Inaugural Fine and Decorative Arts Sale
Lot 132:
Description
EA108 SWIVEL DESK CHAIR BY CHARLES & RAY EAMES FOR HERMAN MILLER, with impressed branding in aluminum, original blue upholstery, circa 1960.
21 3/4” W x 21 1/4” D x 33” H, 18 3/4” H to seat
This early swivel desk chair designed by Charles Eames and retailed by Herman Miller was designed with the early flattened footing and retains the original glides under each foot; this was changed for a longer posted foot in later designs. The stitched tweed blue covering is original and remains serviceable and comfortable; it retains the original upholstery tags and license stamps. The chair is crafted using die-cast aluminum for the upper body with a glossy clear coat seal, the fixed aluminum stem with a baked enamel finish. Under the U-shape seat brace is the patent stamp for Herman Miller.
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Condition: Scratches and scuffs to aluminum, discolorations and oxidization to base. The clear enamel finish with losses throughout the arms. Original blue upholstery with some fading and numerous discolorations/stains.
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Dimensions: 33 x 21.75 x 21.25 in
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