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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
1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair in Brown Edelman Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair, model ES107, initially designed in 1961 by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This design was born as a bespoke concept for the...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

1950s Pair of Herman Miller Eames LCW Lounge Chairs in Calico Ash
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of LCW Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1948. They are early Herman Miller examples and feature the 5-2-4 screw pattern, dating back to t...
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Early Aniline Dye Red LCW Chair 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Red aniline dye LCW lounge chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller. The aniline-dyed wood is vibrant and rich, showcasing the dramatic grain undern...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Plywood

Parchment Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s. OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell chairs in New York City. We maintain a comprehensive selection of colorways, including rare and sought-after colors, in multiple quantities, enabling you to mix and match a set effortlessly. Shells are available for purchase individually, or we can offer guidance on assembling a set. For large sets, our extensive inventory ensures that the set has a cohesive and streamlined look. We only send out the finest vintage examples. A close inspection ensures each shell is free of chips, cracks, or defects. We replace the rubber shockmounts that attach the chairs to the base. Finally, the chairs are carefully polished to enhance the original finish. Our meticulous restoration process ensures the chairs are comfortable, stable and is an added value included in your purchase. The Eames Shell Chair was designed on the principle of adaptability, to accommodate a variety of uses and settings. Our shell chairs are shown on original zinc-finish bases, referred to as "H bases" by Eames enthusiasts. In addition to this classic...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fiberglass

Vitra Germany Miniature Eames Plywood Elephant
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Miami, FL
Design Charles & Ray Eames, 1945 1/6 miniature scale model Made in Poland by Vitra For over two decades, the Vitra Design Museum has been making miniature replicas of milestones in furniture design. The Miniatures Collection encapsulates the entire history of industrial furniture design - moving from Historicism and Art Nouveau to the New Objectivity of Bauhaus and Radical Design, and from Postmodernism all the way up to the present day. Exactly one sixth of the size of the historical originals, the chairs are all true to scale and precisely recreate the smallest details of construction, material and color. The high standard of authenticity even extends to the natural grain of the wood, the reproduction of screws and the elaborate handicraft techniques involved. This has made the miniatures into popular collector's items as well as ideal illustrative material for universities, design schools and architects. The Plywood Elephant holds a prominent place among the plywood pieces designed by the Eameses. In the early 1940s Charles and Ray Eames successfully developed an innovative method for molding plywood into three-dimensional shapes, which they used to produce a wide range of furniture and sculptural objects. Among the early plywood designs, the Elephant is one of the most difficult to produce. Tight angles and compound curves require a sophisticated mastery of plywood technology. Designed at the same time as their children's furniture, the Plywood Elephant can also be seen as a playful counterpart to the leg splints developed by the Eameses for military applications, which were the very first mass-produced objects made of three-dimensionally molded plywood. Requiring complex fabrication methods, the Plywood Elephant never went into production. Only two prototypes were made, both of which were displayed at the New York Museum of Modern Art in 1945-46. Today only one known model remains in the possession of the Eames Family. In 2007 Vitra produced the first commercial production of the legendary Eames Plywood Elephant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Vitra Eames Aluminum Group White Leather Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Eames aluminum group ottoman. A timeless design classic and contemporary with innovative comfort fea...
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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Aluminum

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