Herman Miller

Vintage Herman Miller chairs typically carry a label or stamp on the underside identifying the manufacturer, model, and often a date code. Earlier labels (1950s-1960s) are paper or foil with Zeeland, Michigan markings. Later labels include patent numbers, model designations (e.g., 670/671 for the Eames Lounge), and manufacturing date stamps. Material and construction details (rosewood vs. walnut shell, Naugahyde vs. leather, base style) also indicate era. Our product listings include the manufacturing-period estimate when verifiable.

Yes , vintage original-production Eames chairs from Herman Miller have generally appreciated over the past several decades, particularly the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman (model 670/671) in original rosewood, Aluminum Group office chairs in original leather, and earlier Shell chairs in fiberglass with original glides. Documented provenance, intact original labels, and original upholstery materially affect value. New-production Herman Miller chairs are valuable but distinct from the vintage market.