Vintage Midcentury Eames Fiberglass Stacking Shell Chairs, DSS-N Side Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Eames Modernica fiberglass stacking shell side chairs on chromed steel stacking bases.
Steel, Chrome
Charles Eames Herman Miller Early Dar Eiffel Tower Shell Chair
By Charles Eames
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful original Herman Miller DAR Eiffel tower base arm shell chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames. This Classic American modern design is comprised of a vivid orange fiberglas...
Vintage Mid-Century Eames Fiberglass Stacking Shell Chairs, DSS-N Side Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Charles Eames fiberglass stacking shell side chairs on chromed steel stacking bases.
Chrome, Steel
Blue Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
This blue naugahyde vinyl on white arm shell RAR rocking arm chair by Herman Miller by Eames is a perfect example of 1960s flare.
Fiberglass
Elephant Grey Herman Miller Eames DSW Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
This is a great example of an original Herman Miller Eames elephant grey side shell chair on a newer, used, DSW dowel base.
Fiberglass
Sold|$718 / item
Seafoam Vitra Eames DSW Fiberglass Dining Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
Perhaps one of the most coveted colours in the Eames fiberglass series, this new, used, Vitra seafoam DSW dining side shell chair is a fantastic statement piece.
Fiberglass
Lemon Yellow Herman Miller Eames DSW Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
The vibrant color of this particular Herman Miller Eames DSW dining side chair is a great example of why this color helped start the success of the fiberglass shells.
Fiberglass
Beige Herman Miller Eames Upholstered DAX Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A nicely finished all original Eames DAX arm shell chair for Herman Miller is completed by its Alexander Girard beige naugahyde vinyl, making the perfect chair.
Fiberglass
Herman Miller Eames Parchment DSX Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Classic, vintage Eames fiberglass shell chair in Parchment on "H" base.
Original Charles and Ray Eames Fibreglass Shell Chair, White
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Flamborough, Bridlington, GB
Original Charles and Ray Eames Fibreglass shell chair produced by Herman Miller, dated 1978.
Aluminum, Steel
Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Stacking Shell Chair, c. 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Authentic Mid Century Modern stacking molded fiberglass shell chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, c. 1950's.
Aluminum
Eames Side Shell Chair in Lemon Yellow on Eiffeltower Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Lund, SE
Eames side shell chair in lemon yellow and on eiffeltower reproduction base.
Fiberglass
Blue Herman Miller Eames Upholstered DSR Dining Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A nicely recovered blue upholstered Eames Herman Miller DSR dining chair is the perfect addition for any home.
Fiberglass
Sold|$738 / item
Elephant Grey Vitra Eames DSW Fiberglass Dining Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A new, used, Vitra, original Eames, fiberglass side shell chair finished in Elephant Hide Grey on its similarly new, used, light oak DSW dowel base.
Fiberglass
Black Herman Miller Eames Black ‘Military Base’ Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A puzzling piece; this original Herman Miller Eames black vinyl, black side shell chair, is sat on a very unique base which we have called the 'Military Base'.
Fiberglass
Black Herman Miller Eames DSW Fiberglass Dining Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A very rare colour, this black original Eames DSW side chair by Herman Miller is a very unique piece in that it is not a standard colour available at the time.
Fiberglass
Sold|$3,303 / set
Ochre Set '6' Herman Miller Eames DSW Side Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
The perfect all round color. Ochre is one of the most diverse color and works effortlessly anywhere. This matching set of 6 ochre Eames Herman Miller side shells on their, used, newe...
Fiberglass
Green Herman Miller Vintage Eames Upholstered Dsr Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A beautifully restored green upholstered white Eames Herman Miller side chair on its used, new, DSR base is a fantastic, iconic, dining chair. The refreshed fabric is in good used co...
Fiberglass
Green Herman Miller Vintage Eames Upholstered DSR Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A beautifully restored green upholstered white Eames Herman Miller side chair on its used, new, DSR base is a fantastic, iconic, dining chair. The refreshed fabric is in good used co...
Fiberglass
Orange Herman Miller Eames DSW Fiberglass Dining Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A very vibrant example of a beautiful orange Eames Herman Miller DSW dining side chair. Perhaps one of the slightly more common colors, orange still has a lot of appeal as it can add...
