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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 Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Model #670/671
Circa 1960
Rosewood and Cream color Leather
Beautiful Original finish
Cushions re-upholstered by Herman Miller c.1980
Pa...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Restored 1970s Eames Lounge 670 & Ottoman 671 in Brazilian Rosewood & Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oakland, CA
Restored 1970s production Eames Lounge and ottoman (670 & 671) originally designed by the Eameses (Ray and Charles) and Don Albinson in 1956, constructed of Brazilian rosewood (D...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles and Ray Eames FSW-6 Folding Plywood Screen in Ash
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Mateo, CA
Folding molded plywood screen by Charles and Ray Eames. This screen is a golden ash and is a 1990's vintage. The screen can be folded down to 10 inches wide for moving and storage. T...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Ash, Plywood
Vintage Charles Eames Time Life Stool Model C in Walnut for Herman Miller 1960s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Troy, MI
Original Time Life stool model C designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
1960's example
Sculptural stool or side table in solid turned walnut
Acquired from original own...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
Set of Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell DSS Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Original set of 5 DSS molded fiberglass shell chairs on stacking base, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Very nice glossy fiberglass shells on steel stacking base...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charles & Ray Eames EA208 Soft Pad Chairs Smoked Chrome and Sand leather, Vitra
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Limited Edition EA208 Soft Pad chair belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed w...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome


