Seal Brown DAX fiberglass chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

Manufacture: Herman Miller Design: Charles and Ray Eames (1907-1978 / 1912-1988) Model: DAX Condition: New shock absorbers. Color: Brown Seal. Spectacular fiberglass structure. Chipped edges. Description The design duo Charles and Ray Eames played a central role in the development of post-war American design. Eames' leitmotif was to create high-quality and at the same time aesthetically represented designs. The use of innovative materials such as die-cast aluminum and fiberglass, while taking ergonomic principles into account, was revolutionary at the time. His rich work has influenced generations of architects and designers. In 1970, Charles Eames was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and in 1977 to the American Academy of Arts and Letters. The couple designed the fiberglass chair in 1948. However, the model didn't go into production until the early 1950s, as production proved too technically demanding. The breakthrough came with the use of fiberglass-reinforced polyester resin. Today, the Fiberglas chair is considered one of the most important design icons of the 20th century.