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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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Excellent Soft Pad Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
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Eames Molded Armchair with Maple Rocker Base made 2009 by Vitra
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Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair Grey, Herman Miller Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair, made by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one chair. 3 Chairs in total available.
Category
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Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool, Herman Miller
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Located in Miami, FL
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one stool. In total 6 stools available.
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Calacatta Marble Dining Table with Herman Miller Eames Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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1956 Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extremely rare 1st edition Eames chair from the very first year of production, 1956.
There are several important details to note which make this a remarkable find:
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Category
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Materials
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