| Charles Eames and his wife initiated the modern | | | | the base is made from chrome and appears to |
| classics trend in the middle of the twentieth | | | | be very glittery, the chair is most probably an |
| century with their breathtaking designs. They | | | | imitation. The original Eames chairs were |
| were successful designers and architects whose | | | | constructed with a five-feet long aluminum base. |
| inventions include metal-legged chairs, seating | | | | In addition, unlike modern imitations, the original |
| furniture in mesh and other pioneering designs | | | | chairs didn't offer a tilting feature. |
| that are admired all over the world even in the | | | | You should check you chair for screws. The |
| present day. | | | | original Eames furniture didn't make use of screws |
| Eames lounge chairs are probably the most | | | | in their construction. Instead, they used metal clips |
| amazing piece of furniture from the twentieth | | | | to clutch the cushions in their place and weighty |
| century. Famous for their flawless blend of | | | | rubber mounts to affix the seat of the chair to |
| comfort and style, these chairs are frequently | | | | its rear. If the chair's body has screws, it is not an |
| copied by modern producers. In this situation, it | | | | authentic piece. |
| has become necessary for shoppers to be able | | | | If there are staples on the upholstery, your chair |
| to distinguish between a genuine Eames lounge | | | | is surely an imitation. This is because the armrests |
| chair and a modern imitation. With the help of a | | | | of all the original Eames chairs were upholstered |
| few simple guidelines, you can avoid the mistake | | | | with the help of double stitching or tubing. Modern |
| of choosing a fake one. | | | | imitations are likely to use vinyl upholstery or faux |
| You should always remember that Eames chairs | | | | leather that are stapled on the underneath. |
| are manufactured on a generally smaller level | | | | Finally, you should look out for a marker's mark. |
| compared to modern imitations. Measure your | | | | The majority of Eames chairs come with a |
| chair; if the crest of its headrest is higher than 33 | | | | marker's mark on the bottom of the seat, |
| inches, there is a high possibility that the chair is | | | | showing the company's name and city. However, |
| not authentic. Modern imitations are usually 42 to | | | | this sign can be complicated as in some cases |
| 45 inches tall at the headrest. | | | | even the authentic chairs will not have the |
| You should take a look at the base of the chair. It | | | | marker's mark because of refurbishing. |