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Eames Shell Stool

Eames Aluminum Group Shell Bar or Drafting Stools
Located in New York, NY
"Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978) pair of Aluminum Group Office Drafting Stools, circa
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20th Century American Stools

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Metal

1 Mid-Century Eames H Miller Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair Walnut Moderna Stool
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
(1) Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell on Walnut Swivel Bar Stool Dowel Base by Moderna Herman
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fiberglass, Walnut

Ray and Charles Eames Herman Miller Molded Shell Bar Stool Chair Kelly Green
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 2020 production Herman Miller Eames molded side shell chair with bar stool
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

1 Midcentury H Miller Eames Fiberglass Stool with H-Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller Eames vinyl fiberglass stool on H base An unusual version of this classic shell in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Eames Herman Miller Drafting Stool Vinyl and Fiberglass Seat Aluminum Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Eames designed drafting stools, manufactured by Herman Miller circa… The stools feature
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Yellow, Swivel Barstools / Drafting Stools by Charles and Ray Eames
By George Nelson, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare pair of bar stools / drafting stools with armless yellow fiberglass bucket / shell chair seats
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Adjustable stool swivel side chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
eames‘ plasticchairs are omnipresent nowadays: practical, good-looking and loved by everyone. but
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Contracting Bar Stool in Parchment Fiberglass Shell
By Herman Miller
Located in Bay City, MI
This rare Herman Miller contractor stool is a cool display of the fiberglass shell chair designed
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fiberglass

1969 Eames Herman Miller/Fehlbaum Extremely Rare White Barstools in Green Fabric
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Four extremely rare Eames bar stools in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Barstools Designed by Eames for Herman Miller with Blue Velvet Covers
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of rare barstools designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller circa 1970s, the navy blue
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Jasper Morrison for Vitra White HAL RE Medium Bar Stools, 2013, Set of 4
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
Located in London, GB
HAL is Jasper Morrison's interpretation of a shell chair in the tradition of the Plastic Chair by
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21st Century and Contemporary German Stools

Materials

Chrome

4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Dayton, OH
Four original mid century Burke Inc. tulip shell chairs featuring the iconic star design in white
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Cesca Bar Stools
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of three Cesca Model bar stools, in the manner of Marcel Breuer, probably Italian, circa 1980s. The seats are currently being upholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Sim...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Metal

Cesca Bar Stools
Cesca Bar Stools
H 38 in W 17 in D 18 in
4 Brutalist Wabi Sabi Dutch Hammerhead Barstools Solid Oak
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Crafted from solid oak in the 1970s, these four barstools are a testament to the enduring quality of vintage furniture. Featuring a distinctive hammerhead back design, these barstoo...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Stools

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Oak

Set of 6 Harry Bertoia Bar Stools for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Set of 6 bar stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. A beautiful and classic design by one of the most notable Mid Century designer and artist. Each one retains its original white powder ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Fritz Hansen Serie 7 brown oak plywood barstool by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in amstelveen, NL
The Fritz Hansen Series 7 Bar Stool by Arne Jacobsen, designed in 1955 The seat is made of curved dark stained oak plywood, a technique he previously used in the Ant Chair. The seri...
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Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Oak, Plywood

Knoll Saarinen Table with Custom Ice White Ceramic Top
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Pasadena, TX
60? Knoll Saarinen table with custom top Iconic, classic vintage table designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Custom ceramic top. In very good original condition, sh...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Ceramic

Eames Time Life Chair in Grey Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life chair for Herman Miller in light grey leather with a polished aluminum frame and legs made in Los Angeles, CA. Originally designed in 1960 by Charles and Ray ...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Custom Vanity Stool in Pink Shearling with Burgundy Trim
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Say hello to "Cupcake" - your new best friend. This vanity stool is a modern girl. She'll always be there to make you comfortable when prepping for the day or for that special night,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Stools

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Hide, Wood

Eames for Herman Miller Table Post Modern Look
By Charles and Ray Eames, Ettore Sottsass, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A post modern take on a classic design. Eames Aluminum group dining or conference table with an 80's take. Stunning cork laminate top with almond edge banding makes this table very d...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Industrial Metal Tractor Seat Stool, Powder Coated Chartreuse
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Industrial metal tractor seat stool newly powder coated in bright chartreuse. This bold and bright chartreuse tractor seat on a sturdy and adjustable swivel base is so much fun. The...
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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Swivel Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Nice early example of iconic Eames design Aluminum Group lounge chair in dark gray vinyl, circa 1950-1970. This example features the earlier version of the bases, please see images. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

4 Brutalist Spanish Oak Rush Barstools 70s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
These oak bar stools embody the essence of wabi-sabi, celebrating the beauty of imperfection and the natural aging process. Crafted from sustainable materials, they seamlessly blend ...
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Stools