Fiberglass
Brown Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A newer, re-introduced, fiberglass Eames arm shell by Herman Miller really captures the essence of the vintage versions.
Fiberglass
Brown Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A love it or hate it colour it may be, but brown is an extremely versatile colour and this original Eames Herman Miller RAR rocking arm chair is a perfect example of this.
Fiberglass
Black Herman Miller Eames Upholstered White DSW Dining Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A wonderfully black upholstered Eames Herman Miller DSW dining chair on original white side shell makes the perfect chair on its used, newer, black dowel base.
Fiberglass
Pair of Blue Herman Miller Eames Upholstered DSR Dining Side Shell Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A great pair of revived blue upholstered Eames Herman Miller DSR dining chairs would make a great addition to any home environment. The wonderfully revitalised fabric looks great aga...
Fiberglass
Black Herman Miller Eames Upholstered Black DSW Dining Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
This black upholstered, black original Eames Herman Miller DSW side shell chair looks exceptionally sleek and stylish on its used, newer, black dowel base.
Fiberglass
Sold|$1,401 / set
Seafoam Pair of Vitra Eames DSW Fiberglass Dining Side Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
This is a pair of new, used, Eames seafoam Vitra DSW dining side shell chairs finished in fiberglass and sat on lovely newer, used, natural walnut dowel bases.
Fiberglass
Sold|$2,208 / set
Ochre Set of 4 Herman Miller Eames DSW Side Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
The perfect color for any occasion. Ochre is a color that seamlessly works in a wide range of environments. This matching set of 4 original, vintage, Eames side chairs for Herman Mil...
Fiberglass
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
Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Stacking Shell Chair, Olive Green, c. 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Authentic Mid Century Modern stacking molded fiberglass shell chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, c. 1950's.
Aluminum
Set of 6 Eames for Herman Miller Yellow Shell Stacking Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Asheville, NC
Set of 6 original 1960s molded fiberglass yellow shell chairs on stacking base, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Fiberglass
Eames Chair, Wire and Rod Chair Shell with Dowel Legs
Located in Queens, NY
Wire and Rod Chair Shell with Dowel Legs
Sold|$1,850
Classic 1950 Charles Eames Shell Rocker
By Charles Eames
Located in Hudson, NY
Orange color with white fibers, typical of the early shell. Some darker fibers within the shell. Original Eiffel base, mounts and rockers. Some surface rust and scuffs on runner, but...
Metal
Set of 6 Eames for Herman Miller Ochre Light Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Asheville, NC
Set of 6 original 1960s molded fiberglass light ochre shell chairs on stacking base, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Fiberglass
Sold|$1,292 / set
Elephant Grey Pair of '2' Herman Miller Eames DSW Side Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
Possibly the most coveted colour in the Eames Herman Miller shell chair collection, elephant grey.
Fiberglass
Cobalt Blue Herman Miller Vintage Eames DSW Fiberglass Dining Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A beautiful, original, cobalt blue Herman Miller Eames side shell on a striking Maple used, newer, DSW dowel base creates a perfect classic dining chair.
Fiberglass
Red Set '6' Herman Miller Eames Upholstered DSR Dining Side Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A set of beautifully revitalized Classic. These original white Eames side shell chairs for Herman Miller are finished in revitalized bright red fabric finish which looks fantastic on...
Fiberglass
Brown Herman Miller Eames Upholstered RAR Rocking Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A lovely, chocolate coloured, Eames Herman Miller original brown naugahyde vinyl on black shell RAR rocking chair will definitely make a great statement piece!
Fiberglass
Green Pair of Herman Miller Eames Upholstered Dsr Dining Side Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A matching pair of restored green upholstered Herman Miller Eames white side shell chairs sat on used, new, DSR bases will make the perfect dining chairs.
Fiberglass
Orange Pair '2' Herman Miller Eames Dsw Fiberglass Dining Side Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
Orange really can add a splash of color to any space and these original Herman Miller Eames DSW side chairs really live up to that expectation.
