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What are Charles and Ray Eames famous for?
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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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Charles and Ray Eames Early DCW Walnut Plywood Dining Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic pair DCW dining side chair in Walnut plywood. Early Herman Miller production from the fifties (4-2-5 screw configuration), just after Herman Miller took over production from E...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rubber, Walnut, Plywood
Mid-Century Eames Vintage Eames DTM-2 Dining Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wonderful example and highly function dining or game table by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1954. Rectangular birch top with folding chromed steel legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Mid Century Modern Circular 60" Eames Dining Conference Table Eames Vitra
By Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in Portland, OR
An original signed MCM large circular 60" dining or conference table, designed by Charles Eames & produced by Vitra.
The large circular table will accomodate up to ten guests, the to...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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
Charles Eames lounge chair for Herman Miller 1970s. (first production )
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in bari, IT
The Charles Eames chaise longue with ottoman is a masterpiece of modern design, created by Herman Miller in the 1970s. This emblematic piece embodies the innovative vision of Charles...
Category
Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
WWII Plywood Leg Splint by Charles Eames
By Evans Products Company, Charles Eames
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The WWII molded plywood leg splint, designed by Charles Eames and manufactured by Evans Mfg., is a pioneering example of functional design and innovative use of materials. Created in...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plywood