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Why is the Eames chair iconic?
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The Eames chair is iconic due to its sleek and handsome design, making it the first lounge chair of its time to depart from more traditional, bulky styles. It is also exceptionally comfortable. This mid-century chair was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the furniture company Herman Miller. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eames chairs from top sellers worldwide.
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Rare Pair of Early Rosewood Eames Lounge Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
They represent the transition from first to second generation for the Eames lounge chair. They have down-filled cushions, rosewood shells, rubber spacers, and three-hole armrests, ho...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$19,000 / set
Magnificent Rare Brazilian Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Mid-Century
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent and rare 2nd generation Brazilian Rosewood and black leather lounge chair and ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$9,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell DSS Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Pictured alongside rosewood Eames segmented base table available separately.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Restored Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic black leather and Brazilian rosewood Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Signed authentic original Herman Miller production.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Willy Guhl Large Elephant Handkerchief Planter with Beautiful Moss and Lichen
By Willy Guhl
Located in Palm Springs, CA
It is pictured next to a Herman Miller Rosewood Eames Lounge chair for scale. The chair is available separately for sale on this site.
Category
20th Century Swiss Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair, c. 1965
By Charles Eames
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Vintage Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair, c. 1965. Black leather with wear and some slight damage but having a fine patina. 30.75” h. x 32” d. x 32” w.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
