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Black Eames DCM Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have 4 black DCM (dining chair metal) chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Original
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Black Eames DCM Chairs
Black Eames DCM Chairs
$900 / item
H 29.5 in W 19.5 in D 22 in
Charles & Ray Eames, Mid-Century Modern, Eames Lounge Chair, Black Leather, Wood
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Manhasset, NY
Charles & Ray Eames, Mid-Century Modern, Eames Lounge Chair, Black Leather, Wood An authentic
Category

Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Black LCW by Charles Eames 1955
By Charles Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
Early Production LCW designed by Charles Eames manufactured by Herman Miller - 1955. Chair is in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Rubber

Black LCW by Charles Eames 1955
Black LCW by Charles Eames 1955
$2,400
H 27 in W 22 in D 23 in
Eames EA108 Black Netweave Dining Chair by Vitra
By Vitra, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable dining chairs in very good condition with normal light wear. Lightweight chrome-plated
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Eames EA108 Black Netweave Dining Chair by Vitra
Eames EA108 Black Netweave Dining Chair by Vitra
$1,201 / item
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 24.41 in
Charles & Ray Eames "Rar" Black Original Rocking Chair, 1977
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern molded RAR rocking chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

German postmodern black wooden chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, 2000s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in MIlano, IT
German postmodern black wooden chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, 2000s Pair of chairs
Category

Early 2000s German Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles & Ray Eames Rosewood & Black Leather Lounge Chair By Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in London, GB
An Early Eames lounge chair, with black leather and rosewood shell by Herman Miller. The Eames
Category

Late 20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

2008 Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair Black Sets Avail
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chair or sets are available) Eames Aluminum Group Executive
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles Eames Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in bari, IT
Set two lounge chairs model EA 108 designer Charles Eames for Herman Miller production 1960s
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Eames Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller
Charles Eames Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller
$2,691 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 33.08 in W 22.25 in D 19.3 in
Charles & Ray Eames EA124 Lounge chair in black fabric, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant and timeless Eames EA124 swivel chair. The chair is upholstered in the original black
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Stunning Eames lounge chair set & ottoman by Ray & Charles Eames - Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Eames Lounge Chair 670 & Ottoman 671 Set by Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, 1990sBlack
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

2024 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, models 670 and 671, originally designed by Charles and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Black Leather Executive Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of black leather upholstered swivel armchairs, model ES 108, designed by Charles & Ray Eames
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Black Leather Executive Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
Pair of Black Leather Executive Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
$6,607 / set
H 33.86 in W 27.17 in D 28.35 in
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Wood and Chrome DCM Eames Chair
By Charles Eames
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern ebonized wood and chrome chair by DCM Eames. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 21
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Late 20th Century MCM Pair DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller Black & Chrome
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of DCM chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller with
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs Multiple
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Eames Herman Miller fiberglass stacking chairs 2000s 100 available Black molded material with
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Polystyrene

Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs Multiple
Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs Multiple
$275 / item
H 31.75 in W 18 in D 18.5 in
2025 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair ES6707 in Black Leather and Walnut
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Models 670 and 671, originally designed by Charles and
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Wire Bikini Chair DKR-2 with Black Cover, Design 1951
Located in Greding, DE
Set of five DKR-2 Eames Wire chairs with black bikini upholstery on Eiffel Tower frame. Signs of
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames Wire Bikini Chair DKR-2 with Black Cover, Design 1951
Eames Wire Bikini Chair DKR-2 with Black Cover, Design 1951
$3,604 / set
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Eames Fiberglass Navy Blue Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage fiberglass Eames navy blue dowel dining chairs. Perfect condition. New solid walnut dowel
Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage Eames Fiberglass Navy Blue Chairs
Vintage Eames Fiberglass Navy Blue Chairs
$901 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Iconic Eames Black Leather Lounge Chair by Mobilier International, c.1980
By Mobilier International
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
authorised manufacturer producing the Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames using the same manufacturing
Category

20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Leather

Iconic Eames Black Leather Lounge Chair by Mobilier International, c.1980
Iconic Eames Black Leather Lounge Chair by Mobilier International, c.1980
$10,357 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.29 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in
Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Off Black"La Fonda" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 4 classic chairs the "La Fonda" designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1961 for the La Fonda
Category

Vintage 1960s Virgin Islands Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

