Buy LexMod Eaze Lounge Chair in Black Leather and Palisander WoodLexMod Eaze Lounge Chair in Black Leather and Palisander Wood Product Description:
- Plywood frame; leather upholstery; foam padding; die-cast steel braces and stainless steel glides.
- 7-ply laminated veneer in palisander.
- The seat, backrest shells and armrests are joined using aluminum
- Five-star swiveling base
Product Description
The Lounge Chair is widely considered one of the most significant designs of the 20th century. It was designed to create a club chair using the molded plywood technology that was pioneered in the '40s. The vision was a chair with the "warm, receptive look of a well-used first baseman's mitt." The result has become the consummate lounge set, timelessly blending old-fashioned comfort and visionary modernism. Pairing soft, inviting leather with the sleek form of molded plywood, the seat is balanced on a five-star, die-cast steel base.
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57 of 58 people found the following review helpful.
Eames on a budget
By Eames Fan
I recently bought this item after much agonizing. Of course I would prefer the original, authentic Herman Miller product. Who wouldn't? But cough up $4000 for a chair? Who would? Especially with reproductions like this one available.I read many of the reviews before purchasing, which is why I am writing this one. I want to add my endorsement for those who, like me, were on the fence. I know quite a lot about Eames design. I have several authentic period items, and I love them. The Lounge Chair would be the jewel in the crown. But again - $4000? I submit that no chair is worth that.But this chair is worth $700 - $800. So if you want it, buy it. You won't be disappointed.The chair arrived quickly, in a large re-inforced box. Yes, the box was beat up from the journey, but the 2 pieces of the chair and the ottoman were both carefully wrapped in bubble stuff and were undamaged. There were no instructions (or any paperwork at all) in the box - Chinese translations are rarely intelligible anyway. Pictures would have been nice.But assembly was simple - four bolts to fasten the chair to its base. That's it. And yes, be sure to put it on correctly, as one reviewer apparently did not. Look at the picture!The design and materials are virtually indestinquishable from the original, with the following exceptions:1. The finish on the plywood is good, but a bit rough in some areas. This is only noticeable to the touch, and it's not dramatic.2. The leather is good quality, but not as high-end as on the Herman Miller version. This should be obvious from the photos. No surprise to me. I like the "matte" leather anyway.One warning - the seating position, though the same as the original, will not suit everyone, especially "large" people or people with joint issues. It's about the same getting in and out of this chair as getting in and out of a sports car - not for the weak-kneed. But once in the chair (like the sports car), it's a great experience. Very comfortable and ergonomic. Everyone says so after getting used to the position. Think dentist chair (but not dentistry, ouch). Also, the chair is not "plush". The padding is ample but firm. Again, this is fine with me because the positioning is correct, and the firmness means it won't 'break down' too quickly and look old. I've had it about two months and there are no new creases in the leather - looks like new.Okay, so my two cents. Looks like right now the chair is out of stock. Get on the list if you want one, it's well worth the price to own a (fake) classic while hanging onto your (real) money.
51 of 53 people found the following review helpful.
Flawless
By Earl Ax
I was very skeptical, I admit. But I was pleasantly surprised, and I can't find a single flaw.The leather is very, very nice. The wood is gorgeous. The base is solid. The design, well, there's a reason why this is a "classic" design, right? This chair is ultra comfortable. I have compared all the close-up photos of the original chair from its manufacturer's website and I cannot distinguish my chair from the original designer (which costs about 9x more).I was nervous due to the lack of reviews, so I read all the feedback for Lexginton Modern and there are several positive comments from people who ordered this chair. One person's comment indicated it wasn't very reclined, but I think they put the base on backwards (an easy mistake).The packing job was great. I was a bit concerned when the box arrived with some punctures and tears, but the contents were packed with love -- and by love I mean bubble-wrap, and lots of it. I was also a little concerned about the shipping cost, but the care and speed (it arrived in four business days) made me feel it was justified. There were no assembly instructions, but it took four screws with an allen wrench (included) to put the chair on the base, and the ottoman drops into its base. Assembly took about twenty minutes, including packing clean-up.My hat is off to Lexington Modern for making a classic work of modern furniture art available at a price I can justify, and without compromising on quality, workmanship, packing.----- 24 month update ------I'm sitting in the chair now. I've scratched the plywood in one place (moving house) and really broken in the leather. It is starting to get that broken-in shiny look that the old original Eames' get. I have had one problem, though. One of the buttons on the seat caught on the pocket of my jeans and came off. I found some videos online of people repairing similar issues with Eames chairs and decided to tackle it myself. I learned these chairs are built quite a bit differently from the Eames inside. Mostly, the construction is simplified. Not in ways that will wear poorly or shorten the lifespan of the chair. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again.
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful.Suprisingly good
By robert shawn keatts
So I was worried buying a "fake" Eames from a company I had never heard of and at the time there were no reviews for the chair. I must say I am impressed. The chair looks great. I grew up in a home with an authentic Eames and this chair looks right and feels right. The quality of the build is definitely not as good as buying a Herman Miller but that is why this chair is less than a third of the price. The leather is very nice, the wood finish is wonderful the grain has a lot of definition and the fixtures are solid. It has one or two spots on the edge of the plywood that are not finished perfectly but you really have to inspect the chair to find them.The delivery was very fast and the packaging was done very well.Overall I am very pleased. It looks just like a real Herman Miller Eames Lounge unless you inspect it closely.I will update my review if I find any problems as it ages.
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