Description
Group of 6 Eames stackable fiberglass shell chairs salvaged from the Eastern Airlines airport terminal in Atlanta. The famous Charles and Ray Eames fiberglass shell chairs bear the Herman Miller insignia. These unique naugahyde pads are a orange-tinged red color, similar to carnelian. They have royal blue piping around the pads and white fiberglass backs. These shells were salvaged from tandem benches at the former Eastern Air Lines terminal in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Eastern Airlines went out of business in 1991. That provenance would explain the unique custom color-way.The chairs feature the “DSS” base which allows the chairs to conveniently stack. This Eames stacking clever base designs allows you to stack the chairs for quick storage. Durable and multi-function, it’s no wonder why this design has withstood the test of time.
18.5″ Wide x 21 3/8″ Deep x 31″ High (17.5″ Seat Height)
Originally used in a commercial setting, these chairs came to us with some damage. Our restoration team did a knock out job bringing these priceless shells back to life so that they may be enjoyed for many years.
Condition: Original seat pads have been restored with refurbished color, sealant, and hole repairs. The original metal bases have some light cosmetic wear (scuffs, scratches, spots). Evidence of repaired patches and some bubbles in the Naugahyde can be seen on some seats.
About Charles and Ray Eames
Charles and Ray Eames’ designs were a colorful, ergonomic, and even cozy approach to modern furniture. They pioneered the use of new materials—molded plywood and fiberglass chairs, desks and storage units set on wire frames—challenging old ideas about what furniture should be made of. They met in 1940 at the Cranbrook Academy of Art where Charles intended to study industrial design and Ray was an aspiring abstract painter. They collaborated with Eero Saarinen on a molded plywood chair for MoMA’s Organic Furniture Competition. During World War II, the Eameses were commissioned by the Navy to develop splints and stretchers using their molded plywood technique.
After the war, they established the Eames Office in Venice, California, and their prototypes became a product in 1946 when Herman Miller introduced the Eames molded plywood chair. With innovative touches like rubber shock absorbers, it seemed to anticipate its user’s comfort. In 1956, they introduced the Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Their riff on a leather club chair, Charles and Ray Eames’ lounge chair remains a beloved piece of 20th-century furniture.
