Eames Arm Shell 1950s
Charles Eames Parchment Arm Shell Chair, Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Super clean example of this classic fiberglass arm shell chair, designed by Charles Eames
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Mid-20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1950's Vintage Charles Eames Fiberglass Shell Armchairs for Herman Miller-A Pair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of Charles Eames molded fiberglass shell arm chairs for Herman Miller, in a parchment color
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 24.75 in D 24.5 in
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames "Translucent" Arm Shell Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great pair of lemon yellow arm shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames.. manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames "Translucent" Arm Shell Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great pair of lemon yellow arm shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames.. manufactured by
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1950s Eames for Herman Miller Dax Fiberglass Shell Armchair Parchment
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Gorgeous early production 1950s classic Eames for Herman Miller Dax Molded Fiberglass Shell
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Eames Herman Miller LAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair X Base Zenith Rope Edge
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome example of the Charles and Ray Eames LAX molded fiberglass arm shell chair for Herman
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Eames 1st Generation Rope Edge Shell Armchair by Zenith/Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in West Reading, PA
This is an early 1950s Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller/Zenith fiberglass arm chair. The
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 30 in W 24.75 in D 24 in
1950s Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Ivory Parchment Shell RAR Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
Charles and Ray Eames design for Herman Miller. RAR ( Rocking Arm steel Rod ) chair. Late 1950s
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 26 in W 27 in D 25 in
Eames Early Shell Chair Lounge Height for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An early second generation parchment fiberglass arm shell chair with large shock mounts and black
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Charles Eames MAX Armshell Lounge Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charles and Ray Eames designed MAX low lounge arm shells with X-base. Original black base and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Eames LAR Cats Cradle Base Fiberglass Armshell Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
fiberglass arm shell. Patina to base. Shell is in excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Zinc
RAR Rocking Chair Eames yellow original vintage - Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Authentic Armchair RAR (Rocking Arm Chair) shell Eames original and vintage edition Herman Miller
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Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Early Rope Edge Eames Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early 1st generation rope edge rare lounge height fiberglass arm shell chair with the larger
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Eames Herman Miller Contura 670/671 Chair and Ottoman in Louis Vuitton Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Martin Fehlbaum by Countura, by Herman Miller circa 1950/1960's. Countura was the precursor to the later
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36 in W 34 in D 29.5 in
Charles & Ray Eames DAR Eiffel Rope Edge Chair, 1st Generation, 1950
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
marketplace in 1950.
The early success of the Eames arm chairs, released in 1950, was a co-ordinated effort
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Zenith Plastics LAX Rope Edge X Base Armchair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Mid Century specialist I came to a photo shoot with two Eames three seaters with yellow arm shells in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 25.75 in W 24.75 in D 25 in
Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Topeka, KS
was initially known for making boats in the early 1950’s. They were also briefly subcontracted by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 28 in
Mrs. Lounge Chair in Walnut & Vinyl by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, c. 1960s
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Deland, FL
from a bentwood walnut shell with mesmerizing woodgrains, this chair is both durable and stylish and an
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 32 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
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Fibreglass La Fonda Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames
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La Fonda chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Alexander Girard’s La Fonda del Sol restaurant in New York, 1960s.
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Charles & Ray Eames DSX Side Chair Natural Multicolor Set for Herman Miller
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Iconic side chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller / Vitra. Molded fiberglass shells in the colours: Parchment, Raw Umber, Elephant Hide Grey and Black. Assembled...
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H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Eames LAX Armshell Lounge Chair
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s molded fiberglass side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming shells are in original condition, each with a distinct thready texture...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
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Classic Modernist Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Lounge Chair, Zenith
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
First generation, circa 1950 Charles and Ray Eames. Museum quality, sea foam green arm shell lounge chair made by Zenith Plastic Co./ Herman Miller. Features amazing exposed fibers, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Zinc
Vintage Eames DTM-1 Folding Dining Table
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage DTM-1 folding card or dining table designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, c.1950. Walnut top with black painted legs.
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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Steel
1950, Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller Set DSS Fiberglass Stacking Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Metal, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 18.12 in
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Dining Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller mid century dining table
The table measures: 53 wide x 53 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 27 inches
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Chrome
Pair of Eames Fiberglass DSR Chairs on Eiffel Tower Bases
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nice golden patina on a pair of Charles and Ray Eames fiberglass shell chairs. Earlier production with original slotted screws attaching Eiffel tower bases with original rubber boot ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
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Steel
Early Eames Rope Edge Fiberglass Bucket Chair
By Charles Eames
Located in New York, NY
Eames rope edge fiberglass bucket chair. This example is in very good condition, no chips, cracks or discoloration save some minor bleed at the shock mounts (early large shocks) norm...
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Metal
Florence Knoll Style Lounge Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid-century lounge chair with Alexander Girard style striped upholstery and chrome base.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Chrome
Early 2nd Generation X Base Translucent Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early 2nd generation X base translucent arm shell lounge chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. Amazing condition, featuring low aluminum X base, large domes of silence shock moun...
