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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...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles and Ray Eames "DAR" Armchair by Zenith for Herman Miller
Charles and Ray Eames "DAR" Armchair by Zenith for Herman Miller

Charles and Ray Eames "DAR" Armchair by Zenith for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith

Located in Highland, IN

The earliest fiberglass Eames chairs were produced by Zenith Plastics and came in a limited palate of five colors including parchment.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Early Zenith Parchment DAX Fiberglass Shell Armchair for Herman Miller
Early Zenith Parchment DAX Fiberglass Shell Armchair for Herman Miller

Early Zenith Parchment DAX Fiberglass Shell Armchair for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller

Located in San Jose, CA

An earlier production piece manufactured by Zenith Plastics.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Eames Zenith Dar Armchairs by Herman Miller
Set of Four Eames Zenith Dar Armchairs by Herman Miller

Set of Four Eames Zenith Dar Armchairs by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

The earliest fiberglass Eames chairs were produced by Zenith Plastics and came in a limited palate of five colors including lemon yellow.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter With Iron Tripod Stand
1950s Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter With Iron Tripod Stand

1950s Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter With Iron Tripod Stand

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Monrovia, CA

Original 1950s vintage elephant gray fiberglass bullet planter with it's original tripod rod iron stand and each bullet planter are stamped inside: part no. 324 Industrial plastics ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Eames Zenith Styled Molded Fiberglass Table Coffee
Eames Zenith Styled Molded Fiberglass Table Coffee

Eames Zenith Styled Molded Fiberglass Table Coffee

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A molded fiberglass coffee table in the manner of Ray and Charles Eames and the Zenith Plastics company for Herman Miller sitting on matching legs with a great design and engineering...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

1952 Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter With Iron Tripod Stand
1952 Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter With Iron Tripod Stand

1952 Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter With Iron Tripod Stand

Located in Monrovia, CA

part no. 324 Industrial plastics corp. Gardena, calif. Industrial plastics corp., Gardena ca is a subdivision of zenith plastics.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Charles & Ray Eames MAX Parchment rope edge Armchair Herman Miller 1951
Charles & Ray Eames MAX Parchment rope edge Armchair Herman Miller 1951

Charles & Ray Eames MAX Parchment rope edge Armchair Herman Miller 1951

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

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Iconic MAX fibreglass chair (Medium height / Armchair / X-base) designed by Charles and Ray Eames 1950s. First generation Zenith Plastics for Herman Miller production with rope edge ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950 Eames PAW Herman Miller Zenith Dowel Leg Chair Rope Edge Lemon Yellow
1950 Eames PAW Herman Miller Zenith Dowel Leg Chair Rope Edge Lemon Yellow

1950 Eames PAW Herman Miller Zenith Dowel Leg Chair Rope Edge Lemon Yellow

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Charles and Ray Eames paw walnut dowel leg fiberglass swivel armchair for Zenith Plastics / Herman Miller Inc. A 1st generation/production rope edge fiberglass armchair example.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames Lemon Yellow Zenith Rope-Edge, RAR Rocker by Herman Miller
Eames Lemon Yellow Zenith Rope-Edge, RAR Rocker by Herman Miller

Eames Lemon Yellow Zenith Rope-Edge, RAR Rocker by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

The first fiberglass Eames chairs were produced by Zenith Plastics. The early Zenith shells are distinctive for their high fiber content and larger, more substantial rubber shock mou...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An early example of the iconic RAR rocker with a molded, rope-edged fiberglass seat with large shock mounts, made by Zenith Plastics for Herman Miller, set upon cross-braced steel st...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

1st Generation Charles and Ray Eames Dar Chairs, Pair
1st Generation Charles and Ray Eames Dar Chairs, Pair

1st Generation Charles and Ray Eames Dar Chairs, Pair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

This pair of Dars is in great, vintage condition. Both are Zenith plastics first generation rope edge! Read the history of the iconic fiberglass shell armchair and how Zenith was so ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Early Large Biscuit Eames Zenith Ivory DAR Fiberglass Chair on Eiffel Tower Base
Early Large Biscuit Eames Zenith Ivory DAR Fiberglass Chair on Eiffel Tower Base

Early Large Biscuit Eames Zenith Ivory DAR Fiberglass Chair on Eiffel Tower Base

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Ferndale, MI

The early success of the Eames plastic arm chairs was a co-ordinated effort between the Eames Office (Designers), Zenith Plastics (Manufacturers) and Herman Miller (Distributors).

