Charles Eames Lounge Chair Repair

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Charles eames lounge chair repair. Rubber shock mount repair. Member of the american institute for conservation of historic and artistic works. The term shock mount was in part is more symbolic and a marketing decision. This was a necessity because the mfr.

They re usually larger and somewhat clumsier. Because of this these eames chairs became my hobby. Eames lounge chair replacement backrest or seat shell 410 90 3 999 90 select options eames lounge chair duck down feather cushion 129 90 499 00. After much study the following repair was born.

We can repair restore or refinish all aspects of this iconic chair as well as all other eames furniture. Look for three specific measurements. Could not guarantee a repai. Louis poulsen herman miller vitra fritz hansen knoll int kaiser idell wilde spieth and more all you need to restore or repair your design interior.

After 34 years of continual use the shock mounts became weaker until one day the back of the chair fell away from the seat shell. The eames mid century modern furniture embodies luxury comfort and exquisite elegance in its design. An authentic eames lounge chair should measure 32 inches from the floor to the top of the headrest. The repair will only be as good as the adhesive you use tutorial.

I was fascinated by the furniture s functionality and unique style. Designed by a husband and wife team the chair and ottoman were released in 1956 after years in development. Original nos and reproduction of not longer produced replacement parts. Eames lounge chair shock mount repair the eames lounge chair was designed and introduced by ray and charles eames around 1956.

Charles eames lounge chair parts glides shock mounts repair and overhaul sets material. How do you repair broken shock mounts you will find the answers on my website. With over 35 years experience and nationwide service no matter what the problem we can help. Eames chairs furniture artwork books and even toys buy sell learn and discover.

Designers charles and ray eames lounge chair has been manufactured by licensees herman miller and vitra and imitated for decades by numerous other manufacturers in attaching the back to the base eames avoided the use of bolts choosing to mate the plywood pieces by gluing a rubber shock mount between them. We are the eames lounge restoration specialists. Charles and ray eames began working with molded plywood in the 1940s and the design of the lounge chair was based on charles s vision of a chair with the look of a well used first baseman s mitt.