Designer
Charles Eames (American, 1907–1978)American, 1907–1978
Designer
Ray Kaiser Eames (American, 1913–1988)American, 1913–1988
ManufacturerManufactured by
Zenith Plastics Co.(American)American
DistributorDistributed by
Herman Miller Furniture Company(American, established 1923)American, established 1923
CultureAmerican
Titles
- DAR Armchair
Date1950–53
PlaceUnited States
MediumFiberglass, metal, and rubber
Dimensions29 3/8 × 24 7/8 × 24 1/2 inches (74.6 × 63.2 × 62.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Garrett R. Tucker, Jr.
Object number98.74.2
Non exposé
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: Label on bottom: "Herman Miller / Furniture Company / Designed by / Charles Eames / The Shell is moulded by / Zenith Plastics Co. / Gardenia / California" this label is in bad condition.
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