{"product_id":"1st-generation-eames-lounge-chair-and-ottoman-with-bootglides","title":"1st Generation Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Bootglides Avalible for custom leather choice","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"501\" data-start=\"439\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFirst-Generation Example with 3-Screw arm rest, Boot glides on the Ottoman, Round Cushions Clips, Down Feather Cushions, and Bronze swivel bushing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"686\" data-start=\"503\"\u003eThis exceptional early 1956 Eames Lounge Chair \u0026amp; Ottoman represents one of the earliest production examples of the iconic design introduced by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This chair has been refinished and restored with new shock mounts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"865\" data-start=\"688\"\u003eFirmly rooted in first-year manufacturing, this chair retains several highly sought-after first-generation construction details that were quickly phased out in later production:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"901\" data-start=\"867\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"901\" data-start=\"869\"\u003e3-screw armrest \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"942\" data-start=\"902\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"942\" data-start=\"904\"\u003eBronze bushings at the back supports\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1013\" data-start=\"970\"\u003eEarly production hardware and proportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1077\" data-start=\"1014\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1077\" data-start=\"1016\"\u003eBrazilian rosewood shells \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished in Herman Millers 1950s Gunstock oil from old-new stock oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOttoman with Boot glides \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerman Miller Label to underside of chair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1385\" data-start=\"1079\"\u003eThese features place this chair squarely within the earliest 1956 production period, making it a true first-generation Eames Lounge Chair. Surviving examples that retain this combination of early details are increasingly rare and highly desirable among collectors of authentic mid-century modern furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1673\" data-start=\"1387\"\u003eThe Brazilian rosewood shells display dramatic grain patterning with rich tonal variation.  The proportions and hardware details further reinforce its status as a first-year example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1673\" data-start=\"1387\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharles Eames described wanting the chair to emit \"the warm receptive look of a well-used first baseman's mitt.\" Pairing soft, inviting leather with the sleek form of molded rosewood, the chair was entirely hand-assembled from the highest-quality materials and built to last a lifetime. Shortly after its debut, it entered the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art. In continuous production ever since, it is widely considered one of the most significant designs of the 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1720\" data-start=\"1675\"\u003eWhy Early 1956 Eames Lounge Chairs Matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1977\" data-start=\"1722\"\u003eThe Eames Lounge Chair is widely regarded as the most important lounge chair of the 20th century. Introduced in 1956, it redefined modern luxury seating by combining molded plywood technology, premium materials, and mass production in an entirely new way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2231\" data-start=\"1979\"\u003eFirst-year examples are considered the equivalent of a “first edition” in the design world. Collectors actively seek early 3-screw with bronze bushings and boot glides, as these features were replaced shortly after initial production began. Some of these early chairs were made in small batches in Venice, CA not far form the Eames office. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2448\" data-start=\"2233\"\u003eFor serious collectors, and investors in authentic mid-century modern design, early 1956 Eames Lounge Chairs represent historical significance, design purity, and strong long-term collectibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2463\" data-start=\"2450\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2710\" data-start=\"2465\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2513\" data-start=\"2465\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2513\" data-start=\"2467\"\u003eNewly upholstered in premium Italian leather with down feathers \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2562\" data-start=\"2514\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2562\" data-start=\"2516\"\u003eDown-filled cushions for exceptional comfort\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2710\" data-start=\"2664\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2710\" data-start=\"2666\"\u003eStructurally sound and ready for daily use (four new shock mounts installed) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2888\" data-start=\"2712\"\u003eThis early first-generation Eames Lounge Chair offers the rare opportunity to own a foundational piece of modern design history — both museum-worthy and meant to be lived with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2978\" data-start=\"2890\"\u003eContact us to learn more or to experience this iconic 1956 Eames Lounge Chair in person or to see it on a video call. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herman Miller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45112191975477,"sku":"HM-260409-013","price":13495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5534\/3925\/files\/Eames_1stGen_bootglides_Hobbs_Modern-19.jpg?v=1780489328","url":"https:\/\/hobbsmodern.com\/products\/1st-generation-eames-lounge-chair-and-ottoman-with-bootglides","provider":"Hobbs Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}