Herman Miller ® Eames ® DSSN - Molded Plastic Side Chair with 4 Leg Base

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Designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Charles and Ray Eames adapted molding techniques developed during World War II to mass produce this classic design. Available in side and armchair versions, today's Molded Plastic Chairs are true to the originals and are fully authentic, with updated materials to meet environmental requirements.

Charles and Ray Eames, always interested in new materials, saw in plastic the chance to form organic seat shells that conform to the body’s shape. The enduring forms and quality construction make the Molded Plastic Chairs - available here with a metal four-leg base - comfortable, durable performers.

THE DESIGN | FEATURES AT A GLANCE | DIMENSIONS | WHY BUY FROM US?

The Design:

New materials, especially those that held promise for doing more with less, fascinated Charles and Ray Eames throughout their careers. Their fascination led to inventive modern furniture, such as the Molded Plastic Chair. Designed in 1948, it was the first plastic chair to be mass produced.

The current models look exactly the same as the originals. They remain unupholstered, in keeping with the Eameses requirement that materials be expressed honestly and unselfconsciously. In fact, these were the first one-piece plastic chairs to be left uncovered.

At the same time, the chairs are better than ever. For example, the shell is now manufactured using more environmentally friendly, high-impact plastic.

Landmark Design

Organic shape
Clean, simple form sculpted to fit the body
First presented at the Museum of Modern Art in 1948, the chairs have achieved a pervasive presence that proves the staying power of good design
Today's recreation looks the same as the original
Four-leg metal base

Smart Construction

Can be stacked up to 14 high for easy storage
Durable design, even in public spaces
Choose from five colorful shells: black, light blue, lime green, red, or white
Many uses – in the home, office, café, reception area, or training room

Thoughtful Engineering

Designed for minimum environmental impact
Shells are recyclable polypropylene
Shell is dyed throughout so colors remain vibrant even after years of hard use
Rubber shock mounts where shell meets the base provide extended comfort

For additional information please view the Herman Miller Finish Care information as provided directly by the manufacturer.

Why Buy From Us?

The Eames Molded Plastic Chair is offered as a Specialty Order Item in order to accommodate complete customization.

CSN Stores stand behind our 100% Price-Match Guarantee on all Herman Miller products.
CSN Stores also back a 12-Year Manufacturer Warranty. Should you experience any problems with your Eames Molded Plastic Chair, Herman Miller will cover the cost of fixing it for you.
Also, should you discover shortly after receiving your Eames Molded Plastic Chair that parts are either damaged or missing, please call us immediately, and we will be happy to send you replacement parts as soon as possible and at no additional cost.
No sales tax, except on orders shipped to Massachusetts
Red chair ships same day and Black, Light Blue, Lime Green and White ship in 6-8 weeks

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Eames ® DSSN - Molded Plastic Side Chair with 4 Leg Base	29.88" H x 18.5" W x 22" D	Unavailable

Herman Miller ®:

Herman Miller: The name is synonymous with innovation, design, operational excellence, smart application of technology, and social responsibility. Herman Miller, Inc. studies work and living environments and designs and delivers products and services that make these environments work better. Through problem-solving research and design, the company seeks to develop innovative solutions to real needs in working, healing, learning, and living environments.

Herman Miller began in 1923 as a manufacturer of traditional residential furniture, became a leader in "modern" furniture in the 1930s and 1940s; developed lasting ties through the 1950s with legendary industrial designers who led the company in new directions; transformed the office furniture industry with the first panel system in the 1960s; invented and refined ergonomic work seating in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s; reinvented the geometry of systems furniture in 2000, and is today the second largest office furniture company with customers and locations around the world. Their history of employee participation and ownership and technological innovation has long roots and continues to grow. They have always worked hard to be serious about both people and business. They look at their primary goal as creating great places to work.

George Nelson laid out five tenets of Herman Miller's design philosophy 50 years ago:

What you make is important.
Design is an integral part of the business.
The product must be honest.
You decide what you will make.
There is a market for good design.

While fashion and style have their place, the main criterion for a Herman Miller product has remained constant: Does it truly solve a problem that people care about in a way that improves upon other solutions, or pioneers a new and better answer altogether? The answer is Yes. More on Herman Miller ®...

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