1950s Eames Ultra Rare Radiant Pink Fiberglass Side Shell

Extremely rare vintage 1950s radiant pink fiberglass sideshell by Charles Eames for Herman Miller.

Perfect condition, wonderful fiberglass pattern and a once-in-a-lifetime colour.

Shown here on original old Eiffel base, other bases also available.

As well as furniture design, Charles and Ray Eames worked in architecture, industrial design and manufacturing, and film making. From designing plywood splints for the US Navy, they learnt to mould plywood and put their first plywood chair into production in 1946. This chair took a central role in the New York Museum of Modern Art's 'New Furniture Designed by Charles Eames' exhibition and led to the long-term collaboration between Eames and the Herman Miller manufacturing company. In a quest to produce chairs from single shells, the Eameses began working with fibreglass. Production of these chairs began in 1950 by Zenith on behalf of Herman Miller. From here they diversified into wire chairs and leather upholstered lounge chairs.

The designs of Charles and Ray Eames are all characterised by their modern, functional and sophisticated style. The Eameses are considered among America's most influential furniture designers, shaping the look of the post-war era.