{"product_id":"eames-lcm-early-production-1","title":"Early Eames LCM Chair in Calico Ash for Herman Miller, circa 1952","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn exceptionally early example of the iconic \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEames LCM Lounge Chair\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller and dating to approximately 1952. This chair is particularly significant for its experimental lower-frame construction: distinctive metal brackets reinforce the bottom crossbar, a short-lived detail believed to have been used only during 1952.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe molded plywood seat and back are executed in beautifully figured \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecalico ash\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, an uncommon veneer distinguished by its warm golden color and expressive natural grain. The separate molded shells appear to float above the slender chromed-steel base, creating the visual lightness and sculptural profile that made the LCM one of the defining achievements of postwar American design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdditional early-production details include the original shock mounts with small diagnostic holes, which remain in good condition. The chrome base is exceptionally well preserved, retaining a bright, reflective finish with remarkably little wear for a chair of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMore than a celebrated mid-century modern lounge chair, this is a scarce transitional Eames production example documenting the continued refinement and experimentation behind the Molded Plywood Group. Its rare veneer, unusual 1952 frame braces, early mounting system, and outstanding original condition make it especially compelling for the serious Eames or Herman Miller collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe chair presents beautifully and retains important early components. The calico ash shells show gentle vintage wear and surface marks consistent with age, while preserving their warm color and distinctive grain. The early shock mounts remain in good condition. The chromed-steel base is in exceptional condition with a strong, lustrous finish. Please refer to the photographs for a detailed view of the chair’s condition and early construction features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDimensions: Standard size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe LCM is already one of the most recognizable silhouettes in American modernism, but this circa-1952 example offers something far more unusual: a brief experimental frame detail, rare calico ash veneer, early shock mounts, and Domes of Silence. It is the kind of historically significant variation that reveals the evolution of an icon—and a chair that rewards close inspection from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobbs Modern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45113059967029,"sku":"HM-260410-960","price":2495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5534\/3925\/files\/Early_Eames_LCM-4.jpg?v=1784123045","url":"https:\/\/hobbsmodern.com\/products\/eames-lcm-early-production-1","provider":"Hobbs Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}