Early 2nd Generation X Base Translucent Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early 2nd generation X base translucent arm shell lounge chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller.
Aluminum
Early 2nd Generation Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century fiberglass arm shell chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames, 2nd year production featuring early exposed fibers, heavy iron x base, large rubber shock monts, unu...
Iron
$9,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
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.
Metal
Restored Second Generation Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Pine Green leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
2nd Gen Eames lounge chair with ottoman fully restored. New shock mounts, reupholstered cushion in pine green full grain leather, and refinished shells, re-polished steel frame.
Leather, Plywood
Early 2nd Generation X Base Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early 2nd generation X base elephant gray arm shell lounge chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller.
Iron
Eames Lcm Chair (2Nd Generation)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Eames LCM (Lounge Chair Metal) is a celebrated example of mid-century modern design by Charles and Ray Eames. First introduced in 1945, this chair embodies simplicity, functional...
Metal
2nd Generation Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Brazilian Rosewood
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
This chair has been completely restored including: refinished rosewood shells, new black leather and period correct down filled cushions, new shock mounts, and polished aluminum base...
Leather, Rosewood
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H 32 in W 32.75 in D 32.75 in
2nd Generation Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood, Circa 1960's
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
This 1960's Eames Lounge Chair in Rosewood and Ottoman for Herman Miller is a collector's item.
Leather, Rosewood
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H 32.29 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in
2nd Generation Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller, 1950-1960
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Second generation Charles and Ray Eames lounge chair with ottoman by Herman Miller. Early 1960s production. It has the round white metal brand plate on the bottom. The chair is down ...
Aluminum
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H 32 in W 32.75 in D 15 in
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Leather and Rosewood, 2nd Generation
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a stunner. This 1960's Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood for Herman Miller.
Aluminum
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H 32 in W 33 in D 56 in
Vintage 2nd Generation Herman Miller Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a second generation (1960-1971) Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman by the Eames for Herman Miller. This set is in beautifully restored condition, with original leather and dow...
Aluminum
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H 26.78 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Eames Lounge Chair Metal (LCM), Herman Miller, 2nd Generation, circa 1953
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Rare example of an early LCM (lounge chair metal) designed by Charles & Ray Eames in the mid-1940s and produced by Herman Miller in the early 1950s. The chair is constructed from wa...
Steel
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H 32 in W 32.75 in D 15 in
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Hunter Green and Rosewood, 2nd Generation circ
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a stunner. This 1960's Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood for Herman Miller.
Aluminum
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H 32 in W 32.75 in D 15 in
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Original Yellow and Rosewood, 3rd Generation
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
This eames lounge chair is a 3rd Generation. This Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood for Herman Miller.
Aluminum
Pair of Early Charles Eames LAX Armshell, 'Lounge Chairs X BASE'
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charles and Ray Eames designed low lounge armshell with X-base. Zinc base, painted black, original screws, original boot glides. Early transitional salmon fiberglass shell 2nd genera...
Zinc
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H 33 in W 32 in D 34 in
Eames 670 Lounge Chair 671 Ottoman Blue Leather Walnut Rosewood Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Fascinating vintage Eames 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman in bright blue leather for Herman Miller.
Aluminum, Steel
Herman Miller Eames Zenith LAX Lounge Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impeccable pair of Eames Zenith LAX lounge chairs. Completely original.
Steel
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H 28 in W 25 in D 24 in
Pair of Early 2nd Generation Eames Fiberglass LAX Lounge Chairs in Elephant Gray
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic pair Herman Miller fiberglass lounge chairs designed by Charles Eames from the early 1950's. These feature very desirable elephant hide grey fiberglass on lower sitting ste...
Steel
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H 32.5 in W 33 in D 33 in
2nd generation Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman Herman Miller, USA 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early production 2nd generation Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman Herman Miller, USA 1960s.Single ring BLACK MEDAL MEDALLION This one perfect candidate for restoration,(re-upho...
