1960s Herman Miller Eames Fibreglass Shell MSX-1 Low Dressing Occasional Chair
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Stamped to the underside of the shell with the Cincinnati Milacron star, giving a production date between 1965-1978.
Metal
Lg. Mid Century Fiberglass Nature Panels Attub George Nelson Assoc. (B)
By Herman Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
From the headquarters of Cincinnati Milacron's conference room who manufactured machines and tooling for companies around the world, including doing the tooling and dies for the Eame...
Fiberglass
Vintage Mid Century DAX Purple Lounge Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
Original Herman Miller manufacturer’s label, patent label and later Cincinnati milacron star embossed logo on chair undersides.
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Mid Century Purple DSX Side Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
Original Herman Miller manufacturer’s label, patent label and later Cincinnati milacron star embossed logo on chair undersides.
Aluminum, Steel
Eames PAC Yellow Padded Swivel Armchair w/Gray Fiberglass Shell & Aluminum Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
This example has the molded into the fiberglass Herman Miller trademark along with the C and star marking denoting it was produced in the Cincinnati Milacron factory from 1965 to 197...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 21.26 in
Mid Century Eames Herman Miller Dsw Dining Chairs In Elephant Hide Grey, 1950s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Stamped with the "Early Cincinnati Milacron (Mercedes) dates it 1958-1965.
Fiberglass, Walnut
Siesta in a Spanish Village
By Arthur Louis Helwig
Located in Santa Fe, NM
His latest mural was completed this year for the executive dining room at the Cincinnati Milacron Co. His work is included as part of the collections of a number of museums includ...
Canvas, Oil
Chromed Industrial Gear / Wood Bookends
By Industrial Design
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Very heavy and can hold many of the larger coffee table or weighty books on your shelve and desk, gifted to a top executive of the Cincinnati Milacron company. The measurement of the...
Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Chair in Light Grey, circa 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stamped with the "Early Cincinnati Milacron (Mercedes) dates it 1958-1965. All shock mounts are in good shape and several have been replaced.
Fiberglass
Lg. Mid Century Fiberglass Nature Panel Attub George Nelson Assoc. (A)
By Herman Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
From the headquarters of Cincinnati Milacron's conference room who manufactured machines and tooling for companies around the world, including doing the tooling and dies for the Eame...
Fiberglass
Ballerinas
By Arthur Louis Helwig
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
He did murals for a number of local schools, churches, and industrial buildings, including a mural at the Cincinnati Milacron Co. His work is included as part of the collections of a...
Lithograph
Eames Red Orange Eiffel Tower Chairs for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Rochester, NY
All w/ Herman Miller labels / double flames & Cincinnati Milacron embossed marks. 100% original condition - 1950 - 1960
Sold
H 31.25 in W 18.5 in D 22 in
Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Chair in Sea Foam Green , c. 1958-1965
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stamped with the "Early Cincinnati Milacron (Mercedes) dates it 1958-1965.
Fiberglass
Vintage Pair of Herman Miller Eames Molded Fiberglass DSX Side Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Both shells are embossed with the Herman Miller H logo and Herman Miller spelled out below, plus the crescent C with star denoting Cincinnati Milacron manufacture and a paper label d...
Steel
Eames Side Shell Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eames shell seat from the 1960s, with original partial Herman Miller label and Cincinnati Milacron mark on a newer rocker base. Color is a light tan.
Metal
George Nelson DAF Lounge Chair
By George Nelson
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
An original George Nelson DAF chair by Herman Miller with a stamp for Cincinnati Milacron. In excellent vintage condition with all original shock mounts.
Fiberglass
Set of Three Eames Molded Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set upon simple zinc 'H' bases (all of which retain their original glides), these beigy-orange armchairs are each marked with the Herman Miller logo and additional Cincinnati Milacro...
Zinc
Set of Four George Nelson DAF Chairs
By George Nelson
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
The fibreglass shells are stamped with a C and a star - the Cincinnati Milacron logo. The chairs all date from circa 1957.
Steel
$3,839Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 14.18 in W 14.18 in D 3.55 in
Fontana Arte Italian Midcentury Metal Glass Sconces Wall Lamps 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design sconces wall lamps or ceiling lamps ‘1940" model produced by Fontana Arte with varnished metal, chrome-plated brass, moulded glass, 1950s Italy produ...
Metal
2000s Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Esperance, NY
Modern Living — In the 1950s, the Eames molded shell changed everything about what a chair could be–sculptural, practical, mass-produced. Now in recyclable polypropylene, this staple...
Metal
Set of 6 Eames PSC Chairs for Herman Miller with Upholstery
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles and Ray Eames PSC chairs for Herman Miller Set of six circa 1980s with stitched beige color upholstery. Manufacturers stamp on underside of shell. Pivot (P) side cha...
