Unavailable|$1,050 / set
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.
Steel
Unavailable|$1,374 / set
Seafoam Pair '2' of Herman Miller Vintage Eames DSW Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
This pair of light seafoam Eames Herman Miller is a rarity- the delicate green hues of creates a beautiful shade of seafoam, combined with light oak DSW base (differs slightly from t...
Fiberglass
Mid Century Eames Herman Miller Dsw Dining Chairs In Elephant Hide Grey, 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
This is an original 1950s Eames fiberglass set of 4 shell chairs with original model sticker and stamp.
Fiberglass, Walnut
Unavailable|$5,000 / set
Extremely Rare Fiberglass Shell Armchairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Den Bommel, NL
Unlike the, for instant the Eames DAR chair, the feet of these chairs are integrated in the fiberglass shell.
Metal
Pink on Black Herman Miller Original Eames Upholstered Rocking Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
This is an original, used Herman Miller Eames upholstered armchair, with vibrant, sophisticated pink fabric, enclosed on top of the black fiberglass shell.
Fiberglass
Mid-Century Vintage Eames Era Fiberglass Shell Arm Chairs by ChromCraft
By Chromcraft
Located in New York, NY
Colorful pair of Chromcraft molded fiberglass chairs with brass legs.
Brass
Unavailable|$571
Greige Herman Miller Eames DSW Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
This is a used, original Greige Herman Miller Eames DSW dining chair, attached to a brand-new walnut wood dowel base. Due to its vintage qualities, there are some scratches on the su...
Fiberglass
Pink Herman Miller Original Eames Upholstered RAR Rocking Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
This is an original, hot pink Herman Miller Eames upholstered arm shell, with white porcelain fiberglass shell attached to a brand new walnut RAR dowel base. Since the new base is ma...
Fiberglass
Unavailable|$1,087 / set
Pair of '2' Greige Herman Miller Eames DSW Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
This is a pair 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 ...
Fiberglass
Unavailable|$2,232 / set
Set of 4 of Greige Herman Miller Eames Dsw Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
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
Sold|$4,000
6 Charles Eames shell chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 vintage shell chairs on original Eiffel bases. Designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller.
Metal
Vintage Eames Shell Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rolling desk chair, Charles Eames for Herman Miller, dated 1977.
Fiberglass, PVC
Mid Century Herman Miller Eames Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-century Eames fiberglass stacking chairs manufactured by Herman Miller, circa 1960s. Three chairs are available in the original orange finish. Price is for each.
Fiberglass
Ochre Eames Shell Chair on Nickel Eiffel Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very scarce, ochre fiberglass shell chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Fiberglass
Sold|$3,895 / set
Set of Four Herman Miller Charles Eames Shell Chairs
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful rare set of four Herman Miller shell chairs, sturdy and comfortable these are a boss set. The wonderful mustard yellow is so retro and completely authentic. You will love t...
Fiberglass
Rare 1953 Parchment Eames Shell Chair
By Charles Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare parchment color Herman Miller Eames shell dates from 1953, the only year this form and base were produced.
Sold|$800 / set
Eames Shell Chairs with Chrome Eiffel Tower Bases Midcentury
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage set of four dining chairs designed by Eames for Herman Miller. White shell made of plastic with chrome-plated Eiffel bases.
Chrome
Sold|$12,600
Charles Eames Shell Chairs (Set of 8)
By Charles Eames
Located in Stratford, CT
Extremely rare collection of Eames chairs with original colored upholstery, produced by Herman Miller, with each chair dated and numbered.
Aluminum
Sold|$2,695
Charles Eames Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of eight chairs vinyl clad and padded with arms and straight legs with white plastic feet all intact. Three in orange and five in red. All chairs have cream shells
Ten Original Black and Cobalt Blue Eames Shell Chairs for Herman Miller, Signed
By Herman Miller
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Set of ten original vintage fiberglass shell chairs with cobalt blue leather upholstery, the black fiberglass clearly visible at the back of the chairs, designed by Ray and Charles E...
Fiberglass, Leather
Eames Sea Foam Green Aluminum Group Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A sea foam green fiberglass Eames shell chair with a four star swiveling aluminum base from the Aluminum Group Line manufactured by the Herman Miller Furniture Company.
Sold|$1,875
Six 1950s Eames Eiffel Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six off-white vintage Eames shell chairs by Herman Miller. Fiberglass is nice and thready.
Six Parchment Shell Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful set of 6 vintage Eames shell chairs in a lovely parchment color for Henry Miller.
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
Vintage Green Eames Upholstered Rocking Chair - One Left
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We have two kelly-green Eames shell chairs mounted on high-quality repro rocker bases.
Original Vintage Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Rocking Chair Rocker in Greige
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a wonderful original example of the Eames shell chair in one of the most desirable vintage colors offered, 'Greige'.
Fiberglass, Walnut
Two Left - Charles Eames for Herman Miller Upholstered Armshells
By Charles Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
.* All-original kelly green Eames shell chairs date to 1969. Textured fabric is in good condition with very little wear—color is vibrant throughout.