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H 26 in W 25 in D 25 in
Early 2nd Generation Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century fiberglass arm shell chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames, 2nd year production featuring early exposed fibers, heavy iron x base, large rubber shock monts, unu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Iron
Charles Ray Eames "La Fonda" Coffee Table with Metal Base, 1955
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Charles Ray Eames "La Fonda" Coffee Table with Metal Base, 1955
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Early Eames Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early Eames fiberglass arm shell chair in elephant gray, rope edge, zinc X-base legs and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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1950s American Modern Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful salmon color, on black steel base ,fiberglass shell arm chair, dated 1957 designed by
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Steel
Eames Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Desk Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A taupe or greige toned fiberglass arm shell swivelling desk chair with cast aluminium rolling base
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Early Eames Cats Cradle Shell Chair Roped- Edge LAR
By Charles Eames
Located in Houston, TX
Charles and Ray Eames LAR (Lounge Arm Rod) Lounge Chair with Cat's Cradle Base, designed 1950 for
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs
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Early Eames Series 1 Rope Edge Arm Chair for Zenith Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early DAX fiberglass arm shell chair in a Greige parchment color with brushed chrome X base
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Aluminum
8 Eames Chairs Eiffel Tower 2 DAR Arm Chairs 6 DSR Side Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in Monrovia, CA
dining and office.
"Modern Living In the 1950s, the Eames molded shell changed everything about what a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Metal
H 31.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Eames Zenith Rope Edged Rocker
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early Eames designed fiberglass arm shell rocking chair with rope edge, large shock mounts
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Vintage Eames Rocker for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A nice vintage salmon orange toned fiberglass arm shell rocker with the original satin black wire
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fifties Eames RAR Rocking Chair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1955 and has an elephant gray arm shell atop the original birch and iron rocker base.
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Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs
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Herman Miller Eames DSS Fiberglass Side Chairs with Desk Attachments
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Located in Pasadena, TX
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Charles and Ray married in 1941 and moved to California where they
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Set of 6 Knoll Studio No. 71 Executive/ Conference Armchairs by Eero Saarinen
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Located in CULEMBORG, GE
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Eames Chair, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A late second generation fiberglass arm shell chair with the original black iron X-base, slip on
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Early Production Eames Herman Miller RAR Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Phoenix, AZ
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Early Eames Armshell Lounge Height Chair by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Set of Six Herman Miller Eames Aluminium Group Desk Chairs
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Charles and Ray Eames
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Classic Modernist Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chairs, D A X
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Located in Buffalo, NY
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Original 1950's Eames Arm Shell and Eiffel Tower Chair
Located in New York, NY
Original Eames arm shell chair with original rubber piece and Eiffel Tower base manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs
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Charles Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell 1957
Located in Berkeley, CA
Rare greige colored fiberglass armshell designed by Charles & Ray Eames.
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Vintage 1950s Armchairs
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Venice Seafoam 3rd Generation Zenith Eames DAX Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Arm Shell Chair Designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
Second generation arm shell in ochre. Early X base. Shock mounts are in good condition.
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20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Metal
Charles Eames Herman Miller Early Dar Eiffel Tower Shell Chair
By Charles Eames
Located in Atlanta, GA
Eames. This Classic American modern design is comprised of a vivid orange fiberglass arm shell with
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Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Parchment Fiberglass Arm Chair on RAR Rocker Base
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Located in Morristown, NJ
Parchment Fiberglass Shell Arm Chair on RAR Rocker base w. Birch Slides by Charles and Ray Eames
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Rocking Armchair by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
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Charles Eames DAT Desk Chair for Herman Miller, 1953
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
Molded fiberglass arm shell, aluminum and enameled steel base with casters. Tilt and swivel
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1st Generation Zenith Rope Edge LAR Chair by Eames
By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Rope edge arm shell chairs by Eames. Early 1st production example in great condition!!! Rare
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Herman Miller, Zenith Rope Edge LAR Designed by Eames with “Cats Cradle” Base
By Charles Eames
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Early, 1st Generation, 1950’s Herman Miller LAR (Lounge Arm Rod) designed by Charles and Ray Eames
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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H 24.02 in W 24.8 in D 25.2 in
Early Eames LAR Chair with Cat's Cradle Base. Herman Miller, 1950.
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Eames 670 Lounge First Year Production
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Early Eames 670 Lounge and Ottoman
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Four salmon arm shells 3rd generation Zenith chairs on lounge H-bases
super good condition for age
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Yellow Herman Miller Eames Cat's Cradle Lounge Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in St. Louis, MO
Eames for Herman Miller arm shell chair with original cat's cradle base.
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Pair of 1st Prod. Eames LAR Lounge Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, Zenith
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Early, 1st Generation, 1950’s Herman Miller LAR (Lounge Arm Rod) designed by Charles and Ray Eames
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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H 24 in W 24.75 in D 25.25 in
Early Production Eames Rar Rocker for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Portland, OR
A wonderful early production Eames Rocker with the wood rounded rockers. The shell is in wonderful
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Vintage Eames Vintage Pendelton Wool Blanket Armchairs Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in Tulsa, OK
This is a fantastic pair of original 1960 Greige Herman Miller arm shell chairs they have been
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Ochre Eames Armshell on Cats Cradle Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Providence, RI
' base. Armshell has great fiber content, and is Summit production (Circle "S")
Literature: Eames Design
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Metal
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Eames Arm Shell 1950s For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of eames arm shell 1950s is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct eames arm shell 1950s — often made from fiberglass, plastic and metal — can elevate any home. Eames arm shell 1950s have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Eames arm shell 1950s are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern style is often sought at 1stDibs. Many eames arm shell 1950s are appealing in their simplicity, but Herman Miller, Charles Eames and Charles and Ray Eames produced popular eames arm shell 1950s that are worth a look.
How Much are Eames Arm Shell 1950s?
Prices for eames arm shell 1950s can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, eames arm shell 1950s begin at $625 and can go as high as $3,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,480.
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.
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