Herman Miller Seating
American
No other business of its kind did more than the Herman Miller Furniture Company to introduce modern design into American homes. Working with legendary designers such as Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson and Alexander Girard, the Zeeland, Michigan-based firm fostered some of the boldest expressions of what we now call mid-century modern style. In doing so, Herman Miller produced some of the most beautiful, iconic and, one can even say, noblest chairs, sofas, tables and other furniture ever.
Founded in 1923, Herman Miller was originally known for grand historicist bedroom suites: heavily ornamented wood furniture that appealed to a high-minded, wealthier clientele. The company — named for its chief financial backer — began to suffer in the early 1930s as the Great Depression hit, and D.J. De Pree, the company’s CEO, feared bankruptcy. In 1932, aid came in the form of Gilbert Rohde, a self-taught furniture designer who had traveled widely in Europe, absorbing details of the Art Deco movement and other modernist influences. After persuading De Pree that the growing middle class required smaller, lighter household furnishings, Rohde set a new course for Herman Miller, creating sleek chairs, tables and cabinetry that were the essence of the Streamline Moderne style.
Rohde died suddenly in 1944. The following year, De Pree turned to George Nelson, an architect who had written widely about modern furniture design. Under Nelson’s leadership, Herman Miller would embrace new technologies and materials and audacious biomorphic forms.
Some of the pieces the company produced are now emblems of 20th century American design, including the Eames lounge chair and ottoman and Nelson’s Marshmallow sofa and Coconut chair. Such instantly recognizable furnishings have become timeless — staples of a modernist décor; striking, offbeat notes in traditional environments.
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Creator: Herman Miller
Pair Eames DCM in Worn Original Ebonized Finish
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of early production Dining Chair Metal DCM designed by the Charles and Ray Eames team . Black wrought iron frames support black aniline dyed wood seats and backs. Finish shows w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Steel
Impeccable Molded Swiveling Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impeccable molded swiveling armchair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Contractor base model.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Steel
Fine Charles Eames for Evans Sold by Herman Miller Ash Grain DCM Dining Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
Very nice early production Charles and Ray Eames designed dining chair metal (DCM ). Clean chrome frame supports ash grain seat and back. Retains original Eames Evans Herman Miller w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century 1940s Walnut DCW Plywood Chair by Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1940s Brown walnut DCW plywood chair by Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller
Beautiful and really rare early DCW chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames. The chair is made out of walnu...
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1940s Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Plywood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Set of Four DKR Bikini Chairs by Charles Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with trace of age and use for this set of four Bikini chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Some rust spots on the metal. Original from 60s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Steel
DSR chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 4 dark blue fibreglass chairs. Stamped Herman Miller (see photo). These are the Eiffels legs. One chair has been repaired and is still a bit damaged (see photo). Wear due to t...
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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Metal
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Burnt Orange
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful custom edition of the iconic Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Rosewood shells and aluminum bases cradle the custom burnt orange leather cushions. New leather very soft and i...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Leather
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 Chair, Black Leather, H-Base, 1955
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 chairs, set of four, black leather, H-base, circa 1954,
Boot glides
The abbreviated Eames DKX chair, part of the Wire Mesh Series, stood for Dining (D) height, K-Wire (K) chair on X-base (X). As with all the mesh series, the numbers represented the upholstery cut, with 1 meaning the full chair cover and 2 the two-part ‘bikini’ version.