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles & Ray Eames DAR Eiffel Rope Edge Chair, 1st Generation, 1950
Charles & Ray Eames DAR Eiffel Rope Edge Chair, 1st Generation, 1950

Charles & Ray Eames DAR Eiffel Rope Edge Chair, 1st Generation, 1950

By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The early success of the Eames arm chairs, released in 1950, was a co-ordinated effort between the Eames . Office (Designers), Zenith Plastics (Manufacturers) and Herman Miller (Dist...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

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

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

The early success of the Eames plastic arm chairs was a co-ordinated effort between the Eames Office (Designers), Zenith Plastics (Manufacturers) and Herman Miller (Distributors).

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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

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

By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Topeka, KS

Production began in 1950 by Zenith Plastics for Herman Miller and the chairs were offered for sale that year.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAR Arm Shell Chair in Elephant Hide Grey
C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAR Arm Shell Chair in Elephant Hide Grey

C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAR Arm Shell Chair in Elephant Hide Grey

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This very early 1st Generation production dates to C. 1950 and retains its Zenith Plastics stamp. The piece has threaded feet, a rope edge, and an original Eiffel tower base in zinc-...

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Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Zinc

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Rockingchair RAR Eames Zenith plastics
Rockingchair RAR Eames Zenith plastics

Rockingchair RAR Eames Zenith plastics

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H 26.78 in W 24.81 in D 26.78 in

Rockingchair RAR Eames Zenith plastics

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Veyrier, CH

Très beau rocking chair en fibre de verre par Charles Eames. 1ère édition Zénith plastics pour Hermann Miller. Année 1951 ou 1952 reconnaissable à l'étiquette carré (qui devient pa...

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Vintage 1950s American Other Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Iconic Rocker and Lounge Chair by Charles Eames for Zenith Plastics
Iconic Rocker and Lounge Chair by Charles Eames for Zenith Plastics

Iconic Rocker and Lounge Chair by Charles Eames for Zenith Plastics

By Charles Eames

Located in Hadley, MA

Nice, original condition, second generation RAR and LAX. The RAR in elephant hide grey and the lounge in orange.

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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Eames 'Rocking Armchair, ' Zenith
Eames 'Rocking Armchair, ' Zenith

Eames 'Rocking Armchair, ' Zenith

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H 25.99 in W 24.81 in D 27.17 in

Eames 'Rocking Armchair, ' Zenith

By Charles Eames

Located in Cologne, DE

Eames 'rocking armchair,' 1948. Execution: Zenith Plastics.

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Vintage 1940s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Swivel Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Swivel Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith

Swivel Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Cologne, DE

Very early Eames DAW chair with original swivel walnut base (Swivel Dowel Legged), fibre glass shell with Rope Edge, produced by Zenith Plastics. Fibre glass shell in in Seafoam...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Walnut

Early Rope-Edge Fiberglass Armchair by Charles Eames for Zenith/Herman Miller
Early Rope-Edge Fiberglass Armchair by Charles Eames for Zenith/Herman Miller

Early Rope-Edge Fiberglass Armchair by Charles Eames for Zenith/Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Dorchester, MA

Designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured between 1951 and 1952 by Zenith Plastics for Herman Miller, this is an early example of their classic fiberglass shell chair with a...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Extreme Rare Rope Edge Eames Rocker, 1st Experimental Base.
Extreme Rare Rope Edge Eames Rocker, 1st Experimental Base.

Extreme Rare Rope Edge Eames Rocker, 1st Experimental Base.

By Charles Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

1st generation original very rare rocker chair by Charles Eames for Zenith plastics California. Collectors item.

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Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Extreme Rare Rope Edge Eames Rocker, 1st Experimental Base.
Extreme Rare Rope Edge Eames Rocker, 1st Experimental Base.

Extreme Rare Rope Edge Eames Rocker, 1st Experimental Base.

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Sittard, NL

1st generation original very rare rocker chair by Charles Eames for Zenith plastics California. Collectors item.

