Two interesting things happened this weekend.  One, I watched the a documentary, Eames: The Architect & The Painter.  It was a fascinating look into the life and work of Charles and Ray Eames.  Then in a totally unrelated coincidence, I stumbled upon a beautiful Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman replica at a consignment store.  I bought it on the spot and somehow managed to get it into my tiny  Chevrolet Spark.

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I have mixed feelings about replicas.  On one hand, replicas unfairly capitalize on a designer’s creative genius;  but on the other hand, replicas offer affordability to the masses. For instance, I don’t have $4,ooo sitting around to buy an authentic Eames Lounge chair, but I can afford a $400 vintage replica.

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I love, love, love how this chair looks in our living room. It fits perfectly.

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If you are interested in learning more about the Eames Lounge and Ottoman, check out this Apartment Therapy post.