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How to Make an Eames Shell Chair

Ray & Charles Eames designed the Fibreglass Shell Chair in 1948 and was the first industrially manufactured chair of its kind. Initially manufactured by Zenith Plastics using the latest tooling technologies and materials developed during WWII, these iconic chairs have maintained their popularity in the decades since they were first produced. These were the first one-piece plastic chairs offered without upholstery or other covering, keeping with the Eameses mandate of showcasing honest materials. The original chairs were made of fiberglass-infused plastic and these vintage items can be from time to time be found for sale on lushpad, but licensed modern versions of the chair which can be purchased from Unica Home are now made in recyclable polypropylene which is more environmentally-friendly.

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