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For Charles and Ray Eames’ chairs designed for Herman Miller, molded plywood, fiberglass-reinforced plastic, bent and welded wire mesh, and cast aluminum were used in production. You can shop a collection of Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Excellent Soft Pad Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this authentic Eames for Herman Miller vintage soft pad chairs in black leather. Adjustable tilt and height with pneumatic lift. This authentic vintage exam...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Molded Armchair with Maple Rocker Base made 2009 by Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Molded plastic arm chair by Ray Eames and produced by Vitra of Switzerland in 2009 according to label. Made from white molded plastic mounted on chrome legs and a rocker base of mapl...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair Grey, Herman Miller Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair, made by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one chair. 3 Chairs in total available.
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool, Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one stool. In total 6 stools available.
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Calacatta Marble Dining Table with Herman Miller Eames Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous dining table featuring cast aluminum Herman Miller contract base paired with Italian calacatta marble top. Both pieces date to the mid 20th century. The underside of the mar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
1956 Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extremely rare 1st edition Eames chair from the very first year of production, 1956.
There are several important details to note which make this a remarkable find:
- boot glides o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather