluminium. Since they\u2019re made using this technique, the base should be one solid piece of aluminium, rather than having individual legs screwed together. Each leg will have a slight angle and taper off into a rounded end, rather than a squared end. The base isn\u2019t always the same finish, in fact, expect to see it polished, chromed or matte black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, if there\u2019s less than five legs and steep angles on the base, you\u2019re probably looking at a fake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow much does an Eames Lounge Chair move?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAn authentic Eames Lounge Chair should swivel 360\u00b0 in a fluid motion. That is, the shell swivels on the base itself. If the base has wheels or castors, then it won\u2019t be an original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people think that this type of chair is a recliner, but it isn\u2019t. Yes, an Eames Lounger will tilt slightly when you lean back on it, but it\u2019s no reclining chair. So, if the chair in question reclines far back or has mechanisms to help it recline, then it isn\u2019t an original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An Eames Lounger\u2019s premium finish<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAlways remember the prestige reputation manufacturers like Hermann Miller and Vitra have. Not to mention the exacting standards of Charles Eames himself. That means original Eames Chairs are always finished to the highest possible standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All authentic Eames Lounge Chairs are made up of three wooden shells. That\u2019s one for the seat, one for the back and one for the headrest. Then there are two shells that make up the armrests. The shells all appear as though floating with no visible screw or bolts. The only place you may spot a screw is on the armrests and original ones will be black. Effort has been made to ensure the design is structurally sound whilst concealing the screws. So, if screws stick out like sore thumbs, it won\u2019t be an original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The base of an Eames Lounge Chair<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe chair\u2019s base is also a tell-tale sign. It should have five legs and be made using die cast aluminium. Since they\u2019re made using this technique, the base should be one solid piece of aluminium, rather than having individual legs screwed together. Each leg will have a slight angle and taper off into a rounded end, rather than a squared end. The base isn\u2019t always the same finish, in fact, expect to see it polished, chromed or matte black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, if there\u2019s less than five legs and steep angles on the base, you\u2019re probably looking at a fake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Always remember the prestige reputation manufacturers like Hermann Miller and Vitra have. Not to mention the exacting standards of Charles Eames himself. That means original Eames Chairs are always finished to the highest possible standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All authentic Eames Lounge Chairs are made up of three wooden shells. That\u2019s one for the seat, one for the back and one for the headrest. Then there are two shells that make up the armrests. The shells all appear as though floating with no visible screw or bolts. The only place you may spot a screw is on the armrests and original ones will be black. Effort has been made to ensure the design is structurally sound whilst concealing the screws. So, if screws stick out like sore thumbs, it won\u2019t be an original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The base of an Eames Lounge Chair<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe chair\u2019s base is also a tell-tale sign. It should have five legs and be made using die cast aluminium. Since they\u2019re made using this technique, the base should be one solid piece of aluminium, rather than having individual legs screwed together. Each leg will have a slight angle and taper off into a rounded end, rather than a squared end. The base isn\u2019t always the same finish, in fact, expect to see it polished, chromed or matte black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, if there\u2019s less than five legs and steep angles on the base, you\u2019re probably looking at a fake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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