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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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Eames 670 Rosewood Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Herman Miller (A)
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
One of the most iconic designs of the Mid Century period the Eames 670 lounge chair with 671 ottoman . In the very desirable black leather and enhanced even further with a rich Brazi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles and Ray Eames Early DCW Walnut Plywood Dining Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic pair DCW dining side chair in Walnut plywood. Early Herman Miller production from the fifties (4-2-5 screw configuration), just after Herman Miller took over production from E...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rubber, Walnut, Plywood
Midcentury Soft Pad Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller 'Three Available'
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Authentic Vintage Eames Soft Pad Chairs for Herman Miller – Red Leather
For your consideration: a striking pair of authentic vintage Eames Soft Pad Management Chairs, designed by Cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,440 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-Century Eames Vintage Eames DTM-2 Dining Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wonderful example and highly function dining or game table by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1954. Rectangular birch top with folding chromed steel legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four Herman Miller Eames vintage fiberglass dining chairs. Multicolored set featuring seafoam green, elephant hide grey, red orange, and royal blue. No cracks or holes. All sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Office Chair in Caramel Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wilton, CT
These beautiful authentic Mid-Century Modern Eames Herman Miller Executive Aluminum Group chairs by Knoll are upholstered in supple Caramel Leather and are suitable for home, office ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
