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How were Charles and Ray Eames related?
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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.
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Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs Set in Pastels
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous set of 4 Herman Miller Eames dining chairs. Vintage fiberglass shells are stamped Herman Miller and guaranteed authentic. Surfaces has been custom recoated in vibrant colors...
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Rare 1964 Rosewood Herman Miller Eames Lounge chair & Ottoman w/Original Receipt
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We were fortunate to acquire this rare 1964 Eames chair and Ottoman in black leather and Rosewood veneer. The label dates them to a specific year as the double ring round Herman Mill...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Eames 670 Rosewood Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Herman Miller (DB)
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 soft black leather and enhanced even further with a rich ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller RAR Fiberglass Shell Rocking Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller RAR chair. This is a lovely and classic example of the ever-iconic RAR chair by Eames. The RAR, Rocking Arm chair on Rod base, is on...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1980’s Rosewood White Leather Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair New Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We acquired a pair of early 1980’s vintage Herman miller Eames Chairs in rosewood veneer and white leather. We sold one with the otto...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Gorgeous Avocado Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Not a color you see often! A classic Eames lounge chair and ottoman with vintage wood and metal components outfitted in brand new leather cushions in Avocado shade. 3-4 week producti...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather


