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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 Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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 Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 1958. The chairs are comprised of fiberglass shells in orange atop a steel chrome H-base.

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 Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 2018. The chair is comprised of a plastic shell atop a steel chrome H-base.

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller

Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage 1960s molded fiberglass side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Yellow "H-Base" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960
Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Yellow "H-Base" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960

Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Yellow "H-Base" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in The Hague, NL

Set of 4 classic chairs the "H-Base" designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1961 produced by Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1960s Virgin Islands Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Kelly Green "H-Base" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960
Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Kelly Green "H-Base" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960

Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Kelly Green "H-Base" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in The Hague, NL

Set of 4 classic chairs the "H-Base" designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1961 produced by Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1960s Virgin Islands Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Off white "H-Base" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960
Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Off white "H-Base" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960

Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Off white "H-Base" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in The Hague, NL

Set of 4 classic chairs the "H-Base" designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1961 produced by Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1960s Virgin Islands Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Off white "H-Base" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960
Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Off white "H-Base" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960

Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Off white "H-Base" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in The Hague, NL

Set of 4 classic armchairs "H-Base" designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1961 produced by Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1960s Virgin Islands Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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 Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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

Seldom seen shell color "Ochre Light "Charles Eames / Herman Miller side chair
Seldom seen shell color "Ochre Light "Charles Eames / Herman Miller side chair

Seldom seen shell color "Ochre Light "Charles Eames / Herman Miller side chair

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Molded fiberglass shell in seldom seen Ochre Light Color.. Mounted on vintage black steel H-base. chair in very good vintage condition with small signs of wear.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

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 Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Brown Eames for Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Brown Eames for Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Brown Eames for Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

We have eleven original 1960s Eames fiberglass shell chairs with original H bases. Narrow mount. Lovely rich brown color. These have their original finish and are gorgeous, gleaming,...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room 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

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

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

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

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

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 Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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 Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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 Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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

These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 2019. The chairs are comprised of a black plastic shell with a fabric seat atop a steel H-base.

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

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 Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1958. The chairs are comprised of fiberglass shells in elephant hide gray atop a steel chrome H-base.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs Multiple
Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs Multiple

Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs Multiple

$220Sale Price / item|20% Off

Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs Multiple

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

Eames Herman Miller fiberglass stacking chairs 2000s 100 available Black molded material with fabric seat pad White powder coated base Measures: 18" W, 18.5" D, 31.75" H, seat: 18....

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Polystyrene

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

Listed for sale is a circa 1959 production Herman Miller Eames DAX dining / side chair with dark green original naugahyde removable pad and fiberglass shell (with painted back).

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 Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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

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

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

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 Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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

Set of George Nelson Swag Leg Chairs by Herman Miller
Set of George Nelson Swag Leg Chairs by Herman Miller

Set of George Nelson Swag Leg Chairs by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Highland, IN

While vintage examples are quite difficult to come by today, these chairs are back in production by Herman Miller, they feature the same elegant base, but the fiberglass now is repl...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

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, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in London, GB

We therefore surmise that this pair would have been a collaborative effort produced for the European market between Herman Miller, who may have supplied the base (or at the very leas...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Chair in Brilliant Yellow
Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Chair in Brilliant Yellow

Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Chair in Brilliant Yellow

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic Herman Miller fiberglass diamond chair. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames. circa 1970s production.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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

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

A fabulous Charles & Ray Eames transitional armchair produced by Herman Miller with Zenith Plastics. The salmon colored LAX chair features a rope edge, X base, large shock mounts, bo...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Signed Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs
Set of 4 Signed Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs

Set of 4 Signed Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

Set of 4 Eames Herman Miller Stacking Chairs CIRCA 2000 Black molded material with fabric seat pad White powder coated base Signed Herman Miller Measures: 18" W, 18.5" D, 31.75" H,...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

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

The iconic DAX chair - Dining (D) Arm Chair (A) on X Base (X) - was designed by the Eameses for Herman Miller in the 1950s.

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 Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Detroit, MI

The iconic DSX chair - Dining (D) Side Chair (S) on X Base (X) - was designed by the Eameses for Herman Miller in the 1950s.

