Eames Aluminum Group Chair

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Seller's Notes:Authentic Eames chair by Herman Miller, made in 2013. See the last image for the tag and the maker's signature. Charcoal leather seat in pristine condition. The arms show some wear from the previous owner; consistent with age, it doesn't take away from the chair's beauty. A forever recognizable classic design. Lightweight aluminum frame. Pneumatic seat-height adjustment. Seat subtly conforms to the body’s shape. 360-degree swivel. Tilt feature with locking capability. Carpet casters.

The Eames Aluminum Group Collection (1958) began as a special project for Eero Saarinen and Alexander Girard, who needed seating for a home they were designing for industrialist J. Irwin Miller in Columbus, Indiana. The pair asked the Eameses to design light, mobile leisure chairs. At the time, Charles and Ray were exploring ways to use aluminum, which had been strengthened, refined and made more affordable since WWII. So, they constructed a lightweight, die-cast aluminum frame and set a sling in it – a “sitting pocket,” as they called it, which subtly conformed to the body’s shape. This completely new type of seat marked a departure from the idea of a chair as solid shell.

Brand: Herman Miller

Collection: Eames

Manufacturer Link: https://www.dwr.com/office-chairs/eames-aluminum-group-ch...