Made by Wisconsin-based Krueger Metal Products in the 50s and 60s, these chairs were made to compete with the Charles and Ray Eames-designed fiberglass arm chair manufactured by Herman Miller. Looking at the two different versions side-by-side, it's difficult to tell them apart.
Vintage Eames fiberglass armchairs in like condition command $300 and up apiece. While folks may aspire to own Eames, limited resources (and perhaps a dose of common sense) may preclude a pair of Eames in the living room.
Savvy design mavens and budget-conscious modernists have in recent years gravitated toward the Krueger fiberglass chairs. Same great look at a fraction of the price of an Eames chair. Some of these folks will keep their Krueger's forever, while others use and appreciate them until the time they spring for Eames. Either way, they enjoy living with great design - and, isn't that what it's all about?
These chairs are in very good vintage condition. All shock mounts are present, as are the gliders on the legs. A few scruffs here and there (as one would expect with 50 year old furniture), but all-in-all, the set is in excellent shape. Great graining of the fiberglass on the back of the chairs, as well!
Note: these chairs would be A-M-A-Z-I-N-G for your favorite University of Michigan alum. They can can kick back, watch the game at the Big House on the flat screen, and belt out "Hail to the Victors" in seating style.
The two blue chairs are SOLD. Thanks, Richard @ Chicago!
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