John O'Connell's Profile

One thing I noticed with a lot of barcelona and eames chairs is right off the bat they aren't that comfortable to sit in since the leather is too fresh - Trying one out in a store mightn't give you a fair impression - ideally sit in someone elses that they've had for a while so you get an idea what it's like in use. I got an imitation since I can't justify a vintage or original with a new house to furnish, plus there aren't many in ireland so they cost as much as you guys pay for a new one - it wasn't great to start off with but after a few uses it's loosened up a good bit and it's great. Likewise I tried the barcelona chair in a furniture hop and found it pretty unforgiving, I tried another beaten looking one in a clothes shop and it was great.