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Charles Eames for Herman Miller Early Pair of Dax Transitional Shell Chairs

$4,750per set
£3,533.20per set
€4,136.68per set
CA$6,627.86per set
A$7,416.76per set
CHF 3,872.69per set
MX$91,181.40per set
NOK 48,858.40per set
SEK 45,975.51per set
DKK 30,862.77per set
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Excellent early example of a pair of Transitional Herman Miller Dax red/orange armshell chairs. All original. Early black X-base with large shock mounts. Shells are non-rope edge. Rectangular Venice labels attached on underside of each fiberglass shell.
  • Creator:
    Charles Eames (Designer),Herman Miller (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 25 in (63.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    one chair is is slightly lighter in color than the other. maybe slight fading on seat. not detracting. Boot glides show signs of ware. Overall in really nice condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9786817361

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