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Early 2nd Generation X Base Translucent Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
Early 2nd Generation X Base Translucent Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1954 Herman Miller Eames Wire Shell Chair X Base DKX-1 Redwood Avenue Label
1954 Herman Miller Eames Wire Shell Chair X Base DKX-1 Redwood Avenue Label

1954 Herman Miller Eames Wire Shell Chair X Base DKX-1 Redwood Avenue Label

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a super rare and original Eames for Herman Miller 1954 DKX chair with wire top, upholstered pad, and early X base. This piece can be dated due to the use of this ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

1954 Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAX Arm Shell Dining Chair X Base 3 Available
1954 Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAX Arm Shell Dining Chair X Base 3 Available

1954 Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAX Arm Shell Dining Chair X Base 3 Available

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Their design incorporates a tan fiberglass shell seat atop a steel X-base. DAX is an acronym for Dining Arm X Base Chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Chair LAX on X Base
Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Chair LAX on X Base

Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Chair LAX on X Base

By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Gorgeous early Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass chair LAX (Low Armchair on X Base) having large shock mounts and flat edge shell.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Herman Miller Eames Molded Fiberglass Shell Side Chair
Herman Miller Eames Molded Fiberglass Shell Side Chair

Herman Miller Eames Molded Fiberglass Shell Side Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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

Herman Miller Eames Side Shell Chair in Seafoam Light on Black H Base
Herman Miller Eames Side Shell Chair in Seafoam Light on Black H Base

Herman Miller Eames Side Shell Chair in Seafoam Light on Black H Base

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

USA, 1950s Herman Miller Eames Side Shell Chair in Seafoam Light on original black H base.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

1958 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Shell Chair w/ Chrome H Base
1958 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Shell Chair w/ Chrome H Base

1958 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Shell Chair w/ Chrome H Base

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

DSX is an acronym for Dining Height Side Chair on X-Base. The acronym stayed the same after they switched production to H-bases from X-bases.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

C. 2018 Eames DSX Plastic Shell Chair by Herman Miller in Plastic with H-Base
C. 2018 Eames DSX Plastic Shell Chair by Herman Miller in Plastic with H-Base

C. 2018 Eames DSX Plastic Shell Chair by Herman Miller in Plastic with H-Base

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

DSX is an acronym for Dining Height Side Chair on X-Base. The acronym stayed the same after they switched production to H-bases from X-bases.

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early 2nd Generation Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair
Early 2nd Generation Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Red Crimson Eames Herman Miller Vintage  Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Red Crimson Eames Herman Miller Vintage  Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Red Crimson Eames Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The lead time to receive your Eames shell chairs may vary depending on distance, quantity and base option.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Eames Elephant Hide Grey DAR Fiberglass Chair on Eiffel Base by Herman Miller
Eames Elephant Hide Grey DAR Fiberglass Chair on Eiffel Base by Herman Miller

Eames Elephant Hide Grey DAR Fiberglass Chair on Eiffel Base by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designer: Charles and Ray Eames Manufacturer: Herman Miller Model: Fiberglass Armchair with Eiffel Base Origin: USA Date: 1950s Materials: Fiberglass, steel Dimensions: 31" H x...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Parchment Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Parchment Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Parchment Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The lead time to receive your Eames shell chairs may vary depending on distance, quantity and base option.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

1960 Herman Miller Eames DAX Dining Arm Shell Chair in Parchment Fiberglass
1960 Herman Miller Eames DAX Dining Arm Shell Chair in Parchment Fiberglass

1960 Herman Miller Eames DAX Dining Arm Shell Chair in Parchment Fiberglass

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The design incorporates a parchment fiberglass shell seat atop a steel X-base. DAX is an acronym for Dining Arm X Base Chair.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames Herman Miller Vintage  Fiberglass Shell Chairs in Primary Colors Bauhaus
Eames Herman Miller Vintage  Fiberglass Shell Chairs in Primary Colors Bauhaus

Eames Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs in Primary Colors Bauhaus

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The lead time to receive your Eames shell chairs may vary depending on distance, quantity and base option.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Eames Herman Miller DSS Ochre Yellow Mustard Vintage  Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Eames Herman Miller DSS Ochre Yellow Mustard Vintage  Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Eames Herman Miller DSS Ochre Yellow Mustard Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The lead time to receive your Eames shell chairs may vary depending on distance, quantity and base option.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Brilliant Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Brilliant Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Brilliant Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The lead time to receive your Eames shell chairs may vary depending on distance, quantity and base option.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ochre Yellow Mustard Eames Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Ochre Yellow Mustard Eames Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Ochre Yellow Mustard Eames Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The lead time to receive your Eames shell chairs may vary depending on distance, quantity and base option.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

