No one had seen anything like the Eames Shell Chair when Herman Miller and Charles and Ray Eames introduced it in 1950. It was the world's first mass-produced plastic chair. Watch this timeline about how the Eames Shell Chair came to be, using fiberglass technology, cost-effective wire, molded wood, and recycled plastic. The many iterations of the shell chair's materials—as well as color and height options, and arm and base variations—mean that you can find one just right for you. In more than two million ways. Subscribe to our channel: @hermanmiller About Herman Miller: Over the last century, Herman Miller has been guided by a commitment to problem-solving designs that inspire the best in people. Along the way, Herman Miller has forged critical relationships with the most visionary designers of the day, from mid-century greats like George Nelson, the Eames Office, Alexander Girard, and Isamu Noguchi, to research-oriented visionaries like Robert Propst and Bill Stumpf — and with today’s groundbreaking studios like Industrial Facility and Studio 7.5. From the birth of ergonomic furniture to manufacturing some of the twentieth century’s most iconic pieces, Herman Miller has pioneered original, timeless design that makes an enduring impact, while building a lasting legacy of design, innovation, and social good. Herman Miller is a part of MillerKnoll, a collective of dynamic brands that comes together to design the world we live in. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4hRIfRz.

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