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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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Eames Time Life "Lobby" Chair - Caramel Leather - 1st Generation Model 675
By Charles and Ray Eames, Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Decatur, GA
Time Life Lobby Chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, circa 1960. Rare 1st Gen fully restored in brand new Edelman All Grain "Butter" leather. Swivels with a fixed pitch/...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Eames lounge chair set with ottoman by Charles&Ray Eames for Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman designed by Charles & Ray Eames, creaded in 1956's.
Manufactured by Vitra edition in 1994's.
Marked with labels both on armchairs and ottom...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
2003 Herman Miller Eames Cherry & Tobacco Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in St. Louis, MO
An exceptional, highly sophisticated, and rarely specified mid-century modern design icon: the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman (Models 670 and 671), designed by the legendary duo Char...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set, Black Leather, 1960s USA
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Portland, OR
Iconic Eames lounge chair with ottoman. Model 670/671 in black leather and Brazilian rosewood.
Produced during the 1960s, this example retains its original labels underneath. It is i...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Early Charles & Ray Eames RAR rocking chair, early production, Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Milano, IT
An early European example of the iconic Charles & Ray Eames RAR rocking chair.
The chair features its original fiberglass shell, distinguished by a richly textured surface with high...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Tandem Sling Armchair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, c 1970
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This single 'Tandem' sling armchair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, is part of the iconic modular seating system originally introduced for airports and public spaces in the mid-20th century. The design reflects the Eameses’ ability to combine industrial efficiency with refined modernist aesthetics.
*NOTE, we have another one in a separate listing if you wish to create a pair of chairs.
The chair features a cast aluminum frame with a sculptural profile, supporting a suspended sling seat and back upholstered in black leatherette. The tailored upholstery is tensioned within the frame, creating a supportive yet flexible seating experience while maintaining a clean, architectural silhouette.
Originally conceived as part of a connected beam seating system, this example has been configured as an individual armchair, allowing it to function as a standalone piece in a variety of interior settings. The aluminum frame provides both durability and visual lightness, while the black upholstery offers a timeless and versatile palette.
The gently reclined back and integrated armrests contribute to the chair’s comfort, making it well-suited for use as a lounge chair, office chair, side chair, or accent chair. Its industrial origins also lend themselves well to interiors ranging from Mid-Century Modern and Modernist to Industrial and Contemporary environments.
The Eames Tandem...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,920 Sale Price
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