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Herman Miller Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair

Herman Miller's polypropylene version of the 1950 Eames shell side chair, reintroduced in 2001 and offered since 2022 with select shells in post-industrial recycled plastic.

$535 – $965

  • Up to 250 lb
  • 5-year warranty
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At a glance

  • Price

    $535 – $965

  • Seat height

    17 in

  • Load capacity

    250 lb

  • Arms

    none

  • Warranty

    5 years

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About

Herman Miller's polypropylene version of the 1950 Eames shell side chair, reintroduced in 2001 and offered since 2022 with select shells in post-industrial recycled plastic. The same armless shell sits on a wood dowel, wire or four-leg base, and the front edge of the seat curves down.

Specs

Size and fit
Sizes
31½ H x 17¾ W x 20⅞ D in (Dowel base (DSW))31½ H x 17¾ W x 21⅜ D in (Wire base (DSR))31¼ H x 18 W x 21½ D in (4-leg base (DSX))
Seat height
17 in (Dowel base)17⅜ in (Wire base)17¼ in (4-leg base)
Load capacity
250 lb (all three bases)
Adjustments
Arms
none (side chair (armless))
Build and warranty
Warranty
5 years (US store)
Chair weight
13.25 lb (Dowel base)11.25 lb (Wire base)12.5 lb (4-leg base)

Questions

How much does the Herman Miller Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair cost?

It costs $535 – $965 at the Herman Miller official store (US) (non-upholstered side chair, all 12 shell colours and dowel / wire / 4-leg bases (listing range); seat-pad, upholstered and stacking-base versions are separate products), checked Oct 2026.

What is the Herman Miller Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair's weight capacity?

It is rated for 250 lb in all three bases, according to Herman Miller's official specifications.

What sizes or versions of the Herman Miller Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair are there?

It comes in 31½ H x 17¾ W x 20⅞ D.

Where can I buy the Herman Miller Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair?

You can buy it from Amazon or the Herman Miller official store (US). Check the configuration, price and return terms before ordering.

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