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What are the Eames known for?
Charles and Ray Eames were a married couple, best remembered for their innovative furniture designs in the middle of the 20th century — specifically the famous Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman. They are also known for their early experimentations with plywood. Shop a collection of Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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'Soft Pad' Swivel / Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed
By Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles 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

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Aluminum

'Soft Pad' Swivel / Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed
By Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood 1960c.
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
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

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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

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Leather, Walnut

Eames Alu Lounge Chair EA 222 Soft Pad with Ottomane EA 223
By Vitra, Charles Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed by Charles, the Aluminium Group Soft Pad Chair represents a later evolution of the original Aluminium Group series. By introducing individually upholstered leather pads, the...
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames DSX Side Chair multicolor set for Herman Miller and Vitra
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic side chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller and Vitra. Molded fiberglass shells in the colours: Seal Brown, Elephant Hide Grey, Parchment and Ochre Light. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

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