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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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Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four Herman Miller Eames vintage fiberglass dining chairs. Multicolored set featuring seafoam green, elephant hide grey, red orange, and royal blue. No cracks or holes. All sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Three-Seat Shell Tandem Sofa By Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller C.1974
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Bernville, PA
Rare tandem shell seating designed by Charles & Ray Eames, USA 1974. This piece features three white fiberglass and light purple vinyl seats with Formica tables on each end sitting o...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Eames 670 Rosewood Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Herman Miller (A)
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 black leather and enhanced even further with a rich Brazi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Seafoam Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare seafoam green molded fiberglass rocking chair with black metal wire base mounted on birch runners . This iconic piece was designed by the husband and wife team of Ray and Char...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wire
Mid-Century Eames Vintage Eames DTM-2 Dining Table
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wonderful example and highly function dining or game table by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1954. Rectangular birch top with folding chromed steel legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Ray and Charles Eames White Lounge Chair With Ottoman For Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Authentic Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman – White/Ivory Leather with Blonde Wood
Upgrade your space with a true icon of modern design! We are offering an authentic Eames Loun...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum