Eames Shell Chair Collection
Curves Ahead — From dining and lounging to rocking little ones to sleep, these functional pieces of art will elevate the way you live for years to come. Choose from the molded plastic, fiberglass, wood, and wire versions of this iconic design.
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Breaking the Mold
After the success of their molded plywood designs from the 1940s, designers Charles and Ray Eames pushed their innovation process further, molding plastic, fiberglass, even bending wire. In 1950, the experimentations bore fruit in the colorful, curved form the Eames Shell Chair—a universal, inclusive collection of chairs that are just as at home in your living room as they are in museum collections.
State Change
The chair that revolutionized fiberglass and bent wire is now reimagining the definitive material of the 21st century: plastic waste. Crafted to last for generations, the re-engineered shells now contain 100% post-industrial recycled plastic, helping save approximately 122 tons of plastic per year—that’s equivalent to keeping 16 million yogurt containers out of the landfill for decades to come.*
*Based on current annual sales forecast
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Base Options
The Warmth of Wood
At once organic and sculptural, the solid wood dowel legs add natural beauty to these timeless chairs. Choose from an array of stain options, ranging from ebony to white ash.
On the Wire
The wire or "Eiffel Tower" bases, born out of the Eameses experiments with bending wire, cast a striking silhouette. Options include black and white powder coat or classic metal.
A Leg Up
The four-leg metal base and its cousin, the ganging base, are perhaps the most hardworking in the collection. The four-leg base is available in chair or bar height.
Rock On
The perfect complement to the Eames Shell Chair's form-cradling curves, the rocker base adds a layer of comfort to the already soothing design. Perfect the baby's room or as a relaxing perch in your bedroom.