Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions
How were Charles and Ray Eames related?
1 Answer

Charles and Ray Eames were related by marriage. Charles studied architecture and industrial design. Ray (née Bernice Alexandra Kaiser) was an artist who studied under painter Hans Hofmann. They met in 1940 at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit and married the next year. Shop a selection of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
Related Questions
- What are Charles and Ray Eames famous for?1 Answer
- What material did Charles and Ray Eames use?1 Answer
- What are Charles and Ray Eames best known for?1 Answer
- What was Charles and Ray Eames favorite wood?1 Answer
- Are Charles Eames chairs comfortable?1 Answer
Shop for Charles and Ray Eames Furniture on 1stDibs
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Model #670/671
Circa 1960
Rosewood and Cream color Leather
Beautiful Original finish
Cushions re-upholstered by Herman Miller c.1980
Pa...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
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 (D...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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.
Very nice glossy fiberglass shells on steel stacking base...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Ash, Plywood
Restored Second Generation Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Pine Green leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
2nd Gen Eames lounge chair with ottoman fully restored. New shock mounts, reupholstered cushion in pine green full grain leather, and refinished shells, re-polished steel frame.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Eames Herman Miller Vintage Rosewood 670 Lounge Chair and Ottoman Brown 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Eames 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman in chocolate brown leather, issued by Herman Miller. The molded plywood shells are richly figured Brazilian rosewood, with dramatic gr...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood


