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Charles Eames Credenza

1960 Gerald Luss Rosewood & Metal Credenza Cabinet Once Attributed to Eames IBM
By Gerald Luss
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Furniture Company circa 1960. This credenza is now famous for its misattribution to Charles and Ray Eames
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Credenzas

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Aluminum, Steel

CraftAssociates Credenza, Milo Baughman Credenza, Walnut
By Craft Associates, Milo Baughman
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Charles and Ray Eames, Baughman’s designs exuded a relaxed and breezy air, steering clear from
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2010s American Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Design Sideboard / Cabinet by Florence Knoll for De Coene Leather Rosewood 1960
By De Coene Frères
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
modernist designs like those from: Poul Kjaerholm and Charles & Ray Eames. Credenza is in perfect condition
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome

10-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Kipp Stewart for Declaration by Drexel, USA, c. 1960
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
Charles and Bernice “Ray” Eames, Stewart went on to design furniture of a mid-century modern aesthetic for
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Early Rare Prototype for N° 5490 Chaise Lounge, George Nelson, 1953
By George Nelson
Located in Culver City, CA
maestro of modernity whose influence echoes through the ages. And let us pay homage to Charles and Ray
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eucalyptus Trees, Sunset Coastal Landscape Watercolor by Kipp Stewart
Located in Soquel, CA
. Charles and Ray Eames were important influences on his early work, which included a chrome-framed lounge
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Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

Southern California Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
with new chair models that bridged form and function. Charles and Ray Eames were important influences
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Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Polyester, Acrylic

"Desert Rose" - Still Life on a Retaining Wall with Landscape in the Background
Located in Soquel, CA
seating design, experimenting with new chair models that bridged form and function. Charles and Ray Eames
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Late 20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Concha Wall Lights by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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2010s American Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
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Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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Single Flush Mount by Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Flush Mount by Oluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. The glass flush-mount comprises of a clear blown glass outer cone and an interior opal glass cylind...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Aluminum, Steel

Florence Knoll Marble-Top Rosewood Credenza
By Florence Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
Florence Knoll rosewood and marble two door credenza on a matte brush steel base. Rare smaller size with a finished back side, no key.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Carrara Marble

Florence Knoll Marble-Top Rosewood Credenza
Florence Knoll Marble-Top Rosewood Credenza
H 25.25 in W 37.25 in D 18 in
FLOTILLA Chandelier in Brass and Terracotta Enamel by Blueprint Lighting 2021
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Located in New York, NY
The Flotilla ceiling fixture designed by Blueprint Lighting; a playful piece of functional sculpture inspired by the "Flotilla" fabric designed by Lucienne Day, 1952. This fixtures w...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

20th Century Italian 925 Sterling Silver Torsade Vase by Mario Buccellati
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Braintree, GB
20th Century Italian 925 sterling silver torsade vase by Mario Buccellati Made in Italy, 20th Century. Maker: Mario Buccellati Fully hallmarked. Mario Buccellati was born int...
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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Wonderful 4 Piece Milo Baughman Style Cube Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 4-piece Milo Baughman style cube sofa sectional. This set consists of 2 one arm loveseats and 2 corner sections. This set can be set up as 2 sofas or as one big sectional-s...
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Upholstery, Wood

70s Italian Design Style Pair of Pencil Reed Rattan Bedside Tables
Located in Tourcoing, FR
70s Italian design style pair of pencil reed rattan bedside tables.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Orbitale Grand Planetario Brass Chandelier 8 Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This unique chandelier is inspired by the solar system, with each arm representing a planet, and the central sphere symbolizing the sun. It has a diameter of 60 in. (152 cm). The cha...
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Ste. Marie & Laurent Burl Wood and Chrome Credenza
By Ste. Marie and Laurent
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ste. Marie & Laurent credenza with black leather top, deep file drawer, three pencil drawers and center storage cabinet, cantilevered onto a polished chrome base. Please confirm item...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Italian Rosewood Sideboard, 1960s Design in Style of Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Lyon, FR
Vintage Italian sideboard. Great design. Two sliding doors with four drawers (the first one is not origin).
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Paul McCobb Credenza for Calvin Linear Group Cabinet
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Framingham, MA
Very nice Paul McCobb credenza for Calvin Furniture - Linear Group. Features contrasting white
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Florence Knoll Marble & Teak Credenza, USA, 1970s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Florence Knoll marble & teak Credenza USA 1970s Magnificent Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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1950s Charles & Ray Eames ESU 200 Storage Unit Credenza for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
This very rare second series ESU 200 is in excellent original condition and was acquired from the original owner. The four cream colored fiberglass panels on the front give the piece...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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1956 Eames 3 Trusonic Speaker System and Custom Cabinet Credenza
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here a custom designed Credenza featuring two cabinets. One with the rare Eames E-3
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Aluminum