The X in the name of the DKX, LKX and MKX stands for the X-base, an original patterned base with a clear criss-cross where the base joins the top. This base was developed for the plastic series and was later utilized for the wire mesh chairs...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Steel
Green Leather 'Dax' Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hilversum, NL
A Dax rope edge fiberglass Zenith shell chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Co. with aluminum-finished legs retaining the original green leather upholstery over a...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage Charles Eames Eiffel Tower Fiberglass Side Chairs for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This iconic pair of Mid-Century Modern side chairs feature the Classic Charles Eames Eiffel Tower base and molded fiberglass seats. Stylish vintage ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of 4 Vintage Eames Chairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Vintage Eames chairs by Herman Miller. All original, not a recent edition. Stamped under.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Acrylic
La Fonda Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller with Peter Max Fabric
By Herman Miller
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of La Fonda chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller circa mid 1960s. These seldom seen examples have white powder coated La Fonda bases and have been upholstered in a playful psychedelic dead stock Peter Max fabric...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Steel
Rare Early Set of Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Chairs in Zebrawood
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in East Hampton, NY
A set of 4 of beautifully grained early DCM chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in a very hard to find zebrawood pressure molded plywood on chr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller. Stamped Herman Miller.
Category
1960s American Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Restored Pair of 1960 Herman Miller No1 Hardwood Eames Lounge Armchairs Ottomans
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer extremely rare and important pair of fully restored, original, Herman Miller No1 & Herman Miller Hillie circa 1958-1960 black leather and Rosewood lounge armchairs and ottomans
These are pretty much the most iconic and well known armchair and ottoman ever made, exhibited countless times, displayed in the V&A, Metropolitan Museum of Art, winners of countless awards these are the simply put the finest suite around
They have been on a journey, I’ve had all pieces stripped to the bare shells, the frames have been washed back and traditionally French polished, the leather all restored and hand dyed the original nero black, they are the finest example pair anywhere in the world today
One suite has the black Herman Miller No1 label, the other, the earlier redish Herman Miller Hillie label
Condition wise, the restoration has been done in such a way to keep all the original charm and patina but make them gallery ready, they will have age and use related patina marks here and there but mostly they are in very fine order
Dimensions armchairs
Height:- 80.5cm
Width:- 85cm
Depth:- 86.5cm
Seat height:- 41cm
Dimensions ottomans
Height:- 42cm
Width:- 65.5cm
Depth:- 53.5cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point,
MUST READ!
The Eames Lounge Chair and ottoman are furnishings made of molded plywood and leather, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company. They are officially titled Eames Lounge ( 670 ) and Ottoman ( 671 ) and were released in 1956 after years of development by designers. It was the first chair that the Eameses designed for a high-end market. Examples of these furnishings are part of the permanent collection of New York's Museum of Modern Art.
Design
Charles and Ray Eames sought to develop furniture that could be mass-produced and affordable, with the exception of the Eames Lounge Chair. This luxury item was inspired by the traditional English club chair. The Eames Lounge Chair is an icon of Modern style design, although when it was first made, Ray Eames remarked in a letter to Charles that the chair looked "comfortable and un-designy". Charles's vision was for a chair with "the warm, receptive look of a well-used first baseman's mitt." The chair is composed of three curved plywood shells covered with veneer: the headrest, the backrest and the seat. The layers are glued together and shaped under heat and pressure. The shells and the seat cushions are essentially of the same shape, and composed of two curved forms interlocking to form a solid mass. The chair back and headrest are identical in proportion, as are the seat and the ottoman.
The products have changed in various ways over time. Beginning in 1956 and running through the very early 1990s, the shells were made up of five thin layers of plywood which were covered by a veneer of Brazilian rosewood. The use of Brazilian rosewood was discontinued in the early 1990s, and current production since then consists of seven layers of plywood covered by finishing veneers of cherry, walnut, palisander rosewood (a sustainably grown wood with similar grain patterns to the original Brazilian versions), and other finishes. Small changes include the sets of spacers between the aluminum spines and the wood panels, originally of rubber, later hard plastic washers, and the number of screws securing the armrests, originally three, changed to two in second-series models, while the "domes of silence" (glides/feet) on the chair base originally had thinner screws attaching them to the aluminum base than those on later chairs, and the zipper around the cushions, either brown or black on early models, was later black only. Further, early ottomans had removable rubber slide-on feet with metal glides, and early labels are of oblong foil.
