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What are Charles and Ray Eames famous for?
Charles and Ray Eames are famous for their chair designs. The couple released their first iconic Eames Lounge and Ottoman in 1956 and went on to create more chairs that changed the idea of comfortable seating. In addition to being great furniture designers, Ray and Charles were also graphic and textile designers, architects and film-makers. Shop a collection of Eames chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Eames Plywood FSW-6 Folding Screen / Room Divider Circa 2010s
By Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Peabody, MA
A molded ash plywood folding screen /room divider, the "FSW-6", originally designed in the 1940s by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This model is from the early 2010s. Meas...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Canvas, Ash, Plywood

'Aluminum Group' Swivel Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic and stylish 'Aluminum Group' executive desk chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Signed underneath seat with Herman Miller label. This beautiful office cha...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Black on Black Soft Pad Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic of modernist comfort, these rare color way (black on black) swivel desk chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller is part of the iconic Soft Pad series, originally...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in bruxelles, BE
Brown leather and wood swivel chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Seat height: 40 cm. Both pieces are stamped Herman Miller and numbered. Ottoman dimensions: H: 44 cm W...
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Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles 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 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

"La Fonda" Charles Eames by Hermann Miller Design Fiberglass Shell Two Chairs
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brescia, IT
"La Fonda" Charles Eames & Alexander Girard by Hermann Miller, circa 1960s. Ivory fiberglass shell seat Aluminium base.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Aluminum

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