Pair of Elephant Hide Gray Side Shells by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful pair of Herman Miller side shells in elephant hide grey. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames. New shock mounts.
Metal
Mid Century Modern Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller DSS Shell Chairs, Set of 6
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern DSS stacking shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in lovely neutral yellow / beige.
Metal
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Charles Ray Eames Herman Miller Padded Shell Chairs
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Set of 4 - Authentic vintage Herman Miller Eames Padded Shell Chairs, c. 1950’s. This set features classic orange/red padded seats mounted on original stacking metal bases, making th...
Fiberglass
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.
Metal
Set of Four Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Chairs
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four royal blue Eames for Herman Miller chairs. Shells are on aluminum H-bases.
Fiberglass
Charles Eames 'DSR' 1950's Fiberglass Side Shells Herman Miller
Located in Berkeley, CA
A beautiful set of 4 fiberglass shell chairs designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller.
Zinc
Charle Eames DSR Fiberglass Side Shells Herman Miller
Located in Berkeley, CA
Beautiful set of vintage Eames fiberglass side shells in turquoise, elephant hide grey, royal blue and white on original zinc eiffel bases.
Zinc
Sold|$475
Eames Fiberglass Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
An assortment of Eames fiberglass shell side chairs on various bases.
Aluminum
1960's Charles and Ray Eames white side shell rocker Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early 1960's Charles and Ray Eames white side shell (RAR) on an high quality reproduction Oak rocker base. Also available with choise of base.(Dowel-Eiffel-Rocker..). Original fibe...
Charles & Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair Set of 4, Herman Miller 1960
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 4 white Arm Shell chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Set of Six Eames Side Shells, in Happy Colors
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
A set of six Herman Miller side shells. Happy colors.
Metal
Sold|$2,112 / set
Set of 4 of Greige Herman Miller Eames Dsw Side Shell Chair
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
This is a set of used, original Greige Herman Miller Eames DSW dining chairs, attached to a brand-new walnut wood dowel base. Due to its vintage qualities, there are some scratches o...
Fiberglass
Orange Blue Herman Miller Original Vintage Greige Eames RAR Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A wonderfully refurbished vintage greige Herman Miller Eames RAR arm shell chair has been finished in original Alexander Girard orange and blue checker fabric.
Fiberglass
Original Rare Eames Grey Side Shell on Prototype H-Base with Casters
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Elephant hyde grey side shell chair on original prototype H-base with casters this came out of California. It is in great vintage condition with minor rusting on the base. ...
Pair of Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Lounge Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in New York, NY
Pair of iconic Charles Eames arm shell lounge chairs in a bold orange with nice fiberglass graining.
Seafoam Green Herman Miller Zenith Prime Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
A pair of early Herman Miller chairs in rare Seafoam Green. The chairs are vintage "Zenith Prime" examples in excellent condition with even color throughout.
Metal
Two Low Side Shell on a Chrome Rod Base (LSR) by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A lovely set of 2 LSR fiberglass lounge chairs on a wire frame base.
Chrome
Side Chair on Straight Base by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Belmont, MA
Eames fiberglass shell chair. Upholstered in orange Naugahyde.
Naugahyde, Fiberglass
Sold|$750
Herman Miller Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New London, CT
Mid-Century Modern office fiberglass shell chair designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller.
Fiberglass
Mid Century Dining Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, Fiberglass, USA, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining Chairs by Eames, Orange, Fiberglass Shell, USA, 1970s.
Chrome
1st Generation Zenith Rope Edge LAR Chair by Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Rope edge arm shell chairs by Eames. Early 1st production example in great condition!!!
Zinc
Sold|$290 / item
Orange and White Herman Miller Eames DSR Dining Side Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
This is a used, beautiful, Herman Miller Eames original DSR side shell chair completed with warm orange marmalade fabric coating on top of the porcelain white side shells to create a...
Fiberglass
Sold|$1,500
Eames Zenith Cat's Cradle
Located in San Francisco, CA
First production Eames Zenith shell chair with its original Cat's Cradle wire base.
Metal
Robert Loughlin "Mr. Organic" Painting on Eames Chair Signed
Located in Easton, PA
Eames early fiberglass shell chair painted by the late artist Robert Loughlin and titled by him "Mr.
Iron
Pair of Orange and White Herman Miller Eames DSR Dining Side Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
This is a used, beautiful, Herman Miller Eames original DSR side shell chair completed with warm Orange Marmalade fabric coating on top of the porcelain white side shells to create a...
Fiberglass
Charles and Ray Eames Set of Six Eiffel Tower Chairs, Herman Miller, 1960
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A great vintage set of Eames Eiffel tower chairs. Shells in great shape with only minimal ware.
Fiberglass
Sold|$750
EAMES ZENITH SHELL CHAIR
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Another superior example of the classic Zenith shell chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, c. 1950.
Steel
Sold|$895
Vintage 1950s Eames DAR Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A true design Classic. The DAR chair by Eames for Herman Miller. Rare “raw umber” colored fiberglass shell on metal wire “Eiffel” base.
Steel
Sold|$1,200
Vintage Mid-Century Eames LAX Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a Mid-Century Modern 'lemon yellow' zenith rope edge, LAX fiberglass shell chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in the 1950's.
Metal
Set of Three Eames Molded Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great set of three early and authentic Eames for Herman Miller molded fiberglass armchairs. Set upon simple zinc 'H' bases (all of which retain their original glides), these beigy-or...
Zinc
Venice Seafoam 3rd Generation Zenith Eames DAX Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
An example of a very elegant, used original zenith rope edge Seafoam shells with luxurious patina RAR base. The shell has aged well, with very small minor scratches-further images ar...
