Original Eames Aluminum Group Chair

Mid century modern eames herman miller fiberglass swivel shell armchair 1960s.

Original eames aluminum group chair.

An authentic eames lounge chair should measure 32 inches from the floor to the top of the headrest. Eames compact sofa floor glide vintage 18 99. Eames lounge chair es670 back brace bolt 8. The eames aluminum group series is a line of furniture designed by charles and ray eames while the furniture particularly the task chair is an icon of office furniture it was originally commissioned as outdoor seating for the home of j.

Eames aluminum group office chairs herman miller the lighting sale. Given that these chairs are so popular in interiors it is interesting that the inspiration for them developed because of the need for high quality outdoor seating. The eames aluminum executive chair sits equally well in all kinds of home and workplace interiors a statement of enduring design excellence. Original eames lounge chair ottoman es670 es671 32 6750.

A dramatic departure from the single shell chair. Eames aluminum group chair tilt swivel unit assembly 290. They re usually larger and somewhat clumsier. The eames aluminum group introduced in 1958 was named for the aluminum side ribs which hold the one piece seat back suspension taught to create a body welcoming sitting pocket choose from a selection of upholstery options to personalize your eames aluminum group chair.

Vintage style george nelson case goods furniture coin draw pull knob. Eero saarinen asked charles and ray to produce the eames aluminum group collection as a special project for his and alexander girard s irwin miller house in columbus indiana. Irwin miller founder of cummins engines by eero saarinen and alexander girard. Originally commissioned as outdoor seating in 1958 the eames aluminium group has been in demand ever since.

Its clean graceful lines look as fresh today as they did when this eames classic was first introduced some sixty years ago. Look for three specific measurements. Most copies of the eames lounge chair won t fit the original specifications of the design. Early pair eames herman miller aluminum group lounge chairs charcoal upholstery.

Herman miller charles eames aluminum group low back management chair ea335 720 00 vintage herman miller table w 650 5 star leg rare early base charles eames. The original design featured a woven suspension back and seat stretched. The eames aluminum group lounge chair has a high back relaxed pitch and padded headrest as well as a balancing tilt and swivel.