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Are Charles Eames chairs comfortable?
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Yes, Charles Eames chairs are comfortable. The Eameses — Charles and Ray — were fascinated by ergonomics and designed chairs with comfort in mind. The legendary mid-century modernist designer-couple famously called their Eames lounge chair and ottoman “a special refuge from the strains of modern living” and described their design as having the “warm receptive look of a well-used first baseman’s mitt.”
While the couple’s DCW chairs, introduced in the 1940s, prioritized ease of production and affordability of materials, the Eames lounger, which debuted in 1956, was Charles and Ray’s interpretation of luxury furniture. And to the Eameses, luxury meant, above all, comfort.
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While the couple’s DCW chairs, introduced in the 1940s, prioritized ease of production and affordability of materials, the Eames lounger, which debuted in 1956, was Charles and Ray’s interpretation of luxury furniture. And to the Eameses, luxury meant, above all, comfort.
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
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Three-Seat Shell Tandem Sofa By Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller C.1974
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Bernville, PA
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Eames Seafoam Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
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Ray and Charles Eames White Lounge Chair With Ottoman For Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Carlos, CA
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Eames for Herman Miller Black Leather & Walnut Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An Eames lounge chair for Herman Miller. This is a gorgeous contemporary model of the classic Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Dated 2020, this chair carries an absolutely timeless de...
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Early LCW Lounge Chair in Walnut, Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller 1940s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Evans Products Company, Herman Miller
Located in Vorst, BE
An early LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) in Walnut veneer.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman: A Timeless Icon of Comfort and Elegance
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman: A Timeless Icon of Comfort and Elegance
The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, designed by the legendary Charles and Ray Eames, is a true masterpiece th...
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