leah's ebay finds: finn juhl chairs
Granted, the faded Eighties-era fabric is beyond fugly — but these classic midcentury modern chairs have potential written all over them.The bentwood clamshell chairs, which retain their original “Kodawood of Miami” tags, were designed by Danish icon Finn Juhl, whose furniture regularly fetches hundreds and even thousands of dollars at auction and from high-end dealers. With the seats and backrests recovered in a poppy graphic print, you’ll have some super-stylish — not to mention valuable — seating on your hands. Current bid: $10 for the pair — Leah H.
See more of Leah’s great finds on her blog, More Ways to Waste Time.
But, note the shipping – ZING!
$110
Update: Two of my blog readers have called into question the seller’s assertion that these chairs were designed by Finn Juhl. So, as always, let the buyer beware.
I’m starting to get a little worried about purchasing too many mid century pieces for my home. I almost think that in 5 years many will drag most of their mid century stuff back to Salvation Army where it sat cold and alone between 1975-1995 with $5 price tags anyway because they will no longer be able to sell it for big bucks. I don’t know, do you think MCC will phase out again for a period and then resurface when it becomes an official “antique”?
Leah,
I have one of these chairs and wondered if you’ve had it re-upholstered? Obviously not any time recently noting the fabric print. How did you get the backs off?