Mid Century Eames Herman Miller Dsw Dining Chairs In Elephant Hide Grey, 1950s
£1,800 per set of 4
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Item details
Height
83.0 cm
Width
46.0 cm
Depth
54.0 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
This is an original 1950s Eames fiberglass set of 4 shell chairs with original model sticker and stamp.
Stamped with the "Early Cincinnati Milacron (Mercedes) dates it 1958-1965.
Patent labels Sticker dates the chairs between 1956-59
A set of 4 fiberglass chairs model DSW by Charles and Ray Eames in Grey "Elephant Hide Grey" with a walnut dowelbase (dsw)
Charles and Ray would spend endless hours in the factory, tweaking the dyes and making slight alterations to the specifications of each colour option, often creating several different shell samples in just one day to find the perfect shade.
One hue that apparently caused the most frustration and was the most difficult to achieve was a warm blackish grey – after several attempts Charles Eames expressed: ‘What I really want is a black with feeling’. These efforts ultimately resulted in the colour the Eameses called Elephant Hide Grey.
The Eames Fiberglass Side Chair was introduced in 1951, a year after the original "shell" chair with arms was offered for sale.
The back and seat of these chairs are made of a single piece of molded fiberglass contoured to the shape of the human body.
The Eames Plastic Chair DSW (Dining Height Side Chair Wood Base) was born in 1950, created from the designs of Charles & Ray Eames.
The original model was created for the “International Competition for Low-cost Furniture Design” held by the MOMA in New York.
The price is for the set of 4
Condition:
Original condition
Very good overall condition, with just a couple of very small scuffs here and there to the edges of the shells, in keeping with their age, but nothing noticeable.
Some Light Discoloration on some areas of the seats
Dimensions:
46 cm wide
54 cm depth
83 cm high
45 cm seat height
Condition report:
Original condition
Very good overall condition, with just a couple of very small scuffs here and there to the edges of the shells, in keeping with their age, but nothing noticeable.
Some Light Discoloration on some areas of the seats
Additional dimensions information:
45 cm seat height
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Estimated delivery time
One to two weeks
Free collection available
Yes
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