Comments on: A Minimum of Architecture: The Eames Los Angeles Showroom

By: David Foster

David Foster — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:31:15 +0000

Harold, the Eames lounge chair was never produced without arms. The arms may have detached at some point, but would have damaged the plywood surface.

By: Harold j. Delchamps

Harold j. Delchamps — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:52:55 +0000

I have a lounge chair which seems to be an Eames but it has no arms. Were their any made this way?
Thanks

By: Peter

Peter — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:40:19 +0000

I sit in front of my computer longer than I should. I need a chair that will be keeping me comfortable and lower back pain-free. I have a Herman Miller chair in the office. I want a Sayl for my home use. Do you have a showroom in the LA area so I can try your product?

By: Marcia Davis

Marcia Davis — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:45:51 +0000

Bernie,

Thanks for your interest in the Eames rocker. One of our employees who knows this chair very well has suggested a few visual clues for you to determine if a rocker base is an authentic Herman Miller production: 1) the rocker base was made of birch so there will usually be a visual glue line in the front and back; 2) the rod in the base was made in two different sizes; the “X’s” in an authentic base will be made with the smaller diameter rod.

Hope that helps.

Best regards,
Marcia Davis
Discover blog editor

By: Bernie Nagler

Bernie Nagler — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:33:22 +0000

I recently found an Eames arm shell rocker with Girard B&W checkerboard fabric. Unfortunately, I had to replace the base because one of the pontoons was broken. I wonder if the base was original to the shell and if there is a way to tell when a
rocker base is authentic HM. I plan to have a set of new runners made so the I can use the wire base again. This chair is not only great to sit in, but the Girard/Eames combination is also beautiful to look at.

By: Norma Casagrande

Norma Casagrande — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:42:58 +0000

Obviously, Charles Eames had an excellent view 50 years ago, since this sculpture has become famous.

By: Marcia Davis

Marcia Davis — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:57:22 +0000

Hi Bernie,

That’s wonderful you’re still enjoying your classic Eames lounge chair and ottoman!

You can refurbish or recover the leather cushions by returning them to our Eames production/repair facility in Michigan. There are two ways this can be coordinated: 1) If you feel you’re able to disassemble and ship the lounge chair on your own, you can work with Herman Miller for the Home directly by calling 800-646-4400. 2) If you would like assistance with this process, please contact one of our authorized dealerships in your area: http://www.hermanmiller.com/Where-to-Buy.

Here’s to many more years in your favorite chair!

Marcia Davis
Discover Blog Editor

By: Bernie Nagler

Bernie Nagler — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:11:14 +0000

I bought the Eames lounge and ottoman off the showroom floor in the the early 60′s at 8806 Beverly during an insider’s clearance for I believe $525 after my friend, the architect Bernard Zimmerman, told me about it. It’s still the best rosewood that I’ve ever seen on a 670-71. I sit in it every day and it’s still my favorite chair.

The leather on the seat and ottoman need to be replaced. Anyone have any ideas?