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Creator: Herman Miller
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair
The chair measures: 24.75 wide x 22 deep x 31.25 high, with a s...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Very Rare Vintage Retro 1960's Herman Miller Bright Yellow Fabric Vintage Chairs
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage, retro 1960's Herman Miller yellow fabric vintage chairs, lovely designer chairs, have a yellow fabric which is in very good vintage condi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Eames Zenith Dar Armchairs by 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. The Zenith produced shells are distinctive f...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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Restored Pair of 1960 Herman Miller No1 Hardwood Eames Lounge Armchairs Ottomans
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer extremely rare and important pair of fully restored, original, Herman Miller No1 & Herman Miller Hillie circa 1958-1960 black leather and Rosewood lounge armchairs and ottomans
These are pretty much the most iconic and well known armchair and ottoman ever made, exhibited countless times, displayed in the V&A, Metropolitan Museum of Art, winners of countless awards these are the simply put the finest suite around
They have been on a journey, I’ve had all pieces stripped to the bare shells, the frames have been washed back and traditionally French polished, the leather all restored and hand dyed the original nero black, they are the finest example pair anywhere in the world today
One suite has the black Herman Miller No1 label, the other, the earlier redish Herman Miller Hillie label
Condition wise, the restoration has been done in such a way to keep all the original charm and patina but make them gallery ready, they will have age and use related patina marks here and there but mostly they are in very fine order
Dimensions armchairs
Height:- 80.5cm
Width:- 85cm
Depth:- 86.5cm
Seat height:- 41cm
Dimensions ottomans
Height:- 42cm
Width:- 65.5cm
Depth:- 53.5cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point,
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The Eames Lounge Chair and ottoman are furnishings made of molded plywood and leather, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company. They are officially titled Eames Lounge ( 670 ) and Ottoman ( 671 ) and were released in 1956 after years of development by designers. It was the first chair that the Eameses designed for a high-end market. Examples of these furnishings are part of the permanent collection of New York's Museum of Modern Art.
Design
Charles and Ray Eames sought to develop furniture that could be mass-produced and affordable, with the exception of the Eames Lounge Chair. This luxury item was inspired by the traditional English club chair. The Eames Lounge Chair is an icon of Modern style design, although when it was first made, Ray Eames remarked in a letter to Charles that the chair looked "comfortable and un-designy". Charles's vision was for a chair with "the warm, receptive look of a well-used first baseman's mitt." The chair is composed of three curved plywood shells covered with veneer: the headrest, the backrest and the seat. The layers are glued together and shaped under heat and pressure. The shells and the seat cushions are essentially of the same shape, and composed of two curved forms interlocking to form a solid mass. The chair back and headrest are identical in proportion, as are the seat and the ottoman.
The products have changed in various ways over time. Beginning in 1956 and running through the very early 1990s, the shells were made up of five thin layers of plywood which were covered by a veneer of Brazilian rosewood. The use of Brazilian rosewood was discontinued in the early 1990s, and current production since then consists of seven layers of plywood covered by finishing veneers of cherry, walnut, palisander rosewood (a sustainably grown wood with similar grain patterns to the original Brazilian versions), and other finishes. Small changes include the sets of spacers between the aluminum spines and the wood panels, originally of rubber, later hard plastic washers, and the number of screws securing the armrests, originally three, changed to two in second-series models, while the "domes of silence" (glides/feet) on the chair base originally had thinner screws attaching them to the aluminum base than those on later chairs, and the zipper around the cushions, either brown or black on early models, was later black only. Further, early ottomans had removable rubber slide-on feet with metal glides, and early labels are of oblong foil.
