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Is Eames mid-century modern?

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Is Eames mid-century modern?
Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
Pair of grey DAX armchairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1950's
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of "DAX" armchairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Circa 1956-1959. Molded fiberglass shell, steel legs. Grey colored fiberglass. Both chairs contain original label...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fiberglass

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Blue Fiberglass DAR Armchair, 2019
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller in the United States in 2019. #5664 This striking example features a viv...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Eames Time Life "Lobby" Chair - Caramel Leather - 1st Generation Model 675
By Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Decatur, GA
Time Life Lobby Chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, circa 1960. Rare 1st Gen fully restored in brand new Edelman All Grain "Butter" leather. Swivels with a fixed pitch/...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Eames Herman Miller Time Life Executive Chair in Green Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Time Life office chair. This example is the larger executive version and has been newly upholstered in a supple deep green leather.
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...

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Leather

Early Charles & Ray Eames RAR rocking chair, early production, Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Milano, IT
An early European example of the iconic Charles & Ray Eames RAR rocking chair. The chair features its original fiberglass shell, distinguished by a richly textured surface with high...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Vintage Eames lounge chair set with ottoman by Charles&Ray Eames for Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman designed by Charles & Ray Eames, creaded in 1956's. Manufactured by Vitra edition in 1994's. Marked with labels both on armchairs and ottom...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

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