Title: Mid-Century Modern DAR Eiffel Base Lounge Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, c. 2000's
About: Introducing a second generation DAR "Eiffel" armchair designed in 1949 by the iconic design duo Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. In 2001, continuing the Eames’ design ethos of continual, iterative advancements, Herman Miller reintroduced the original Eames Molded Shell Chair in a durable, 100 percent recyclable polypropylene which also included several bold new colors such as this playful "Red-Orange" scheme.
Charles (1907–1978) and Ray Eames (1912–1988) were American designers renowned for their groundbreaking contributions to architecture, furniture and industrial design and manufacturing. They are best remembered for their Mid-Century Modern furniture, built from innovative materials, including molded plywood, fiberglass-reinforced plastic, and aluminum, which offered consumers beautiful, functional, and inexpensive products.
Herman Miller was founded in 1905 as the Star Furniture Co. Initially the company produced furniture, especially bedroom suites, in historic revival styles. The company reformed as Herman Miller, Inc. in 1960 and was then led by architect George Nelson, who joined the firm as director of design in 1945. Over the next four decades, Nelson influenced Herman Miller through both his personal designs and the designers that he recruited, including Isamu Noguchi and Charles and Ray Eames.
This iconic, instantly recognizable DAR armchair is perfect for collectors and designers alike searching for an authentic early 2nd generation "Eiffel" chair. The shell is in 100% original, vintage condition whist the base has been powder-coated in a flat black tone perfectly off-setting the playful Red/Orange color of the seat. Make it yours today and elevate your space's aesthetic to new, colorful heights.
Origin: United States of America
Proof: Signed
Period: 2000 - 2009
Material: Plastic | Metal
State: Partial Restoration (See Details)
Condition Details: This iconic DAR "Eiffel" armchair has recently undergone a partial restoration. The molded plastic shell is in 100% original, vintage condition and shows only minor signs of vintage wear such as light scratches as well as areas of light discoloration (the worst of which can be seen in the detail photos provided). With that said there are no cracks or other damage present whatsoever.
The "red/orange" color of the shell, unique to the Herman Miller Company, is a bit nuanced as it's not quite red and it's not quite orange but a combination of the two. Please view the natural light videos provided to get an understanding of the true color of this chair as well as the subtle discoloration that is present but very difficult to discern from photos alone.
The iconic "Eiffel" base has been sand-blasted and powder-coated in a flat back tone that perfectly offsets the playful red/orange color of the seat shell and shows no damage or wear whatsoever.
This instantly recognizable DAR chair is incredibly comfortable, structurally sound and ready for a lifetime more of use. Please view all photos and videos for details on this chair's current condition. We're limited on the amount of media we can post so additional photos and videos are available upon request.
Style: Mid-Century Modern | Modern
SKU: AM02231-1
---Dimensions---
Width: 24 in / 60.96 cm
Depth: 24 in / 60.96 cm
Height: 31 in / 78.74 cm
Seat Height: 17.5 in / 44.45 cm
Arm Height: 26 in / 66.04 cm
-- Re-upholstery Option --
If you would like to have the seats reupholstered, please message us prior to checkout to discuss your options.
-- Shipping and Handling --
This shipping total in the listing is for local pickup only. If you would like to manage shipping yourself, we have several companies we will gladly recommend. If you prefer to have us manage the shipping process we ship to the US and Canada. Rates vary by location. Please message us prior to payment and checkout as you will receive an additional invoice for shipping, handling, and insurance if we manage the process for you in this transaction.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Do I get the piece(s) in the listing? Yes you can but we also source other pieces and have many others in stock if this isn't the exact piece(s) you were looking for. The piece(s) in this listing are currently available for sale as-is, restored or re-worked and will be noted in the description above. If this isn't the exact piece you are looking for or you would like this piece customized, please send us a private message and we'll do our best to meet your specific needs in sourcing or creating your dream piece(s).
Do you ship overseas? Can I manage shipping myself? Each listing includes shipping information specific to the item being sold. If our shipping service does not include your location or if you would like to manage the shipping process yourself for any other reason please message us prior to checkout to discuss your options.
Why buy ABTModern? We pride ourselves in finding truly amazing, one-of-a-kind pieces and bringing them to you, our clients! We are a small family business and take tremendous pride in doing what we love. Thank you for allowing us to do what we love! Please know we make YOU our NUMBER 1 PRIORITY throughout the entire process. It's our honor to serve you with your furniture and custom design needs.
