
Beige Set (4) Herman Miller Original Eames DSR Side Shell Chairs
Product Description
These are original, vintage, Alexander Girard beige vinyl Eames black dining side shell chairs for Herman Miller sat upon newer, used black DSR ‘Eiffel’ bases. Adding vinyl or fabric upholstery really expanded the wonderful array of colours these iconic chairs were offered in and these are some great examples!
The Eames shells originally began as standard fiberglass shells which were first made available in the ‘arm’ variant and then the ‘side’ version was introduced too. Due to their popularity, Herman Miller introduced upholstered versions with the design helpings of Alexander Girard. It was also possible, when ordered in large quantities, to specifically request certain finishes and style of finish to the shells.
Individual Characteristics
The vintage shells are in a good aged condition, though there are some natural marks to the vinyl due to their age, but there are no cuts or tears.
The label on the underside indicates these shells were produced by Herman Miller in 1992.
Investment Details
The Eames shell chair collection is a widely coveted and collected design. As with many things, however, there are numerous factors which determine the investment value of the particular piece. The age, condition and originality of the chair play a part in this as does the colour. Though the upholstered versions are not highly regarded in the collecting world, as some great examples of some of the last editions of this iconic range, they have some sentimental value to them.