Herman Miller Eames Molded Upholstered Arm Chair with Task Base

Herman Miller Eames Shell Task Chair. Arguably one of the 20th century’s most beloved designs, the Eames Shell chairs remain a sought after design classic nearly 55 years later. The molded plastic chairs are the result of Charles and Ray’s 6 years of experimenting with molded plywood to create a single shell form. Unable to successfully create the single shell with molded plywood at the time, Charles & Ray saw an opportunity to fulfill their vision using fiberglass, then plastic. The Eames Task chair is an extension of the existing Eames Shell Chair Family, the arm shells are a single-piece Plastic shell with waterfall edges and a Fully upholstered seat and back. Finishes: Gray Upholstery / Black Plastic Shell / Polished Aluminum 5 Star Base.