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Form Follows Formulation

PSC-06, Pivoting Side Chair, Upholstered

Charles Eames, Ray Eames

1966

This example has the earliest type of Eames fiberglass chair upholstery—a method of wrapping the upholstery around the edges with a concealed wire that holds the upholstery in place. PSC-06 stands for Pivoting Side (chair) Cast aluminum (base) 06 (upholstered).

The Summit logo (an “S” inside a circle) and the Herman Miller logo and word mark are embossed on the underside of the shell. “309” is stamped in black ink.

  • Manufacturer: Herman Miller, Inc.
  • Medium:Fiberglass, leather, aluminum, steel, nylon
  • Dimensions:32 1/4 x 18 1/2 x 22 in. (81.9 x 47 x 55.9 cm); Weight: 14 lb. (6.4 kg)
  • Design Date:1957
  • Item:2019.1.30