There's nothing better than free stuff, and I thought we'd made a big score each time my husband spotted one of the two Eames lounge chairs by the side of the road. They didn't come to us at the same time and lucky for us we found two, because from the two we were able to piece together one very decent looking chair and ottoman.
Introduced in 1956, the set by Charles and Ray Eames was an instant hit and is considered an icon of modern design. Knock-offs range anywhere from $500 and Design Within Reach sells them for around $5,000.
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| A bit of Minwax stain refreshed the scratched wooden back. |
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| The set fits perfectly in the master bedroom. |
Our find is a fugazy, and an old one at that (the arms are the giveaway), but there's something very gratifying at salvaging something. There's a thrill in hunting for stuff that I simply don't get when I just walk into a store or order from a catalog, which is why I'm currently stockpiling two dressers and three tables for rehab.
