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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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Time Life Walnut Stool by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Dronten, NL
A fine lathe-turned wood stool model C designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. Perfect condition, marked with label. Charles and Ray Eames, a dynamic husband-and-wife duo, revo...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray 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

Set 4 Early Charles Eames D C W's (dining chairs wood) restored in cowhide
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful set 4 DCW (dining chairs wood ) designed by Charles and Ray Eames,, 2 chairs in walnut manufactured by Herman Miller,, 2 chairs in oak manufactured by Evans late 1940s ( ea...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Cowhide

'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

Eames Three-Seat Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
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...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage 1st Generation Black LCW Lounge Chair by Charles Eames for Evans 1940s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Troy, MI
1st generation LCW lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames Produced by Evans Plywood Products circa 1948-49 Molded Ash plywood in black finish Remarkable condition with 5-2-5...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ash, Plywood

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