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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.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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Pair of 2nd Generation "Seafoam" Fiberglass Eames Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a pair of fantastic "seafoam" fiberglass armchairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. These collectible second generation chairs (1954-55) are characterized by thei...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Herman Miller Charles Eames Shell Chair Is a Nice Orange on Taupe Fiberglass
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
A very nice color combination of a popping upholstered color on a understated neautral Taupe-ish 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 steel stacking bases.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Extremely Rare Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Chair in Pink
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Supremely rare and most coveted Eames shell chair color. Pink was only produced by special order and these never come to market anymore, they're all in private collections.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Red Crimson Eames Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid Century Modern Original Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Chairs 1959
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Portland, OR
Mid Century Modern 1st Generation Charles Eames shell chairs for Herman Miller, late 1950s-early 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
