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I don't know anything about this chair that I just received from my mom's neighbor. It has Kevi casters on it, but I've searched the internet and can't find ANYTHING like it pictured. I love it, and would love to know more. Year of manufacture? Value? Rarity (assume it's rare since I can't find anything like it pictured on the internet). Nevertheless, I love it, but was thinking some of you may know more. Thanks! Britt in Minneapolis
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http://www.chairblog.eu/2008/09/13/real-dorica-pair-of-italian-bent-wood-chairs-by-real-dorica-bolognia/
This might not be your exact chair, but it's close, and maybe you can do a search to see if same company made yours.
thanks woman34-- i'll look into real dorica-- never heard of them before. i did just find this-- by far the closest i've found online:
http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&biw=1366&bih=643&tbm=isch&tbnid=hnyy2LUPMimygM:&imgrefurl=http://www.oldschoolartifacts.com/modernlove/kevi-swivel-arm-chair-w-rare-early-kevi-casters/&docid=tyzoJmAVs_GN7M&imgurl=http://www.oldschoolartifacts.com/pics/100_2588.JPG&w=400&h=300&ei=aPfHT9qzOuqQ2AXsoMzODQ&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=573&sig=118389827797587555418&page=1&tbnh=136&tbnw=181&start=0&ndsp=19&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:72&tx=86&ty=64
Hey woman34,
The Kevi chair was marketed and sold through Herman Miller, manufacturers of "modern" home and office furniture. Although the wheels/casters are Kevi, made in Denmark, the chair may not be. Google "Herman Miller Kevi chairs" and you'll see a handful of vintage styles.
thank you west_mi_collects-- i have been searching other sites, including herman miller, but have not come across anything close. i have been in contact with the company that makes kevi casters and know they sold to many companies, i just can't find the designer of this chair. but thank you for the tip. my search continues. :)
I've actually sold a couple danish Modern Kevi office chairs but havent seen one like this. Definitley circa 1960's. Cool find haven't seen this particular one.