C. 1958 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Shell Chair in Elephant Hide Gray
C. 1958 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Shell Chair in Elephant Hide Gray

C. 1958 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Shell Chair in Elephant Hide Gray

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

DSX is an acronym for Dining Height Side Chair on X-Base. The acronym stayed the same after they switched production to H-bases from X-bases.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

2019 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Plastic Dining Shell Chairs with Fabric Seat
2019 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Plastic Dining Shell Chairs with Fabric Seat

2019 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Plastic Dining Shell Chairs with Fabric Seat

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

DSX is an acronym for Dining Height Side Chair on X-Base. The acronym stayed the same after they switched production to H-bases from X-bases.

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Zenith Plastics LAX Rope Edge X Base Armchair
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Zenith Plastics LAX Rope Edge X Base Armchair

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Zenith Plastics LAX Rope Edge X Base Armchair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Forest Grove, PA

The salmon colored LAX chair features a rope edge, X base, large shock mounts, boot glides and the checkerboard label.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Zenith SAX Fiberglass Rope Edge Arm Shell Chair
C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Zenith SAX Fiberglass Rope Edge Arm Shell Chair

C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Zenith SAX Fiberglass Rope Edge Arm Shell Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

SAX is an acronym for Standard Arm Chair on an X Base. This example does have the coveted rope edge and its original label.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

1959 Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair with Green Removable Pad
1959 Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair with Green Removable Pad

1959 Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair with Green Removable Pad

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The DAX is an iconic design by Ray and Charles Eames. This example showcases the shift toward the H base style, which follows the earlier X base.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Greige Light Grey Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Greige Light Grey Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Greige Light Grey Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Multiple Available. Price for Stacking base. 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

Greige Light Grey Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Greige Light Grey Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Greige Light Grey Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The lead time to receive your Eames shell chairs may vary depending on distance, quantity and base option.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

1960s Herman Miller Eames Fibreglass Shell MSX-1 Low Dressing Occasional Chair
1960s Herman Miller Eames Fibreglass Shell MSX-1 Low Dressing Occasional Chair

1960s Herman Miller Eames Fibreglass Shell MSX-1 Low Dressing Occasional Chair

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A very attractive Herman Miller green MSX-1 Low Chair on an Eames H-Base, previously used as a dressing table chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames Herman Miller  Fiberglass Shell DSX Chair from IBM c 1950/60's
Eames Herman Miller  Fiberglass Shell DSX Chair from IBM c 1950/60's

Eames Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell DSX Chair from IBM c 1950/60's

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Mid century DSX fiberglass chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, produced by Herman Miller circa 1950/60's. This example is in very fine, original, clean and ready to use ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Second Generation "Ochre" X-Base Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs, Charles Eames
Second Generation "Ochre" X-Base Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs, Charles Eames

Second Generation "Ochre" X-Base Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs, Charles Eames

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Second Generation "Ochre" X-base fiberglass arm shell chairs. Charles Eames manufactured by Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Early 2nd Generation X Base Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
Early 2nd Generation X Base Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames

Early 2nd Generation X Base Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames

By Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early 2nd generation X base elephant gray arm shell lounge chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Charles Eames MAX Armshell Lounge Chairs
Charles Eames MAX Armshell Lounge Chairs

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 screws in excellent original condition. These are wonderful early transitional parchment...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

MCM Herman Miller Eames Molded Plastic Dining Chairs Dowel Base DSW - Set of 6
MCM Herman Miller Eames Molded Plastic Dining Chairs Dowel Base DSW - Set of 6

MCM Herman Miller Eames Molded Plastic Dining Chairs Dowel Base DSW - Set of 6

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Fabulous set of 6 classic and iconic mid-century modern Eames molded plastic dining chairs in peacock teal blue shell and wooden dowel legs by Herman Miller.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dining chairs by Charles Eames and Ray Eames Model Dax 1970
Dining chairs by Charles Eames and Ray Eames Model Dax 1970

Dining chairs by Charles Eames and Ray Eames Model Dax 1970

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Oirlo, LI

This vintage example features the characteristic molded fiberglass shell combined with its elegant X-base frame, giving the chair its unmistakable architectural appearance.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eames for Herman Miller 1957 DAG Chair in Red Orange
Eames for Herman Miller 1957 DAG Chair in Red Orange

