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even she can't tell the difference between the knock off versions and the real deal.
Some of the knock off Eames lounge chairs are completely different sizes though, and can be up to 10" difference in height. Also, there's quite a lot which have a recline feature the original doesn't and quality can be a bit suspect as it's just too expensive to get all the details right sometimes.
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I also haven't seen an aluminium group chair copy that didn't have wonky proportions.
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I suspect Prole is talking about plastic shell chairs rather than Lounge’s. Anyone with a keen eye can tell the difference between a real and fake Lounge - especially a Vitra employee.
@sohi yeah- they’re also not made in the same way full stop, regardless of proportions. The Eames design suspends the fabric like a hammock, between the two struts, hence why they’re so unbelievably comfortable and almost impossible to reupholster (possible, but very few people have tried). Nobody’s copies are made like that.
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JB
My friend works for Vitra, even she can't tell the difference between the knock off versions and the real deal.