Mid-century modern Eames furniture—produced by Evans Products, Herman Miller, and later Vitra—is one of the most widely replicated categories in 20th-century design. Vintage Eames Lounge Chairs, LCW/DCW molded-plywood models, fiberglass shell chairs, aluminum-group seating, and rare color variations command major premiums at auction. Because replicas range from inexpensive imports to sophisticated modern reproductions, confirming authenticity requires structured forensic evaluation.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 260 — Real vs. Fake: Authenticating Mid-Century Modern Eames Chairs provides a complete, professional authentication workflow for evaluating shells, plywood curvature, shock mounts, hardware, mounting geometry, labels, bases, veneers, pigments, and construction consistency. This guide explains how to distinguish genuine Herman Miller/Evans/Vitra chairs from replicas, rebuilt chairs, swapped bases, refinished shells, and hybrid assemblies.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Distinguish Herman Miller, Evans, and Vitra production eras and manufacturer traits
Identify correct fiberglass strand texture, resin behavior & shell weight
Evaluate molded plywood curvature, ply layering, veneer species & thickness
Authenticate shock mounts by geometry, material, alignment & screw type
Detect replica bases, thin steel, wrong glide types & incorrect bolt spacing
Verify labels, foil stickers, medallions, burned-in Evans stamps & period placement
Analyze hardware types, washer/screw combinations & period steel characteristics
Evaluate shell edges, pigmentation, rare colors & correct trimming patterns
Detect restorations such as refinished veneer, replaced mounts & repainted shells
Identify hybrid chairs combining authentic shells with fake bases or vice-versa
Apply dimensional forensics to confirm seat depth, curvature, shell width & leg angle
Volume 260 provides a complete museum-grade authentication method—ensuring confidence when evaluating Eames chairs and preventing costly mistakes with replicas or rebuilt examples.
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Mid-century modern Eames furniture—produced by Evans Products, Herman Miller, and later Vitra—is one of the most widely replicated categories in 20th-century design. Vintage Eames Lounge Chairs, LCW/DCW molded-plywood models, fiberglass shell chairs, aluminum-group seating, and rare color variations command major premiums at auction. Because replicas range from inexpensive imports to sophisticated modern reproductions, confirming authenticity requires structured forensic evaluation.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 260 — Real vs. Fake: Authenticating Mid-Century Modern Eames Chairs provides a complete, professional authentication workflow for evaluating shells, plywood curvature, shock mounts, hardware, mounting geometry, labels, bases, veneers, pigments, and construction consistency. This guide explains how to distinguish genuine Herman Miller/Evans/Vitra chairs from replicas, rebuilt chairs, swapped bases, refinished shells, and hybrid assemblies.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Distinguish Herman Miller, Evans, and Vitra production eras and manufacturer traits
Identify correct fiberglass strand texture, resin behavior & shell weight
Evaluate molded plywood curvature, ply layering, veneer species & thickness
Authenticate shock mounts by geometry, material, alignment & screw type
Detect replica bases, thin steel, wrong glide types & incorrect bolt spacing
Verify labels, foil stickers, medallions, burned-in Evans stamps & period placement
Analyze hardware types, washer/screw combinations & period steel characteristics
Evaluate shell edges, pigmentation, rare colors & correct trimming patterns
Detect restorations such as refinished veneer, replaced mounts & repainted shells
Identify hybrid chairs combining authentic shells with fake bases or vice-versa
Apply dimensional forensics to confirm seat depth, curvature, shell width & leg angle
Volume 260 provides a complete museum-grade authentication method—ensuring confidence when evaluating Eames chairs and preventing costly mistakes with replicas or rebuilt examples.
Digital Download — PDF • 7 Pages • Instant Access
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