Eames Molded Wood Chair
Summary
Designers Charles and Ray Eames helped develop molded plywood technology in the 1940s to create seating that conformed to the natural curves of the human body. The Eames Molded Wood Chair from Herman Miller applies their molded plywood technology to their iconic shell chair form. This lightweight but durable chair brings comfort and warmth to hospitality spaces, canteens, and common areas. It’s offered in a range of finishes and leg options to suit your needs.
Dimensions
4-Leg Base
Height: 31 in
Width: 18.5 in
Depth: 21.5 in
Seat Height: 16-17 in
Dowel Base
Height: 31 in
Width: 18.5 in
Depth: 21.5 in
Seat Height: 16.5-17.5 in
Wire Base
Height: 31 in
Width: 18.5 in
Depth: 21.5 in
Seat Height: 17 in
A simple, gracious form
Eames Moulded Wood Chairs
The authentic, single-shell form of the Eames Molded Wood Chair is achieved through a proprietary process of 3-D veneer manufacturing technology that enables wood veneer to be molded into complex curves—thus completing the Eameses’ decades-long endeavor to create a wood shell chair.
The side chair is available in a variety of wood finishes, all of which pair with a range of base options. Opt for an attached seat pad for enhanced comfort.
The endless possibilities of a simple, gracious form
Discover all the ways Eames Shell Chairs can work for you.
For every need
Charles Eames famously said, “The role of the designer is that of a very good, thoughtful host anticipating the needs of his guests.” With the molded plastic, fiberglass, and wood shell chairs—as well as the wire chair—the Eameses have created a universal response to what everyone wants from a chair: a simple, gracious form that fits any body and every place.
In every way
Borne out of Charles’ and Eero Saarinen’s early investigations molding plywood at Cranbrook Academy in 1939, and continued with Ray at the Eames studio in Venice, California, the molded chair is exemplary of the Eameses’ iterative process and their desire to make “the best for the most for the least.” With each new form, finish, and configuration, the Eameses continued to push the boundaries of what the shell chair could be: after experimenting with single-form plywood and stamped metal, they turned to fiberglass and experimented with bent wire; when fiberglass production proved unhealthy for the environment, the decision was made to switch production to a safer plastic; and now, with advancements in safe fiberglass composition and dynamic veneer technologies, the evolution continues with the Molded Fiberglass and Molded Wood Chairs.
For everyone
The Eames Shell Chair was designed on the principle of adaptability, offering innumerable configurations to serve a wide variety of applications and environments. It’s what makes the chair a classic worthy of museum collections—and living rooms, laundromats, lobbies, and cafés. It’s what makes it a great first piece of furniture to buy in your twenties, that’s still worthy and relevant enough to hand down to your children 20 years later. A diverse selection of shell, base, color, and finish options enable you to create your perfect chair. Just like every person, every chair has a story.
“The role of the designer is that of a very good, thoughtful host anticipating the needs of his guests.”
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