Unique Midcentury Low Four-Drawer Credenza Server Black Maple with Brass Legs
By Dunbar Furniture, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique rare custom midcentury low dresser or small credenza server by Unkown Designer circa 1950
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Paul McCobb Credenza for Winchendon, Planner Group Series
By Paul McCobb
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Charles Eames and George Nelson, his early death prevented similar professional recognition during his
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Cees Braakman DB02 Combex Credenza for UMS Pastoe, 1955
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
design and production methods of seminal designers such as Ray and Charles Eames and manufacturing
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Birch, Plywood

Design Credenza / Sideboard by Florence Knoll for De Coene Leather Rosewood 1960
By De Coene Frères, Florence Knoll
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
modernist designs like those from: Poul Kjaerholm and Charles & Ray Eames. Credenza is in perfect condition
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Oak Credenza or Sideboard Cees Braakman Attributed for Pastoe, Dutch Design
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Braakman. The credenza has two drawers (one for cutlery), a storage space with a drop down door and a
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard Credenza by Milo Baughman for Directional
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in San Diego, CA
. Like his fellow adoptive Californians Charles and Ray Eames, Baughman’s furniture has a relaxed and
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Teak Credenza or Sideboard by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, Dutch Design, 1960s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe, Martin Visser
Located in Amsterdam, NL
of furniture. Inspired by the works of Charles and Ray Eames, he started working with new materials
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s
By Pastoe
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
plywood techniques used by Charles and Ray Eames and learned this at the Herman Miller factories.
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Metal

Vintage Eames Chair for Herman Miller Reimagined by Graffiti Artist GONZO247
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Fiberglass

Vintage Eames Chair for Herman Miller Reimagined by Graffiti Artist Gonzo247
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
fiberglass chair designed by Eames for Herman Miller painted a very dark burgundy with an off-center stripe
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Fiberglass

Vintage Eames Chair for Herman Miller Reimagined by Graffiti Artist GONZO247
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
fiberglass chair designed by Eames for Herman Miller painted electric lime green on the front and hot pink on
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Fiberglass

Vintage Eames Chair for Herman Miller Reimagined by Graffiti Artist GONZO247
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
fiberglass chair designed by Eames for Herman Miller painted electric lime green on the front and hot pink on
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Fiberglass

One of a Kind Zebrawood Eames Lounge Chair for Herman Miller w/ Rosewood Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
is an employee or the custom orderer. The Eames 670 lounge was always offered only in Rosewood or
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Zebra Wood

Custom 11.5 foot Cherry Credenza
Located in Phoenix, AZ
former employee of the Charles and Ray Eames office and is spectacular in person. It has 12 easy sliding
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Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Custom 11.5 foot Cherry Credenza
Custom 11.5 foot Cherry Credenza
H 27 in W 138 in D 21 in
Florence Knoll Steel and Oak Credenza for Knoll International, USA c1980
By Florence Knoll
Located in Renens, CH
design luminaries such as Eero Saarinen and Charles Eames. In the early 1940s, Florence Knoll studied at
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Marble, Steel

Richard Neutra, Cabinet / Sideboard, Plywood, Los Angeles, America, circa 1955
By Richard Neutra
Located in High Point, NC
the period include Paul Frankl, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Paul Laszlo, Charles and Ray Eames.   
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Plywood

Rosewood Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1960s
By Cees Braakman
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Beautiful Brazilian rosewood credenza by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. The interior is made of birch
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Chrome, Metal

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Side Table
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Diego, CA
, experimenting with new chair models that bridged form and function. Charles and Ray Eames were important
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Drexel Declaration Desk by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Diego, CA
. Charles and Ray Eames were important influences on his early work, which included a chrome-framed lounge
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames for Herman Miller Walnut & Chrome Credenza
By Herman Miller
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid Century Modern Charles Eames for Herman Miller walnut credenza. Chrome square tubular frame and
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Mid-20th Century North American Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

ESU200 by Eames for Herman Miller Credenza Sideboard Dresser
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Wonderful second generation Eames ESU200. Truly an iconic design from the amazing couple Charles
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood

Cees Braakman Credenza for Pastoe from the Japanese Series
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
was inspired by the bent plywood furniture by Charles & Ray Eames and Alvar Aalto and starts to use
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Cees Braakman Credenza for Pastoe from the Japanese Series
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
was inspired by the bent plywood furniture by Charles & Ray Eames and Alvar Aalto and starts to use
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Early Basic Cabinet Series Walnut Sideboard Credenza by George Nelson for Herman
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome BCS Basic Cabinet Series sideboard or credenza in walnut designed by George Nelson for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Aluminum, Chrome

Charles and Ray Eames Sculptural Leg Splint
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural leg splint, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Evans Products, American, circa 1940s
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Mahogany

Cees Braakman DU04 Teak Sideboard for UMS Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
furniture by Charles & Ray Eames and Alvar Aalto and starts to use these innovative production methods
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Cees Braakman DU04 Teak Sideboard for UMS Pastoe
Cees Braakman DU04 Teak Sideboard for UMS Pastoe
H 28.35 in W 72.84 in D 17.72 in
Cees Braakman DU03 Teak Sideboard for UMS Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the bent plywood furniture by Charles & Ray Eames and Alvar Aalto and starts to use these
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Steel

