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Form Follows Formulation

DSX-36

Charles Eames, Ray Eames

c. 1971

In 1966, the Eames Office and Herman Miller introduced a new family of upholstered fiberglass chairs, referred to collectively as the Dash-Ninety Nine. The seat backs of these chairs were Naugahyde, and the seats themselves were fabric. This chair also features the “posture pad” molded back. DSX-36 stands for Dining (height) Side (chair) X (base) 36 (this type of upholstery on a posture pad chair).

The Cincinnati Milling Machine Company logo (“C” with a six-pointed star) and the Herman Miller logo and word mark are embossed on the underside of the shell. There is also a paper manufacturer's label.

  • Manufacturer: Herman Miller, Inc.
  • Medium:Fiberglass, Naugahyde, Hopsak, vinyl, steel, zinc
  • Dimensions:32 1/4 x 19 x 21 in. (81.9 x 48.3 x 53.3 cm); Weight: 17 lb. (7.7 kg)
  • Design Date:1966
  • Item:2019.1.31