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 Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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

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

Eames "Baby Rocker" RAR by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Highland, IN

If an employee of Herman Miller were to have a child, they were given an Eames "RAR" rocking chair to rock the newborn.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Zinc

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

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

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

These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1957. The chairs feature the early black wire shells paired with black enameled H-base steel frames and retain ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass "LA FONDA" Armchairs, H. Miller
Set of 6 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass "LA FONDA" Armchairs, H. Miller

Set of 6 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass "LA FONDA" Armchairs, H. Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Argelato, BO

Set of 6 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass "LA FONDA" Armchairs, H. Miller This chairs are one of two new fiberglass chairs Charles and Ray Eames designed in 1961, inspired by reque...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Elephant Hide Gray Eames Herman Miller Molded Fiberglass DAX Arm Shell Chair H B
Elephant Hide Gray Eames Herman Miller Molded Fiberglass DAX Arm Shell Chair H B

Elephant Hide Gray Eames Herman Miller Molded Fiberglass DAX Arm Shell Chair H B

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Topeka, KS

Awesome example of the Charles and Ray Eames DAX fiberglass arm shell chair for Herman Miller. It is in elephant hide gray with a black H base and unusual glide feet.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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

It is also worth noting that Herman Miller replaced the X base in 1954 with what was later to be termed the ‘H’ base, which was more versatile and aesthetically more appealing and th...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames Wire Scoop Dining Chairs for Herman Miller
Eames Wire Scoop Dining Chairs for Herman Miller

Eames Wire Scoop Dining Chairs for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A set of five white wire shell scoop dining chairs with H based legs tipped with plastic foot pads to protect your floors .

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Wire

1980s Pair of Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass DAX Dining Arm Shell Chairs
1980s Pair of Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass DAX Dining Arm Shell Chairs

1980s Pair of Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass DAX Dining Arm Shell Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These examples were produced by Herman Miller in the 1980s. Each chair features a black molded fiberglass arm shell with orange upholstery, set on a four-leg steel H-base.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Eames Lounge Chair Rosewood by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra (Herman Miller)
Eames Lounge Chair Rosewood by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra (Herman Miller)

Eames Lounge Chair Rosewood by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra (Herman Miller)

By Vitra

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chair for Herman Miller made by Vitra Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chair with Black Leather Upholstery on a Black Aluminium Swivel Base An exceptional exam...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

1 Mid-Century Eames H Miller Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair Walnut Moderna Stool
1 Mid-Century Eames H Miller Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair Walnut Moderna Stool

1 Mid-Century Eames H Miller Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair Walnut Moderna Stool

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

Charles and Ray married in 1941 and moved to California where they continued their furniture design work with molding plywood. During the war they were commissioned by the Navy to pr...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fiberglass, Walnut

Set of Six Mid-Century Eames DCM Dining Chairs by Herman Miller
Set of Six Mid-Century Eames DCM Dining Chairs by Herman Miller

Set of Six Mid-Century Eames DCM Dining Chairs by Herman Miller

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1950s-1960s; Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, Inc. - Zeeland, MI A complete set of six molded-plywood and chrome-steel side chairs closely following the form and engineer...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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

Charles Ray Eames Herman Miller Dining Room Set 4 La Fonda Chairs & Dining Table
Charles Ray Eames Herman Miller Dining Room Set 4 La Fonda Chairs & Dining Table

Charles Ray Eames Herman Miller Dining Room Set 4 La Fonda Chairs & Dining Table

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A rare set of four 1960s Charles & Ray Eames “La Fonda” DSL dining chairs for Herman Miller with fibreglass shells, original red naugahyde with black piping on a four column pede...

