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What makes an Eames chair so special?
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What makes the Eames chair so special is its innovative design pioneered by Charles and Ray Eames. It features supple leather upholstery and a bentwood frame produced using a handmade apparatus that the duo developed. Ever fascinated by ergonomics, the Eameses carefully calibrated the pitch of the seat. It has enough flexibility for comfort but not so much that stability is sacrificed. This precise shape comes by way of three connected plywood pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Eames chairs.
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Early Pair of Charles Eames Shell Chairs in Beautiful Light Coral
By Charles Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a fine early matched pair of possibly Evans or early production years with Herman Miller. They have solid wrought iron X-bases. Large Shock Mounts. Wonderfully faded red fibe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Herman Miller Charles Eames Shell Chair Is a Nice Orange on Taupe Fiberglass
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
grey color.
need to confirm dims on this chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Stacking Dining Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic set of iconic Eames shell chairs by Herman Miller. Parchment color shells atop zinc plated
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Armchair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Skokie, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Armchair
The Eames Fiberglass Chair was originally
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Red Crimson Eames Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Parchment Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
