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How can you tell if a chair is an Eames chair?
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To tell if a chair is an Eames chair, take a look under the seat or cushion. Authentic Eames lounge chairs are manufactured by Herman Miller and Vitra. If your Eames chair is a Herman Miller original, look for the legendary manufacturer’s specific logomarks on the product (these logomarks can be found on the company’s official website). There is also the manufacturing label, which is usually found under the seat or cushion (unless a former owner removed it). All of the classic Herman Miller designs are paired with a certificate of authenticity. Some designs may also have a medallion attached to certify their authenticity. You can then check trusted online resources to determine if the information on the label is correct for the style of chair (and more info on its construction is available on the official Eames website). You won’t see screws outside of the wood shells on an authentic Eames lounge chair, and prior to the 1970s, original vintage Eames lounge chairs were made with no more than five layers of plywood (during the 1970s, the chairs were made with seven layers). Find a variety of authentic Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
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Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood
By Herman Miller
Located in Toledo, OH
Herman Miller Eames Lounge chair & ottoman in Rosewood. Eames chair and Ottoman. Original finish
Category
Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Restored Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair with Custom Blue Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A restored vintage signed and authentic
Herman Miller Eames lounge chair and ottoman in rose wood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Restored Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Custom New Cushions
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incredibly vibrant and elegant edition of the classic Herman Miller Eames lounge chair and ottoman
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome classic Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Executed in rosewood and black leather. Cast
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Eames by Herman Miller, circa 1969, original condition, seat shock mounts have to be replaced and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum