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What is an eamesbikini?
An eamesbikini is a two-piece seat cushion custom-made to fit the Herman Miller wire chair (the DKR)
designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1950. Each bikini consists of a bottom seat pad and
a top pad that ties in the middle and securely fits the body of the chair.
Why can't I just order bikini pads from Herman Miller, the original manufacturer of the chair?
Herman Miller has changed the design of the bikini in such a way that they say it only fits the current version of the wire chair and not vintage chairs. In any case, they do not sell bikini pads separately, only as an option on new chairs.
Will your bikini pads fit my vintage chair?
Yes, we guarantee it. Our pads are designed to take up slack that may result from fitting older chairs.
Do you sell the Eames wire chair?
Yes, of course. We offer the authentic Herman Miller chair for $529 (this is the lowest price on the internet) and low cost reproductions that start at $230. Click here to see our chair selections. If you want the Herman Miller chair with a red of black leather bikini, call us for pricing.
Are eamesbikinis authentic to the original design by Charles and Ray Eames?
Yes. These bikini pads are exact replicas of an authentic DKR-2 (two-piece) seat cushion manufactured by Herman Miller in 1955. These new cushions use the original design that had
a steel wire that loops through the backs of the pads and hook to the body of the chair -- just like the original.
Do you sell the "DKR-1", the one-piece, full cover for the wire chair?
No, we do not. This pad is too difficult for our machines to mold into shape. This type of pad is not made by Herman Miller either -- in fact, we know of no current source for this type of pad. Besides, the bikini looks so much better!
Do you sell pads for other wire chairs like the Knoll Bertoia wire group?
Yes, we do. In fact, we run another website called www.bertoiapads.com that sells pads for the side, diamond, and large diamond chairs.
How do these fabrics pad the chair?
An eamesbikini is more than just a fabric cover. It is a true cushion made by assembling a layer of fabric over both sides of a 1/2" thick urethane foam pad.
Is shippping free?
Yes, shipping is free on all bikini pad orders in the continental U.S. We also ship to anywhere in the world -- just e-mail us to get a quote. If you add Herman Miller chairs to your order, shipping for the chairs will be charged separately.
Do all eamesbikinis cost the same?
No, depending on the fabric you choose, prices will vary. Our premium designer fabrics start at $169.00.
The Solids series and IZIT LEATHER pads are $149.
How long will it take for my order to ship?
We strive to deliver within 10-14 days of your order. But because we make each bikini by hand in our design studio, it may take longer for some selections. If you absolutely have to have it faster, call us to see what we have ready to ship.
What if I am not completely satisfied with my purchase?
We are so convinced that our bikini products are of the finest quality that we offer a 14-day money-back guarantee.
If you are not happy with your new eamesbikini chair pad, just send it back to us.
Buyer pays return shipping costs. 15% restocking fee may apply, orders for more than 4 pads are valid for exchange only.
*Non-U.S. orders are returned at customers expense. Chair orders are non-refundable.
How are items delivered and what is the cost of shipping?
Small orders (one or two bikinis) will be delivered to your residence via insured, U.S. Postal Service. Larger orders will be delivered via FedEx Ground or Express 3-day delivery.
For orders outside the continental U.S., contact us via email for shipping quotes before placing your order.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. Buyer pays all international shipping costs.
What is your internet security/privacy policy?
Eamesbikini, Inc. takes privacy very seriously and is committed to the principle that our clients must be secure
knowing that information they disclose is used for the purpose for which it was collected and not sold,
bartered or traded to third parties. Having a relationship founded on trust with our clients is simply good business.
This site has security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under our control.
eamesbikinis never has access to your credit card information. Instead, all order information is transmitted through the
Paypal® shopping cart. Paypal®, owned by E-bay®, is a global leader in online payment solutions with over 40 million account members worldwide.
Paypal® uses a secure internet connection with SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption technology.
All of your personal information including your credit card information and sign-in info are stored in encrypted format
at all times by Paypal®. The only information eamesbikini.com will have about you is your name, address, contact info and your order description.
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