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Vintage Charles Eames "PAW Chair" Swivel Fiber Glass Shell Dowel Leg 1950's
By Charles Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic dining chair with arms on a swivel dowel base, second edition, ca' 1950's. Salmon color
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 25 in D 18 in
1950s Molded Bent Plywood Chair Metal Base Eames Style
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Late 1950s Molded Wood Chair after Eames Herman Miller Knoll
marvelous midcentury chair
Sculptural
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames Rocking-chair, 1950s
By Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair or rocking chair by designers Charles Eames (1907–1978) and Ray Eames (1912–1988) for
Category
Mid-20th Century Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plastic
RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Uccle, BE
This emblematic rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in the fifties is well known for its
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames LCM Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in LEWES, GB
An Eames LCM lounge chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s. Ash plywood, chrome-plated steel and original
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charles and Ray Eames, "DCW" Chair, Plywood, USA, 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded plywood DCW dining chair or side chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Mid-Century Modern White Vintage Fiberglass Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage model DSS-N fiberglass chair was designed by Charles & Ray Eames and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in W 22.64 in D 21.46 in
Early Eames Walnut LCW (lounge chair wood) c 1950s. Classic Modernist Design
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
, Charles and Ray Eames designed the first chair made of plywood with compound curves, that were beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 26.5 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
1950s Rare Eames Zenith Side Chair for Herman Miller, USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
the United States of America around 1950.
The first fiberglass Eames chairs were produced by Zenith
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Metal Base (LCM), Circa 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Centreville, VA
The Eames LCM (Lounge Chair Metal) features sheets of premium face veneer on both sides of the seat
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Mid Century Modern Orange Vintage Dining Chairs Charles Ray Eames Chairs 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern orange original vintage set of 4 dining chairs by Charles and Ray Eames 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 21.26 in
Early Eames DCM Dining Chair by Herman Miller, 1950s Edition
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous early Herman Miller edition Eames DCM chair. Molded seat and back with walnut finishes
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Eames Dowel Leg Wire Chair for Herman Miller, 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Iconic Eames wire side chair with dowel leg base, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Early Aniline Dye Red LCW Chair 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Red aniline dye LCW lounge chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 25.5 in W 22 in D 23 in
1950s Charles Eames for Herman Miller Dining Chairs, DCM, Walnut, Black Frames
By Charles Eames
Located in Round Rock, TX
history with this stunning set of original Eames Dining Chairs (DCM) from 1956-1959. These iconic chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 30 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
1950s Pair of Herman Miller Eames LCW Lounge Chairs in Calico Ash
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of LCW Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1948. They are
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Two Eames DCW Lounge Chairs in Walnut for Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of two Eames DCWlounge chairs in walnut for Herman Miller, USA. The DCW chair, also known as
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 28.75 in W 19.3 in D 20.48 in
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Plywood DCW Dining Chairs, 1950s Set of 2
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Basildon, London
the chairs in 1950. This lasted until 1953 when the chairs were taken out of production until 1994
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 28.75 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
Early LCW Lounge Chair stained red by Charles & Ray Eames, Evans Plywood, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Vorst, BE
further chair color dyes and upholstery designed by Alexander Girard.
As the 1950’s moved on, newer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 26.78 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Rare Early Charles and Ray Eames PACC Desk Chair for Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 33.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Pair early DCW Dining Chair in black by Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Vorst, BE
it introduced further chair color dyes and upholstery designed by Alexander Girard.
As the 1950’s
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
H 29.53 in W 19.3 in D 20.48 in
Charles and Ray Eames Combed Oak LCW
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charles and Ray Eames LCW ( Lounge Chair Wood)
1950s Production
Original finish over Combed Oak
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage LCM Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, c. 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Bristol, GB
Mid-Century Lounge Chair
An iconic design by the legendary American husband and wife team.
An
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 23.63 in W 21.66 in D 26.38 in
Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Armchair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Skokie, IL
Chair was ahead of its time. Its design is as relevant today as it was in the 1950s. The Eames Shell
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Four Vivid Yellow Fiberglass Eames DSR Chairs on Black Eiffel Tower Bases
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
) chairs designed be Charles and Ray Eames in the mid 1950s. Each chair from this set of four is mounted on
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32 in W 19 in D 19 in
Vintage 1950s Lemon Yellow DAX Chair Charles+Ray Eames Zenith Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hyattsville, MD
as, '2nd generation.' These were also shipped from the Venice Eames Office like the 1st iterations of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 31 in W 24.13 in D 24 in
Pair of Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki
By Kotobuki, Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Charles & Ray Eames chairs of the 1950s.
