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Why is the Eames chair iconic?

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Why is the Eames chair iconic?
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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Early Rosewood Eames 670 Lounge Chair 671/Ottoman, 1960
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Rosewood Eames 670 Lounge Chair 671/Ottoman, early 1960 with down stuffed cushions. Rosewood
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Restored Rosewood Eames chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous restored Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Black leather tuned up, rosewood exteriors
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Herman Miller Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair 1960s
By Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Saint Paul, MN
About as iconic as they come. The Eames 670, more commonly known as the Eames Lounge Chair was the
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Rosewood Eames Stool Ottoman by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Victoria, BC
All original 1960s Eames ottoman by Herman Miller in rosewood. Overall very nice condition. 26” x
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Restored 1970s Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous restored original Herman Miller edition Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Executed in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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