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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Rope edge Charles Eames PAW Walnut Dowel Leg Swivel Chair
Rope edge Charles Eames PAW Walnut Dowel Leg Swivel Chair

Rope edge Charles Eames PAW Walnut Dowel Leg Swivel Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Sittard, NL

Charles & Ray Eames PAW Walnut Dowel Leg Fiberglass Swivel Arm Chair for Zenith Plastics / Herman Miller Inc. 1st Generation Rope Edge Fiberglass Armchair around 1950.

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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

1950s Rare Eames Zenith Side Chair for Herman Miller, USA
1950s Rare Eames Zenith Side Chair for Herman Miller, USA

1950s Rare Eames Zenith Side Chair for Herman Miller, USA

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H 31.5 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 in

1950s Rare Eames Zenith Side Chair for Herman Miller, USA

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Wilnis, UT

The first fiberglass Eames chairs were produced by Zenith Plastics and came in a limited palate of five colors.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

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

By Charles Eames

Located in Allentown, PA

Production began in 1950 by Zenith Plastics for Herman Miller and the chairs were offered for sale that year.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Rare First Production Eames Rocker Zenith Plastics
Rare First Production Eames Rocker Zenith Plastics

Rare First Production Eames Rocker Zenith Plastics

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Houston, TX

Extremely rare original roped edge Eames rocking chair with a very early base. Made by the Zenith plastics corporation in a pink salmon color.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rope Edge DAX Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Zenith Plastics, 1950s
Rope Edge DAX Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Zenith Plastics, 1950s

Rope Edge DAX Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Zenith Plastics, 1950s

By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Izegem, VWV

Original early 'rope edge' chair by Ray & Charles Eames for Zenith Plastics

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Seafoam Green Eames Armchair by Zenith Plastics
Early Seafoam Green Eames Armchair by Zenith Plastics

Early Seafoam Green Eames Armchair by Zenith Plastics

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This model DAX chair was designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Zenith Plastics in Venice, CA. Zenith made the chairs before Herman Miller took over production.

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

Materials

Steel

Charles and Ray Eames DAX Salmon Armchair Herman Miller 'Zenith Plastics'
Charles and Ray Eames DAX Salmon Armchair Herman Miller 'Zenith Plastics'

Charles and Ray Eames DAX Salmon Armchair Herman Miller 'Zenith Plastics'

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Chair is in good condition with only light traces of use. First generation Zenith Plastics production with rope edge. Signed with 'checkerboard label'.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles and Ray Eames DAX Salmon Armchair Herman Miller 'Zenith Plastics'
Charles and Ray Eames DAX Salmon Armchair Herman Miller 'Zenith Plastics'

Charles and Ray Eames DAX Salmon Armchair Herman Miller 'Zenith Plastics'

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The chair is in very good condition with only light traces of use. First generation Zenith Plastics production with rope edge. Signed with 'checkerboard label'.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Eames RAR rocker by Zenith plastics for Herman Miller
Early Eames RAR rocker by Zenith plastics for Herman Miller

Early Eames RAR rocker by Zenith plastics for Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

It’s early production made by Zenith plastics. It has the large shockmounts, the high fiber content and translucent quality to the lemon yellow fiberglass, however it does not have t...

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Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Early Eames RAR by Zenith Plastics for Herman Miller
Early Eames RAR by Zenith Plastics for Herman Miller

Early Eames RAR by Zenith Plastics for Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

The fiberglass shell was produced by Zenith plastics and possesses the distinctive rope edge.

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Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles and Ray Eames DAX Elephant Grey Armchair Herman Miller 'Zenith Plastics'
Charles and Ray Eames DAX Elephant Grey Armchair Herman Miller 'Zenith Plastics'

Charles and Ray Eames DAX Elephant Grey Armchair Herman Miller 'Zenith Plastics'

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The chair is in very good condition with only light traces of use. First generation Zenith Plastics production with rope edge. This is a chair from the last production series with ro...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles & Ray Eames Zenith Plastics Rope Edge LAX Lounge Chair
Charles & Ray Eames Zenith Plastics Rope Edge LAX Lounge Chair

Charles & Ray Eames Zenith Plastics Rope Edge LAX Lounge Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith

Located in Dronten, NL

Beautiful translucent parchment fiberglass armshell with the rope laminated along the edge qualifying it as a first series armchairs. Comfortable low lounge chair LAX version. Mark...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 DAR Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller by Zenith Plastics
Set of 2 DAR Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller by Zenith Plastics

