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And yet, that Eames chair he's sitting in looks as timeless and cool today as it did in 1983 (and as it did in 1963).

I find that notion an interesting sub-commentary on the quaintness/coolness of the tech.

And yeah, all three times, totally out of reach of mere mortals on mere mortal salary. :(

I keep looking at Eames replicas, wondering if that's an acceptable trade-off in quality. I also REALLY want an Eames. And I can afford a replica.

(Not all knockoffs are of dubious quality/legitimacy. I hear the people at Iconic Chair bought the rights to use the same molds from Herman Miller.)

I bought a new knock off Eames Lounge replica with Ottoman, made of faux leather for 600 EUR. Now, 5 years later, the buttons are gone, the leather in the seat is torn. Wood and metal are great though.

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