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Herman Miller 675 Time Life Lobby Swivel Armchair

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We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely iconic piece of Mid Century Modern design history, the one and only, original, Eames for Herman Miller 675 Time Life Lobby swivel armchair in fully restored condition with a one of a kind colour

Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price.

If you are reading this listing then you know what this is, yes there are cheaper versions for sale out there but they are later models and without this one of a kind colour finish, so if your interested in the best example in the world, then keep reading, if you are more budget orientated then feel free to take a look at the others, not the new chairs though as they are currently retailing for over £8,000 gbp

What is an Eames Time Life 'Lobby' Lounge Chair?

An adaptation of the specially commissioned 'Lobby Chairs' for the Time Life building in New York, the 1960 release of the Lounge Chair version brought this wonderful design to homes, offices, conference rooms and lobbies all over the US and beyond.

The design has had numerous names over the years including the Time Life Lounge Chair (from the building it was commissioned to go in), the Lobby Chair (the intended space of the original commission) and even the Eames Executive Chair Group. Any one of these terms can still represent the design today so it is worth remembering them all. Generally speaking however, the Eames Time Life Lobby Chair tends to tick the most boxes in terms of name.

The conceptual commissioned pieces installed into the Lobby of the Time Life building were grandiose, wide framed and set into a laid back position. The design had after all, attempted to re-create the comfort of the Eames Lounge Chair, but without the size. The marketed versions of the Eames Time Life Lobby Chair were tweaked ever so slightly and initially released in two Lounge variations. Model 675 closely resembled the conceptual Lobby Chairs and were wide, laid back lounge chairs with a swivel movement. Model 3475 however had adjustability of height and angle and was slightly thinner. Herman Miller also released an upright desk chair version a year later in 1961.

The success of the Alu Group can also be seen in the design with the beautiful upholstery against polished Alu frame and sides. What a lot of people don't know however is that the chair actually has a plywood skeleton unseen to the eye. The Lounge versions of the chair were eventually discontinued, we believe into the 1990's.

The model numbers for the Eames Time Life Lobby Chair may not be anywhere near as complicated as those of the Alu Group or Soft Pad Lounge Chairs, as they did not change quite as often, but they did go through one or two developments. Model 675 was the first to be released in 1960 with the adjustable version following a year later. Both were re-numbered later into the 1960's.

Now, on to this chair, it has the early and Original Herman Miller 1960's stamped base which has never been removed, the leather has been totally restored to include being washed back, hand dyed six times, antiqued, sealed waxed down and polished, this is the only chair in the entire world with this exact colour finish, there are no others and there never will be

Condition wise, the chrome is in sublime order throughout, it has the perfect hue that is only achieved through honest age and use, the leather as mentioned is restored, there was one hair line rip on the top back near one of the buttons which has been professionally restored, there is a new leather panel inside the cushion so its impossible for this area to ever fail again, otherwise it just has the exact look and feel you could hope for

This chair came from a third generation architects home in Germany, I have been looking for this exact model for over ten years and I have never had the chance to purchase one so this one was a money no object project for me

Dimensions:

Height:- 74cm

Width:- 73cm

Depth:- 68cm

Seat height:- 44cm

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask.

Any questions please feel free to ask.
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If sold items aren’t collected within three months and no arrangements have been made for long term storage you will forfeit the item and payment.
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£6950.00  UK
$9291.46  USA
8245.48  EU
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DELIVERY AND COLLECTION

For an accurate delivery quote please contact us with your postcode and be sure to include which item you would like to buy as the price is determined on size and distance. If you would like more than one piece of furniture we offer a substantial discount on the second and third item.

For international shipping please contact us with your full address for an accurate delivery quote and be sure to include which item you would like to buy as the price is determined on the size on location.

COURIER (LARGE ITEMS ONLY THAT CAN’T BE POSTED)

We prefer collection on all items from Wimbledon SW19-3BE, If you have your own courier or wish to book the collection in yourself we are happy to accommodate you.

We can arrange delivery nationwide, please confirm the delivery amount before you buy and not after.

Whoever delivers will usually require some help on the larger items to unload, if this is not possible please let us know as it will affect the price to send a two man team.

Delivery is to the ground floor only, again if you need help upstairs or in flats etc that's absolutely not a problem, the couriers charge £10 per flight per man per item, if you have a working elevator then naturally there’s no additional fee.

I’m happy to accommodate your own courier after a cleared payment has been received, they need to book in a collection time with at least 24 hours notice, all collections must be made within 7 working days of the close of the auction unless agreed by prior arrangement.
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CONDITION

Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition

Please also ask any questions before you buy and not after, all of our items are sold as seen and as listed.
Category Post 1940 Furniture Date 1960-68  1960s Antiques Material Leather Origin European Item code as968a3163 Status For Sale

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