Set of 2 DAR Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller by Zenith Plastics

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Wrocław, Poland

The Eames Armchairs DAR (Dining Armchair Rod base) have been designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1950. This pair comes probably from the earliest production line as one may suppose ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Early Zenith Eames DAW Chair
Early Zenith Eames DAW Chair

Early Zenith Eames DAW Chair

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H 35 in W 25 in D 23 in

Early Zenith Eames DAW Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

DAW chair manufactured by Herman Miller-Zenith plastics.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Zinc

Early Eames Roped Edge Salmon Shell Chair by Zenith
Early Eames Roped Edge Salmon Shell Chair by Zenith

Early Eames Roped Edge Salmon Shell Chair by Zenith

By Charles Eames, Zenith, 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.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Zenith Rope Edge Swivel PAW Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames
Zenith Rope Edge Swivel PAW Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames

Zenith Rope Edge Swivel PAW Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames

By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Houston, TX

Fiberglass shell with rope edge by Zenith Plastics. Retains original checkerboard label.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Charles Eames ; Zenith Shell Chair
Charles Eames ; Zenith Shell Chair

Charles Eames ; Zenith Shell Chair

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Charles Eames for Zenith Plastics , a fibreglass armshell in deep yellow with dining height "x" base .

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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Eames Zenith Elephant Hide Gray SAX Easy Chair by Herman Miller
Eames Zenith Elephant Hide Gray SAX Easy Chair by Herman Miller

Eames Zenith Elephant Hide Gray SAX Easy Chair by Herman Miller

By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

The earliest fiberglass Eames chairs were produced by Zenith Plastics and came in a limited palate of 5 colors including elephant hide gray.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Zenith Rocking Chair by Charles and Ray Eames
Zenith Rocking Chair by Charles and Ray Eames

Zenith Rocking Chair by Charles and Ray Eames

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H 26.75 in W 24.5 in D 29 in

Zenith Rocking Chair by Charles and Ray Eames

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Charles and Ray Eames for Zenith plastics first year production rocking chair.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Charles and Ray Eames DAX Salmon Armchair Herman Miller 'Zenith'
Charles and Ray Eames DAX Salmon Armchair Herman Miller 'Zenith'

Charles and Ray Eames DAX Salmon Armchair Herman Miller 'Zenith'

By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Chair is in good condition with only light traces of use. First generation Zenith plastics production with rope. Signed with 'checkerboard label'.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles Eames Zenith Rope Edge Rocker
Charles Eames Zenith Rope Edge Rocker

Charles Eames Zenith Rope Edge Rocker

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Charles and Ray Eames for Zenith Plastics and Banner Metals , Greige Cord Edge Rocker in rare colour , all original with full checkerboard Zenith label intact to u/side of shell , ni...

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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Eames Zenith Rope Edged Rocker
Eames Zenith Rope Edged Rocker

Eames Zenith Rope Edged Rocker

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H 26 in W 25 in D 27 in

Eames Zenith Rope Edged Rocker

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Retains the original decal to the reverse side designed by Charles Eames and manufactured by the Zenith Plastics Company.

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

Charcoal & Walnut Charles Eames PAW Swivel Dowel Leg Chair
Charcoal & Walnut Charles Eames PAW Swivel Dowel Leg Chair

Charcoal & Walnut Charles Eames PAW Swivel Dowel Leg Chair

By Zenith, Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Greige Fiberglass Rope Edge First Generation Fiberglass Armchair from Zenith Plastics / Herman Miller / Charles Eames with Charcoal Vinyl Cover.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Walnut

Early Herman Miller Fiberglass Eames Shell Armchair by Zenith
Early Herman Miller Fiberglass Eames Shell Armchair by Zenith

Early Herman Miller Fiberglass Eames Shell Armchair by Zenith

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in San Jose, CA

These earlier production pieces were manufactured by Zenith Plastics.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Herman Miller Eames Zenith LAX Lounge Chair in Parchment
Herman Miller Eames Zenith LAX Lounge Chair in Parchment

