1954 Herman Miller Eames Wire Shell Chair X Base DKX-1 All Original Redwood Avenue Label _Exclude The matte black powder-coated steel

The matte black powder-coated steel frame is in terrific shape

which likely dates to 1952 based on the feet

Listed for sale is a single 2020 production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive side chair with ivory leather and ebonized walnut wooden legs

The swiss architect was cousins with Le Corbusier and is known for collaborating and designing some of Corbusier's most influential works

though overall

1954 Herman Miller Eames Wire Shell Chair X Base DKX-1 All Original Redwood Avenue Label _Exclude The matte black powder-coated steelListed for sale is a super rare and original Eames for Herman Miller 1954 DKX chair with wire top, upholstered pad, and early X base. This piece can be dated due to the use of this base typology, as the X base was only used during the earlier production. The X base was replaced with a more commonly used H base in 1955. The example for sale has a lovely patina with some wear and signs of use. It is a completely original example, which is untouched.