Fiberglass
Midcentury Shell Chair, Charles Eames Herman Miller, Alexander Girard Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Alexander Girard
Located in Zagreb, HR
Very rare and collectable shell chair, an iconic design by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller The chair is from a rare edition, with upholstered fibreglass seating.
Metal
Herman Miller Parchment Original Vintage Eames RAR Rocking Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
This is a used, original Herman Miller Eames parchment armchair attached to a sleek, brand new walnut RAR rocking base. The parchment color may have faded slightly, due to its vintag...
Fiberglass
Charles and Ray Eames Naugahyde Shell Chair for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hudson, NY
Very good example of the plastic reinforced fiberglass shell chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller with original orange Naugahyde (vinyl) upholstery, zinc-plated legs, pap...
Zinc
La Fonda Shell Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller/Vitra, 1960s
By Alexander Girard, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Charles and Ray Eames designed two new fiberglass chairs in 1961: An armchair and a side chair.
Aluminum
Rope Edge Fiberglass Shell Chair with Eiffel Tower Base by Eames
Located in Dorchester, MA
This first-production fiberglass shell armchair was designed by Eames and produced by Zenith Plastics for Herman Miller. Paper label on the underside and steel glides on the Eiffel T...
Fiberglass
Eames First Year Zenith Paw Swivel Rope Edge Arm Shell Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Rare armchair with swivel dowel base rope edge with label all original great condition no cracks or chips.
Fiberglass
Vintage Mid-Century Zenith Rope Edge Eames Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage Eames fiberglass shell chair has the original wood dowel swivel base.
Metal
Set of 2 Early Zenith Plastics Charles Eames LAX
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early Zenith Plastics Charles Eames LAX (Lounge chairs) fiberglass shell chairs.
Sold|$1,100
Set of Four Charles & Ray Eames Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Fulton, CA
A set of four Eames formed fiberglass shell chairs with a good patina.
Fiberglass
Vintage Mid-Century Eames Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a brown Eames fiberglass shell chair with the original base.
Sold|$375
Vintage Eames Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eames for Herman Miller side chair. Parchment fiberglass shell on original black 'eiffel' base.
Steel
Pair of Herman Miller Eames Eiffel Tower Green Shell Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Herman Miller Eames Eiffel Tower green shell chairs, a great pair in good vintage condition, in a discontinued color.
Metal
Gray Fiberglass Shell Chair by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chair with fiberglass gray shell and black tubular metal legs designed by Charles and Ray Eames, produced by Herman Miller, USA.
Purple Herman Miller Vintage Eames Upholstered RAR Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A Herman Miller original Eames greige arm shell with purple hop-sack upholstery by Alexander Girard on newer, used, dark wood RAR rocking base makes a rather novel chair.
Fiberglass
Beige Herman Miller Eames Upholstered RAR Rocking Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
This may appear to be a 'standard' Herman Miller Eames upholstered RAR rocking arm chair but it features the very rare 'birth plate' on the back of the shell.
Fiberglass
Parchment Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Dining Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
This lovely example of an all original Eames and Herman Miller parchment DAX chair truly lives up to the essence of the iconic fiberglass dining arm chair. One of the first 6 colours...
Fiberglass
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Parchment Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Early classic Herman Miller "Summit Prime" side shells designed by Charles and Ray Eames.
Metal
Set of Four Charles Eames for Herman Miller Shell Dining Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eames for Herman Miller set of 4 red vinyl padded swivel shell dining chairs on "X" base with Herman Miller embossed logo stamp.
Aluminum
Pair of Eames Chairs S-Shell La Fonda Hermann Miller, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Basel, CH
Pair of Eames chairs S-shells manufactured by Hermann Miller in the 1960s.
Metal
Charles Eames Fiberglass Shell Chair for Herman Miller with Original Eiffel Base
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Belmont, MA
This chair is designed by Charles Eames and produced by Herman Miller in the 1950s.
Fiberglass
Parchment Herman Miller Eames Vintage DSW Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
This is a used, beautiful parchment DSW side chair, with a new light oak dowel base. The parchment color is highly sought after and is incredibly popular, the nude tone of this chair...
Fiberglass
Set of 6 Blue Herman Miller Eames Upholstered DSR Dining Side Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A matching set of 6 revitalised blue fabric Eames Herman Miller DSR dining side chairs create the perfect set for any home environment.
Fiberglass
Sold|$1,400
White Eames LAR Cats Cradle Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Providence, RI
White Eames arm shell chair, produced by Herman Miller, circa 1972, on black 'cats cradle' base.
Metal
Parchment Fiberglass Shell Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Parchment fiberglass chair by Eames for Herman Miller. Pictured on contract base. Other base options are available. Inquire for details.
Metal
Mid-Century Vintage Eames Era Fiberglass Shell Arm Chairs by ChromeCraft
By Chromcraft
Located in Miami, FL
The legs have been lacquered by our Furniture Restoration Division with a beautiful polyurethane red. The seats are in great condition with age appropriate wear. Chromcraft molded fi...
Fiberglass
Tandem Three-Shell Seating by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dorchester, MA
Charles and Ray Eames developed this tandem shell seating for Herman Miller in 1963 as a comfortable solution for heavily trafficked spaces. A row of three vinyl-upholstered fibergla...
Aluminum, Steel
Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.
From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.
When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.
Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.
Find vintage plastic lounge chairs, outdoor furniture, lighting and more on 1stDibs.
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
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The brand that turned Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson into mid-century household names is just as relevant today as it was six decades ago.
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