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Set of 6 Eames Stackable Eastern Air Lines Red Orange Naugahyde Shell Chairs

$1,995per set
£1,514.05per set
€1,743.96per set
CA$2,850.87per set
A$3,128.81per set
CHF 1,613.61per set
MX$37,375.84per set
NOK 20,447.47per set
SEK 19,160.23per set
DKK 13,024.12per set

About the Item

Salvaged with history and distinction, this rare grouping of six Eames DSS stackable fiberglass shell chairs once served passengers at the Eastern Airlines terminal in Atlanta’s Hartsfield–Jackson International Airport. Bearing the esteemed Herman Miller insignia beneath their smooth white backs, these chairs are cloaked in a captivating custom Naugahyde palette—an orange-tinged red akin to carnelian, contrasted with regal royal blue piping. This uniquely bold colorway was likely a bespoke commission, sourced directly for the airline’s commercial seating needs. The ingenious “DSS” base—engineered for stacking efficiency—elevates their form in both aesthetic and function. Sleek, industrial, and inherently versatile, these seats were born of the very ethos that Charles and Ray Eames championed: democratizing modernism through thoughtful materials and enduring ergonomics. These chairs carry not just utility but character. Each pad has been expertly restored—revitalizing color, reinforcing surface sealant, and mending wear—while the original bases maintain their structural integrity, showing only tasteful signs of patina with light scuffs and glints of history. Tiny bubbles and repaired patches in the Naugahyde are artful souvenirs of commercial use, layering presence without diminishing dignity. To own these chairs is to embrace a narrative that spans mid-century design, aviation history, and institutional storytelling. They are more than functional seating—they are tactile artifacts of modern cultural transport, equally at home in a gallery, an executive lounge, or a collector’s sanctuary. Group of 6 Eames stackable fiberglass shell chairs salvaged from the Eastern Airlines airport terminal in Atlanta. The famous Charles and Ray Eames fiberglass shell chairs bear the Herman Miller insignia. These unique naugahyde pads are a orange-tinged red color, similar to carnelian. They have royal blue piping around the pads and white fiberglass backs. These shells were salvaged from tandem benches at the former Eastern Air Lines terminal in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Eastern Airlines went out of business in 1991. That provenance would explain the unique custom color-way.The chairs feature the “DSS” base which allows the chairs to conveniently stack. This Eames stacking clever base designs allows you to stack the chairs for quick storage. Durable and multi-function, it’s no wonder why this design has withstood the test of time. 18.5″ Wide x 21 3/8″ Deep x 31″ High (17.5″ Seat Height) Originally used in a commercial setting, these chairs came to us with some damage. Our restoration team did a knock out job bringing these priceless shells back to life so that they may be enjoyed for many years. Condition: Original seat pads have been restored with refurbished color, sealant, and hole repairs. The original metal bases have some light cosmetic wear (scuffs, scratches, spots). Evidence of repaired patches and some bubbles in the Naugahyde can be seen on some seats. About Charles and Ray Eames Charles and Ray Eames’ designs were a colorful, ergonomic, and even cozy approach to modern furniture. They pioneered the use of new materials—molded plywood and fiberglass chairs, desks and storage units set on wire frames—challenging old ideas about what furniture should be made of. They met in 1940 at the Cranbrook Academy of Art where Charles intended to study industrial design and Ray was an aspiring abstract painter. They collaborated with Eero Saarinen on a molded plywood chair for MoMA’s Organic Furniture Competition. During World War II, the Eameses were commissioned by the Navy to develop splints and stretchers using their molded plywood technique. After the war, they established the Eames Office in Venice, California, and their prototypes became a product in 1946 when Herman Miller introduced the Eames molded plywood chair. With innovative touches like rubber shock absorbers, it seemed to anticipate its user’s comfort. In 1956, they introduced the Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Their riff on a leather club chair, Charles and Ray Eames’ lounge chair remains a beloved piece of 20th-century furniture.
  • Creator:
    Herman Miller (Manufacturer),Charles and Ray Eames (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Depth: 21.38 in (54.31 cm)Seat Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960's
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Refinished. Repaired: Original seat pads have been restored with refurbished color, sealant, and hole repairs. The original metal bases have some light cosmetic wear (scuffs, scratches, spots). Evidence of repaired patches and some bubbles in the Naugahyde can be seen on. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor issues include scuffs on a few chairs. Metal legs show age appropriate wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Chattanooga, TN
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2255345913172

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