washers glued on eames side chair??  

If you mean the glue/epoxy...
If you mean the glue/epoxy that holds the rubber shock mounts to the fiberglass, that is how all of the fiberglass shells are attached to the mounts.

Though, if they are sloppily...
Though, if they are sloppily done, they might have been replaced or reglued. Maybe post a photo and we can help you out more.

glued washers, pics
Sorry it has taken me so long to respond, but there are links to the pics below.
The chair does need work as there are little bits missing (some screws, feet pads), so i plan on this being a small project to restore it. But the glued washers... I dont know where to begin with these because it looks like alot was used.
any thoughts? Does it look like an original 'glue job' in someones more educated opinion?
Thanks so much!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76869730@N07/7046960625/d

Hi
The shock mounts look to be re-glued. It's not terribly done however (assuming the epoxy is holding up well). The original epoxy was also applied in excess so that it showed around the edges of the mounts and was either black or off-white in color.

Replacement parts
Congratulations on your beautiful chair. FYI, this is a useful link to another thread about buying replacement spare parts such as screws.
http://www.designaddict.com/design_addict/forums/index.cfm/fuseaction/th...

thanks!
thanks so much for taking a look. the epoxy is holding well and i plan to seek out spare parts. i am tempted to strip off the vinyl and just have the shell, maybe refinish it, color it? I wouldn't want to ruin the original piece but I would have loved to have found a colored shell chair!d

stay away from the fiberglass,
when coloring it you will obscure the fibres and
caracter of the chair, in my opinion.
I would keep it as is and look for another example, when you
want a coloured one, without the padding.
maybe the beginning of a collection..?

Don't do it, debimags!
Your vinyl looks to be in good shape. It's getting to the point where upholstered versions in good condition are becoming quite rare. I'd leave it for now. Besides, "greige" is not among the more desirable colors and black upholstery never goes out of style.

awesome advice
thank you all so much for the advice... i probably would have screwed this chair up trying to make it into something it isnt. I am going to leave the chair as it is but get the needed lil parts. I would like to clean the metal legs as they are looking a bit worn for wear. Im guessing steel wool to clean them up? Would you recommend a polish?
I have to say I am quite impressed by the level of knowledge and enthusiasm offered here. And yes, a collection may have begun!