Herman Miller - Charles & Ray Eames - Chair - DSW - Wood, Fibreglass, Steel - Herman Miller - DSW
04
days
03
hours
16
minutes
13
seconds
Current bid
€ 200
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Alexander Fahl
Art historian with over 10 years' experience and expertise in Italian design.
Estimate € 650 - € 750
 | €200 | |
|---|---|---|
 | €2 | |
 | €1 |
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 145455 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
The Herman Miller DSW side chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, has a brown fibreglass shell and dates from 1950–1960.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
A rare early Charles & Ray Eames fiberglass DSW side chair, produced by Herman Miller in the USA and dating from approximately 1959–1962. The dating is supported by the combination of the original Herman Miller patent label and the early Cincinnati Milacron mould mark, often referred to by collectors as the “Mercedes” mark because of its distinctive shape. This mark is associated with early fiberglass production.
The brown fiberglass shell has a beautiful, clearly visible fiber structure and retains its original vintage character, with age-related patina and light wear consistent with its age. The chair has been minimally restored, with the aim of preserving as much of the original material and appearance as possible. The base is an original one, but from a more recent time period.
Shell Dating: ca. 1959–1962
Base Dating: 1970-1980
Designer: Charles & Ray Eames
Manufacturer: Herman Miller, Zeeland, Michigan, USA
Production mark: early Cincinnati Milacron mould mark, often nicknamed the “Mercedes” mark
Label: original Herman Miller patent label
Model: DSW – Dining Side Chair Wood Base
Material: fiberglass, wood and steel
Colour: dark brown
Condition: minimally restored, with original patina and visible fiberglass structure preserved
Seller's Story
At VintEAge, my passion lies in the timeless designs of Charles & Ray Eames, particularly their iconic fiberglass shells. I have always been fascinated by their beautiful shapes, rich colours, and unique character.
For the past 7 years, I have been personally restoring these vintage chairs with great care and enjoyment. Each piece has its own history, and I take pride in bringing it back to life while preserving its originality and authentic charm.
For me, it’s more than restoring furniture. It’s about preserving design history and giving these timeless icons a new future.
Translated by Google TranslateA rare early Charles & Ray Eames fiberglass DSW side chair, produced by Herman Miller in the USA and dating from approximately 1959–1962. The dating is supported by the combination of the original Herman Miller patent label and the early Cincinnati Milacron mould mark, often referred to by collectors as the “Mercedes” mark because of its distinctive shape. This mark is associated with early fiberglass production.
The brown fiberglass shell has a beautiful, clearly visible fiber structure and retains its original vintage character, with age-related patina and light wear consistent with its age. The chair has been minimally restored, with the aim of preserving as much of the original material and appearance as possible. The base is an original one, but from a more recent time period.
Shell Dating: ca. 1959–1962
Base Dating: 1970-1980
Designer: Charles & Ray Eames
Manufacturer: Herman Miller, Zeeland, Michigan, USA
Production mark: early Cincinnati Milacron mould mark, often nicknamed the “Mercedes” mark
Label: original Herman Miller patent label
Model: DSW – Dining Side Chair Wood Base
Material: fiberglass, wood and steel
Colour: dark brown
Condition: minimally restored, with original patina and visible fiberglass structure preserved
Seller's Story
At VintEAge, my passion lies in the timeless designs of Charles & Ray Eames, particularly their iconic fiberglass shells. I have always been fascinated by their beautiful shapes, rich colours, and unique character.
For the past 7 years, I have been personally restoring these vintage chairs with great care and enjoyment. Each piece has its own history, and I take pride in bringing it back to life while preserving its originality and authentic charm.
For me, it’s more than restoring furniture. It’s about preserving design history and giving these timeless icons a new future.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Zeeland Michigan
Title additional information
Herman Miller - DSW
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
United States
Manufacturer/brand
Herman Miller
Model
DSW
Designer/artist/maker
Charles & Ray Eames
Material
Fibreglass, Steel, Wood
Style
Mid-century modern
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
83 cm
Width
46 cm
Depth
46 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
Sold by
