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Description:
Four Ray (1912-1988) and Charles Eames (1907-1978) for Herman Miller Dining Chair Metal (DCM) Chairs, Zeeland, Michigan, c. 1950, molded plywood seats and backs on chromed metal frames, three with maker's foil labels, ht. 30, seat ht. 18 1/2, wd. 19 1/2, dp. 21 in.
Note: Bernice Alexandra "Ray" Kaiser and Charles Ormond Eames Jr. were married American industrial designers who made significant historical contributions to the development of modern furniture. Charles was the public face of the Eames office, but Ray and Charles worked together as creative partners and employed a diverse creative staff. In 1958, Herman Miller officially began mass production of Eames designs in Zeeland, Michigan. Today, Herman Miller, along with European counterpart Vitra, remain the only licensed manufacturers of Eames furniture and products.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Good original condition. Some sock mounts possibly replaced. Feet ends probably replaced. Some pitting to chrome.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Herman Miller Dining Chair Metal, Vitra, Ray, Charles Ormond Eames Jr., Bernice Alexandra, Bernice Alexandra "Ray" Kaiser, Zeeland
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