PAIR Eames Herman Miller GREIGE SIDESHELL DOWEL Chairs

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New materials, especially those that held promise for doing more with less, fascinated the Eameses thoughout their careers. Plastic was no exception. they saw in it the chance to form organic seat shells that conform to the body's shape. The Eameses adapted manufacturing techniques developed during World War II to mass-produce this design in side and armchair versions. As they typically did, the Eameses required that materials be expressed honestly and unselfconsciously so these were the first one-piece plastic chairs offered without upholstery or covering. Their enduring design and quality construction make them durable performers in many environments. Offered is a pair of original Greige sideshells on Reproduction Dowel Bases; the Eames called the color Greige because of its subtle grey/beige color profile. These shells are featured in one of the original six colors offered by Herman Miller. The Greige shells are prized by collectors and interior designers for their interesting neutrality; this color compliments nearly every interior. Shipping is free to the United States and the eligible international destinations listed below. Condition report: Fiberglass is clean with superficial scuffs, scratches, and resin wear consistent with 50+ years of use; no fractures, breaks, holes or major damage. Fiberglass retains its original read more

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