History
The Eames Lounge Chair first...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
George Nelson for Herman Miller Chaise Longue
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare George Nelson chaise longue for Herman Miller. Heavy chromed steel frame with newer upholstery.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Chrome
Eames DCM Dining Chair by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Eames DCM dining chair in black. Colored ash seat and back along with chrome frame. Self leveling nylon glides intact, allowing for use on mul...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Wood
Elephant Hide Gray Eames Herman Miller Molded Fiberglass DAX Arm Shell Chair H B
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome example of the Charles and Ray Eames DAX fiberglass arm shell chair for Herman Miller. It is in elephant hide gray with a black H base and unusual glide feet. It retains a pa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Modern Herman Miller Setu White Office Arm Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Le Shoppe Too presents these modern office arm chairs by Herman Miller called the Setu Chair, in white. We have a total of 10 available. In very good condit...
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Late 20th Century Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Metal
1959 Early Modern Fiberglass Verner Panton S Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Verner Panton
Located in Chula Vista, CA
S Chair
Vintage modern at its finest with iconic S chair designed by Verner Panton for Herman Miller. Designed in 1959. Production 1960s. Unmarked.
Note fiberglass exposed. Vintage w...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of 16 Saddle Leather DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Hard to find an incredible set of 16 classic EC-127 padded DCM dining chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, circa 1971-1981. This version was developed in 1969 in an effort to sidestep the challenges of the glued shock mounts found on the plywood versions. These famed chairs...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Metal
Early Eames LCM Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s, Ash/ Black Frame
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Eames LCM lounge chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s, ash with black base, wonderful example, great original finish, patina, retains impressed LCM u...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller Office Chair in Red Fabric
By Herman Miller
Located in bari, IT
Herman Miller office chair in red fabric from late 1980s.
Category
1980s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Metal
Eames Herman Miller Mid-Century Shell Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern shell chair, makers mark on bottom.
Measurements: 31.5" H x 25" W x 23" D. Seat 18".
Dealer: S138XX.
Category
Late 20th Century Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Authentic RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic and rare RAR Rocking chair designed by Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This rocking chair was manufactured in the 1960s. The rocking chair is in original vintage con...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 modern dining chairs by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Mark Goetz Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 modern dining chairs by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller. Very comfortable. Standard 18 in. seat height. Stackable.
Category
20th Century American Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Metal
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Blue Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Blue Chair
The chair measures: 24.75 wide x 22 deep x 31.25 high, with a sea...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Chrome
Charles and Ray Eames Designed 1st Generation RKR Rocker for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a Charles and Ray Eames designed 1st Generation RKR Rocker for Herman Miller
Two Birch wooden rockers, steel rod base and main body of the ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Steel
George Nelson Modular Sofa by Herman Miller, 1966
By Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson modular sofa by Herman Miller, 1966.
Category
20th Century American Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Chrome
Charles Eames DCM Dining Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Vienna, AT
Charles Eames DCM dining chair with seat and back of molded walnut veneer, chromed steel. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. Produced by Herma...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Steel
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Red Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Red Chair
The chair measures: 24.75 wide x 22 deep x 31.25 high, with a seat...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Chrome
Early Zenith Parchment DAX Fiberglass Shell Armchair for Herman Miller
By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Jose, CA
Iconic design (DAX) dining armchair x-base by Ray and Charles Eames, circa early 1950's. This second generation parchment colored armchair retains a high gloss finish supported by th...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Steel
18 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Orange Fiberglass
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of 18 stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or ear...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1950 Red Analine Plywood Eames Lounge Chair Herman Miller LCM added JFK Bolts
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This vintage 1940s-1950s Eames LCM chair that is unrestored, the back rubber mounts have been drilled through to connect the back rest. This is a fully functional chair as shown.
We...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Plywood
Herman Miller Rolling Office Chairs, Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
A nice pair of rolling office or desk chairs
By Herman Miller
USA, 2000s
A nice pair of rolling office or desk chairs
By Herman Miller
USA, 2000s
Measures: 18" W x 19" D x 3...