By making it possible to create free three-dimensional curved
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
1950's orange fabric Swivel Side Chair by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Original Swivel Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, USA, 1952
This early model designed by Charles and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Wire
Eames Herman Miller DCM, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage Herman Miller Eames DCM. The finish appears to be an aniline red and the backrest
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Early Production Set of 4 Fiberglass Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Tochovice, CZ
Vintage 1950s orange fiberglass dining shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.71 in W 18.51 in D 21.26 in
Wire Chair Modell DKX Designed by Charles and Ray Eames, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Waedenswil, CH
With the wire chair made of welded steel wire, Charles and Ray Eames varied the theme of the
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
LCM Chair in Walnut by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Maastricht, NL
A walnut edition of the Classic Charles and Ray Eames LCM chair for Herman Miller. The chair is
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles & Ray Eames 1950's Herman Miller EA124 Swivel Armchair and EA125 Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
An Original 1950's Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller EA124 swivel armchair and EA125 ottoman
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 38.98 in W 25.6 in D 18.12 in
Mid Century Eames Herman Miller Dsw Dining Chairs In Elephant Hide Grey, 1950s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
This is an original 1950s Eames fiberglass set of 4 shell chairs with original model sticker and
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Walnut
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 21.26 in
Early Eames 1950s Rocker Updated by Artist Jim Oliveira
By Jim Oliveira, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hudson, NY
An original and early fiberglass elephant grey rocker by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Birch, Fiberglass
Vintage Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Black DCW Dining Chair, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This original vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCW dining chair is expertly crafted
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Plywood
1950s All Black DCM Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s all black DCM chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames Vintage Dowel Leg Chair, 1950s DKW-2
By Charles Eames
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Charles Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1950s production vintage dowel leg chair with wire seat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Six 1950s Eames Eiffel Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six off-white vintage Eames shell chairs by Herman Miller. Fiberglass is nice and thready
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Early 1950s Herman Miller Eames Ash DCM Dining Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 1950s Herman Miller Eames Ash DCM dining chair. Some of the most spectacular grains and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1950s Herman Miller Eames LCW Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eames LCW molded plywood lounge chair for Herman Miller. Gorgeous patina and color to the wood. Fit
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Eames for Herman Miller Yellow Dss Fiberglass Chair 1950s 'Signed'
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eames for Herman Miller Yellow DSS fiberglass chair 1950s (Signed with Herman Miller logo on bottom
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950's LCM chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
Nice early black LCM chairs with chrome frame in good vintage condition.
We have 4 almost
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1950s Vintage Herman Miller Eames Molded Plywood Modern Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s eames for Herman Miller
Molded plywood chair
No label present.
Missing back rest
Measures
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames Elephant Grey LAR Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful and iconic late 1950s LAR (low-rod) lounge armchair in very good condition by Charles and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames Elephant Grey RAR Rocking Chair, Herman Miller, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful and iconic late 1950s RAR rocking armchair in very good condition by Charles and Ray
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Early Charles Eames Eiffel Tower Rocker Rocking Chair, 1950s
By Charles Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, early, Charles Eames rocking armchair, with an "Eiffel
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 26 in W 25 in D 21 in
1950s Eames RKR Rocking Wire Side Chair with Yellow Hopsak original cover.
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An iconic RKR Rocking wire side chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 26.75 in W 19 in D 27.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group Side Chair, 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an original, aluminum Group side chair, by Charles Eames for Herman
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Early Eames DCM Dining Chairs by Herman Miller in Black, 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
This pair of original black aniline-dyed DCM (Dining Chair Metal) chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
Category
Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Vintage Eames LCM Chairs from the 1950s, Herman Miller Production
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1950s. An early production pair of LCM (lounge chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
H 26.38 in W 22.05 in D 25.2 in
Mid-Century Modern Early Original Eames Herman Miller DCM Side Chair, 1950s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an original, early DCM side chair, by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29 in W 19.25 in D 20 in
Early 1950s Herman Miller Eames Red Aniline Dyed LCW Lounge Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
wood underneath the chair. Incredible early dye finish in original condition. It looks different from
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
1950s Original Eames for Herman Miller LCW Lounge Chair in Custom Brown Leather
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom LCW lounge chair with factory-issued leather upholstery, designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 26 in W 22 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Early Rare Charles Eames LCW Lounge Side Chairs 1950s
By Charles Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Eames, circa 1950s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 22" W x 19" D x 26.5" B.H. x 15.5" S
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 26.5 in W 22 in L 26.5 in
Rope Edge DAX Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Zenith Plastics, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in Izegem, VWV
Original early 'rope edge' chair by Ray & Charles Eames for Zenith Plastics
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.7 in W 24.81 in D 23.43 in
1950s Black Aniline LCW by Charles and Ray Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic "Lounge Chair Wood" designed by Charles and Ray Eames in a beautiful black aniline finish
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
1st European Edition Eames Lounge Chair Hille Herman Miller 1950s
By Hille, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare lounge chair was designed by Charles & Ray Eames and were produced by Hille/Herman Miller
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Vintage 1950s English Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Chair in Light Grey, circa 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is an original 1950s Eames fiberglass shell chair with original model sticker in
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 31.25 in W 18.5 in L 31.25 in
1950s Herman Miller Eames LCW in Ash
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous original example of the Eames LCW, widely lauded and recognized as an exemplar of modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the eames 1950s chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and plastic, every eames 1950s chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer eames 1950s chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A eames 1950s chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made eames 1950s chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames are consistently popular.
