Eames molded plastic chairs are available as side chairs or armchairs and in a choice of colors including archival or new options.
Herman miller eames shell side chair.
Herman miller introduced it in 1950 and since then every member of the family side chair armchair rocking chair task chair stool and low lounge chair has become a design classic.
Charles and ray eames realized their first successful single shell form in 1950 with the molded fiberglass shell chair.
Side chair shells can be specified with an upholstered seat pad.
A choice of bases rounds out your customization options.
The eames shell chair may be charles and ray eames most versatile.
The chair that charles and ray were designing says grandson eames demetrios is the chair that s made tomorrow this is an authentic eames cahir by herman miller.
However when the environmental risks associated with fiberglass production became more widely understood herman miller reintroduced the molded plastic side chair in 100 percent recyclable polypropylene.
By 1951 herman miller was making an armless side chair version that is still in production today proving that classic design never goes out of.
Made with a completely recyclable polypropylene this durable version of the classic eames shell chair has a subtle matte texture and like all shell chairs a simple gracious form that fits any body and every place.
This entry was made of metal rather than fiberglass but the possibilities for the design were unmistakable.
Charles and ray eames realized their dream to create a single shell form in 1950 by making their molded chairs of fiberglass.
However when the environmental risks associated with fiberglass production became more widely understood herman miller reintroduced the molded plastic side chair in 100 percent recyclable polypropylene.
The eye catching design was part of the first series of side chairs developed from 1951 and due to its fabulous construction would soon be labelled the eiffel chair for it s resemblance to the famous parisian tower.
Charles and ray eames realized their first successful single shell form in 1950 with the molded fiberglass shell chair.
Charles and ray eames first designed the ever popular shell chair for moma s 1948 international competition for low cost furniture design.
Armchair and side chair shells can be fully upholstered in a variety of textiles.