Aluminum
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H 32 in W 32.75 in D 32.75 in
Rare 2nd Generation Rosewood, Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare 2nd Generation Brazilian Rosewood and black leather lounge chair and ottoman by Charles Eames,, Stunning richly grained rosewood,Retains original early white medallion label.. c...
Aluminum
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H 31.89 in W 33.08 in D 33.67 in
Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman 670/671, 2nd Generation, 1963
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hamburg, PA
The 2nd Generation chair and ottoman dates between 1960 and 1971.
Metal
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H 33.5 in Dm 32.75 in
1960s Charles Eames Herman Miller 670 Rosewood Lounge Chair and 671 Ottoman
By Charles Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning original 2nd generation Herman Miller 670 rosewood lounge chair and matching 671 ottoman designed by Charles Eames.
Rosewood
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H 27 in W 22 in D 24 in
Early Vintage Charles Eames for Herman Miller LCW Birch Plywood Lounge Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Troy, MI
2nd generation LCW lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames Produced by Herman Miller circa 1952-53 Molded birch plywood example in original patina 22 inch width 24 inch dept...
Birch, Plywood
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H 33 in W 37 in D 33.5 in
Early Production Model 670/671 Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing option for your most demanding client - an early production example with original black medallion label signifying it is a 1st or 2nd generation Eames lounge and o...
Leather, Rosewood
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H 31 in W 24 in D 24 in
DAR Eiffel Base Lounge Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 2000
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a second generation DAR "Eiffel" armchair designed in 1949 by the iconic design duo Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. In 2001, continuing the Eames’ design ethos ...
Metal
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H 28 in W 25 in D 25 in
Early Year '657' Armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll International, Signed
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Consider using as side chairs, cafe or breakfast table chairs, bedside chairs, fireside chairs, dressing or changing room chairs, hallway chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, nursing ...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Set Of 3 Eames DCM Chairs (2Nd Generation)
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Eames DCM (Dining Chair Metal) is a timeless piece of furniture design that epitomizes the marriage of form and function. Created by the legendary husband-and-wife design duo, Ch...
Plywood
$1,857 / 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
$27,000
H 29.5 in W 97 in D 40 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Three Seat Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969 The revolutionary and unique 'Soriana' three-seat sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa in...
Chrome
$1,650 / item
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
Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s molded fiberglass side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming shells are in original condition, each with a distinct thready texture...
Fiberglass
$1,211 / item
H 27.56 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
1970s Industrial Polished Aluminium Brass & Glass Edison Flameproof Strip Light
By Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed vintage industrial Korean flameproof striplight made by Daeyang in the 1970's with highly polished finish. Original item salvaged from supertankers and military vessels t...
Aluminum, Brass
$6,676 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 66.93 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier / Wall Light, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Wonderful piece of Murano that can be mounted both as a wall lamp and as a ceiling chandelier. Particular and original applique from the Murano glass factory. The wall light/chandel...
Brass
$1,047
H 31.25 in W 24.75 in D 22 in
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair The chair measures: 24.75 wide x 22 deep x 31.25 high, with a seat height of 18 inches and arm height of 26 inche...
Chrome
Herman Miller Eames Armchair on Low Lounge Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amazing color on this Eames fiberglass armshell for Herman Miller. Beautiful orange tone contrasts nicely against black lounge height base. No cracks or major wear. Even color throug...
Steel
$6,908 / item
H 27.17 in W 64.18 in D 22.05 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC4 Chaise Longue for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material. Chaise lounge designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Chaise lounge ...
Metal
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex in fabric. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in cont...
Fabric
$19,624 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
1970s 2-Seater Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofa / armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features the original knitted wool upholstery in ivory. Head /...
Wool
$27,500 / set
H 27.5 in W 37.5 in D 37.5 in
Mario Bellini for C&B Italia First Edition 'Camaleonda' Modular Sofa, 1970
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
'Camaleonda' First Edition modular sofa, designed by Mario Bellini, for C&B Italia, 1970. The structure is constructed of wood and upholstery in fabric. Original label. Prod. C&B,...
Fabric, Wood
$1,703 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$16,487 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.
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