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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Questions About Eames 1950s Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if a chair is an Eames chair, take a look under the seat or cushion. Authentic Eames lounge chairs are manufactured by Herman Miller and Vitra. If your Eames chair is a Herman Miller original, look for the legendary manufacturer’s specific logomarks on the product (these logomarks can be found on the company’s official website). There is also the manufacturing label, which is usually found under the seat or cushion (unless a former owner removed it). All of the classic Herman Miller designs are paired with a certificate of authenticity. Some designs may also have a medallion attached to certify their authenticity. You can then check trusted online resources to determine if the information on the label is correct for the style of chair (and more info on its construction is available on the official Eames website). You won’t see screws outside of the wood shells on an authentic Eames lounge chair, and prior to the 1970s, original vintage Eames lounge chairs were made with no more than five layers of plywood (during the 1970s, the chairs were made with seven layers). Find a variety of authentic Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
- Is an Eames chair comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Whether an Eames chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, part of the reason why the iconic chair designed by Ray and Charles Eames has remained popular decade after decade since its introduction in 1956 is because many people find it comfortable. The chair's shape and the angle of its backrest have an ergonomic design intended to complement the contours of the human body and deliver optimal support. Explore a collection of Eames lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Eames chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Charles and Ray Eames designed the Eames chair. A married couple, they were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design and have been recognized as among the most influential designers of the 20th century. They produced a line of DCW chairs together in the 1940s and went on to unveil their now iconic lounge chair in 1956. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eames lounge chairs.
- Is an Eames chair worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The Eames lounge chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, is one of the most famous and popular lounge chairs in the world due to comfort and support. An Eames lounge chair and ottoman can be very expensive owing to the universally recognized brand names behind the chair (Herman Miller, the Eameses), the use of quality specialized materials in manufacturing and because these beloved furnishings are renowned for their durability (think of it as an investment). The seat has inspired many knock-offs, but authentic versions are currently manufactured by both Herman Miller and Vitra, and vintage Eames lounge chairs can be found on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024Eames chairs are so expensive for a couple of reasons. First, Eames chairs feature fine materials, such as leather and wool, which are costly to source. Each chair is also made by hand, which makes manufacturing Eames chairs costlier than producing furniture that is made by machine. In addition, demand for the chairs is often greater than supply, driving up prices. Find a selection of Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
- Why is the Eames chair iconic?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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 ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023What makes the Eames chair so special is its innovative design pioneered by Charles and Ray Eames. It features supple leather upholstery and a bentwood frame produced using a handmade apparatus that the duo developed. Ever fascinated by ergonomics, the Eameses carefully calibrated the pitch of the seat. It has enough flexibility for comfort but not so much that stability is sacrificed. This precise shape comes by way of three connected plywood pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Eames chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The comfort of an Eames wire chair is a matter of preference, but the chair was designed to be comfortable. That said, the company did design pads to be used with this chair to boost the comfort level for some. The initial pads were found to be too moveable so more stable pads were created in later models. Shop a collection of Eames chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The original Eames chair was made out of molded plywood and leather. Charles and Ray Eames designed the iconic mid-century modern chair for Herman Miller in 1958. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Eames chairs.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023To restore an Eames fiberglass chair, wash it gently with a soft bristle brush and dish soap in warm water. Use a clean damp cloth to wipe off the soap, and then dry with another cloth. You can use a safe wax for fiberglass to enhance the shine. Shop a collection of Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether Eames chairs hold their value depends on a variety of factors, including how well the pieces are cared for and how demand and supply change over time. Because it can be difficult to predict how the value of items will fluctuate, choose chairs that appeal to you and will work in your space. The Eames lounge chair was a fresh, subversive new take on a classic club chair and a culmination of experimentation by its inventive creators Ray and Charles Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eames chairs and other mid-century modern seating from some of the world’s top dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify an Eames fiberglass chair, flip it over and check the underside of the seat for a label. What information appears on the label varies, but most will say "The Herman Miller Furniture Company" and "Charles Eames." You may also see "Zenith Plastics," a reference to the company that manufactured the fiberglass. Some chairs made during the 1960s may have the Herman Miller name in raised letters directly on the seat. Newer chairs may display a "Vitra" label instead of "Herman Miller." A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help with the identification process. Find a selection of Eames fiberglass chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the Eames lounge chair is ergonomic. The Eames lounge chair and ottoman are created with molded plywood and leather designed to curve to the human form. The Eames lounge chair is a highly coveted furniture item by both home décor enthusiasts and vintage collectors alike. Shop a selection of Eames lounge chairs on reputable sites, such as 1stDibs.
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