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Early 2000s American Modern Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Custom White Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous Eames lounge and ottoman in brand new white leather. New shock mounts installed in seat panel ($600 value). All adjustable feet intact. Chair swivels smoothly.
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Leather
Early Pair of Charles Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs "Elephant Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early pair of Charles Eames fiberglass arm shell chairs "Elephant Hyde Grey" Herman Miller. Nice original condition, retains original ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1960s
Stool from the Pedestal series by George Nelson, with cover in playful orange vinyl. Nice and compact seat tha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Molded Plastic X-Base Shell Chairs, Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller mid century molded plastic x-base shell chairs - pair.
Measures: 24.75 wide x 22.5 deep x 31 high with a seat height of 16.5 inch...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Modern Herman Miller Slat Back Armchairs Burnt Orange Brushed Chenille
By Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage modern Herman Miller slat back armchairs comprised of brown mahogany finished wood frames with slat backs and their original burnt...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Millerr Midcentury Rocking Chair 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
American Mid-Century Modern design rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller with original fiberglass frame and fabric upholstered seat, refurbished...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Metal
Modernist Fabric & Chrome Tubular Chairs by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller
By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Peter Protzman’s design career began in Michigan where he spent over 10 years with Herman Miller working alongside such design luminaries as Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson. While there, he designed the award-winning Tubular Collection of furniture which remained in production for 20 years and is still sought-after by fans of Mid-Century Modern design.
These vintage chrome tubular chairs...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Four Vivid Yellow Fiberglass Eames DSR Chairs on Black Eiffel Tower Bases
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Very clean original set of four chairs together since new. Herman Miller DSR ( Dining Side Rod ) chairs designed be Charles and Ray Eames in the mid ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Steel
Original Eames DKX-1 Side Chair in Orange Leather for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Charles and Ray Eames side chair DKX-1 in orange leather for Herman Miller, circa 1960s.
The chair is in very good vintage condition, no damage to the leather, very solid chair.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Wire
Eames Herman Miller LAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair X Base Zenith Rope Edge
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome example of the Charles and Ray Eames LAX molded fiberglass arm shell chair for Herman Miller in one of the original colors, lemon yellow. This is an early chair made by Zenit...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Metal
Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chairs, Newly Restored
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding iconic set of six early "DCM" chairs
By Charles Eames for Herman Miller
USA, 1950s
Bent walnut plywood seats and backs, with metal frame.
Measures:...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Metal
Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller Full Option Rare Green Desk Chair, 1958
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
Alu chair...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Upholstered Slipper Chairs
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful pair of art deco, slipper, lounge chairs by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller features a rounded profile with upholstered seat and back in a woven blue linen blend.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
16 DCM Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DCM chair (Dining metal chair) by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Designed in 1946, this molded plywood + chromed steel chair is a classic design. Sometimes referred to as the "potato chip chair...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton "Panton Chair" Original Edition Herman Miller circa 1960
By Verner Panton, Herman Miller
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Verner Panton "Panton chair" original edition Herman Miller in enamelled fiberglass circa 1960
wear and minor losses.
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1960s
Stool from the Pedestal series by George Nelson, with cover in playful orange vinyl. Nice and compact seat tha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Metal
Classic Modernist Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Lounge Chair, Zenith
By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
First generation, circa 1950 Charles and Ray Eames. Museum quality, sea foam green arm shell lounge chair made by Zenith Plastic Co./ Herman Miller. Features amazing exposed fibers, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Zinc
Herman Miller Chrome & Black Pair of Armchairs Original Fabric
By Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Striking pair of Herman Miller chrome & black armchairs wearing their original gray iridescent fabric. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Eames Rocking Chair for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller.
Fiberglass shell with red fabric upholstery and a black metal and wooden base.
1970s - ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
George Nelson, Modular Sofa and Table Seating System, 1966 for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Munster, NRW
George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s, United States.
Very fine Modular §seater sofa by George Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller.
