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What was the original Eames chair made of?
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The original Eames chair was made out of molded plywood and leather. Charles and Ray Eames designed the iconic mid-century modern chair for Herman Miller in 1958. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Eames chairs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
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Vintage Eames Fiberglass Navy Blue Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage fiberglass Eames navy blue dowel dining chairs.
Perfect condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
$882 / item
Herman Miller Eames Molded Fiberglass Shell Side Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-Century Modern early vintage molded fiberglass shell side chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s molded fiberglass side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Ray & Charles Eames Fabric Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of eames fabric fiberglass with waterfall edges on a low wire base.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Dax Fiberglass Shell Dining Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wichita, KS
Early model Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass dax shell dining chair in orange. it is stamped Herman Miller and has the zenith Prime circle logo stamp as well.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames, 1986
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Denton, TX
Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass shell chairs with original blue upholstery.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal


