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What material did Charles and Ray Eames use?

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What material did Charles and Ray Eames use?
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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Ray and Charles Eames White Lounge Chair With Ottoman For Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Authentic Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman – White/Ivory Leather with Blonde Wood Upgrade your space with a true icon of modern design! We are offering an authentic Eames Loun...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Bespoke One-Off Charles & Ray Eames EA108 Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
This Charles & Ray Eames EA108 chair by Vitra was reupholstered in a very exclusive bespoke zigzag fabric for a client that had circa 80 of these chairs and needed an example to make...
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Armchair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Skokie, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Armchair The Eames Fiberglass Chair was originally designed in 1948 by Charles and Ray Eames as an entry for MOMA's International Competitio...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman: A Timeless Icon of Comfort and Elegance
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman: A Timeless Icon of Comfort and Elegance The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, designed by the legendary Charles and Ray Eames, is a true masterpiece th...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Original Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Upholstered Fiberglass Arm Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles and Ray Eames DAX swivel padded arm shell chair in two-tone with dark gray exposed fiberglass shell. Rusty orange woven wool fabric cover, black piping, four-star aluminium b...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Rosewood and Brown Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully restored 1970s Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in light brown leather. Shock mounts replaced and ready for another 40+ years of ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

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