$4,500
H 35 in W 30 in D 72.5 in
2006 Herman Miller Eames Sofa Compact with New Brown Fabric Upholstery
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA C. 2006. The sofa's design features brown cushions that
Steel
$1,600 / item
H 34 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
2006 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These particular examples date to 2006. Their design
Aluminum, Steel
$2,950 / item
H 35 in W 30 in D 72.5 in
2006 Herman Miller Ray and Charles Eames Sofa Compact Purple Fabric Upholstery
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original Herman Miller Eames Sofa Compact designed by Ray and Charles Eames
Metal
$895 / item
H 15 in W 34 in D 34 in
2006 Herman Miller Ray & Charles Eames CTW Round Coffee Table Wood in White Ash
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, produced by Herman Miller. This example was specified in white ash and came from an academic building in
Wood, Ash
$4,500
H 35 in W 72.5 in D 30 in
2006 Herman Miller Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames with New Yellow Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Miller in 1954. This particular example dates to 2006 and has been freshly reupholstered in a deep yellow
Steel, Chrome
$4,500
H 35 in W 72.5 in D 30 in
2006 Herman Miller Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames with New Blue Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Miller in 1954. This particular example dates to 2006 and has been freshly reupholstered in a deep royal
Steel, Chrome
$1,200 / item
H 33 in W 19.5 in D 21.25 in
2006 Herman MillerEames Armless Aluminum Group Side / Desk Chair In Red Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eames in 1958. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2006. The design
Aluminum
Two-Tier Cocktail Table by Herman Miller, American, Dated 2006
By Herman Miller
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A two-tier cocktail table by Herman Miller, American, dated 2006. Measures: Ht 20.25, Wd 47, Dp
Wood
Two-Tier Cocktail Table by Herman Miller, American, Dated 2006
By Herman Miller
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A two-tier plywood cocktail table by Herman Miller, American, dated 2006. Measures: Height
Plywood
Eames Compact Sofa for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles and Ray Eames compact sofa for Herman Miller, 2006 Blue Upholstery Measures: 72 1/4
Steel
Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 2006 USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Extremely comfortable. Chair swivels, reclines and is height adjustable. Original Herman Miller tag
Aluminum
Sold
H 34 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
2006 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Beige Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to 2006. The listed price includes one
Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 35 in W 30 in D 72.5 in
2006 Herman Miller by Ray and Charles Eames Sofa Compact Blue Fabric Upholstery
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original Herman Miller Eames Sofa Compact designed by Ray and Charles Eames
Metal
Two-Tier Cocktail Table by Herman Miller, American, Dated 2006
By Herman Miller
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A two-tier plywood cocktail table by Herman Miller, American, dated 2006. Measures: Height
Plywood
Mid Century Light Brown Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller 2006
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
The Aluminum Group Management office chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller are
Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 34 in W 23 in D 25 in
Soft Pad Management Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 2006 Near Mint
By Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mechanisms underneath the seat and also possesses a paper label from Herman Miller with the 2006
Aluminum
Sold
H 34 in W 23 in D 25 in
Soft Pad Management Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 2006 Near Mint
By Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seat. Each chair possesses a paper label from Herman Miller with the 2006 manufacturing date located
Aluminum
Eames 50th Anniversary Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 2006
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Eames 50th Anniversary Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 2006. Walnut with black leather. Measures 31.5
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 33 in D 32 in
Eames 50th Anniversary Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Santos Palisander, 2006
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Kansas City, MO
50th anniversary (1956-2006) of the design of the set, Herman Miller introduced the chair in Santos
Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 33.08 in D 31.89 in
Eames Palisander & Black Leather Tall Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Vitra, 2006
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Basildon, London
since the 1950s, with this model being produced in 2006. Constructed from a moulded santos palisander
Leather, Palisander
Sold
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 27.56 in
Charles & Ray Eames by Herman Miller EA 435 Soft Pad Black Leather Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Basildon, London
low back chair, has since become a design icon, with this model produced by Herman Miller in 2006
Leather
Eames for Herman Miller Ebony DCM Chairs, Four Available
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
Newer production DCM chairs in ebony by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. circa 2006
Metal, Chrome
$7,420
H 29.53 in W 88.19 in D 35.44 in
Large Expandable Alvar Aalto Wooden Dining Table Model 92, 1940s, Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is a beautiful extending table model 92 by Alvar Aalto from 1940s. The body of the table is solid birch. The surface of the table is laminated by oak veneer. An extension leaf t...
Birch, Oak
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$1,950 / item
H 40 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Tall Executive Chair in Medium Blue
By Herman Miller
Located in Wilton, CT
Authentic Herman Miller Eames Tall Executive Aluminum Group Soft Pad Medium Blue Leather Chair. These chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames are the epitome of the concept "form me...
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$4,979 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$5,040Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 33 in W 23 in D 21 in
White Eames EA208 Leather Soft Pad Chair by Herman Miller, Set of 4
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This set of 4 Charles and Ray Eames EA208 Soft Pad Chairs designed by Herman Miller features luxurious white leather upholstery and custom-ordered white powder coat finish. The Eames...
Leather
Set Of 9 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Chairs
By Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
Designed as part of the iconic Aluminum Group, this low-back, side chair has the same sophisticated, refined aesthetic with extra padding. This authentic Eames Soft Pad Chair is mad...
Leather
$5,079Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Murano Glass Smoked Single Panel Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces, each crafted with a single curved panel of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sconces....
Brass
$6,236 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$2,094 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
Saarinen Knoll Tulip Table
By Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Early Knoll Saarinen tulip table, cast iron base, oval laminate top. Minor cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age.
Iron
$1,872 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in burnt orange. This leather executive desk chair has swivel base with adjustable height. Base with all wheels in working condition...
Metal
$3,600
H 51.78 in W 76.78 in D 21.46 in
Brutalist Sideboard in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Kjærnulf Style, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A fantastic classic sideboard in oak with a sculptural front design. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1960s. This piece is in a good vintage condition, with few traces of wear. ...
Oak
No other business of its kind did more than the Herman Miller Furniture Company to introduce modern design into American homes. Working with legendary designers such as Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson and Alexander Girard, the Zeeland, Michigan-based firm fostered some of the boldest expressions of what we now call mid-century modern style. In doing so, Herman Miller produced some of the most beautiful, iconic and, one can even say, noblest chairs, sofas, tables and other furniture ever.
Founded in 1923, Herman Miller was originally known for grand historicist bedroom suites: heavily ornamented wood furniture that appealed to a high-minded, wealthier clientele. The company — named for its chief financial backer — began to suffer in the early 1930s as the Great Depression hit, and D.J. De Pree, the company’s CEO, feared bankruptcy. In 1932, aid came in the form of Gilbert Rohde, a self-taught furniture designer who had traveled widely in Europe, absorbing details of the Art Deco movement and other modernist influences. After persuading De Pree that the growing middle class required smaller, lighter household furnishings, Rohde set a new course for Herman Miller, creating sleek chairs, tables and cabinetry that were the essence of the Streamline Moderne style.
Rohde died suddenly in 1944. The following year, De Pree turned to George Nelson, an architect who had written widely about modern furniture design. Under Nelson’s leadership, Herman Miller would embrace new technologies and materials and audacious biomorphic forms.
Some of the pieces the company produced are now emblems of 20th century American design, including the Eames lounge chair and ottoman and Nelson’s Marshmallow sofa and Coconut chair. Such instantly recognizable furnishings have become timeless — staples of a modernist décor; striking, offbeat notes in traditional environments.
Find a range of vintage Herman Miller office chairs, desks, coffee tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
The brand that turned Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson into mid-century household names is just as relevant today as it was six decades ago.