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Is Eames mid-century modern?

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Is Eames mid-century modern?
Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
Fibreglass La Fonda Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Bruxelles, BE
La Fonda chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Alexander Girard’s La Fonda del Sol restaurant in New York, 1960s. The chair has a gra...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames EA219 Office Chair in Chrome and Aubergine leather, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful office chair EA219 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed with the ...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Charles & Ray Eames DSX Side Chair Natural Multicolor Set for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Vitra, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic side chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller / Vitra. Molded fiberglass shells in the colours: Parchment, Raw Umber, Elephant Hide Grey and Black. Assembled...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid Century Modern Herman Miller No1 Eames Conference Table
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this super rare and highly collectable, original, Mid Century Modern, Herman Miller No1 Edition conference table, which were purchased by the original owner...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Chrome

Maharam Pillow, Small Dot Pattern by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow Small Dot Pattern by Charles & Ray Eames 006 Document Reverse Small dot pattern offers an alternate scale of Dot Pattern, Ray Eames' 1947 design for the Museum of Mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Polyester

Molded Swiveling Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vibrant group of swiveling armchairs having organically shaped seats with their expressive original red upholstery floating on lacquered stems rising from early four-pronged bases.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

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