History
The Eames Lounge Chair first...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 31.7 in W 33.47 in D 34.06 in
Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by 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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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of Four Eames for Herman Miller Black DKR Wire Chairs on Eiffel Bases
Located in Ferndale, MI
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKR wire chairs on Eiffel tower bases. All four chairs have been refinished in a correct tone matte black powder...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Herman Miller Aluminum Group Management Chair by Charles Eames, c. 1965
Located in Belmont, MA
Eames Aluminum Group for Herman Miller Task Chair, Zeeland, Michigan, c. 1965, aluminum, leather, Herman Miller manufacturer's label, ht. 30, wd. 23...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Eames for Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dazzling mid-century set of four padded swivel chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The fiberglass shells are upholstered in a rare g...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Restored 1960's Herman Miller No1 Hardwood Eames Lounge Armchair and Ottoman
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale extremely rare and important lightly restored, original, Herman Miller No1 1960's black leather and Rosewood lounge armchair and ottoman
This is...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 31.89 in W 33.08 in D 33.67 in
"DKR-2" Set of 4 Wire Chairs 'Bikini' by Eames for Herman Miller, 1960
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 4 "model DKR-2" chairs were designed in the 1950s by Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller and produced by Vitra.
In 1951, Charles and Ray Eames met the challenge of making a...
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1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 20.48 in
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Low DAX Shell Armchair
Located in St. Louis, MO
Charles and Ray Eames second generation Zenith shell armchair, black enameled metal legs in X-pattern, large shock mounts, pale yellow fibergla...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Vintage Eames Chairs by Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Vintage Eames Chairs by Herman Miller. All original, not a recent edition. Stamped under.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Acrylic
Armchairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s, set of 6
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 6 fiberglass chairs in orange color with chrome metal legs. Stamped H by Herman Miller on the bottom. Wear due to time and age of chairs. Seat height:...
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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Early Eames DAR Fiberglass Shell Chair Herman Miller
Located in Round Rock, TX
Early 2nd generation “Eiffel” DAR shell chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This example shows off its heavy fibrous shell in lovely parchment color. Still retains its ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Elephant Hide Gray Eames Herman Miller Molded Fiberglass DAX Arm Shell Chair H B
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
Materials
Metal
H 31 in W 25 in D 23 in
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Charles & Ray Eames Max Armchair in Canary Yellow Fiberglass for Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic armchair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Molded fiberglass shell in Canary Yellow and assembled on a medium height zinc plated steel H-base (MAX). The cha...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 24.81 in D 22.84 in
Herman Miller Mustard Yellow Fiberglass Shell H-Base Arm Chair Mid Century MCM
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Herman Miller mustard yellow fiberglass shell H-Base arm chair. Item features "H" frame base, mustard yellow fiberglass shell, original labels, very nice vintage, quality American cr...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 31 in W 24.5 in D 23.5 in
Vintage Herman Miller Yellow Fiberglass Eames Shell Armchair H Base 'B'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Herman Miller yellow fiberglass shell armchair H base (B). Item includes a yellow fiberglass shell, metal H-frame base, very nice vintage item, quality American craftsmanship...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Herman Miller Yellow Fiberglass Eames Shell Armchair H-Base 'A'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Herman Miller yellow fiberglass shell armchair H-base (A). Item includes a yellow fiberglass shell, metal H-frame base, very nice vintage item, quality American craftsmanship...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Eames for Herman Miller Dax Shell Armchairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a set of 6 vintage Mid-Century Modern Dax shell chairs designed by Eames for Herman Miller. These are signed original chairs, featuring the Classic fiberglass...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Peter Protzman Herman Miller Yellow Leather Chrome Chair
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fun, chrome armchair, with yellow leather upholstery, by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller, circa the 1960s. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 23 in D 24 in
Early Lemon Yellow Molded Fiberglass Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early lemon yellow molded fiberglass armchair by Charles and Ray Eames, American, circa 1950s. This chair retains it's original "Eiffel Tow...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Charles Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Dining Chairs in Yellow
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Here we have an iconic design classic from the Mid-Century Modern period. This vintage fiberglass shell chair was designed by Charles Eames and produced by Herman Miller, circa 1972....
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in
Antique and Vintage Armchairs for Sale on 1stDibs
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.