Herman Miller Eames Zenith LAX Lounge Chair in Parchment

By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Original Herman Miller Eames LAX lounge chair. Shell produced by Zenith Plastics (non rope edge) before Herman Miller took over fiberglass production in the mid-1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames Greige Lax Armchair by Herman Miller USA 'Zenith Rope'
Eames Greige Lax Armchair by Herman Miller USA 'Zenith Rope'

Eames Greige Lax Armchair by Herman Miller USA 'Zenith Rope'

By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The chair is in very good original condition with only slight traces of use. First generation Zenith plastics production with rope. Signed with 'checkerboard label'.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Eames Lemon Yellow Dax Herman Miller 'Zenith Rope' Dining Chair
Eames Lemon Yellow Dax Herman Miller 'Zenith Rope' Dining Chair

Eames Lemon Yellow Dax Herman Miller 'Zenith Rope' Dining Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Chair is in very good condition with only light traces of use. First generation zenith plastics production with rope. Signed with 'checkerboard label'.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Herman Miller Eames Armchair in Parchment, Zenith 2nd Edition
Herman Miller Eames Armchair in Parchment, Zenith 2nd Edition

Herman Miller Eames Armchair in Parchment, Zenith 2nd Edition

By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Retains early larger sized rubber shock mounts, without rope edge, dating this to the early/mid 1950s and 2nd generation production by Zenith Plastics. Zenith made the earliest versi...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Early Zenith Armchair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

Early Zenith Armchair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in New York, NY

An early production rope edge armchair, designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, with the shell made by Zenith Plastics. Molded pale green plastic form on metal legs.

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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Eames Parchment SAX Herman Miller USA 'Zenith Rope' Standard Chair
Eames Parchment SAX Herman Miller USA 'Zenith Rope' Standard Chair

Eames Parchment SAX Herman Miller USA 'Zenith Rope' Standard Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The chair is in excellent original condition with only slight traces of use and perfect fiberglass patina. First generation Zenith plastics production with rope. Signed with 'checker...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames Elephant Grey DAX Herman Miller USA Zenith 'Rope' Chair
Eames Elephant Grey DAX Herman Miller USA Zenith 'Rope' Chair

Eames Elephant Grey DAX Herman Miller USA Zenith 'Rope' Chair

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The chair is in excellent original condition with only slight traces of use and perfect fiberglass patina. First generation Zenith plastics production with rope. Signed with 'checker...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Eames Zenith Rope Edge Chair
Eames Zenith Rope Edge Chair

Eames Zenith Rope Edge Chair

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H 31 in W 25 in D 22 in

Eames Zenith Rope Edge Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Manufactured by the Zenith Plastics Company of Gardenia California who produced the reinforced shells.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron, Steel

Eames Sea Foam Green RAR Herman Miller USA 'Zenith' Rocking Chair
Eames Sea Foam Green RAR Herman Miller USA 'Zenith' Rocking Chair

Eames Sea Foam Green RAR Herman Miller USA 'Zenith' Rocking Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Original base and hardware! Third generation Zenith plastics production signed with '3 dots.'

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames Zenith Rope-Edge RAR Rocker by Herman Miller
Eames Zenith Rope-Edge RAR Rocker by Herman Miller

Eames Zenith Rope-Edge RAR Rocker by Herman Miller

By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

The first fiberglass Eames chairs were produced by Zenith Plastics and came in a limited palate of 5 colors including lemon yellow.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames Greige SAX Herman Miller USA 'Zenith Rope' Standard Chair
Eames Greige SAX Herman Miller USA 'Zenith Rope' Standard Chair

Eames Greige SAX Herman Miller USA 'Zenith Rope' Standard Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Chair is in very good / excellent original condition with only slight traces of use. First generation Zenith plastics production with rope. Signed with 'checkerboard label'.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Eames Greige DAX Herman Miller USA 'Zenith Rope' Dining Chair
Eames Greige DAX Herman Miller USA 'Zenith Rope' Dining Chair

Eames Greige DAX Herman Miller USA 'Zenith Rope' Dining Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Chair is in very good condition with only slight traces of use. First generation Zenith plastics production with rope. Signed with 'red venice label.'

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Eames Lemon Yellow Dax Herman Miller USA 'Zenith Rope' Dining Chair
Eames Lemon Yellow Dax Herman Miller USA 'Zenith Rope' Dining Chair

Eames Lemon Yellow Dax Herman Miller USA 'Zenith Rope' Dining Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Chair is in good vintage condition with traces of use. First generation Zenith plastics production with rope. Signed with 'checkerboard label.'

