Herman Miller Chair - Aluminum Outdoor Group - by Charles and Ray Eames (Gray)
Originally developed as an outdoor chair for the Eero Saarinen and Alexander Girard-designed home of industrialist J. Irwin Miller, the Eames Aluminum Group offers maximum comfort with a minimal profile. Newly updated with a range of highly durable finish options including Outdoor Weave fabric, the Aluminum Group Lounge Chair, Side Chair, and Ottoman are once again ready to return to their roots—outdoors.
To ready the chairs and ottoman for outdoor use, we developed a new fabric that would be durable enough to weather the elements and still feel good against the skin. Outdoor Weave retains the spirit of the original 1958 polyester saran and builds off the technical capabilities of the Aeron chair’s Pellicle suspension material. Outdoor Weave combines a sturdy monofilament polypropylene for strength and elasticity, with four multifilament polypropylene yarns to give it a great look and feel. It’s also recyclable and contains no harmful PVC. It is available in several tones selected to complement the choice of powder-coated frames.
Creative
craft
The assembly of the Eames Aluminum Group Outdoor is as
crucial an element of its design as how it feels to sit in. The Eameses not
only designed each element of the chairs and ottoman, but also the process by
which they are crafted. We do it the same way today as it was done in 1958.
A continuous piece of Outdoor Weave is fed between the aluminum ribs which are then turned inside out and attached to the cross members. Because of this process, the chair offers considerable comfort and support without any of the bulk or weight of a traditional upholstered chair. The fabric itself becomes the seat, with a firm, flexible “sitting pocket” that conforms subtly to the body’s shape.
Durability and use
With one-piece, curved aluminum side ribs and a die-cast
aluminum base, the chair is strong, yet lightweight. To make it easy to move,
the upper cross member doubles as a handle.
Available with or without arms, the Eames Aluminum Group
Side Chair Outdoor is suitable for any location where a dining-height chair is
called for and naturally complements our range of Eames Tables Outdoor.
The Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair Outdoor pairs perfectly with the matching Eames Aluminum Group Ottoman, or works equally well as a cluster of multiple chairs around a low table for an informal sitting area.
Product Condition
Chairs are in good overall condition (Quantity of 7 remaining as of 4-14-2024). If a score had to be given to these chairs, they would probably get at least a solid 6 - 7 out of 10. The last (7) remaining chairs can be seen in the last 9 photos of the photos shown in this listing (all pics AFTER single chair pics on white background/backdrop). Fabric still stretched tight over aluminum frame. To this day, it is still super comfortable/cozy to sit in. These chairs were first started in production 14+ years ago (pre-2010), so it really shows you how well these chairs hold up over time, even with heavy outdoor use. Chair rotates a full 360 degrees without issue. No give/pull on the aluminum arm frames, they are still mounted tightly to the frame body. However, please keep in mind that while these chairs are in overall good condition, some of the chairs do have small flaws here and there – such as in some of the top-corners of the chairs (where your shoulders would rest), those parts in some chairs have some small, roughly quarter-sized areas, where the fabric has stretched & frayed a bit, and/or small holes. It is relatively minor imperfections, nothing that would affect the long-time durability of the chair. Can stick out a bit, though, to the eye. Doesn’t affect comfortability factor in any noticeable way. In these areas (the chairs tend to only have this “stretching” effect in one area of the chair, and small in area) - the aluminum frame of the chair is exposed in these areas. This is purely a cosmetic imperfection from regular use on a 14+ year old chair. Other chairs don't have this small separation of fabric, but may have a small to medium sized discoloration / staining on the fabric of the chair. Again, this would be purely a cosmetic defect. These chairs really stand the test of time, and can take quite a beating. Other than that, the chairs are in relatively good condition still aside from the aforementioned defects in some of the chairs. The only other area worth mentioning is the feet of the chairs – on the very bottom of each of the 4 “feet”, there may be signs of scuffs/scratching from somebody (most likely) dragging the chair across the concrete without picking it up first. These are very lightweight (21 lbs), and can be picked up by anyone really, so they are easy to continue preserving that part of the chair, if that’s something you are thinking about. It’s not something you would see without picking the chair up and flipping it upside down first, to be able to even notice. Doesn’t affect chair’s structural integrity in any serious way, very minor thing. Just wanted to make mention of it, though.
Brand: Herman Miller
Designer: Charles & Ray Eames
Materials used in production: Aluminum, “Outdoor Weave” Fabric, Polyester
Saran (Covering)
Period Made: 2000-2009
Manufacturing Location: / Made in America – Columbus, Indiana
Condition: Vintage / Antique / Used
Original Condition Unaltered > The item might be used,
but the design and finish haven't changed since it was made.
Some Imperfections > The item may have signs of aging, fading, or
use (however minor), such as scratches, dings, and scuff marks. Small
tears/stretches in the fabric (in small areas) in some chairs.
This item has been discontinued (Discontinued items are no longer in production).
Chair
Dimensions
Width: 28”
Depth/Length: 28”
Height: 38”
Net weight: 21 LBS
Store Info
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Returns accepted within 30 days.
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