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Rush, Oak

4 Brutalist Spanish Oak Rush Barstools 70s
4 Brutalist Spanish Oak Rush Barstools 70s
H 44.89 in W 14.97 in D 17.33 in
Vintage Boho Italian Padova Rush Seat Barstools After Lowenstein - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of four vintage Boho bar stools. Done in the manner of Hank Lowenstein. Beautiful rush seats and a clean classic design. Made in Italy. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century Italian Stools

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Rush, Wood

Pair 1940s Vintage Chrome Swivel Soda Fountain Ice Cream Bar Diner Stools Orange
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Late Art Deco Retro Soda / Fountain stools. Made from chrome with a cast iron base and orange seat. Each stool swivels. Dimensions: 13"d x 19"h
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Chrome

Eames for Herman Miller Dark Gray Leather Office Chair Aluminum Group Soft Pad
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height gray leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

Kartell Master Counter Stool in Rust Orange by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013, and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

4 Ilana Goor Iron and Leather Barstools
By Ilana Goor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely set of 4 iron and leather stools likely designed by Ilana Goor the noted Israeli designer. beautifully stitched detail. In good original age appropriate condition with a cou...
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Stools

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Iron

4 Ilana Goor Iron and Leather Barstools
4 Ilana Goor Iron and Leather Barstools
H 45.5 in W 18.25 in D 21.25 in

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Vitra Butterfly Stool in Maple by Sori Yanagi
By Vitra, Sori Yanagi
Located in New York, NY
These items are only available in the United States. The butterfly stool uniquely combines
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Plywood

Vitra Butterfly Stool in Maple by Sori Yanagi
Vitra Butterfly Stool in Maple by Sori Yanagi
H 15.36 in W 16.54 in D 15.36 in
Vitra Butterfly Stool in Rosewood by Sori Yanagi
By Vitra, Sori Yanagi
Located in New York, NY
These items are only available in the United States. The butterfly stool uniquely combines
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Plywood

Vitra Butterfly Stool in Rosewood by Sori Yanagi
Vitra Butterfly Stool in Rosewood by Sori Yanagi
H 15.36 in W 16.54 in D 15.36 in
1 Midcentury Eames Herman Miller Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair Stool
By Charles Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
. (1) Vintage Herman Miller Eames fiberglass arm shell on a chrome H-base stool Herman Miller orange
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fiberglass, Walnut

Eames Drafting Stools for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three swiveling stools by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, circa 1975. The stools
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Eames for Herman Miller Architect Drafting Stools
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Pair of Vintage Eames Herman Miller Architect Drafting Stools. This Eames chairs feature a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Architectural Drafting or Bar Stools for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
bar stools with bright yellow fiberglass shell seats. Dark grey metal support frame with chromed
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Eames For Herman Miller Aluminum Group Drafting Stool
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern drafting stool designed by Charles and Ray Eames and made by Herman Miller
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Vintage 1970s American Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Charles and Ray Eames Drafting Stool for Herman Miller , castors. c.1974
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charles and Ray Eames Drafting Stool for Herman Miller , on castors. c.1974 ,, Stunning baby blue
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Aluminum, Steel

Charles Eames Rare Set of Barstool Chair 1969 for Herman Miller Darkbrown Fiber
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Munster, NRW
Extremely rare set of six barstools by Herman Miller. Both foot and shell are signed Herman Miller
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Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Set of four Sori Yanagi Butterfly Stools
By Sori Yanagi
Located in North Miami, FL
Set of four Sori Yanagi butterfly stools. Signed. The butterfly stool uniquely combines Eastern
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Stools

Materials

Plywood

Vintage Eames Fiberglass Drafting Stool
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Vintage Eames drafting stool with navy blue fiberglass shell chair. In amazing condition for the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Eames Fiberglass Drafting Stool
Vintage Eames Fiberglass Drafting Stool
H 41 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
1960's Charles Eames Herman Miller Armchair & Stool
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
. The wood shell cases of the chair and stool have been stripped and re-polished to a very high standard
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1957, Model 670/671 Lounger and footstool, rosewood
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
H 32.68 in W 32.68 in D 34.26 in
Midcentury Eames Style Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Selig
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern tan leather Eames style lounge and stool, by Frank Doerner for Selig
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles and Ray Eames, Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Herman Miller, USA
By Charles Eames
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Charles and Ray Eames model 670/671 lounge chair and ottoman for Herman Miller USA, 1956
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller 1970
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
EAMES CHAIR BY HERMAN MILLER An original Eames lodge chair with rosewood shell model 670 and 671
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Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

