Description
Pair of Herman Miller Eames swivel base office chairs. The chairs are in black fabric and are dated 1983. Labels and marks are present on the underside of both chairs. These chairs were popular in offices and tech headquarters across the world in the 1980s, with IBM being a well-known user of them. We have had them in our recording studio and they have been great tools!
The chairs are in very good vintage condition. They swivel smoothly and sit flat on the ground. The bases do have scuffs and metal dulling. They would polish up nicely if so inclined but look good as-is. The fabric has some fading with one being slightly darker than the other. One chair has no fabric blemishes, the other has a small shallow hole on the fabric seat base, hard to see (last image). The fiberglass shells are in great condition with typical minor marks.
NOTE: Good news! We have determined that each chair will fit in a large Lowes wardrobe-style shipping/moving box. This means we can now offer Chairish standard shipping on this chair. This will save you $100s on the expensive Chairish in-home shipping service. The chairs will be shipped in two boxes.
However, if you prefer the in-home shipping service, please contact us and we will adjust accordingly.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The chairs are in very good vintage condition. They swivel smoothly and sit flat on the ground. The bases do have scuffs and metal dulling. They would polish up nicely if so inclined but look good as-is. The fabric has some fading with one being slightly darker than the other. One chair has no fabric blemishes, the other has a very small hole on the seat base, hard to see. The fiberglass shells are in great condition with minor marks.
Origin:
United States
Creator:
Brand: Herman Miller; Designer: Eames
Materials & Techniques:
Fabric, Metal
Details:
Seat Height: 17.0in
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Number of Seats: 2
The chairs are in very good vintage condition. They swivel smoothly and sit flat on the ground. The bases do have scuffs and metal dulling. They would polish up nicely if so inclined but look good as-is. The fabric has some fading with one being slightly darker than the other. One chair has no fabric blemishes, the other has a small shallow hole on the fabric seat base, hard to see (last image). The fiberglass shells are in great condition with typical minor marks.
NOTE: Good news! We have determined that each chair will fit in a large Lowes wardrobe-style shipping/moving box. This means we can now offer Chairish standard shipping on this chair. This will save you $100s on the expensive Chairish in-home shipping service. The chairs will be shipped in two boxes.
However, if you prefer the in-home shipping service, please contact us and we will adjust accordingly.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The chairs are in very good vintage condition. They swivel smoothly and sit flat on the ground. The bases do have scuffs and metal dulling. They would polish up nicely if so inclined but look good as-is. The fabric has some fading with one being slightly darker than the other. One chair has no fabric blemishes, the other has a very small hole on the seat base, hard to see. The fiberglass shells are in great condition with minor marks.
Origin:
United States
Creator:
Brand: Herman Miller; Designer: Eames
Materials & Techniques:
Fabric, Metal
Details:
Seat Height: 17.0in
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Number of Seats: 2
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; The chairs are in very good vintage condition. They swivel smoothly and sit flat on the ground. The bases do have scuffs and metal dulling. They would polish up nicely if so inclined but look good as-is. The fabric has some fading with one being slightly darker than the other. One chair has no fabric blemishes, the other has a very small hole on the seat base, hard to see. The fiberglass shells are in great condition with minor marks.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
32 x 19 x 21 in
Pair of Herman Miller Eames Swivel Base Office Chairs in Black Fabric, Dated 1983
Estimate $440-$710
Starting Bid
$220
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