When Ray and Charles Eames’ classic molded side chair was first produced, in 1951, it was one of the first industrially-manufactured plastic chairs on the market. The wonder of technology went on to become a much-loved classic—today, it’s enjoying a renewed popularity thanks to the popularity of Mid-Century modernism. The side chair may be a classic, but it’s also been customized in a hundred different ways. Even the Eameses themselves tried out dozens of variations, adding different bases, “bikini” covers, and horsehair cushions. And since then, many other artists and designers have tried their hands at making a mark on the side chair—from a knit version to a Federal seal version.Here are some of the most notable variations: Studio 3B™ 3-Tier Metal Shelving Urban Shop Folding Bookshelf in Black Wooden Folding and Stacking Bookcase Chatham House Baldwin Horizontal Bookcase Chatham House Baldwin Compartment Organizer Storage Cabinet Silver and Black Computer Desk
Crosley Campbell Writing Desk Hutch in White Office Star® Products Computer Desk with Frosted Glass Espresso Four-Shelf A-Frame Bookcase Office Star® Products 22-Inch Pencil/Box/Storage File Cabinet Baxton Studio Hypercube Writing Desk in Natural/Dark Brown Chatham House Argyle 1-Door Cabinet Modway Knack Writing Desk in Cherry Tracey Filing Cabinet in Grey Chatham House Sheridan Stacking Bin Pine File Cabinet and Drawer Unit Manhattan Comfort Greenwich 3-Shelf Tall Bookcase Office Star® Products Charlotte Chair Side Table Home Styles Americana Pedestal Desk Volo Alto Desk in Natural Ash Manhattan Comfort Ergonomic Walden Faux Leather Office Chair in Black Abbyson Living® Kingsley Industrial Entertainment Bookcase Verona Home Laughlin Industrial Wide Bookcase Bassett Mirror Company Pemberton Étagère in Brown Verona Home Morgan Wide Bookcase in Brown Office Star Work Smart Ergonomically Designed Memory Foam Knee Chair in Black
Safavieh Lucas Low Two-Shelf Etegere Real Simple® 3-Cube Split-Top Storage Bench in Espresso Uncaged Ergonomics CHANGEdesk Mini Standing Desk Conversion in White Uttermost Amadi Writing Desk in Mahogany Baxton Studios Row Writing Desk in Natural Baxton Studio Van Buren Writing Desk in Natural Brown Baxton Studio Tyler Writing Desk in Natural Brown Kate And Laurel Palermo Wood Writing Desk Flash Furniture Executive Chair Flash Furniture Mid-Back Vinyl Executive Swivel Office Chair Flash Furniture High-Back Faux Leather Executive Swivel Office Chair Flash Furniture High Back Faux Leather Office Chair Flash Furniture Executive Swivel Chair in Black Flash Furniture Side Chair in Grey Flash Furniture Reception Chair Tommy Hilfiger® Helios Swivel Seating in Grey Verona Home Sirias Writing Desk Verona Home Solita Mid-Century Storage Desk Kate and Laurel Kaya 3-Drawer Desk Tommy Hilfiger® Catalana Oak 5-Drawer Desk in Black
Guide for Office Furniture Casters, Chair Casters, Table Office chair casters, also known as twin wheel casters, are produced in a variety of styles, sizes and features. Below are descriptions of the most commonly used office furniture casters: Click on a heading to advance to the appropriate section: Wheel Size- measured in millimeters, ranges from 30mm to 125mm or more Diameter: typically used on mobile furniture such as credenzas or filing cabinets, wheels not large enough for office chair casters due to the higher weight loads and impediment heights common for office chairs 50mm-65mm Caster Wheel Diameter: typical office chair casters used on office chairs, ideal for the weight load and conditions where office furniture is used, wheels too large of a profile for mobile office furniture and cabinets and not durable enough for higher weight loads required of carts and heavy duty furniture. 50mm wheels are more economical and have a
lower less obvious profile, 55mm-65mm wheels are typically more durable and are more visible of an office chair caster 75mm-125mm Caster Wheel Diameter: ideal for heavy duty office furniture applications such as carts and tables, generally of a more durable construction these casters can be of the usual twin wheel caster construction or the more durable riveted axle style which can perform under greater loads and higher impediments, generally too large of a profile for use as office chair casters as well as being less economical than the 50mm-65mm the construction of the wheels on twin wheel furniture casters Hard Wheel Caster- wheels are constructed entirely of one material, usually nylon. Ideal for use on all surfaces and is the most common and economical caster wheel type, the most undesirable effect of the hard wheel caster is its tendency to be noisy on hard surfaces, especially uneven surfaces like ceramic tile or concrete
Soft Wheel Caster- wheels are constructed of a hard core surrounded by a softer material, typically nylon core and thermoplastic polyurethane caster wheel tread, provides a softer feel and more quiet performance but is much more expensive than the hard wheel caster due to the fact that this caster wheel uses more expensive materials and is produced in multiple processes, usually a high end option for hard and uneven surfaces Conductive Wheel Caster- a specialty caster produced in both soft and hard wheel versions but where the wheel and caster body conduct electricity, useful in clean room and antistatic the design and style of the caster body Caster- this design of caster body has no hood or cover over the wheels, so the caster wheels are entirely visible and offers a more technical appearance and some economics due to its use of less material Hooded Caster- this design features a cosmetic hood, covering or fender over the wheels which conceals the tread of the wheels and
gives the furniture caster a more classic polished appearance as well as less areas in which dirt or dust can collect, one of the most popular and generic Hooded Caster with Collar/Euro Style- the most popular design for office chair casters, like the hooded caster this version also features a hood covering the caster wheels but also has a collar or barrel which surrounds the stem and is the same size as the chair base, giving the chair base and chair caster a continuous unitary appearance. Collars are available in various sizes to match the end of the chair base, with the most common sizes being 38mm and 45mm in diameter. function to lock the caster wheels most common type of braking option is no braking meaning the caster has no mechanism to lock the wheels in any way at any time, the most economical and common option since most applications like office chairs never require that the Lever Brake Caster- the most popular type of
braking when braking is required, features a lever on the caster housing that generally has two positions locked, which locks the caster wheels, and unlocked which allows the furniture caster wheels to roll freely, generally an option used for carts, tables or other mobile systems other than office chairs where immobilization of the office furniture is desired at times Compression Brake Caster- a specialty caster with spring-loaded wheels which do not roll freely unless weight is applied to the caster (in compression), a safety feature which prevents the office chair from rolling freely when the user stands up from the chair, in many European countries this is a requirement on all office furniture casters Caster Stems and Attachments- this is how the furniture casters attach to the furniture Friction Ring Stem- the most popular attachment for office chair casters and many other office furniture caster applications, consists of a smooth metal stem containing a spring ring