Why is the Eames Lounge Chair SO Expensive?

The Eames Lounge Chair, from Herman Miller, was first introduced to the world in 1956. It is a recognized form in offices and homes all over the world. Future Proof TV, a YouTube channel that highlights the efforts of brands and corporations to make business better for the future, releases videos on a regular basis to reveal deeper stories about how businesses are innovating towards a future proof world and whether or not they deserve your support.

In this three part series, Future Proof examines innovative furniture company Herman Miller, famous for introducing iconic products into homes and offices that survived the test of time and became classics, symbols of corporate status, and collector's items.

In Part 3, Future Proof TV tells the story of the Eames Lounge Chair and why it is so expensive, while urther examining the history and legacy of innovation of the Herman Miller company.