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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

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

Designer: Charles & Ray Eames Manufacturer: Herman Miller Model: Zenith Armchair (X-Base) Period: Early 1950s Origin: United States Materials: Fiberglass, steel Dimensions: 31"...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Black Fiberglass Desk Armchair Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Mid-Century
Black Fiberglass Desk Armchair Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Mid-Century

Black Fiberglass Desk Armchair Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Mid-Century

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Chula Vista, CA

The chair features a molded fiberglass in black (very rare) shell with red fabric (original) upholstery and a cast aluminum base.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

1 Midcentury H Miller Eames Fiberglass Stool with H-Base
1 Midcentury H Miller Eames Fiberglass Stool with H-Base

1 Midcentury H Miller Eames Fiberglass Stool with H-Base

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

This Tandem Sling Seating is still in use in airports around the world today. 1948 designed Herman Miller Eames vinyl fiberglass stool on H base An unusual version of this...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Assemblage Lounge Chair by Todd Bracher
Assemblage Lounge Chair by Todd Bracher

Assemblage Lounge Chair by Todd Bracher

Located in Geneve, CH

Assemblage lounge chair by Todd Bracher Materials: Black chrome, shell plywood and leather Dimensions: D 80.4 x W 68.1 x H 118.3 Todd Bracher is a designer and strategist, known...

Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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 Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Coconut Lounge Chair in Leather by George Nelson for Vitra, 1955
Coconut Lounge Chair in Leather by George Nelson for Vitra, 1955

Coconut Lounge Chair in Leather by George Nelson for Vitra, 1955

By George Nelson

Located in DE KWAKEL, NL

Its generous, triangular form offers an unexpectedly relaxed seating experience, challenging traditional lounge chair typologies. The contrast between the light, airy steel base and ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Restored Eero Saarinen Womb Lounge Chair for Knoll, Fiberglass, 1950s
Restored Eero Saarinen Womb Lounge Chair for Knoll, Fiberglass, 1950s

Restored Eero Saarinen Womb Lounge Chair for Knoll, Fiberglass, 1950s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Detroit, MI

The interiors of the vessels were decorated with period mid-century modern furniture, including pieces designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll and Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Mill...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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 Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in GORINCHEM, NL

This particular example is especially noteworthy for its early production characteristics. The chair features the desirable 5-2-5 screw configuration, a detail associated with produc...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rubber, Ash

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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.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Fibreglass and Fabric Upholstered Side Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Fibreglass and Fabric Upholstered Side Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

Fibreglass and Fabric Upholstered Side Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Ambleside, Cumbria

A pair of vintage Charles Eames side chairs produced by Herman Miller during the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

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 Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

The rocking base, in black metal and walnut finish, is new and manufactured by Modern Conscience in Seattle, authorized and licensed dealer of Herman Miller parts.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking 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...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Herman Miller/Charles Eames  Fiberglass Shell Chair
Herman Miller/Charles Eames  Fiberglass Shell Chair

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.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Black Eames for Herman Miller Shell Chair on Eiffel Base
Black Eames for Herman Miller Shell Chair on Eiffel Base

Black Eames for Herman Miller Shell Chair on Eiffel Base

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Original 1960s black fiberglass shell side chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.

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

Materials

Fiberglass

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Navy Blue Shell Chairs
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Navy Blue Shell Chairs

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Navy Blue Shell Chairs

By Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

We have twelve original 1960s Eames fiberglass shell chairs with original H bases. Narrow mount. Gorgeous deep blue color. These have their original finish and are gorgeous, gleaming...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Upholstered Swivel Office Desk Chair on Wheels
Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Upholstered Swivel Office Desk Chair on Wheels

Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Upholstered Swivel Office Desk Chair on Wheels

By Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Herman Miller fiberglass shell brown upholstered swivel office desk chair on wheels. 

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...

Materials

Metal

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.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern 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 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.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Herman Miller Mustard Yellow Fiberglass Shell H-Base Arm Chair Mid Century MCM
Herman Miller Mustard Yellow Fiberglass Shell H-Base Arm Chair Mid Century MCM

Herman Miller Mustard Yellow Fiberglass Shell H-Base Arm Chair Mid Century MCM

By Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Herman Miller mustard yellow fiberglass shell H-Base arm chair.

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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 ...

