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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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Charles & Ray Eames EA208 Soft Pad Chairs Smoked Chrome and Sand leather, Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Limited Edition EA208 Soft Pad chair belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed w...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

'Soft Pad' Swivel / Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic early production collectors example, this brown leather swivel desk chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller is part of the iconic Soft Pad series, originally int...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

'Soft Pad' Swivel / Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic of modernist comfort, this brown leather swivel desk chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller is part of the iconic Soft Pad series, originally introduced in 1969. ...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood 1960c.
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood 1960c. Iconic Crafted from rosewood, this mid-century modern masterpiece showcases the perfect blend of comfort a...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Eames Three-Seat Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An icon of American modernism and one of the most refined seating designs of the 20th century, this is the celebrated Eames Three-Seat Sofa designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herm...
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Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage Charles Eames Time Life Stool Model C in Walnut for Herman Miller 1960s
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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

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