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Eames for Herman Miller Zenith Daw Dowel Base Chair, for Mid-Century Collectors
Eames for Herman Miller Zenith Daw Dowel Base Chair, for Mid-Century Collectors

Eames for Herman Miller Zenith Daw Dowel Base Chair, for Mid-Century Collectors

By Charles Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration is an icon of Mid-Century Modern design — an original Eames dowel base Zenith plastics dining chair in seal brown. This is a rare and Fine example of a 1st ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Eames Greige SAX Herman Miller USA Zenith Rope Standard Chair
Eames Greige SAX Herman Miller USA Zenith Rope Standard Chair

Eames Greige SAX Herman Miller USA Zenith Rope Standard Chair

By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The chair is in excellent original condition with only slight traces of use and perfect fiberglass patina. First generation Zenith plastics production with rope. Signed with 'checker...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames Elephant Grey SAX Herman Miller USA Zenith Rope Standard Chair
Eames Elephant Grey SAX Herman Miller USA Zenith Rope Standard Chair

Eames Elephant Grey SAX Herman Miller USA Zenith Rope Standard Chair

By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The chair is in excellent original condition with only slight traces of use and perfect fiberglass patina. First generation Zenith plastics production with rope. Signed with 'checker...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Charles & Ray Eames Lemon Yellow RAR Rocking Armchair by Herman Miller
Charles & Ray Eames Lemon Yellow RAR Rocking Armchair by Herman Miller

Charles & Ray Eames Lemon Yellow RAR Rocking Armchair by Herman Miller

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

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Iconic RAR rocking armchair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller / Zenith Plastics. Molded fiberglass shell in the colour Lemon Yellow with rope edge.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Eames Series 1 Rope Edge Arm Chair for Zenith Herman Miller
Early Eames Series 1 Rope Edge Arm Chair for Zenith Herman Miller

Early Eames Series 1 Rope Edge Arm Chair for Zenith Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Having the large shock mounts and smaller screw on foot pads this piece comes from the first series production by the Zenith Plastics company molded for Herman Miller .

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Early Eames Fiberglass Armchair
Early Eames Fiberglass Armchair

Early Eames Fiberglass Armchair

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H 31.25 in W 24.75 in D 23.5 in

Early Eames Fiberglass Armchair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

Early production fiberglass armchair by Charles and Ray Eames with "X" shaped zinc base and rope edged shell by Zenith Plastics. Please contract us if you have any questions.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fiberglass

Charles & Ray Eames DAX Lemon Yellow rope edge Armchair Herman Miller 1951
Charles & Ray Eames DAX Lemon Yellow rope edge Armchair Herman Miller 1951

Charles & Ray Eames DAX Lemon Yellow rope edge Armchair Herman Miller 1951

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

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Iconic DAX fibreglass chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames 1950s. First generation Zenith Plastics for Herman Miller production with rope edge and solid metal X-base with 'dome of...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles and Ray Eames Dowel Leg Armchairs
Charles and Ray Eames Dowel Leg Armchairs

Charles and Ray Eames Dowel Leg Armchairs

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Cantaloupe colored second-generation Zenith Plastics seats with original walnut dowel bases.

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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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

Transitional Eames Zenith Shell Chair on X-Base

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Zenith

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

This is a so-called "transitional" or "second-generation" shell — manufactured by Zenith Plastics in California, the company charged with producing these fiberglass shells before pro...

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Vintage 1950s 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

Cream/yellow fiberglass shell seat produced by Zenith Plastics, 2nd edition, circa 1950s. Rope edge design.

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

Materials

Plastic

Charles Eames ; Rope Edge Armshell
Charles Eames ; Rope Edge Armshell

Charles Eames ; Rope Edge Armshell

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H 27.25 in W 24.5 in

Charles Eames ; Rope Edge Armshell

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Charles Eames , circa 1951/52 Salmon Pink Armshell manufactured by Zenith plastics and retailed by Herman Miller , probably produced in the latter stages of the Zenith run .

