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> Thoughts on Emeco and other aluminum lines?
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14-May-08 |
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Thoughts on Emeco and other aluminum lines?
Thinking of purchasing a few chairs through dwr.com but just wanted to hear thoughts from those who have had experience with them?
thx!
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posted by calbear
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14-May-08 |
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thumbs up from me
I have had a lot of Goodform/General Fireproofing chairs (including a rare recliner). I believe they are essentially the same thing as the Emeco chairs. I really, really like them. They're comfortable, lightweight, and best of all--they do NOT come apart a the joints the way a conventional wood chair can.
The vintage Goodform chairs show up often at government surplus auctions, I've heard. I got mine at local estate sales but that can take forever if you want a set of six or eight. What I like about the Goodform chairs is that they have upholstered seats and backs. I removed the original perforated vinyl and put on Unika Vaev's "Look" fabric in the Steele colorway:
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posted by spanky
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14-May-08 |
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This
is the same as an Emeco chair ?
I found a grand total of four listings at Google for "Goodform/General Fireproofing chairs." This was at one of them.
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posted by SDR
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I think this is the...
I think this is the Goodform chair he's talking about. Very similar to Emeco
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posted by jesgord
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14-May-08 |
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google tip
Google just "General Fireproofing" and you'll find plenty of stuff on the internet.
But yeah, that all-metal chair is the model that the OP is asking about.
There are always people selling the old ones on ebay.
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posted by spanky
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14-May-08 |
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Thanks!
Thank you everyone! I'm so glad I stumbled upon this site, truly exceptional feedback.
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posted by calbear
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14-May-08 |
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Emeco is great
I'm a huge fan of Emeco. I know there were a bunch of people doing aluminum/steel furniture but to my knowledge (and happily corrected if I'm wrong) Emeco is the only company that heat treats the aluminum - thus making it virtually indestructible. I've got one of the classic Navy chairs - found it for a steal on craigslist :-D
Also - I kind of like the way that Emeco is angling themselves into the design arena - altho some of the Starck designs are just blah. I love love love the Fosters + Partners chair they did in 2006. SO pretty and sleek!
The Institute of Contemporary Art has a bunch and they are so delicate and pretty.
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posted by LuciferSum
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14-May-08 |
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Emeco are the best
Those chairs will last forever and they are beautiful.
Call Dan, tell him I sent you and he will take care of you!
contact Info and numbers:
Dan Fogelson, 401 935 7088
dan@emeco.net ? www.emeco.net
Eric Meuwese, 305 538 0052
info@contractsources.net ? www.contractsources.net
http://blueantstudio.blogspot.com/2007/04/emeco-navy-chair-l...
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posted by joelpirela
edited on 14-May-08 10:50 PM [edit]
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15-May-08 |
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Emeco
I first fell in love with Emeco chairs when I picked up a bar version at Macy's(Department store). I could not believe how light it was. The simple form and material makes it a work of art, we have always thought of buying one.
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posted by James
edited on 16-May-08 07:42 AM [edit]
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17-May-08 |
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Dan
Dan of Emeco was very helpful and responded immediately when I sent an inquiry email a month ago. He was attending the Milan fair and still sent me a quick note via email.
Definitely a testament to his line.
ContractSources.net, do you also represent other lines and would you be interested in reviewing others?
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posted by calbear
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posted by pete1979
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