Fiberglass
Turquoise Herman Miller Eames Upholstered Rar Rocking Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A little used, but stunning example of an original Eames Herman Miller RAR rocking chair. Finished in gorgeous turquoise naugahyde vinyl which is, sadly, a little more used than usua...
Fiberglass
Orange Set '6' Herman Miller Eames DSW Fiberglass Dining Side Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
Orange really can add a splash of color to any space and these original Herman Miller Eames DSW side chairs really live up to that expectation.
Fiberglass
Sold|$1,114 / set
Cobalt Blue Pair '2' Herman Miller Eames DSW Dining Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A pair of vibrant, original, cobalt blue Herman Miller side shells by Eames create the perfect duo sat on their used, newer, Maple DSW dowel bases. The shells are in good vintage con...
Fiberglass
Black Pair (2) Herman Miller Eames Upholstered Black DSW Side Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
These sleek and elegant all black Eames Herman Miller upholstered DSW side chairs look amazing. They make great chairs on their black newer, used, dowel bases. An all-black chair jus...
Fiberglass
Sold|$745 / item
Light Seafoam Herman Miller Eames DSW Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
This is a used, light Seafoam Herman Miller Eames side shell chair with a new walnut wood dowel base.
Fiberglass
Zenith Shell Rocking Chair RAR by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Epagny, FR
A rare fiberglass "Zenith" lemon yellow, shell rocking chair with rope edges on a trestle iron base. Zenith Plastics Edition 1950-1951. 100% original.
Metal
Zenith Shell Rocking Chair RAR by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Epagny, FR
A rare fiberglass "Zenith" elephant hide grey, shell rocking chair with rope edges on a trestle iron black base. Zenith Platica Edition 1950-1951. 100% original.
Metal
Sold|$526 / item
Light Parchment Herman Miller Eames DSW Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A perfect example of a vintage light parchment Herman Miller Eames DSW side chair, with beautiful, natural light oak dowel base.
Fiberglass
Sold|$1,450
Vintage Eames RKR Wire Shell Rocker
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Eames 'RKR' wire shell chair with original black rocking base by Herman Miller.
Steel
Black Pair of Herman Miller Eames Upholstered White DSW Dining Side Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A pair of black upholstered Eames Herman Miller DSW dining chairs on original white side shells make the perfect chair on their used, newer, black dowel bases.
Fiberglass
Green Set of 4 Herman Miller Eames Upholstered DSR Dining Side Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A matching set of four green upholstered Eames Herman Miller white side shell chairs on used, new, DSR bases create the perfect dining set.
Fiberglass
Green Set of 4 Herman Miller Eames Upholstered DSR Dining Side Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A matching set of four green upholstered Eames Herman Miller white side shell chairs on used, new, DSR bases create the perfect dining set.
Fiberglass
Yellow Herman Miller Eames DSW Dining Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
This is a used, bright, lemon yellow DSW dining side chair, completed with beautiful oak dowel base to create this iconic Herman Miller Eames chair. This vintage, 1st generation lem...
Fiberglass
Sold|$3,303 / set
Cobalt Blue Set of 6 Herman Miller Eames DSW Dining Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
The complete dining chair set. A set of 6 original cobalt blue Herman Miller Eames DSW side chairs look amazing, especially when stood next to each other.
Fiberglass
Red Set of 4 Herman Miller Eames Upholstered DSR Dining Side Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A set of beautifully revitalized Classic. These original white Eames side shell chairs for Herman Miller are finished in revitalized bright red fabric finish which looks fantastic on...
Fiberglass
Green Set of 6 Herman Miller Eames Upholstered DSR Dining Side Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A complete matching set of six green upholstered Eames Herman Miller white side shell chairs on used, new, DSR bases great the best complete dining set one could find!
Fiberglass
Grey Herman Miller Eames Vintage DSW Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
This is a used vintage, dark grey side shell chair with a new, warm walnut wood base. The Classic, midnight grey has a brilliant shine, complimenting the warm, chocolate walnut dowel...
Fiberglass
Set of 4 Blue Herman Miller Eames Upholstered DSR Dining Side Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A great matching, revived, set of 4 blue upholstered Eames Herman Miller DSR dining side chairs make for a great set to be used in any home environment.
Fiberglass
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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