9x Charles Eames Barstool 1969 for Herman Miller/Fehlbaum Sidechair Black Fiber
By Charles and Ray Eames, Rolf Fehlbaum, Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
Extremely rare set of 9 barstools by Herman Miller/Fehlbaum production! Both foot and shell are
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Reclining Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser
By Selig
Located in South Charleston, WV
and Charles Eames lounge chair. This model features the ability to recline back, has quality chromed
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Eames Herman Miller Drafting Stool
By Charles Eames
Located in New York, NY
This is the earlier version of the classic Eames for Herman Miller swivel drafting stool. Cream
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Eames Herman Miller Drafting Stool
Eames Herman Miller Drafting Stool
H 46 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
Midcentury Eames Herman Miller Drafting Stool
By Charles Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
. Vintage Eames Herman Miller architect drafting stool This Eames chair features a drafting height base
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Fiberglass

Mid Century Ajustrite Orange Fiberglass Shell Eames Style Adjustable Chair Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ajustrite orange fiberglass shell Eames style adjustable chair stool
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Vintage Eames Herman Miller Architect Drafting Stool
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
. One vintage Eames Herman Miller architect drafting stool. This Eames chair features a drafting height
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Stools
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Antonio, TX
legs as shown in images and the shells are in great overall condition. Stools are stamped with Eames.
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2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

1 Vintage Midcentury H Miller Eames Fiberglass Stool Walnut Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
plywood splints, stretchers and experimental glider shells. In 1946, Evans Products began producing the
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fiberglass

Herman Miller Eames Adjustable Drafting Stool Chair on Casters in Medium Blue
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous and rare Eames drafting stool produced by Herman Miller. Circa 1970s with cast aluminum
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Four Herman Miller Eames Barstools
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four Herman Miller Eames barstools. Vintage shells on newer bases. Shells in excels t vintage
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Steel

Four Herman Miller Eames Barstools
Four Herman Miller Eames Barstools
H 43.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Herman Miller Eames Drafting Stool
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames seafoam green shell on rare architect's drafting base. Shell near perfect
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Herman Miller Eames Drafting Stool
Herman Miller Eames Drafting Stool
H 46 in W 18 in D 17 in
Herman Miller Eames Architect's Drafting Stool
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames architect's drafting stool. Shell in excellent condition. Base in good
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles and Ray Eames Drafting Stool for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We have a gleaming Eames blue fiberglass shell chair on an original Herman Miller drafting swivel
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Eames Herman Miller First Generation Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
rosewood shells with tufted black leather and down cushions. Stool measures: 26 in x 24 in x 17 in. A must
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Plycraft Brown Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Plycraft
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern dark chocolate brown leather Eames style lounge and stool, by Plycraft
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Charles Eames Drafting Stool 1960 Herman Miller
Located in Berkeley, CA
fiberglass arm shell.
Category

Vintage 1960s Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Bar Stools by Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Set of Four
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
These bar stools made from brown Hopsack on a polyester shell standing on a bolted chromed column
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Cream Leather Walter Knoll Turtle Bar / Counter Stools, Pearson Lloyd
By Pearson Lloyd, Walter Knoll
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Pair (2) of Walter Knoll ‘Turtle’ bar stools by Pearson Lloyd Design year: 2005 Designer: Luke
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Early 2000s German Modern Stools

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Leather, Fiberglass

Set of Four Cream Leather Walter Knoll Turtle Bar/Counter Stools, Pearson, Lloyd
By Walter Knoll
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Walter Knoll ‘Turtle’ bar stools by Pearson Lloyd - Set of four Design year: 2005 Designer: Luke
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Early 2000s German Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Set of Four Cream Leather Walter Knoll Turtle Bar/Counter Stools, Pearson, Lloyd
By Walter Knoll
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Walter Knoll ‘Turtle’ bar stools by PearsonLloyd, set of four Design Year: 2005 Designer: Luke
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Early 2000s German Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Early Eames La Fonda Drafting Stool, 1961
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Berkeley, CA
First generation drafting stool designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Rarely seen
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Early Eames La Fonda Drafting Stool, 1961
Early Eames La Fonda Drafting Stool, 1961
H 36 in W 18.5 in D 20.75 in
1950s Eames Aluminum Group or Action Office Architectural Drafting Stool, USA
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Denver, CO
Original 1970s drafting stool designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller (USA) with a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Aluminum, Steel

Set of Four Cream Leather Walter Knoll Turtle Bar/Counter Stools, Pearson, Lloyd
By Walter Knoll
Located in Huddersfield, GB
, compact bar stools have a hard outer shell (Turtle ) that gives support to the inner upholstered seat. A
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Early 2000s German Modern Stools

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Leather

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Eames Shell Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the eames shell stool you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, plastic and fiberglass, every eames shell stool was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer eames shell stool, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right eames shell stool, those designed in mid-century modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Charles Eames each produced at least one beautiful eames shell stool that is worth considering.

How Much is a Eames Shell Stool?

A eames shell stool can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,325, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $4,886.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.