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The Eames Chair Turns 65

January 2015

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To celebrate the 65th year of the iconic Eames Shell Chair, Herman Miller shared sketches from the archive of the chair’s development. The chair, which has since been crafted in countless materials and colors, marked a turning point in furniture design. Check out A Brief History of the Most Important Chair You’ll Ever Sit In.

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