This sofa has a metal frame with square chro...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Geiger for Herman Miller Leather Cube Chairs
By Geiger International, Herman Miller
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sleek pair of leather cube chairs by Geiger International for Herman Miller. Iconic cube chair design made famous by Harvey Probber with a modern seam around the sides and back fitte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
1969 Eames Herman Miller/Fehlbaum Extremely Rare White Barstools in Green Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
Four extremely rare Eames bar stools...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Zenith
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare, early set of 4 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass arm shell chairs, extremely rare "Raw Umber" color, all 4 chairs retain original...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Seating
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Herman Miller seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Herman Miller seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 642 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Herman Miller were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, and Milo Baughman. Prices for Herman Miller seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $150 and can go as high as $50,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,481.
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Questions About Herman Miller Seating
- Who is Herman Miller?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Although many modern furnishings bear his name, Herman Miller is not a furniture designer. It is the name of a manufacturer — the business was originally called the Michigan Star Furniture Company and produced bedroom sets in traditional styles. When the company's general manager D.J. De Pree purchased the manufacturer in 1923 with his father-in-law's help, he showed his gratitude by renaming it after his benefactor: Herman Miller. Today, the firm is best known for iconic mid-century modern furniture designed by the likes of George Nelson, Ray and Charles Eames, and others. Herman Miller chairs, tables, storage cabinets and more helped usher in a new era of design characterized by sleek lines, bold colors and luxurious materials.
- What is a Herman Miller chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024A Herman Miller chair is a chair produced by the American furniture company Herman Miller.
The firm is best known today for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, which includes a range of armchairs, office chairs and other seating. Vintage Herman Miller chairs such as the Eames lounge chair, the Coconut chair and the Eames Executive chair are widely celebrated by design enthusiasts all over the world, while the Aeron chair, which was created by ergonomics pioneers Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick in the 1990s, is the quintessential computer chair and a best seller.
Shop a collection of Herman Miller chairs and other mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Herman Miller is the official retailer and manufacturer of the iconic Eames lounge chairs. Inspired by 19th-century English club chairs, interior design enthusiasts highly covet the distinctive-shaped Eames chair. Shop a collection of vintage Eames chairs and other goods from Herman Miller on 1stDibs.
- Does Herman Miller own Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the noted furniture brand Herman Miller acquired Knoll in 2021 and announced a new name, MillerKnoll. The new name is meant to take advantage of the long history and reputation that each brand brings to the table and to introduce a new, stronger joint effort to the public. Shop a collection of Herman Miller and Knoll furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The Herman Miller headquarters is located in Zeeland, Michigan. It opened in 1905 as the Star Furniture Company. The public company's stock trades on the NASDAQ exchange under the initials MLKN. On 1stDibs, you can find a selection of Herman Miller furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022PostureFit from Herman Miller is a kit available as an accessory for Aeron chairs and stools. Its purpose is to provide extra support at the base of the spine to help encourage better posture. The kit doesn't fit all Aeron chairs, making it important that you carefully read the information about compatible models before making a purchase. Shop a range of Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
- Why is Herman Miller so good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Herman Miller is good due to its long history of producing high-quality and enduring designs. No other business of its kind did more than the Herman Miller Furniture Company to introduce modern design into American homes. Working with legendary designers such as Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson and Alexander Girard, the Zeeland, Michigan-based firm fostered some of the boldest expressions of what we now call mid-century modern style. In doing so, Herman Miller produced some of the most beautiful and iconic chairs, sofas, tables and other furniture ever. Some of the pieces the company produced are now emblems of 20th-century American design, including the Eames lounge chair and ottoman and George Nelson’s Marshmallow sofa and Coconut chair. Such instantly recognizable furnishings have become timeless staples of modernist decor. Shop a wide range of Herman Miller furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to adjust a Herman Miller chair depends on the model. Over the years, the company's furniture has employed many different mechanisms. Current styles of their well-known Aeron chair have a lever on the right for adjusting the seat height and one on the left that controls the seat tilt. A separate lever allows you to raise and lower the arms. You'll find a collection of Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The best Herman Miller chair is going to vary by owner. There have been many revered chairs and other seating manufactured by the legendary American furniture company over the years. Chairs by Herman Miller are often alluring in appearance, comfortable, and long-lasting. 