Eames for Herman Miller 1957 DAG Chair in Red Orange

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Dallas, TX

Considered a Third Generation Chair. The DAG was added to the series in 1954 and was exact to the DAX only with longer rear legs to ‘guard’ the shell against wall impact and thus the...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles and Ray Eames Navy Fiberglass DAX Chair by Herman Miller
Charles and Ray Eames Navy Fiberglass DAX Chair by Herman Miller

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 ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair Eames Herman Miller DAX Leather Armchairs 1960s MCM Rope Edge Shell Bucket
Pair Eames Herman Miller DAX Leather Armchairs 1960s MCM Rope Edge Shell Bucket

Pair Eames Herman Miller DAX Leather Armchairs 1960s MCM Rope Edge Shell Bucket

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in London, GB

Sometimes called the Eames 'Shell Chair', 'Bucket Chair' or 'Rope Edge Chair', this pair of DAX armchairs (which stands for Dining Height Armchair X-Base) has 'Greige' coloured (a co...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eames Early Rope Edge Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
Eames Early Rope Edge Lounge Chair for Herman Miller

Eames Early Rope Edge 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 rubber shock mounts having metal washers and satin black iron X base.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Eames Herman Miller LAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair X Base Zenith Rope Edge
Eames Herman Miller LAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair X Base Zenith Rope Edge

Eames Herman Miller LAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair X Base Zenith Rope Edge

By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Topeka, KS

This is an early chair made by Zenith with the rope edge, X-base, and checkerboard Zenith paper label.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Lounge chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 2010s
Lounge chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 2010s

Lounge chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 2010s

Located in PARIS, FR

Eames Lounge Chair (2010 reproduction) Product description Designed in 1956 by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, the Lounge Chair was conceived to offer "the warmth of a well...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Bucket Fiberglass Swivel Chairs Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Pair Bucket Fiberglass Swivel Chairs Charles Eames for Herman Miller

Pair Bucket Fiberglass Swivel Chairs Charles Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Baltimore, MD

A pair of Mid-Century Modern fiberglass swivel armchairs designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. The fiberglass molded bucket tub chair with arms, raised on a fixed aluminum X b...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Early Vintage Charles Eames Herman Miller Arm Shell Chair / SAX or DAX / X Base
Early Vintage Charles Eames Herman Miller Arm Shell Chair / SAX or DAX / X Base

Early Vintage Charles Eames Herman Miller Arm Shell Chair / SAX or DAX / X Base

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

Early Vintage Charles Eames Herman Miller Arm Shell Chair. SAX or DAX, uncertain which name is correct for this version.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

2003 Herman Miller Eames Cherry & Tobacco Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
2003 Herman Miller Eames Cherry & Tobacco Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman

2003 Herman Miller Eames Cherry & Tobacco Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in St. Louis, MO

An exceptional, highly sophisticated, and rarely specified mid-century modern design icon: the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman (Models 670 and 671), designed by the legendary duo Char...

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair
1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair

1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair

By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare, early set of 4 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass arm shell chairs, extremely rare "Raw Umber" color, all 4 chairs retain original checkerboard Zenith Labels, ROPE EDGE, X BASE.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Charles & Ray Eames LCW Lounge Chair, Evans Production, USA 1940s
Early Charles & Ray Eames LCW Lounge Chair, Evans Production, USA 1940s

Early Charles & Ray Eames LCW Lounge Chair, Evans Production, USA 1940s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company

Located in GORINCHEM, NL

Based on the screw alignment, measurements, and construction details, this chair was most likely produced by the Evans Plywood Company (no label), the manufacturer responsible for th...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rubber, Ash

Vintage Mid Century DAX Purple Lounge Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
Vintage Mid Century DAX Purple Lounge Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller

Vintage Mid Century DAX Purple Lounge Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Detroit, MI

This pair of shell chairs feature a stunning and vibrant shade of purple with a dark gray trimmed edge and a metal H base (a structural improvement on the original X base).

