Rare Alexander Girard Fabric Herman Miller Eames Black Fiberglass Arm Shell
By Alexander Girard, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare Alexander Girard Jacobs Coat Eames fiberglass arm shell chair by Herman Miller.
Metal
Mid Century Eames Herman Miller Sofa Compact, Alexander Girard Maharam Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard
Located in Detroit, MI
This classic vintage mid century modern Eames Sofa Compact Model S-473 circa early 1980s has been professionally reupholstered in a Maharam limited color reissue of Jacob's Coat, a b...
Aluminum, Cut Steel
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Sofa Compact in Jacobs Coat fabric by Girard
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Alexander Girard
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Sofa Compact in Jacobs Coat fabric by Alexander Girard 1954 Sofa back folds over for easy transport. 35¼" High × 71½" Width × 29" Deep X 16" Seat ...
Metal, Steel
Eames Sofa Compact for Herman Miller, Alexander Girard Maharam Fabric, 2 Avail
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard
Located in Detroit, MI
This classic mid century modern Eames Sofa Compact Model S-473 produced in 2005 has been professionally reupholstered in a Maharam limited color reissue of Jacob's Coat, a beautiful ...
Aluminum, Steel
1984 Herman Miller Eames Sofa Compact with Alexander Girard Miller Stripe Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This particular example dates to 1984 and is upholstered in its seemingly original Miller Stripe Fabric by Alexander Girard. It has a chromed-steel frame, polyurethane foam cushions,...
Steel
2023 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Molded Plastic Side Chairs with Girard Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The chairs feature plastic shells in white and are upholstered in girard fabric. They have Eiffel bases made of steel with a chrome finish.
Steel
Charles Eames / Herman Miller / Girard Padded Arm Shell Swivel Aluminum Base
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Charles Eames / Herman Miller / Girard Padded Arm Shell Swivel Aluminum Base..
Aluminum
1950s Herman Miller Eames PSC Swivel Desk Chair, Alexander Girard Checkerboard
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Usable but cosmetically very poor. The Girard fabric is dingy stained with some small holes appearing around the edges, which are pictured.
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 36 in W 71.5 in D 29 in
Eames Compact Sofa for Herman Miller with Alexander Girard Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Eames compact sofa designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller USA, circa 1950s Metal and upholstered in Arabesque fabric by Alexander Girard Measures: 36” H x 71...
Metal
Eames Girard Armchair by Herman Miller
By Alexander Girard
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Iconic Eames fiberglass armchair upholstered in Alexander Girard fabric on a zinc plated base.
Fabric
Eames Dowel Chairs, Girard Fabric
By Charles Eames
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
A fantastic set of four all original Eames Dowel legged chairs, circa 1951. Importantly each retains its original Alexander Girard fabric with very early Herman Miller labels to the ...
EAMES COMPACT SOFA ; GIRARD FABRIC
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Eames for Herman Miller 1960's Sofa Compact in Alexander Girard large check fabric , still vibrant in colour , especially on the back , the material might be original .
Eames Side Shell with Original Girard Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eames side shell for Herman miller with it's original purple or red Alexander Girard fabric.
Metal
Eames Armshell with Alexander Girard Fabric and La Fonda Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard
Located in Highland, IN
This uncommon white fiberglass armchair is very striking with it's black polynit fabric upholstery designed by Alexander Girard and La Fonda base. In very good original condition, th...
Metal
Sold
H 24.41 in W 24.81 in D 25.2 in
Eames LAR Lounge Chairs with Original Alexander Girard Fabric, Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The charis are in very good original conditions with Alexander Girard fabric and chrome-plated rod base. Signed with manufacture label.
Metal
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H 34.65 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Eames EA117 Office Chair Herman Miller 1960s new Alexander Girard Checker fabric
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brussels, Brussels
The EA117 Aluminium Group office chair is one of Charles and Ray Eames’s most celebrated designs for Herman Miller. First introduced in the late 1950s, the Aluminium Group series has...
Steel, Aluminum
Pair of Eames Aluminum Group Armchairs in Girard Fabric by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
The subsequent design by Charles and Ray Eames was made of aluminum with a mesh fabric sling to withstand the elements.
Aluminum
Eames chair with Alexander Girard fabric for Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
several Eames shell chairs two on star bases and one on old x base yellow and gray fiberglass and one with foam covered Alexander Girard fabric.
Aluminum, Wrought Iron
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H 34 in W 72 in D 30 in
Charles and Ray Eames Sofa Compact, Alexander Girard Miller Stripe Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Kansas City, MO
Eames Sofa Compact for Herman Miller. Reupholstered in recent years in Alexander Girard Millerstripe fabric.
Chrome, Steel
Rare Pair of Alexander Girard Fabric Eames 'Compact' Sofas
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 'Compact' sofas with original Alexander Girard upholstery. These pristine all original examples have the iconic three-tiered back and chrome-p...
Steel
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H 32.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
Eames Herman Miller Fiberglass Rolling Shell Chair Alexander Girard Style Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern tilting and rolling DAT-1 office desk chair with aluminum contract base, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The chair has been reco...
Fiberglass
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H 35.25 in W 73.5 in D 29 in
Modern Eames for Herman Miller Chrome Compact Sofa in Alexander Girard Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely modern chrome compact sofa NOS designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Freshly upholstered in a lovely Alexander Girard fabric with pink, green, orange and brown ...
Chrome
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H 35 in W 72 in D 18 in
Herman Miller Compact Sofa by Charles & Ray Eames with Alexander Girard Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller compact sofa, circa early 1970s. This example retains its original 'Checker Split' upholstery by Alexander Girard.
Steel
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H 25.99 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
LKR cats cradle chair Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Alexander Girard Bikini
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brussels, Brussels
The bikini upholstery is worn, but original to the chair. The fabric is covered with ‘Tweed’, a fabric designed by Alexander Girard.
Steel
Eames 670/ 671 Lounge & Ottoman in Girard Checkered Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
A great graphic iteration, the chair is upholstered in checkered fabric designed by Alexander Girard. Interestingly, it varies slightly from the production version.
Aluminum
Sold
H 31.5 in W 23 in D 24.5 in
Alexander Girard Charles Eames Shell Chair Herman Miller Aluminum Group
By Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, Herman Miller
Located in Fraser, MI
Alexander Girard Checked Fabric. Four Shock mounts have been replaced with vintage mounts.
Aluminum, Steel
Eames LAR Chair w/ Cat's Cradle base & Alexander Girard Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Eames LAR (Lounge Arm Rod) lounge chair with cat-in-cradle zinc plated steel base designed manufactured by Herman Miller in 1950-1967. Original upholstery by Alexander Girard.
Steel, Zinc
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H 32 in W 26 in D 26 in
Rare Alexander Girard, Eames Red Fiberglass Swivel Arm Shell Chair D A T 1
By Charles Eames, Alexander Girard, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Alexander Girard. Charles Eames red fiberglass swivel arm shell chair D A T 1, Seldom seen brilliant red fiberglass shell, amazing exposed fibers, gel coat. Original Alexander G...
Aluminum
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H 32 in W 18 in D 21 in
Set of Eight Charles and Ray Eames Swivel Desk or Dining Chairs, Girard Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of eight Charles and Ray Eames swivel desk or dining chairs. Classic modernist chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames, wonderful original condition, retains original Alexander ...
Aluminum
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H 29.5 in W 25.25 in D 22.5 in
Alexander Girard & Charles Eames La Fonda Swivel Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible set of six (6) swivel armchairs were created in collaboration with Charles and Ray Eames when Alexander Girard was designing the interior of La Fonda Del Sol restaura...
Aluminum
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H 29.5 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
1970s Herman Miller Eames DCMU Chair with Brown Alexander Girard Hopsack Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
It is upholstered in brown Alexander Girard Hopsack fabric. Interestingly, the bases used for this chair model are the same as the original plywood DCM.
Steel
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H 35 in W 70 in D 29 in
Charles and Ray Eames Compact Sofa with Original Girard Fabric for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
All Original Alexander Girard Fabric! Eames Compact Sofa in Amazing Condition!
Chrome
Sold
H 46 in W 18 in D 17 in
Pair of Eames Herman Miller Stools in Girard black and white Checkerboard Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
Excellent and basically brand new Eames for Herman Miller barstools. Client bought the set and decided to go in a different direction. I traded them. Never sat in. Wonderful Alexande...
Steel
Sold
H 29.14 in W 25.2 in D 22.05 in
Rare Set of Eight Eames Lafonda Alexander Girard Armchairs Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful and rare matching set of eight Eames armchairs and white Lafonda base. Original Alexander Girard fabric.
Aluminum
Pair early Eames DKR chairs with original Alexander Girard fabric
By Charles Eames, Alexander Girard
Located in Maastricht, NL
Rare pair of early Eames DKR wire chairs with original Alexander Girard “harlequin" fabric and on original eiffel bases and with label
Metal
Early Eames DKR wire chairs with 'Girard' fabric
By Charles Eames, Alexander Girard, Herman Miller
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare set of two early Eames DKR wire chairs with original fabric upholstery (Alexander Girard “harlequin" fabric) on original eiffel bases.
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