Cees Braakman Credenza for Pastoe from the Japanese Series
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
was inspired by the bent plywood furniture by Charles & Ray Eames and Alvar Aalto and starts to use
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard Credenza by Milo Baughman for Directional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
. Like his fellow adoptive Californians Charles and Ray Eames, Baughman’s furniture has a relaxed and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Walnut

Exceptional Midcentury Gilbert Rohde Cabinet for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Herman Miller such as Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, George Nelson, and Isamu Noguchi. This
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Cees Braakman for Pastoe Sideboard in Teak
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
1948. He was inspired by the bent plywood furniture by Charles & Ray Eames and Alvar Aalto and started
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Metal

Cees Braakman for Pastoe Sideboard in Teak
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Sideboard in Teak
H 28.55 in W 72.84 in D 17.72 in
"Shoreline", Modern Coastal Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
. Charles and Ray Eames were important influences on his early work, which included a chrome-framed lounge
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Acrylic, Paper

MCM Mid Century Modern Stereo Console George Nelson for Herman Miller, Working
By George Nelson
Located in Madison, WI
until the mid-1960s, and was responsible for bringing Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard and Isamu
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Charles Eames Early ESU Storage Unit Credenza Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptional and early 1950s all original ESU Storage Unit Model 200-N designed by Charles & Ray
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Steel

Important Herman Miller Eames Storage Unit ESU Second Generation
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
All original 1952 Eames Storage Unit featuring five drawers and two sliding doors. Side and back
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Paul McCobb Petite Credenza for Calvin Linear Group
By Paul McCobb, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Calvin Furniture, Knoll
Located in Framingham, MA
Nice petite credenza by Paul McCobb. This unit is surprisingly heavy and sturdy - it has industrial
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal, Brass

Florence Knoll Marble & Rosewood Credenza, Circa 1950s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
with Eero Saarinen and Charles Eames. In the summer of 1938 she met Alvar Aalto, who praised
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Marble

Florence Knoll Marble & Rosewood Credenza, Circa 1950s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
with Eero Saarinen and Charles Eames. In the summer of 1938 she met Alvar Aalto, who praised
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Marble

Florence Knoll Model 116 Walnut & Seagrass Credenza, USA, 1948
By Florence Knoll
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
with Eero Saarinen and Charles Eames. In the summer of 1938 she met Alvar Aalto, who praised
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

A large walnut credenza attributed to Monterverdi Young for Cal Mode C. 1960.
By Cal-Mode, Monteverdi-Young
Located in Palm Springs, CA
time of Charles and Ray Eames. Cal Mode is well known for having hired leading design firms of the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Finn Juhl Walnut & Blue Sideboard Credenza by House of Finn Juhl, Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
American colleagues, in particular Charles and Ray Eames, this Sideboard marks the start of Finn Juhl’s
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Finn Juhl Walnut and Blue Sideboard Credenza by House of Finn Juhl Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
American colleagues, in particular Charles and Ray Eames, this Sideboard marks the start of Finn Juhl’s
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Cabinet or Credenza CB02 by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1951
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
the works and techniques of Charles and Ray Eames and used this to create the beautiful bentwood legs
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

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A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture

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 legendary 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.

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.

Questions About Charles Eames Credenza
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Charles and Ray Eames are famous for their chair designs. The couple released their first iconic Eames Lounge and Ottoman in 1956 and went on to create more chairs that changed the idea of comfortable seating. In addition to being great furniture designers, Ray and Charles were also graphic and textile designers, architects and film-makers. Shop a collection of Eames chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Charles and Ray Eames were related by marriage. Charles studied architecture and industrial design. Ray (née Bernice Alexandra Kaiser) was an artist who studied under painter Hans Hofmann. They met in 1940 at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit and married the next year. Shop a selection of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, Charles Eames chairs are comfortable. The Eameses — Charles and Ray — were fascinated by ergonomics and designed chairs with comfort in mind. The legendary mid-century modernist designer-couple famously called their Eames lounge chair and ottoman “a special refuge from the strains of modern living” and described their design as having the “warm receptive look of a well-used first baseman’s mitt.”

    While the couple’s DCW chairs, introduced in the 1940s, prioritized ease of production and affordability of materials, the Eames lounger, which debuted in 1956, was Charles and Ray’s interpretation of luxury furniture. And to the Eameses, luxury meant, above all, comfort.

    Find vintage Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Charles and Ray Eames have been recognized as the 20th century’s most influential designers and are best known for their highly recognizable chairs. The Eames lounge chair and ottoman are an iconic duo in modern-styled furniture, and s​ome of the first Eames items to emerge from Herman Miller are now classics: the LCW, or Lounge Chair Wood, and the DCM, or Dining Chair Metal, supported by tubular steel. Find vintage Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For Charles and Ray Eames’ chairs designed for Herman Miller, molded plywood, fiberglass-reinforced plastic, bent and welded wire mesh, and cast aluminum were used in production. You can shop a collection of Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Rosewood was the favorite wood of famed American designers Charles and Ray Eames. Rosewood made its way into some of the duo’s most celebrated designs, including the iconic Eames lounge chair. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of genuine Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.