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Mid Century Purple DSX Side Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
Vintage Mid Century Purple DSX Side Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller

Vintage Mid Century Purple DSX Side Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Detroit, MI

This set of upholstered DSX shell chairs feature a stunning and vibrant shade of purple with a dark gray trimmed edge and a metal H base (in 1954, the X base was replaced by the more...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1959 Mid Century RAR Gray Rocking Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
1959 Mid Century RAR Gray Rocking Chair by Eames for Herman Miller

1959 Mid Century RAR Gray Rocking Chair by Eames for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Detroit, MI

The iconic RAR chair - Rocking (R) Arm (A) Chair on Rod (R) Base - was designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1950 and launched as one of the original 5 base option...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960s Mid Century Walnut & Leather Lounge Chair by Eames for Vitra - Set of 2
1960s Mid Century Walnut & Leather Lounge Chair by Eames for Vitra - Set of 2

1960s Mid Century Walnut & Leather Lounge Chair by Eames for Vitra - Set of 2

By Charles Eames, Vitra

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century lounge chair and ottoman set designed by Charles Eames and manufactured by Vitra circa 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

C. 1953 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell MAX Chair with Black X Base
C. 1953 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell MAX Chair with Black X Base

C. 1953 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell MAX Chair with Black X Base

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an early 1950s (circa 1953) Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass MAX arm chair. The piece does not retain its label, but we can accurately date the chair to bet...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Charles and Ray Eames Zenith Rope Edge Fiberglass Armchair
Charles and Ray Eames Zenith Rope Edge Fiberglass Armchair

Charles and Ray Eames Zenith Rope Edge Fiberglass Armchair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Dense, irregular fiberglass remains visible throughout the surface, a hallmark of Zenith Plastics' earliest production for Herman Miller. The shell retains its original X-base, while...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Early Eames Elephant Hide Gray Rope Edge Fiberglass Armchair
Early Eames Elephant Hide Gray Rope Edge Fiberglass Armchair

Early Eames Elephant Hide Gray Rope Edge Fiberglass Armchair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

First-generation Zenith rope-edge armchair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, produced in the 1950s. This early fiberglass shell shows the dense, irregular threadin...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Eames Yellow Rope-Edge Zenith Fiberglass Armchair
Eames Yellow Rope-Edge Zenith Fiberglass Armchair

Eames Yellow Rope-Edge Zenith Fiberglass Armchair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designer: Ray and Charles Eames Manufacturer: Herman Miller Origin: USA Date: 1950s Dimensions: 31" H x 25" W x 22" D Seat Height: 17" H

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

DAX Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
DAX Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

DAX Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A rope edge fiberglass "Zenith" shell chair with a brushed steel X-base, in elephant grey.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

C. 1957 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames DKX-1 Dining Chairs in Wire and Fabric
C. 1957 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames DKX-1 Dining Chairs in Wire and Fabric

C. 1957 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames DKX-1 Dining Chairs in Wire and Fabric

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

DKX is an acronym for Dining Height K-Wire Chair on X Base. The listed price includes all four chairs to be sold together as a set.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller (Seafoam Green)
Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller (Seafoam Green)

Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller (Seafoam Green)

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Centreville, VA

Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller "Seafoam Green"' Arguably one of the 20th century’s most beloved designs, the Eames Shell chairs remain a sought after design clas...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Eames "Baby Rocker" RAR by Herman Miller
Eames "Baby Rocker" RAR by Herman Miller

Eames "Baby Rocker" RAR by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

It dates to July of 1981 when the RAR was not commercially available and has features distinctive of this era including a more substantial wire rod base, and a parchment shell with m...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Zinc

Mid-Century Black Leather Dax Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Mid-Century Black Leather Dax Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

Mid-Century Black Leather Dax Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Mid-Century Modern design black leather DAX rope edge fiberglass Zenith shell armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, made in the USA 1960's. Dark grey / black lea...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller "Seafoam Green"'
Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller "Seafoam Green"'

Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller "Seafoam Green"'

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Centreville, VA

Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller "Seafoam Green"' Arguably one of the 20th century’s most beloved designs, the Eames Shell chairs remain a sought after design clas...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Modern Swiveling Chair by Eames for Herman Miller. Circa 1960s
Mid Century Modern Swiveling Chair by Eames for Herman Miller. Circa 1960s

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...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames  DAR ARM SHELL Fiberglass Chair/ Electric Blue on White Eiffel Tower Base
Eames  DAR ARM SHELL Fiberglass Chair/ Electric Blue on White Eiffel Tower Base

Eames DAR ARM SHELL Fiberglass Chair/ Electric Blue on White Eiffel Tower Base

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Eames DAR ARM SHELL Fiberglass Chair/ Electric Blue on White Eiffel Tower Base, Amazing color , fabulous exposed fibers.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1952 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge SAX Dining / Side Armshell Chairs
1952 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge SAX Dining / Side Armshell Chairs

1952 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge SAX Dining / Side Armshell Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a super rare and original set of four lemon yellow Herman Miller Eames fiberglass dining / side chairs, designed by Ray and Charles Eames.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

DAX Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
DAX Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

DAX Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A 'DAX' rope edge fiberglass Zenith shell chair with a metal X base.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Leather

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Eames Herman Miller Shell Chair with Rare Green Fabric and Swivel Base
Eames Herman Miller Shell Chair with Rare Green Fabric and Swivel Base

Eames Herman Miller Shell Chair with Rare Green Fabric and Swivel Base

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Billerica, MA

Eames Herman Miller shell chair with rare green fabric and swivel base.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Lemon Yellow First Generation Zenith Eames DAX Arm Shell Chair
Lemon Yellow First Generation Zenith Eames DAX Arm Shell Chair

Lemon Yellow First Generation Zenith Eames DAX Arm Shell Chair

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H 31.25 in W 24.875 in D 23.5 in

Lemon Yellow First Generation Zenith Eames DAX Arm Shell Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Loughborough, Leicester

A very fibrous version of the yellow, original, first generation Zenith Eames DAX dining armchair. The lovely deep colour has aged exceptionally well and sat on its original X base i...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Charles and Ray Eames LAX Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair for Herman Miller, 1949
Charles and Ray Eames LAX Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair for Herman Miller, 1949

Charles and Ray Eames LAX Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair for Herman Miller, 1949

By Charles Eames

Located in Allentown, PA

This is an early chair made by Zenith with the rope edge, X-base, and checkerboard Zenith paper label.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charles and Ray Eames 'Shell' chairs, 1960s Fiberglass, elephant hide grey H-Base, black tubular metal legs, nylon feet Herman Miller Provenance: Eames Studio, Venice, Califor...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Eames for Herman Miller DSS Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Eames for Herman Miller DSS Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Eames for Herman Miller DSS Fiberglass Shell Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Detroit, MI

• Original Eames Herman Miller DSS fiberglass shell chairs circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pink Eames DSX Side Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Pink Eames DSX Side Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

Pink Eames DSX Side Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

EAMES DSX CHAIR CHARLES AND RAY EAMES FOR HERMAN MILLER C.1970S AVAILABLE FOR RENT Eames dining, side, x-base chair (DSX) from Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Midcentury Fiberglass Rocking Chair by Charles Eames
Vintage Midcentury Fiberglass Rocking Chair by Charles Eames

Vintage Midcentury Fiberglass Rocking Chair by Charles Eames

By Charles Eames

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a classic American made fiberglass rocking chair designed by Charles Eames. This early 1950s shell, with its pale yellow color and vibrant fiber details, has been cleaned up...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Early Eames DKW-2 with Leather Bikini Cover
Early Eames DKW-2 with Leather Bikini Cover

Early Eames DKW-2 with Leather Bikini Cover

Unavailable

H 32.75 in W 19 in D 20 in

Early Eames DKW-2 with Leather Bikini Cover

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Providence, RI

Early DKW-2 (dining height / wire shell / wood base) with leather bikini cover, designed by Ray & Charles Eames, circa 1950. This example produced by Herman Miller, circa 1952-1954. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Eames 1st Generation Rope Edge Shell Armchair by Zenith/Herman Miller
1950s Eames 1st Generation Rope Edge Shell Armchair by Zenith/Herman Miller

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 piece retains its original checkerboard Zenith label, dating the chair to between 1950...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Original Midcentury White Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Shell Chair Iron X Base
Original Midcentury White Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Shell Chair Iron X Base

Original Midcentury White Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Shell Chair Iron X Base

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Original midcentury 1950s white Herman Miller fiberglass shell side chair iron X base. Very rare chair. Bone white shell.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Early Eames Arm Shell Chair
Early Eames Arm Shell Chair

Early Eames Arm Shell Chair

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H 31 in W 25 in D 22 in

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 large early rubber shock mounts.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames

Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Ferndale, MI

Pair of Second Generation Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Zenith and Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Pair of Early Charles Eames LAX Armshell, 'Lounge Chairs X BASE'
Pair of Early Charles Eames LAX Armshell, 'Lounge Chairs X BASE'

Pair of Early Charles Eames LAX Armshell, 'Lounge Chairs X BASE'

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Charles and Ray Eames designed low lounge armshell with X-base. Zinc base, painted black, original screws, original boot glides. Early transitional salmon fiberglass shell 2nd genera...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Zinc

Mid-Century First Year Production Charles Eames Fiberglass Side Chair X-Base
Mid-Century First Year Production Charles Eames Fiberglass Side Chair X-Base

