I’m sure it’s not. But that doesn’t matter, because somebody somewhere WILL pay that much. Which is why it’s $800. Welcome to the (no-so) new economic model.
So many things from my younger days (even formica kitchen table and benches) are now WAY overvalued! On the other hand I found an art deco chandelier (all solid crystal, onyx and brass in the form of 4 parrots) for only $300) It is now in one corner of my dining room and matched in another corner with a new cheap lightweight one – 5 peacocks from Home Depot’s Expo which cost me twice that.
I didn’t read the comments here till so late it’s tomorrow…. but I had say I’m surprised nobody recognised this chair.
It’s an Eames chair, a famous and groundbreaking design from the 1940’s, the prototype for all the later knock-offs such as 1950’s dining room and school chairs.
The real ones are “solid” plywood, usually with very nice grains and finishes, and AFAIK are still made and sold by Herman Miller…
I’d be surprised if they cos less than $800.
I have to admit, I’ve never wanted one, cos I prefer Victorian red velvet wretched excess to sleek modern stuff — but New York chic types HAVE to have their Eames chairs.
cdward almost 13 years ago
Maybe $18.
J Short almost 13 years ago
I thought it said $8.00. Never mind.
EricAlder almost 13 years ago
I’m sure it’s not. But that doesn’t matter, because somebody somewhere WILL pay that much. Which is why it’s $800. Welcome to the (no-so) new economic model.
Saucy1121 Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Looks like the desk chair I had back in Elementary school.
jay_dallas almost 13 years ago
Y e a h . . . Looks like the chairs we had to sit on in High School. Beautiful? Not so much…
vldazzle almost 13 years ago
So many things from my younger days (even formica kitchen table and benches) are now WAY overvalued! On the other hand I found an art deco chandelier (all solid crystal, onyx and brass in the form of 4 parrots) for only $300) It is now in one corner of my dining room and matched in another corner with a new cheap lightweight one – 5 peacocks from Home Depot’s Expo which cost me twice that.
SusanSunshine Premium Member almost 13 years ago
I didn’t read the comments here till so late it’s tomorrow…. but I had say I’m surprised nobody recognised this chair.
It’s an Eames chair, a famous and groundbreaking design from the 1940’s, the prototype for all the later knock-offs such as 1950’s dining room and school chairs.
The real ones are “solid” plywood, usually with very nice grains and finishes, and AFAIK are still made and sold by Herman Miller…
I’d be surprised if they cos less than $800.
I have to admit, I’ve never wanted one, cos I prefer Victorian red velvet wretched excess to sleek modern stuff — but New York chic types HAVE to have their Eames chairs.