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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
Vintage Charles Eames Time Life Stool Model C in Walnut for Herman Miller 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Troy, MI
Original Time Life stool model C designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1960's example Sculptural stool or side table in solid turned walnut Acquired from original own...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Model #670/671 Circa 1960 Rosewood and Cream color Leather Beautiful Original finish Cushions re-upholstered by Herman Miller c.1980 Pa...
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Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Restored 1970s Eames Lounge 670 & Ottoman 671 in Brazilian Rosewood & Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oakland, CA
Restored 1970s production Eames Lounge and ottoman (670 & 671) originally designed by the Eameses (Ray and Charles) and Don Albinson in 1956, constructed of Brazilian rosewood (D...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles and Ray Eames FSW-6 Folding Plywood Screen in Ash
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Mateo, CA
Folding molded plywood screen by Charles and Ray Eames. This screen is a golden ash and is a 1990's vintage. The screen can be folded down to 10 inches wide for moving and storage. T...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Ash, Plywood

Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather by Herman Miller, 1981 USA
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life Chair in black leather for Herman Miller. Stamped JUN 1, 1981 on frame. Black leather is in good condition with wear as shown. Original 4 star base. Extremely...
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Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell DSS Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Original set of 5 DSS molded fiberglass shell chairs on stacking base, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Very nice glossy fiberglass shells on steel stacking base...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

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