Variants and Collectibility
The chair continues to be an icon of Modern Design. It is retailed around the world and prices for new units continue to rise. In its 1999 millennium edition, Time Magazine hailed the LCW as the greatest design of the 20th century. It is valued for its comfort as well as a status symbol. Original production models are highly valued by collectors. Herman Miller has offered the LCW in a variety of wood veneers and upholsteries over the molded maple inner plies. The dates below refer to Herman Miller/North American production. No information on Vitra/European production was available.
| Finish type | Year(s) produced |
|---|---|
| Mahogany | 1946-48 |
| Rosewood (dalbergia nigra) | 1946-48, 1961–66 |
| Rosewood (santos palisander) | 2007–present |
| Oak | 1953 |
| Avodire | 1946-51 |
| Canaletta | 1946-47 |
| Slunkskin | 1948-53 |
| Cowhide | 2009–2010 Limited Edition |
| Fabric | 1948-53 |
| Leather | 1948-53 |
| Lacquered Red | 1994–2008, 2009–2011 |
| Lacquered Black | 1994–2008, 2009–present |
| Aniline Dyed Yellow | 1946-48, 2009-May 2010 |
| Aniline Dyed Red | 1946-58, 2009–present |
| Aniline Dyed Black | 1946-66, 2009–2012 |
| Aniline Dyed Orange, Blue, Green, White | 2009-May 2010 |
| Walnut | 1946-58, 1962–66, 1994–present |
| Natural Cherry | 1994–present |
| Birch | 1946-58 |
| Calico Ash | 1946-1958, 1994–2012 |
| White Ash (chemically treated) | 2011-Present |
| Zebrawood | 1954-59 |
| Teak | 1955-61 |
The value of chairs to collectors depends on many variables. Generally speaking chairs that are in true original condition, with intact labels, are valued the highest, especially those from the earliest production by Evans Co. Modifications to the backrest, refinishes, damages to the veneer, and excessive wear can reduce value.
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