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Is Eames mid-century modern?
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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
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Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair Grey, Herman Miller Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair, made by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one chair. 3 Chairs in total available.
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$200 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool, Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one stool. In total 6 stools available.
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
$280 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Ivory Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous classic Eames chair and ottoman. Ivory leather with oiled walnut shells. Chair and ottoman both signed. No missing parts. Wood panels present well with even color and balanc...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Eames sofa compact with orange Herman miller woven upholstery. Charles and Ray Eames compact couch is great design that keeps a subtle profile. The cushioned pads that form ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$2,700 Sale Price
25% Off
Exceptional Grain Restored First Gen 1956-1959 Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
This extremely rare collectible is one of the early known productions of the 1956 Eames lounge chair with ottoman, non-stamped frame. In classic black and rosewood lacquered shell, t...
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Herman Miller Eames "Time Life" Executive Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is arguably the most iconic American office chair design in the 20th century.
We are pleased to present this authentic Herman Miller Executive Office Chair in white leather. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Leather