Plycraft Eames-style Recliner with Built-in Footrest
Speaking of Plycraft’s take on the Eames lounge, here’s one I’ve never seen before: a recliner with a built-in footrest. Many Plycraft lounges have the ability to do something an Eames 670/671 can’t do: tilt back. But this one extends a footrest as it reclines, doing the job of an ottoman in a fraction of the space. That’s right, a la Barcalounger. This is as close as you can get to a La-Z-Boy and still stay somewhat true to mid-century modernism. This naugahyde and walnut Plycraft was built in the ’60s. The seller makes the point that while you can still by an Eames lounge, the Plycraft knockoffs are no longer produced and this model is especially rare.
I have an original Herman Miller/Eames Lounge chair and this is a beautiful chair also. The footrest is a great addition to this masterpiece. It’d be great to have them side by side.
Is Plycraft a brand, a material, a process or style?
A brand.
Plycraft Eames-style Recliner with Built-in Footrest
Anyone have any suggestions on where I can find one of these. My dad had one when I was growing up and I really want to find this exact chair with the built in footrest.
Hey Brandon,
I just picked up (2) of these. Both are upholstered in gray vinyl.
I haven’t taken any photos yet, but I can send you some soon if you’re still interested in one or both of these.
We ship to anywhere in the US.
–Todd
I would love to see what you have Todd. I look forward to seeing pictures of these two chairs.
Thanks,
Brandon Pearson
I have a plycraft eames sytle recliner with a built in foot rest purchased in the 1960s. It needs a repair to the footrest mechanism. Any suggestions on where to go?
I have 2 of these chairs for sale ! 563 723 1153 ask for josh
From what I understand, it is a common misconception that Plycraft made these.You can see the lounge chair Plycraft actually did make by searching for George Mulhauser lounge chair. It was released *before* the Eames Lounge Chair by 1 year and would be impossible to mistake for an Eames Lounge.
This looks like the Selig knock-off of Herman Miller’s Eames Lounge Chair. You can always spot the Selig because it is a true “knock-off” of the Eames Lounge but the hardware is on the outside of the plywood shell, something the Eames went to great lengths to avoid on the real one.