navy vs. army

navy chair (emeco 1006 chair) 

$415 + 105 for a black vinyl pad at design public.

vintage chair with same proportions.

$6 at salvation army.

i think the army just blew the navy right out of the water.

(i am considering reupholstering it, but haven't made any decisions just yet. i have an orla kiely tablecloth saved up for just such an occasion, but i'm thinking i'd like to bask in the chair's original glory for a bit.)