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

Materials

Plastic

Eames for Herman Miller DSS Fire Engine Red Fiberglass Shell Chair
Eames for Herman Miller DSS Fire Engine Red Fiberglass Shell Chair

Eames for Herman Miller DSS Fire Engine Red Fiberglass Shell Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Original 1960s DSS molded fiberglass shell chairs on stacking base, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Chair in Light Grey, circa 1950s
Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Chair in Light Grey, circa 1950s

Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Chair in Light Grey, circa 1950s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in San Francisco, CA

All shock mounts are in good shape and several have been replaced. Priced for a shell price as the base needs replacing. Creator: Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Yellow Shell Chairs
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Yellow Shell Chairs

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Yellow Shell Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

We have eleven original 1960s Eames fiberglass shell chairs with original H bases. Narrow mount. Yellow-tan color. These have their original finish and are nice and thready. All chai...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DSW Shell Side Chairs, Set of Four
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DSW Shell Side Chairs, Set of Four

Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DSW Shell Side Chairs, Set of Four

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in South Bend, IN

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

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

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Upholstery, Ash

c. 1960 Bar Stool by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
c. 1960 Bar Stool by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

c. 1960 Bar Stool by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1960 bar stool by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. The molded fiberglass shell seat is the same they used for chairs, large & comfortable.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Early Eames LAR Fiberglass Armshell Lounge Chair for Herman Miller pair avaiable
Early Eames LAR Fiberglass Armshell Lounge Chair for Herman Miller pair avaiable

Early Eames LAR Fiberglass Armshell Lounge Chair for Herman Miller pair avaiable

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in San Diego, CA

Dimensions: 25" L x 24" D x 24.5"H, Seat Height: 11.5" The Eames LAR Cats Cradle Chair or abbreviated Low (L) Height, Arm (A) Chair on Rod (R) Base was one of the ‘original 5’ of b...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Herman Miller Eames Molded Fiberglass DAX Shell Arm Chair  H Base in Seal Brown
Herman Miller Eames Molded Fiberglass DAX Shell Arm Chair  H Base in Seal Brown

Herman Miller Eames Molded Fiberglass DAX Shell Arm Chair H Base in Seal Brown

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Topeka, KS

It has a gorgeous silver colored H base and nylon glide feet. The shell is embossed with the Herman Miller H logo and Herman Miller is spelled out on the base.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Black Fiberglass Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Black Fiberglass Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

Black Fiberglass Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

We have 20 vintage shell chairs in black. The chairs date to the 1990s and were made by Herman Miller.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Shell Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Shell Chair by Eames for Herman Miller

Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Shell Chair by Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This mid century modern shell chair was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller and features a fiberglass construction with original "H" shaped aluminum base which offers...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Oiled Walnut & Black Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Herman Miller
Eames Oiled Walnut & Black Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Herman Miller

Eames Oiled Walnut & Black Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Rochester, England

One of the most significant designs of the 20th Century, the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman was originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Vitra. Inspired by t...

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2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Palisander

"DAX " Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1950s
"DAX " Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1950s

"DAX " Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1950s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in The Hague, NL

These chairs belongs to the first generation h-base.

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Vintage 1950s Virgin Islands Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Alexander Girard & Charles Eames La Fonda Armchairs for Herman Miller circa 1960
Alexander Girard & Charles Eames La Fonda Armchairs for Herman Miller circa 1960

Alexander Girard & Charles Eames La Fonda Armchairs for Herman Miller circa 1960

By Alexander Girard, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This assembled set of six chairs are comprised of parchment toned fiberglass shell seats with a specially designed solid cast aluminum four-star pedestal base and offers 360 degrees ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Rosewood 670 Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller
Eames Rosewood 670 Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller

Eames Rosewood 670 Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A soft black leather Eames 670 lounge chair and matching ottoman with bent rosewood shells sitting on cast aluminum star swivelling base.

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

Materials

Rosewood

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 Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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Herman Miller Shell Chair H Base For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal herman miller shell chair h base for your home. Frequently made of plastic, fiberglass and metal, every herman miller shell chair h base was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the herman miller shell chair h base you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A herman miller shell chair h base is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Charles Eames each produced at least one beautiful herman miller shell chair h base that is worth considering.

How Much is a Herman Miller Shell Chair H Base?

A herman miller shell chair h base can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $950, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $3,995.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.