Garist
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If you like the look of the Eames, then it's worth it as a functional piece of art. When I investigated the Eames I ordered swatches of the custom leather which were much nicer in color, leather quality and thickness than the stock colors. Since the chair and ottoman are already expensive, I figured it would make sense to get something nice. I ended up with a beige-white chair but not the Eames, though. At 6'1, I found that the only way to sit with my neck supported was to slouch and slide down. Given that the chair puts you in a half recline, for me the lack of neck support was a no go. I ended up with a Fjords Admiral 170. The nice thing about the Admiral is that it reclines but the mechanism is hidden and you wouldn't know it can. The C arms naturally support your arm as it falls (there is a slope) and has a very modern, clean aesthetic. The matching ottoman has the same streamlined effect and matches the curve/fall of your legs. Like the Eames, it uses molded high quality plywood that is stained. The Fjords set (by Hjellgjerde) is made in Norway and is about the same price as the Eames set. Plus it comes in different sizes and leathers. Check out: http://www.backinaction.co.uk/fjords for info. You can find them in the US - I did and I live in southern California.
If you want a chair to sit in for 20 minutes of critical listening, the Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chair by Knoll is, for me, the quintessential modern chair. If I had the right setting I'd splurge and get a pair in polished steel with matching ottoman - to the tune of about 18k or a good pair of amps or speakers (not sure which is the better/worse value)!
Or, since we're discussing mid-century modern, the Saarinen Womb Chair by Knoll is incredibly comfortable - to lounge in, read, cozy up etc. Plus it comes in various colors and fabrics now.
Finally, Herman Miller products (here is review) https://10restbest.com/best-lounge-chairs go on sale twice a year at either 10 or 15% off. You can get the chair at Room and Board, which has stores and a site or from highbrowfurniture or other online vendor. If you plan it right, you can get the discount and free shipping.
On YouTube there are a lot of interesting videos on this topic, I will share with you, one of them, hope this will help someone. Good luck
If you want a chair to sit in for 20 minutes of critical listening, the Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chair by Knoll is, for me, the quintessential modern chair. If I had the right setting I'd splurge and get a pair in polished steel with matching ottoman - to the tune of about 18k or a good pair of amps or speakers (not sure which is the better/worse value)!
Or, since we're discussing mid-century modern, the Saarinen Womb Chair by Knoll is incredibly comfortable - to lounge in, read, cozy up etc. Plus it comes in various colors and fabrics now.
Finally, Herman Miller products (here is review) https://10restbest.com/best-lounge-chairs go on sale twice a year at either 10 or 15% off. You can get the chair at Room and Board, which has stores and a site or from highbrowfurniture or other online vendor. If you plan it right, you can get the discount and free shipping.
On YouTube there are a lot of interesting videos on this topic, I will share with you, one of them, hope this will help someone. Good luck
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