Marvelous vintage MCM (a.k.a.
mid-century modern) Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group
high back chair. Comprised of aluminum frame, 4 prong aluminum base, nylon
feet, black swivel shaft, black powder coated aluminum arms, & has been
reupholstered in an aubergine or eggplant faux suede. Beautiful condition,
keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and
wear. There are some minor scratches on the arms. Please see photos and zoom in
for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Design Date, 1958. Circa,
1960-1978. (We currently have three currently available but priced separately.)
I can’t think of anything better than a vintage Charles
& Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group high back chair!!! Except
maybe a purple one!! Aubergine Eggplant, Purple… whichever!! WOW!!! It is
comprised of an aluminum frame, 4 prong aluminum base with nylon feet, black swivel
shaft, black powder coated aluminum arms, and it has been reupholstered in a
lovely aubergine or eggplant faux suede fabric. Can we just say…. Design
EXCELLENCE!!!! And not to mention extraordinary comfort! The dynamic design duo
of husband and wife team Charles & Ray Eames focused on every detail and
combined ergonomics, flexibility, constructive elements, highest quality
materials, and attention to superior style which created a masterpiece that is
highly sought after still today. The design was introduced in 1958 and is still
in production! This vintage beauty will be phenomenal at a desk in an office
setting, next to your bed or in the dressing area of your bedroom, or extra
seating in the sitting room. It is versatile enough to blend in with many décor
styles, but it’s bursting with mid-century modern magnificence!! This treasure
is exactly what the designer ordered!
Charles Eames was born in St.
Louis, Missouri in 1907. Ray Kaiser Eames was born in Sacramento, California in
1912. They met at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan and were married in
1941. They moved together to California and continued their design work they
began together at Cranbrook. A commission, which they acquired from the
government during WWII to produce molded plywood splints and stretchers,
launched a career producing iconic mid-century modern furnishings which are
still fresh and sought after today. The Eames and their association with Herman
Miller were the partnership of the century. If you want to learn more about Charles
and Ray please visit Eames Office, the Eames Official website.
Herman Miller started life as
Star furniture Co. in Zeeland, Michigan in 1905 a producer of high-quality
furniture. Becoming Michigan Star Furniture Co in 1919, and then in 1923, when
long time employee Dirk Jan De Pree and his father-in-law purchased 51% of the
company stock, it was renamed Herman Miller Furniture Company. And remained so
until the 1960s when it became Herman Miller, Inc. Until the 1930s they
produced only traditional wood furniture, but the Great Depression caused a
need for change, and they hired modernist Gilbert Rohde who took the company in
a new successful direction. Upon Rohde’s death in 1944 he was replaced by none
other than the renowned George Nelson. Working with the likes of not only
Charles and Ray Eames but Isamu Noguchi, Alexander Girard, and Robert Propst,
to name just a few, Nelson led Herman Miller to became one of the finest names
in furniture and design.
Charles and Ray Eames had the
vision of making a better world. One in which things were designed to bring
pleasure into our lives. This chair is SURE to bring extreme pleasure into your
life! Don’t wait… Make it YOURS!!
Size Each:
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Height: 34.5 Inches
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Width: 24 Inches
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Depth: 26 Inches
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Seat Height: 15 Inches
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Arm Height: 22 Inches
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Inside Seat
Width: 21 Inches
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Inside Seat
Depth: 17.5 Inches
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Inside Back
Height: 22 Inches
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Clearance to
floor: 14 Inches
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Weight: 22.89 Pounds
Boxed Size:
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Height: 40 Inches
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Width: 30 Inches
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Depth: 32 Inches
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Weight: 50 Pounds
We ask that the buyer cover
freight. Please send zip code for a quote to your area.