How much does it cost to restore an Eames chair?

* The base labor price to reupholster the Eames lounge chair is $1800 and $750 for the ottoman. The cost of leather is additional. This is based on us reusing the old zippers and fiberboard on the cushions.

What wood was the original Eames lounge chair?

Brazilian Rosewood
First generation Eames Lounge Chairs were only produced in Brazilian Rosewood and had period medallion labels. Although the high quality Scottish ‘Best Auch’ leather was the most popular choice for the chair, the early versions were available in fabric and Naugahyde too, all at the same price.

How do I know if my Eames chair is original?

The label color was white and gold. Paper Label – most real authentic Eames Lounge Chairs are signed with a paper label, though it is easy for these labels to fall off. The paper label will list all of the patents. Bottom Shell – look under the chair where the base connects to the shell, you should see a label here.

How do you reupholster a wooden chair?

How to Upholster Wood Chairs

1. Make a cardboard template for the chair back.
2. Now cut out the foam and fabric.
3. Attach the hardboard to the back of the chair using the appropriately sized screws for the thickness of your wood and chair.
4. Using spray adhesive, attached foam to hardboard on the chair back.

Where is Eames chair made?

The chair was produced from 1946 until 1947 by Evans Molded Plywood of Venice Beach, California for the Herman Miller furniture company in Zeeland, Michigan. In 1947 Herman Miller moved the production of the chairs to Michigan, where production continues — after a hiatus from 1957-1994.

What is an Eames plywood LCW chair?

What is an Eames plywood LCW lounge chair? From the first of the plywood series, the abbreviated Eames LCW Chair was the Lounge Height (L) Side Chair (C) on Wood (W) Base. Designed by Charles Eames and first manufactured by the Evans Molded Plywood Division, the chair has long gained classic status.

Who made the first Eames chair?

Designed by Charles Eames and first manufactured by the Evans Molded Plywood Division, the chair has long gained classic status. The techniques used to make these unique chairs had been developed during the war years and was evident in the Eames Splint, made for and utilized by the US Navy.

What are the original sizes of the lounge LCW plywood side chair?

What are the original sizes of the lounge LCW plywood Side Chair? Height 27.375” 69.53 cm Width 22.25” 56.52 cm Depth 25.375” 64.45 cm Seat Height 15.25” 38.74 cm