Herman Miller Coconut Chair

Description:
This Lounge Chair, in the collection of the Dallas Museum of Art, consists of a steel formed shell with padded white leather upholstery covering it. The chair sits on three chrome, metal legs. This piece is also commonly known by the nickname 'Coconut Chair'. Early version of chair shell were constructed of metal while later versions had molded fiberglass shells. Price History: 1956: $302. 00 (naugahyde & fabric) plus cover 1977: $782. 00 (vinyl) (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 749)Herman Miller Trade Name: Coconut Chair Herman Miller Series: Lounge Chairs Product Number: 5569
Date Issued:
[1956 TO 1977]
Data Provider:
Wayne State University. Libraries and Dallas Museum of Art
Collection:
Herman Miller Consortium Collection
Place:
Michigan
Subject Topic:
seating furniture
Format:
furniture
Rights:
Images are copyright Herman Miller, Inc. Web versions may be used for reference purposes. If you would like a higher quality image please contact the individual institution holding the item.
URL:
http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:HermanMillerHMCC_139