Eames® Molded Plastic Side Chair, 4-Leg Base - Upholstered
The upholstered Eames® Molded Plastic Side Chair with 4-leg base reflects the classic design by Charles and Ray Eames, crafted using WWII-era molding techniques. Reissued by Herman Miller in 2001 with recyclable polypropylene, the 2022 version includes select models made from 100% post-industrial recycled plastic. Its matte shell maintains the original’s soft touch and is offered in vintage and modern colors. Available with three leg styles and leveling glides for stable, comfortable seating. The 4-Leg Base makes for a sturdier and more utilitarian aesthetic.
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Product Description
Exemplifying the designers’ mantra of “the best for the most or the least", Charles and Ray Eames’ molded plastic side chair is as stylish today as it was when first available in 1950. The fully upholstered internal shell, available in a variety of colors, will provide you with enhanced comfort. The barely-there yet infinitely stable 4-leg base, available in three different finishes, complements the sleek lines and built-in comfort of the body-cradling shell.
Please note materials shown on this website are representative of the finish to be supplied and may not indicate an exact match; some variation may occur.
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| Width | Depth |
| 18.25" | 21.5" |
| Height | Seat Height |
| 31.75" | 17.75" |
| Weight | |
| 15 lbs |
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For Every Need
Charles Eames once said, “The role of the designer is that of a very good, thoughtful host anticipating the needs of his guests.” That spirit lives on in the molded plastic, fibreglass, wood shell, and wire chairs by Charles and Ray Eames—designs created to offer a simple, welcoming form that feels right for every body and every space.
In every way
Rooted in Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen’s early plywood-molding experiments at Cranbrook Academy in 1939, and later developed further with Ray Eames in the Venice studio, the molded chair reflects the Eameses’ spirit of constant refinement and their goal of creating “the best for the most for the least.” With each new form, finish, and configuration, they continued to expand what the shell chair could be.
From plywood and stamped metal to fibreglass, bent wire, and later safer plastic, the design evolved alongside new materials and technologies. Today, that legacy continues through the Molded Plywood, Molded Wood, and Molded Plastic Chairs—each carrying forward the Eameses’ commitment to innovation, versatility, and enduring design.
For Everyone
The Eames Shell Chair was designed with adaptability in mind, offering countless configurations for a wide range of spaces and uses. That versatility is what makes it a true classic—equally at home in museum collections and everyday settings like living rooms, cafés, lobbies, and beyond.
With a wide selection of shells, bases, colours, and finishes, it can be tailored to feel personal and enduring. It’s the kind of piece you might buy in your twenties and still treasure decades later—because like every person, every chair has its own story.