The Chair
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the-real-mandak
Super Member
I am afraid you don't get much Scandinavian design chairs for les than $1.000 - 2.000 and that is often the used price!
About the designer furniture scene (in the scene it is more about the design than age), it works pretty much like the audio scene. You can pay the price in the shop or go hunting, yard sales, epay or even the side curb. I have a couple of pieces that were saved from the dumpster; they would sell for a price around $1.000.
The chair to look fore is the egg by Arne Jacobsen, here it is shown in red fabric (the ones to get are in lather): http://www.bauhaus2yourhouse.com/arne-jacobsen-egg-chair.html
As my main listening room is the living room, I mainly use this chair:
About the designer furniture scene (in the scene it is more about the design than age), it works pretty much like the audio scene. You can pay the price in the shop or go hunting, yard sales, epay or even the side curb. I have a couple of pieces that were saved from the dumpster; they would sell for a price around $1.000.
The chair to look fore is the egg by Arne Jacobsen, here it is shown in red fabric (the ones to get are in lather): http://www.bauhaus2yourhouse.com/arne-jacobsen-egg-chair.html
As my main listening room is the living room, I mainly use this chair:
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the-real-mandak said:
Thanks! There is a Scandinavian Design store not to far from me and they do have some really nice entertainment style chairs and ottomans. Ones with optional table (great for laptop) and beverage holders. But if I remember correctly they were around $1600. For that price I'll buy a tube amp and sit on the floor! Or even better I saw a massage chair for around that much.
So I'll keep looking! The chair you have looks pretty comfortable and has a timless design. But I'm looking for one that I can totally vegde in.
Thanks again!
Carl
sauvong
Active Member
More Ideas to feed my thrift store addiction.
Ah man,
You guys are no help in me curing my thrift store addiction. I don't need ideas on more stuff to find. I am already in trouble as it is. You know you have it bad like me when you are at Goodwill early in the morning. When you are there that early its mostly regulars and they all know each other.
Once the doors open they all rush in, a mad race. There are different factions. There are the used book junkies, the furniture junkies, and guys like me, the audio junkies. Actually I have a short list of what I know is worth money.
1. Old espresso machines
2. Complete boxed Lego sets
3. Old computer software, must be complete and boxed.
4. Old electronic chess sets, preferably complete
5. Old action figures, he-man, conan, etc.
6. *NEWLY ADDED* Eames Era Style Chairs WOO HOO!
Let the hunt begin,
Sau
Ah man,
You guys are no help in me curing my thrift store addiction. I don't need ideas on more stuff to find. I am already in trouble as it is. You know you have it bad like me when you are at Goodwill early in the morning. When you are there that early its mostly regulars and they all know each other.
Once the doors open they all rush in, a mad race. There are different factions. There are the used book junkies, the furniture junkies, and guys like me, the audio junkies. Actually I have a short list of what I know is worth money.
1. Old espresso machines
2. Complete boxed Lego sets
3. Old computer software, must be complete and boxed.
4. Old electronic chess sets, preferably complete
5. Old action figures, he-man, conan, etc.
6. *NEWLY ADDED* Eames Era Style Chairs WOO HOO!
Let the hunt begin,
Sau
onepixel
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Hey Sau,
That paints an interesting image...I can see you kicked back in your Herman Miller chair, listening to a vintage stereo on your custom Lego rack, sipping some espresso, playing electronic chess against the He-Man action figure.
Add vintage German made tin toys and don't forget the vinyl!
Good hunting!
That paints an interesting image...I can see you kicked back in your Herman Miller chair, listening to a vintage stereo on your custom Lego rack, sipping some espresso, playing electronic chess against the He-Man action figure.
Add vintage German made tin toys and don't forget the vinyl!
Good hunting!
digtubeess
Active Member
Look at this sexy thing? built for two?
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/fur/266329621.html
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/fur/266329621.html
the-real-mandak
Super Member
LOL.
Don't forget the old books about playing chess (first edition only).
Don't forget the old books about playing chess (first edition only).
roseskunk
Well-Known Member
i actually found an eames chair on the curb in lincoln park in chicago years ago- someone was throwing it away. and bought another at auction for a lot of dough, but you really need the real thing. i also have several le corbusier pieces...i mean, you wouldn't own fake mcintosh would you? buy your wife fake diamonds? a fake rolex? hell, for that matter, a real rolex?!? 
Duffinator
Spin The Black Circle
I totallyl agree, if you want an Eames recliner you need to get the real thing. They show up on the SF CL often but don't last long. Something to add to your daily search OP!roseskunk said:i actually found an eames chair on the curb in lincoln park in chicago years ago- someone was throwing it away. and bought another at auction for a lot of dough, but you really need the real thing. i also have several le corbusier pieces...i mean, you wouldn't own fake mcintosh would you? buy your wife fake diamonds? a fake rolex? hell, for that matter, a real rolex?!?
the-real-mandak
Super Member
Only it's a copy, the things I see on there page are copy's or rip off's. Read the text and you will always se a "like" or "Inspired by" sentence. Use the links below and se the real ones; the first 2 links are partly in English, the last one just browse the pics and read the designer/price.
Here is a few links to used Danish/Scandinavian designer furniture:
http://klassik.dk/2/764/designer-laenestole-fra-klassikdk.html
http://www.dmk.dk/
And
http://www.vernerpanton.org/Annoncer.asp?UnderMenu=Møbler&Kategori=Stole
Here is a few links to used Danish/Scandinavian designer furniture:
http://klassik.dk/2/764/designer-laenestole-fra-klassikdk.html
http://www.dmk.dk/
And
http://www.vernerpanton.org/Annoncer.asp?UnderMenu=Møbler&Kategori=Stole
Duffinator
Spin The Black Circle
subdermis2000
Soviet Canuckistanian
eq3
EQ3 is an alterntive to IKEA. In fact their first plant is in my neck of the woods.
Here's the Commander Swivel chair http://www.eq3.com/cat-eq3/3060-303.html
Here's the Crush Chaise http://eq3.com/cat-eq3/30028-06.html
or you could try the James Rocking Chair http://eq3.com/cat-eq3/30004-70.html
As an aside, we ordered this couch http://eq3.com/cat-eq3/30051-01.html . We should have it in another 3 weeks.
EQ3 is an alterntive to IKEA. In fact their first plant is in my neck of the woods.
Here's the Commander Swivel chair http://www.eq3.com/cat-eq3/3060-303.html
Here's the Crush Chaise http://eq3.com/cat-eq3/30028-06.html
or you could try the James Rocking Chair http://eq3.com/cat-eq3/30004-70.html
As an aside, we ordered this couch http://eq3.com/cat-eq3/30051-01.html . We should have it in another 3 weeks.
Ocupatto
Active Member
Used Ekornes Stressless Chairs for Sale.
I have two used Ekorne Stressless chairs up for bids on eBay.
Shipping anywhere in USA is only $130.00.
I know this sounds like a spam, but I thought maybe someone might be interested on this thread since the Ekornes came up in conversation.
Thank you.
http://stores.ebay.com/explore-ponder-dream-indulge_W0QQsspagenameZL2QQtZkm
I have two used Ekorne Stressless chairs up for bids on eBay.
Shipping anywhere in USA is only $130.00.
I know this sounds like a spam, but I thought maybe someone might be interested on this thread since the Ekornes came up in conversation.
Thank you.
http://stores.ebay.com/explore-ponder-dream-indulge_W0QQsspagenameZL2QQtZkm