Sold|$2,694
Lawrence Peabody for Selig Fibreglass Chair
By Selig
Located in London, GB
This piece is a compelling contemporary to the pervasive Eames shell chair, playfully filtered through American Atomic Age Modernism.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Molded Plastic Charcoal Side Chair, DSR
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning mid-century modern Eames molded plastic side chair with wire base. Arguably one of the 20th century's most beloved designs, the Eames shell chairs remain a sought after desi...
Steel, Chrome
Herman Miller Eames Office Desk Chair in Cherry Red
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A gorgeous edition of the modernist design class Eames shell chair. Signed Herman Miller and guaranteed authentic.
Fiberglass
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Molded Fiberglass Gray Desk Task Armchair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning mid-century modern Eames molded fiberglass gray task armchair. Arguably one of the 20th century's most beloved designs, the Eames shell chairs remain a sought after design c...
Aluminum
Pair of Eames PSC Orange Vinyl Upholstered Pivoting Side Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous pair of Herman Miller Eames pivoting side shell chairs on contract base or PSC chair.
Aluminum, Steel
Sold|$1,400
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.
Fiberglass
Sold|$849
Herman Miller Eames DSX Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Seal brown Herman Miller Eames fiberglass side chair. DSX model with steel base.
Steel
Sold|$1,400 / item
Zenith Charles Eames DAR Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Zenith Charles Eames DAR Fiberglass Shell Chairs – Iconic Design, Unmatched Comfort The Zenith Charles Eames DAR Fiberglass Shell Chairs are a testament to the timel...
Metal
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.
Herman Miller/Charles Eames Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of white shell chairs with H base. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Metal
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 Herman Miller.
Fiberglass
Early Eames DAR Fiberglass Shell Chair Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Round Rock, TX
Early 2nd generation “Eiffel” DAR shell chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Fiberglass
Eames Arm Shell Desk Chair by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An upholstered Eames rolling arm shell desk chair in a medium aqua marine toned soft fabric with cream hard molded backside.
Upholstery
Set of Four Vintage Eames Stacking Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic vintage Eames fiberglass shells chairs, mounted on stacking bases.
Fiberglass
Sold|$245
Eames for Herman Miller Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Six upholstered Herman Miller molded fiberglass shell shaped side chairs in original condition.
Fiberglass
Three Eames Herman Miller Ultramarine Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New Windsor, NY
Vibrant azure blue vintage Herman Miller fiberglass shell chairs. Nice, old fiberglass shells supported by aluminum legs on plastic glides. Circa 1960-1970. Two are signed with pa...
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Side Chairs
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Redding, CT
Charles Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass shell side chairs in grey.
Metal
8 Eames Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Chairs Blue
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lovely set of eight vintage 1960s-era side shells. In excellent condition, with the original gleaming finish, super thready fiberglass, and of course that juicy blue color. Narrow mo...
Sold|$1,580 / set
Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Elephant Hide Gray Shell Chairs, Five
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Ray Eames
Located in New Windsor, NY
A set of five fine Eames for Herman Miller Elephant Hide Gray fiberglass side shell chairs with the original H aluminum bases, mounts and glides.
Aluminum
Pair of Charles Eames Side Shell Fiberglass Chairs
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of Herman Miller side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames. These are a light brown one of the special order contract colors.
Steel
Early Eames Roped Edge Salmon Shell Chair by Zenith
By Zenith, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare early roped edge Eames chair made by Zenith plastics/ Herman Miller in great condition. The chair retains the original label although it is worn.
Fiberglass
Sold|$650 / item
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.
Fiberglass
Charles Eames by Hermann Miller Design Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brescia, IT
Charles Eames by Hermann Miller, circa 1960s. Orange fiberglass shell seat metal and aluminium base.
Metal, Aluminum
Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Iconic Seating: Ray and Charles Eames Padded Chair for Herman Miller Own a piece of design history with this iconic mid-century modern chair, designed by legendary duo Ray and Charl...
Metal
Sold|$950
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.
Fiberglass
Sold|$650 / item
Eames for Herman Miller White Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s molded fiberglass shell chairs in white, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Fiberglass
Twelve Herman Miller Eames Upholstered Fiberglass Padded Side Shell Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of twelve upholstered fiberglass, padded side chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. These iconic chairs are upholstered in original green vinyl.
Steel
Eight Charles Eames Herman Miller Red Vinyl Side Shell Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Amarillo, TX
Set of eight Charles Eames for Herman Miller red/orange vinyl side chairs with white fiberglass shells and zinc H-bases.
Zinc
Sold|$1,320 / set
Set of 3 Bright Orange Iconic Mid-Century Modern Shell Eames Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Hopewell, NJ
The Classic DSX fiberglass chair designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller having a bright orange color and black H bases.
Metal
'1' Midcentury Herman Miller Eames EC-178 Shell Management Chair
By Charles Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Tandem Sling Seating is still in use in airports around the world today (1) Charles & Ray Eames EC-178 Management Chair Features: 1 piece molded fiberglass shell Waterfa...
Aluminum
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.
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