Mid-Century First Year Production Charles Eames Fiberglass Side Chair X-Base

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic fiberglass side shell chair (scoop) designed by Charles and Ray Eames, early production featuring unusual salmon color shell exposed fibers and early "X" base in solid iron.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Eames for Herman Miller Elephant Gray Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Eames for Herman Miller Elephant Gray Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Eames for Herman Miller Elephant Gray Fiberglass Shell Chairs

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Original 1960s elephant hide grey fiberglass shell chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Eames Seafoam Shell
Eames Seafoam Shell

Eames Seafoam Shell

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H 31 in W 18.5 in

Eames Seafoam Shell

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Scarce Seafoam fiberglass shell by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Eames for Herman Miller White Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Eames for Herman Miller White Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Eames for Herman Miller White Fiberglass Shell Chairs

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Original 1960s molded fiberglass shell chairs in white, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Shell Desk Chair
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Shell Desk Chair

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Shell Desk Chair

By Herman Miller

Located in Astoria, NY

Vintage Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978) shell chair with four star swivel base (designed 1953) for Herman Miller, of typical form with fiberglass bucket on chrome base with caste...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eames Rosewood Shell, Black Leather, Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Eames Rosewood Shell, Black Leather, Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Eames Rosewood Shell, Black Leather, Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Ferndale, MI

Rosewood Shell, Black Leather, Lounge Chair and Ottoman Cast Aluminum Base and Hardware by Charles and Ray Eames 670, 671 for Herman Miller.

Category

20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Charles & Ray Eames DAX Chair Fiberglass on X-base, Herman Miller, 1950-60s
Charles & Ray Eames DAX Chair Fiberglass on X-base, Herman Miller, 1950-60s

Charles & Ray Eames DAX Chair Fiberglass on X-base, Herman Miller, 1950-60s

By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Eames armchair by Herman Miller USA. The fiberglass shell comes in parchment / wheat or straw yellow colour and has been produced between 1959 and 1962. Eames fiberglass shells were...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Transitional Eames Zenith Shell Chair on X-Base
Transitional Eames Zenith Shell Chair on X-Base

Transitional Eames Zenith Shell Chair on X-Base

By Zenith, Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

The date of the shell is evidenced by the larger shock mounts on the underside of the chair, as well as the "X" pattern in the metal base underneath the chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of 6 Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller, USA
Set of 6 Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller, USA

Set of 6 Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller, USA

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Set of 6 Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs with Brown Naugahyde Pads, Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Early Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs in Tan
Pair of Early Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs in Tan

Pair of Early Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs in Tan

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Original 1960s molded fiberglass shell chairs in thready tan, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Eames for Herman Miller Zenith RAR Rocking Chair Original Base 1950
Eames for Herman Miller Zenith RAR Rocking Chair Original Base 1950

Eames for Herman Miller Zenith RAR Rocking Chair Original Base 1950

By Herman Miller, Ray Eames

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A rare “RAR” (Rocking Chair on Rod) designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Cream/yellow fiberglass shell seat produced by Zenith Plastics, 2nd edition, circa 1950s. Rope ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DSW Shell Side Chairs, Pair
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DSW Shell Side Chairs, Pair

Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DSW Shell Side Chairs, Pair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding and iconic pair of Eames "DSW" shell side chairs, office chairs, or dining chairs By Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller USA, Early 21st Century Orange molded uph...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Ray & Charles Eames Wheeled Shell Chair with Vinyl Cover
Ray & Charles Eames Wheeled Shell Chair with Vinyl Cover

Ray & Charles Eames Wheeled Shell Chair with Vinyl Cover

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The iconic fiberglass shell chair designed by Ray & Charles Eames and produced by Herman Miller.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

CHARLES AND RAY EAMES ;  ZENITH PARCHMENT SHELL
CHARLES AND RAY EAMES ;  ZENITH PARCHMENT SHELL

CHARLES AND RAY EAMES ; ZENITH PARCHMENT SHELL

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Charles and Ray Eames for Zenith / Herman Miller , transitional parchment shell chair from 1953 with large shocks but no rope edge .

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Eames Fiberglass Rocking Chair
Eames Fiberglass Rocking Chair

Eames Fiberglass Rocking Chair

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H 27 in W 25 in D 27 in

Eames Fiberglass Rocking Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Cambridge, US

USA, ca. 1950s. A classic RAR chair, which stands for Rocking Armchair, Rod base.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

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