About: Introducing a second generation DAR "Eiffel" armchair designed in 1949 by the iconic design duo Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. In 2001, continuing the Eames’ design ethos of continual, iterative advancements, Herman Miller reintroduced the original Eames Molded Shell Chair in a durable, 100 percent recyclable polypropylene which also included several bold new colors such as this playful "Red-Orange" scheme.
Charles (1907–1978) and Ray Eames (1912–1988) were American designers renowned for their groundbreaking contributions to architecture, furniture and industrial design and manufacturing. They are best remembered for their Mid-Century Modern furniture, built from innovative materials, including molded plywood, fiberglass-reinforced plastic, and aluminum, which offered consumers beautiful, functional, and inexpensive products.
Herman Miller was founded in 1905 as the Star Furniture Co. Initially the company produced furniture, especially bedroom suites, in historic revival styles. The company reformed as Herman Miller, Inc. in 1960 and was then led by architect George Nelson, who joined the firm as director of design in 1945. Over the next four decades, Nelson influenced Herman Miller through both his personal designs and the designers that he recruited, including Isamu Noguchi and Charles and Ray Eames.
This iconic, instantly recognizable DAR armchair is perfect for collectors and designers alike searching for an authentic early 2nd generation "Eiffel" chair. The shell is in 100% original, vintage condition whist the base has been powder-coated in a flat black tone perfectly off-setting the playful Red/Orange color of the seat. Make it yours today and elevate your space's aesthetic to new, colorful heights.
Origin: United States of America
Proof: Signed
Period: 2000 - 2009
Material: Plastic | Metal
State: Partial Restoration (See Details)
Condition Details: This iconic DAR "Eiffel" armchair has recently undergone a partial restoration. The molded plastic shell is in 100% original, vintage condition and shows only minor signs of vintage wear such as light scratches as well as areas of light discoloration (the worst of which can be seen in the detail photos provided). With that said there are no cracks or other damage present whatsoever.
The "red/orange" color of the shell, unique to the Herman Miller Company, is a bit nuanced as it's not quite red and it's not quite orange but a combination of the two. Please view the natural light videos provided to get an understanding of the true color of this chair as well as the subtle discoloration that is present but very difficult to discern from photos alone.
The iconic "Eiffel" base has been sand-blasted and powder-coated in a flat back tone that perfectly offsets the playful red/orange color of the seat shell and shows no damage or wear whatsoever.
This instantly recognizable DAR chair is incredibly comfortable, structurally sound and ready for a lifetime more of use. Please view all photos and videos for details on this chair's current condition. We're limited on the amount of media we can post so additional photos and videos are available upon request.
Style: Mid-Century Modern | Modern
SKU: AM02231-1
---Dimensions---
Width: 24 in / 60.96 cm
Depth: 24 in / 60.96 cm
Height: 31 in / 78.74 cm
Seat Height: 17.5 in / 44.45 cm
Arm Height: 26 in / 66.04 cm
-- Re-upholstery Option --
If you would like to have the seats reupholstered, please message us prior to checkout to discuss your options.
-- Shipping and Handling --
This shipping total in the listing is for local pickup only. If you would like to manage shipping yourself, we have several companies we will gladly recommend. If you prefer to have us manage the shipping process we ship to the US and Canada. Rates vary by location. Please message us prior to payment and checkout as you will receive an additional invoice for shipping, handling, and insurance if we manage the process for you in this transaction.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Do I get the piece(s) in the listing? Yes you can but we also source other pieces and have many others in stock if this isn't the exact piece(s) you were looking for. The piece(s) in this listing are currently available for sale as-is, restored or re-worked and will be noted in the description above. If this isn't the exact piece you are looking for or you would like this piece customized, please send us a private message and we'll do our best to meet your specific needs in sourcing or creating your dream piece(s).
Do you ship overseas? Can I manage shipping myself? Each listing includes shipping information specific to the item being sold. If our shipping service does not include your location or if you would like to manage the shipping process yourself for any other reason please message us prior to checkout to discuss your options.
Why buy ABTModern? We pride ourselves in finding truly amazing, one-of-a-kind pieces and bringing them to you, our clients! We are a small family business and take tremendous pride in doing what we love. Thank you for allowing us to do what we love! Please know we make YOU our NUMBER 1 PRIORITY throughout the entire process. It's our honor to serve you with your furniture and custom design needs.