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- Description:
- These chairs, in the collections of The Henry Ford, have a red stained molded plywood seat and back. The seat and back are attached by black rubber shock mounts to a molded plywood frame. The rubber shock mounts permit the chair to flex readily to changes in position. Label underneath the seat reads "EVANS PRODUCTS COMPANY MOLDED PLYWOOD DIVISION, DESIGNED BY CHARLES EAMES. "
Incorporating revolutionary principles in both design and construction, the molded plywood chairs designed by Charles Eames have been called "the most famous chairs in America. " The chairs are resin impregnated during the molding process so that the finish becomes an integral part of the wood. [Source: ca. 1949 and ca. 1952 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalogs. ]
The chair also has the popular nickname of "Potato Chip Chair. "
Price History: 1947: $ 17. 85 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 688) 1952: $ 33. 65 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 690)Herman Miller Trade Name: Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Herman Miller Series: Eames Chair Product Number: LCW
- Date Issued:
- [1946 TO 1953]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Platform Bench, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of an ebonized wood slat top that sits on a base made of two ebonized wood quadrangles. The quadrangles are slightly larger at the top verse the bottom.
The Platform can be used for seating or as a base for all cases. [Source: ca. 1948 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog]
Price History: 1950: $61. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 689) 1961: $86. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 661)Herman Miller Trade Name: Platform Bench Product Number: 4991
- Date Issued:
- [1946 TO 1967]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a shell that is tan and tweed hopsak padded upholstery over black wire. This shell is attached to a swivel base made of four wooden legs with chrome footrest and clear plastic glides.
Price History: 1952: $ 40. 40 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 690)Herman Miller Trade Name: Upholstered Wire Swivel Chair Herman Miller Series: Eames Chairs Product Number: PKW 1
- Date Issued:
- [1951 TO 1953]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Eames Chaise, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of six cushions which connect to each other and to the frame with zippers. The cushions are covered with original aucht black leather. Two loose small pillows are supplied with the unit. Frames are eggplant nylon coated aluminum with fiberthin stretched over the frame (which is black rubber stretched cushion support and black metal base frame) as the supportive member for the cushions. [SOURCE: 1968 Herman Miller Inc. Trade Catalog. ]
This piece is a supportive unit created for resting. It was designed for Hollywood film director, Billy Wilder.
Price History: 1968: $ 600. 00 (SOURCE: Trade Catalog 89. 177. 726)Herman Miller Trade Name: Eames Chaise Product Number: ES 106
- Date Issued:
- [1968 TO 1994]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Vanity bench, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a padded seat and backrest upholstered in rough silk with black leatherette piping. The base is constructed of four legs with a crossbar. The frame and legs are finished with a mahogany veneer.
Price History: 1941: $25. 00 (retail); 1942: $29. 00Herman Miller Trade Name: Vanity Bench Herman Miller Series: 4140 Modern Bedroom Group Product Number: 4140
- Date Issued:
- [1940 TO 1942]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- These Side Chairs, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a birch frame with dark wood legs and backrest supports. The seat and backrest are padded and covered with textured celery-gold upholstery.
Price History: 1936: $11. 50 (wholesale); $26. 00 (retail); 1939: $13. 50 (wholesale); $31. 00 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: Side Chair Herman Miller Series: Modern Product Number: 3322
- Date Issued:
- [1933 TO 1940]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This stool, in the collection of The Henry Ford, is made of solid walnut that is "turned" and finished with oil walnut. [Source: 1969 Herman Miller Trade Catalog]
This stool style was designed for use in the Time-Life Building lobby in New York City.
Price History: 1969: $ 117. 00 (Trade Catalogue 89. 177. 663) 1983: $ 467. 00Herman Miller Trade Name: Stool Herman Miller Series: Occasional Tables Product Number: 411
- Date Issued:
- 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Arm Chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, is constructed of a seat, backrest and arms that are padded and covered with tan leatherette upholstery. The seat sits on four dark wood legs that have upholstery tacks on the outside edges.
Price History: 1939: $ 14. 00; 1942: $ 42. 00 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: Arm Chair Product Number: 3965
- Date Issued:
- [1939 TO 1942]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Zenaloy rocking chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of thermosetting resin reinforced with white molded fiberglass arm shell on a zinc plated metal wire base. The chair sits on light birch rockers.
The Herman Miller logo and patent information can be found on the seat bottom.
According to the 1965 Herman Miller Trade Catalogue, the light weight rocker is ideal for reading, relaxing, and use by the young mother.
Price History: 1952: $ 38. 20 (Trade Catalogue 89. 177. 690) 1965: $ 32. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 717)Herman Miller Trade Name: Zenaloy Chair (Rocker) Herman Miller Series: Molded Plastic Armchairs Product Number: RAR
- Date Issued:
- [1950 TO 1967]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Stool, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a brown padded vinyl seat with brass tacks and orange woven slip cover. The four legs of the stool are made of tawny walnut.
Price History: 1955: $66. 00 1959: $74. 00Herman Miller Trade Name: Stool Product Number: 4698
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1959]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection