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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 Time-Life Executive Desk Chair - Herman Miller - Brown Leather - 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Decatur, GA
1970s Eames Time-Life Executive Desk Chair in Brown Leather
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Time Life "Lobby" Chair - Green Leather - 1st Generation Model 675
By Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Decatur, GA
Time Life Lobby Chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, circa 1960. Rare 1st Gen in original British Racing Green leather.
In very good, all original condition. The green ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles and Ray Eames FSW-6 Folding Plywood Screen in Ash
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Mateo, CA
Folding molded plywood screen by Charles and Ray Eames. This screen is a golden ash and is a 1990's vintage. The screen can be folded down to 10 inches wide for moving and storage. T...
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Set of Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell DSS Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Original set of 5 DSS molded fiberglass shell chairs on stacking base, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Steel
1970s Eames for Herman Miller Rosewood Segmented Base Table
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Square rosewood segmented base table by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, circa 1970s.
Stunning rosewood veneer surface on polished aluminum base.
Square 36"x36" top, comfor...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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Restored 1970s Eames Lounge 670 & Ottoman 671 in Brazilian Rosewood & Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oakland, CA
Restored 1970s production Eames Lounge and ottoman (670 & 671) originally designed by the Eameses (Ray and Charles) and Don Albinson in 1956, constructed of Brazilian rosewood and pr...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Aluminum
