Beige Herman Miller Original Eames DSR Side Shell Chair

Product Description

This is an original, vintage, Alexander Girard beige vinyl Eames black dining side shell chair for Herman Miller upon its newer, used black DSR ‘Eiffel’ base. The addition of the vinyl or fabric upholstery really expanded the wonderful array of colours these iconic chairs were offered in and this is a great example!

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 shell is in a good aged condition, though there are some natural marks to the vinyl due to its age, but there are no cuts or tears.

The label on the underside indicates this shell was 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 a great example of one of the last editions of this iconic range, it has some sentimental value to it.