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Mid-Century Furniture · 1950–1972

Herman Miller Eames Shell Chair (Fiberglass)

$150–$550
authentic vintage shell, original base, good condition
24-month trend

What drives value

  • Early 'rope edge' Zenith shells are the holy grail — 5–10× later shells
  • Original shock mounts and correct-era base matter to collectors
  • Rare colors (seafoam, magenta) far outrun greige and black
  • Check the underside stamp: Herman Miller marks date the shell

Recent sales

  • 1962 seafoam side shell, dowel base (2026-06)$540
  • 1970 black shell, H-base (2026-05)$165
  • Zenith rope-edge, restored mounts (2026-03)$1,450
  • Greige shell, replaced base (2026-02)$140

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Ranges are editorial estimates from tracked sales; condition and region move prices.

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