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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Ray & Charles Eames Early Original Rope Edge Low Cats Cradle Armchair
Ray & Charles Eames Early Original Rope Edge Low Cats Cradle Armchair

Ray & Charles Eames Early Original Rope Edge Low Cats Cradle Armchair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Retains the manufacturers label Zenith Plastics Company and Herman Miller designed by Charles Eames with ink pen mark ( 959 DKR ).

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

6 Eames Herman Miller Seafoam Green Zenith DAX Chair, Midcentury Collectible
6 Eames Herman Miller Seafoam Green Zenith DAX Chair, Midcentury Collectible

6 Eames Herman Miller Seafoam Green Zenith DAX Chair, Midcentury Collectible

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Zenith

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration are icons of Mid-Century Modern design — original Eames Zenith plastics X-base dining chairs in seafoam green.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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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. Gleaming shells are in original condition, each with a distinct thready texture...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fiberglass

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Eames Fiberglass Cats Cradle LAR Lounge Chair

$1,250

H 24.5 in W 24 in D 25 in

Eames Fiberglass Cats Cradle LAR Lounge Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Fulton, CA

A "Cats Cradle" LAR formed fiberglass lounge chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Circa. 1960's. Elephant Gray fiberglass shell with original metal base. No v...

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

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RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
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RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s

$2,186

H 29.93 in W 25.99 in D 27.17 in

RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Uccle, BE

This emblematic rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in the fifties is well known for its powerful form and its indisputable comfort. The RAR (Rocking Armchair Rod Base), ma...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

By Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early 2nd generation X base elephant gray arm shell lounge chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. Amazing condition, featuring early solid iron X base, .Amazing color. Elephant gr...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

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

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

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H 27.5 in W 24.87 in D 24 in

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

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Centreville, VA

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

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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

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

By Zenith, Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames Early Label Armshell Chair by Herman Miller
Eames Early Label Armshell Chair by Herman Miller

Eames Early Label Armshell Chair by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Cincinnati, OH

An elephant gray green toned fiberglass armshell chair with satin black iron X-base, rubber and metal boot feet , large early shock mounts and the red second generation decal label w...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

Materials

Aluminum

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

Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Chair LAX on X Base

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

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

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Low DAX Shell Armchair
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Low DAX Shell Armchair

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Low DAX Shell Armchair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in St. Louis, MO

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Charles Eames Parchment Arm Shell Chair, Herman Miller
Charles Eames Parchment Arm Shell Chair, Herman Miller

Charles Eames Parchment Arm Shell Chair, Herman Miller

By Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Super clean example of this classic fiberglass arm shell chair, designed by Charles Eames, manufactured by Herman Miller. Beautiful parchment white color, exposed fibers, early black...

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Mid-20th Century American Armchairs

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Metal

Original First Generation Eames Zenith Rope-Edge LAX Lounge Chair
Original First Generation Eames Zenith Rope-Edge LAX Lounge Chair

Original First Generation Eames Zenith Rope-Edge LAX Lounge Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This first generation Zenith DAX lounge chair in Lemon yellow was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. It features the original rope edge beneath the chair, as well a...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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

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By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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. It retains a pa...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

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

Eames "Baby Rocker" RAR by Herman Miller

$2,600

H 27 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in

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. It would be marked with a small placard commemorating the name...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Zinc

Charles Eames Zenit RAR Rocker Chair First Edition Rope Edge Color Lemon
Charles Eames Zenit RAR Rocker Chair First Edition Rope Edge Color Lemon

Charles Eames Zenit RAR Rocker Chair First Edition Rope Edge Color Lemon

By Charles Eames

Located in Hamburg, DE

Early production Charles Eames rocker with rope edged fibre glass shell, zinc Eiffel tower base and wood rockers wood birch, original label, first production, first generation 1949-1...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Charles and Ray Eames DAX chair by Herman Miller, 70s

Charles and Ray Eames DAX chair by Herman Miller, 70s

$1,515

H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in

Charles and Ray Eames DAX chair by Herman Miller, 70s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Athens, Attiki

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Zenith Plastics For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of zenith plastics is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique zenith plastics was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fiberglass, plastic and metal. There are all kinds of zenith plastics available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Zenith plastics bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith and Herman Miller each produced beautiful zenith plastics that are worth considering.

How Much are Zenith Plastics?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,065, while they’re typically $1,100 on the low end and $4,450 highest priced.

Materials: Plastic Furniture

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.

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.