Fiberglass
$1,200Sale Price|33% Off
H 28 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
Eames Herman Miller DKR Chair on Early Production Low X-Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKR lounge chair. The chair is earlier production evidenced by the solid steel "X" base. Original burlap back cover shows some age but very ni...
Steel
Herman Miller Eames Armchair on Low Lounge Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amazing color on this Eames fiberglass armshell for Herman Miller. Beautiful orange tone contrasts nicely against black lounge height base. No cracks or major wear. Even color throug...
Steel
Set of Eames upholstered side chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
This set of side chairs by Charles and Ray Eames are post-war classics. The seats are elephant hide gray fiberglass with olive green naugahyde upholstery and they sit on cast aluminu...
Aluminum
$1,999 / set
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 18.12 in
1950, Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller Set DSS Fiberglass Stacking Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
Metal, Chrome
$2,857 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in
Dining Chairs DSR by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s, set of 4
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 midnight blue fiberglass chairs. Stamped Herman Miller (see photo). Eiffels legs. Seat height: 45 cm. Wear due to time and age of chairs.
Metal
$5,714 / set
H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in
Armchairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s, set of 6
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 fiberglass chairs in orange color with chrome metal legs. Stamped H by Herman Miller on the bottom. Wear due to time and age of chairs. Seat height: 43cm.
Metal
$3,495
H 25.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Eames Herman Miller LAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair X Base Zenith Rope Edge
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome example of the Charles and Ray Eames LAX molded fiberglass arm shell chair for Herman Miller in one of the original colors, lemon yellow. This is an early chair made by Zenit...
Metal
$1,710 / set
H 31.5 in W 24.75 in D 21 in
Pair of grey DAX armchairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1950's
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of "DAX" armchairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Circa 1956-1959. Molded fiberglass shell, steel legs. Grey colored fiberglass. Both chairs contain original label...
Fiberglass
Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous and rare hue of red orange on this vintage fiberglass Herman Miller Eames armchair. Model DAX with H base. All shock mounts intact. Stamped Herman Miller under chair and gua...
Fiberglass
$1,420
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller – Swiveling Parchment Fiberglass Arm Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
An original 1960s swiveling fiberglass arm chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This highly desirable early production example features the classic parchment-colo...
Aluminum
1950s Charles and Ray Eames DAR Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1950s; Herman Miller - Zeeland, MI Vintage molded fiberglass DAR armchair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller. DAR denotes "Dining Height Armchai...
Steel
Hand painted ceramic wall art by Juliette Belarti 1060s
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Hand painted ceramic by Juliette Belarti. This wall sculpture is made from hand painted ceramic tiles. Beautiful colors and a minimalistic black iron frame. Stands in a good condition.
Iron
$880
H 32 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Mid Century Modern Swiveling Chair by Eames for Herman Miller. Circa 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern Swiveling Molded Side Chair by Eames for Herman Miller. Circa 1960s Features an iconic design, a fiberglass shell chair with the original gray vinyl set on a steel...
Metal
$4,510 / item
H 48 in W 64.38 in D 86.63 in
Queen Hale Navy Painted Maple Cannonball Four Poster Bed with Flat Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Classic cannonball bed features the favorite round ball top bed posts with a merry cut-out flat headboard. This timeless Classic is perfect for guest rooms and children's rooms. ...
Wood
Office Chair, International Style Wooden Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office...
Leather, Oak, Walnut
$3,765Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 25.2 in
4 Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO leather dining chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A set of 4 vintage Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO tubular satin chrome and dark burgundy leather dining chairs. The price listed is for the 4 chairs as shown. Designed by Ludwig...
Chrome
1970s Pop Casalino Chair by Alexander Begge
By Alexander Begge
Located in Wichita, KS
A molded sculptural soft white colored Casalino chair made of automobile strength plastic. A great 1970s design from the POP art period by Alexander Begge and sometimes referred to a...
Plastic
Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four Herman Miller Eames vintage fiberglass dining chairs. Multicolored set featuring seafoam green, elephant hide grey, red orange, and royal blue. No cracks or holes. All sh...
Steel
$18,000
H 32.5 in W 47 in D 16.75 in
1953 ESU 240-N Shelving Unit by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller w/ Walnut
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original 1953 ESU 240-N Shelving Unit designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1949. This unit dates to 1953 and will be accompanied by its original receipt ...
Enamel, Steel, Chrome
Charles and Ray Eames Navy Fiberglass DAX Chair by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage DAR fiberglass armchair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, shown here in a deep navy blue colorway with original zinc-plated Eiffel base. The shell retains ...
Fiberglass
$1,645Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 0.99 in
Still life with pears. Oil on cardboard, 50 x 60 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Still life with pears. Oil on cardboard, 50 x 60 cm Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad Schoo...
Oil, Cardboard
Cardboard/oil, 39x50 cm.
Located in Riga, LV
Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of Art, Saratov Art School, graduated from the Depar...
Canvas, Oil
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
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The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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