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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 Molded Plastic Side Chair Grey, Herman Miller Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$200 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool, Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one stool. In total 6 stools available.
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
$280 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Ivory Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous classic Eames chair and ottoman. Ivory leather with oiled walnut shells. Chair and ottoman both signed. No missing parts. Wood panels present well with even color and balanc...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Eames sofa compact with orange Herman miller woven upholstery. Charles and Ray Eames compact couch is great design that keeps a subtle profile. The cushioned pads that form ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$2,700 Sale Price
25% Off
Exceptional Grain Restored First Gen 1956-1959 Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
This extremely rare collectible is one of the early known productions of the 1956 Eames lounge chair with ottoman, non-stamped frame. In classic black and rosewood lacquered shell, t...
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Herman Miller Eames "Time Life" Executive Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is arguably the most iconic American office chair design in the 20th century.
We are pleased to present this authentic Herman Miller Executive Office Chair in white leather. Th...
Category
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Materials
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