1stDibs offers a variety of vintage and new Herman Miller chairs that are contemporary in design and durable.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to replace Herman Miller casters depends on the chair. In most cases, you will need a pipe wrench and an Allen wrench to remove the current casters, and a mallet and a lubricant to install the new wheels. Follow the replacement instructions provided by Herman Miller to ensure best results. Find a selection of Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To clean a Herman Miller Aeron chair, follow the specific directions provided by the company. Generally, you can use a soft cloth moistened with water and mild dish soap to wipe off the arms, base and frame. Use a vacuum cleaner with a hose attachment to remove debris from the upholstery. Shop a range of Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Where Herman Miller furniture is made depends on the piece. Up until 2007, a factory in Zeeland, Michigan, produced nearly all of the company's furniture. In 2007, the company acquired a factory in Ningbo, China, and in the early 2010s, they established a manufacturing location in the United Kingdom. On 1stDibs, you can find a selection of Herman Miller furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, the Herman Miller Aeron chair is very comfortable. The chair has many points of adjustability to help ensure comfort. You can tilt, raise and lower the seat height and adjust the tilt and height of the arms.
Manufactured by iconic mid-century brand Herman Miller and codesigned by ergonomics pioneers Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick in 1994, the Aeron is known for its high quality and fully customizable seat height and depth, arms and recline. It's available in three sizes: A, B and C. According to the company, A, with roughly 17 inches between the arms, is ideal for people under five foot four and under 150 pounds; C, with 20.5 inches between the arms, is for those taller than six foot three and weighing up to 300 pounds; while B suits everyone in between. Of course, the right choice comes down to personal preference.
Find Aeron chairs and other Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Normally, Herman Miller has two sales each year. The first takes place in the spring, and the second is usually in the fall around the start of shopping for the holiday season. Year-round, other online platforms may offer discounts on Herman Miller. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Herman Miller furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The way to adjust a Herman Miller Aeron chair depends on which part you wish to reposition. To raise or lower the seat, use the paddle-shaped lever found on the right side of the chair. Reach for the lever on the left side to tilt the seat. A lever on the base of the arms controls the arm height, and you can modify the arm angle by pivoting the arm pad. You'll find a selection of Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
- Does Herman Miller make clocks?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Herman Miller makes clocks. Founded in 1927, the Herman Miller Clock Company specialized in traditional clock design. Today, Herman Miller is known for their mid-century and contemporary style clocks. Browse a selection of Herman Miller’s clocks and furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Herman Miller actually has two sales each year rather than one annual sale. The specific dates of the sales vary. However, most years, the sales take place once in the spring and once in the fall. You may find Herman Miller available for discounted prices on other online platforms year-round. Find a collection of Herman Miller furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024You can buy Herman Miller chairs in a number of ways. The company sells chairs directly through their online store and operates a flagship store in New York City. In addition, Herman Miller makes their chairs available through select authorized brick-and-mortar retailers and online platforms. You'll also find a collection of vintage Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022An easy way to identify a Herman Miller chair is to examine the underside of the seat. Many pieces feature a label or medallion that bears the brand name in the correct font or the logo. In addition, Herman Miller chairs come with a certificate of authenticity. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Herman Miller chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024Yes, there are fake Herman Miller chairs. Because of the brand's popularity, some unscrupulous manufacturers create replicas and try to pass them off as authentic Herman Miller pieces. Others simply borrow elements of the style, producing chairs that look very similar. To identify a real Herman Miller chair, look for a label or medallion that shows the brand's logo or name in the correct font. Normally, the manufacturer’s mark can be found under the seat.
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