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Why is the Eames chair so popular?
The Eames chair is popular for a number of reasons. Many people appreciate the bold, clean lines of the piece. In addition, some find its gently reclined back and ergonomic cushioning comfortable. In addition, the chair is a famous mid-century modern design that is easy to recognize. Shop a variety of Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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1970s Rosewood & Leather Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman (Restored) Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oakland, CA
1970s production Eames lounge and ottoman, crafted of Brazilian rosewood and reupholstered in premium butter soft leather imported from Austria. The rosewood outer shells were refini...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Walnut Eames Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Eames Lounge Chair with Ottoman The chair measures: 33 wide x 37 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 17.5 inches and arm...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman The chair measures: 32.75 wide x 38 deep x 31.75 high, with a seat height of 16 inches and arm ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Eames Fiberglass Cats Cradle LAR Lounge Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Fulton, CA
A "Cats Cradle" LAR formed fiberglass lounge chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Circa. 1960's. Elephant Gray fiberglass shell with original metal base. No visible makers mark on this chair. 24.5 inches high. 24 inches wide...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames Herman Miller Contura 670/671 Chair and Ottoman in Louis Vuitton Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and early example of arguably the most important and iconic Mid Century design ever produced, the Eames lounge and ottoman ( 670/671 ), this version was made in Europe, under license to Martin Fehlbaum by Countura, by Herman Miller circa 1950/1960's. Countura was the precursor to the later Vitra production. The chair and ottoman are in good condition, the veneer chair shell shows evidence of later screws etc, and the upholstery is a later Louis Vuitton vinyl...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Early LCW Lounge Chair in Walnut, Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller 1940s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Evans Products Company, Herman Miller
Located in Vorst, BE
An early LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) in Walnut veneer. Chair sold by Herman Miller, but produced by Evans Plywood in 1948-1949. The 5-2-5 screw arrangement beneath has only be used by E...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Plywood

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