Description
Herman Miller Eames Used Molded Plastic Armchair, Orange Red
The Herman Miller Eames Molded Plastic Armchair is one of the most recognized designs of the twentieth century. Created by Charles and Ray Eames and first introduced around 1950, it was among the earliest mass produced single shell chairs, and it helped define mid century modern furniture. Herman Miller has produced the design in the United States for decades, and you will find it everywhere from museums and design collections to corporate lobbies, cafes, conference rooms, and homes. Its sculptural shell and friendly proportions make it a true icon that still looks current today.
This pre-owned example features a vibrant orange-red molded shell paired with a bright white Eiffel Tower wire base. The armed shell flows from the backrest into integrated arms in a single continuous form, giving you natural support and a clean silhouette from every angle. The crisscross steel rod base, often called the Eiffel Tower base, keeps the chair light and stable while showing off the open, airy geometry that made the wire base versions so popular.
What makes the Eames armchair special is the way function and form come together. The one piece molded shell is shaped to cradle the body, with a gently contoured back and a waterfall front seat edge that relieves pressure behind the knees. The shell was engineered to flex slightly for comfort without any added padding, a genuine breakthrough when the chair debuted. The design has been offered on several interchangeable bases over the years, including the wire Eiffel base seen here, the dowel leg wood base, and the stacking and four leg variations, all built around the same enduring shell. Decades of production have proven how durable and timeless this chair really is, and buying it used lets you bring home an authentic Herman Miller Eames design at a fraction of the cost of new.
Features:
- Authentic Herman Miller Eames Design: Created by Charles and Ray Eames, a benchmark of mid century modern style.
- Single Shell Molded Construction: One piece molded plastic shell, one of the first chairs of its kind ever mass produced.
- Orange-Red Shell: Bold, eye catching color that adds energy to any room.
- Integrated Arms: Backrest and arms flow together in a single continuous form for natural support.
- Contoured Ergonomic Seat: Shell is shaped to cradle the body and encourage relaxed, comfortable seating.
- Waterfall Seat Edge: Gently rolled front edge helps relieve pressure behind the knees.
- Eiffel Tower Wire Base: White crisscross steel rod base that is light, stable, and visually open.
- Floor Glides: Base feet help protect floors and keep the chair steady.
- Durable, Easy Care Surface: Smooth molded shell wipes clean and stands up to everyday use.
- Versatile Use: At home in guest seating, reception areas, dining spaces, cafes, and meeting rooms.
- Timeless Icon: A design featured in collections and workplaces around the world.
Color: Orange-red molded shell with a white Eiffel Tower wire base
Good condition: Your used chair will arrive clean and in good working order, ready for use in your office. Each chair is inspected by our quality control team, then cleaned and refurbished as needed before it ships. Your chair will be free from rips or tears, the frame will be damage free, and it may show only very slight scratches, if any.
See example photos.