2022 Pair Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Outdoor Lounge Chairs Grey / Black
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs. Originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage 1st Generation Black LCW Lounge Chair by Charles Eames for Evans 1940s
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Troy, MI
1st generation LCW lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames Produced by Evans Plywood
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ash, Plywood

Vitra Eames Aluminium Lounge Chair, Model EA124
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Delft, NL
Vitra Eames aluminium lounge chair , model EA124 Eames Alu ( Eames Aluminium Group) Lounge
Category

20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vitra Eames Aluminium Lounge Chair, Model EA124
Vitra Eames Aluminium Lounge Chair, Model EA124
$2,222
H 38.78 in W 25.6 in D 30.71 in
1 of 10 Vitra Eames Herman Miller Black Leather Swivel Office Chairs
By Vitra, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Miller high back black leather office swivel armchairs RRP £34,000 These chairs are just about as
Category

20th Century English Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1 of 10 Vitra Eames Herman Miller Black Leather Swivel Office Chairs
1 of 10 Vitra Eames Herman Miller Black Leather Swivel Office Chairs
$2,507 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 40.16 in W 22.84 in D 24.02 in
Vintage Herman Miller Eames DKX Black Upholstered Padded Vinyl Wire Frame Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Herman Miller Vintage Eames DKX Chair Black Upholstered Padded Vinyl Wire Frame Chair. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wire

Eames Herman Miller DCM Chairs in Walnut and Black Frames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a set of four DCM Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1946. These
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames Herman Miller DCM Chairs in Walnut and Black Frames
Eames Herman Miller DCM Chairs in Walnut and Black Frames
$3,600 / set
H 30 in W 19.5 in D 20.75 in
One Eames For Herman Miller Executive Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
One mid century modern executive chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

One Eames For Herman Miller Executive Chair
One Eames For Herman Miller Executive Chair
$1,900 / item
H 38 in W 23 in D 22 in
Eames Herman Miller Black Leather Office Chair Aluminum Group
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
The Aluminum Group Management height office chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1st Generation Eames LKX Lounge Wire Mesh Side Chair 1951
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
Hard-to-find First Generation Eames LKX (Low/Wire/X-base) lounge chairs, only made one year with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Wire

1st Generation Eames LKX Lounge Wire Mesh Side Chair 1951
1st Generation Eames LKX Lounge Wire Mesh Side Chair 1951
$731 Sale Price
25% Off
H 26.5 in W 18 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Fine Early DKX Charles Eames Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
A good early pair. More detail pics available. Seats need to be attached better. Possibly worked on by an upholsterer. All original pieces. Missing the foot glides. They can be...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Eames Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
These mid century modern black Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chairs designed by Charles & Ray
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller DSS Fibreglass Upholstered Chair 1980s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Charles & Ray Eames Original Herman Miller Dss Fibreglass Chocolate Coloured Upholstered Chair
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Authentic Eames Herman Miller Tall Black Leather Office Chair 2001
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chair from the Aluminum
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Chair LAX on X Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Gorgeous early Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass chair LAX (Low Armchair on X Base) having large
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Chair LAX on X Base
Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Chair LAX on X Base
$1,199 Sale Price
25% Off
H 26.5 in W 25 in D 25.5 in
Authentic Eames Herman Miller Tall Black Leather Office Chairs 2001
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chairs from the Aluminum
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Lounge Chair -Dark Brown
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Lounge Chair was originally designed in 1958 as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Black Leather "Soft Pad" Lounge Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in the late 1950s, this pair of black leather lounge chairs is
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Charles & Ray Eames Black Leather Executive Desk Chair by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
Executive office chair, model EA117, in the USA known as EA335, designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1956, Ray & Charles Eames Lounge Chair, Rare First Edition 1956 in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Lounge chair by Eames, Herman Miller. The
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1956, Ray & Charles Eames Lounge Chair, Rare First Edition 1956 in Black Leather
1956, Ray & Charles Eames Lounge Chair, Rare First Edition 1956 in Black Leather
$8,482 Sale Price
29% Off
H 29.93 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
Eames Herman Miller DCM Chairs in Calico Ash and Black Frames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a set of four DCM Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1946. These
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames Herman Miller Black Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad 2001
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height black leather office chair from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Fully Restored 3rd Gen Eames Lounge Chair 670 and Ottoman 671 in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
Prominent grain 3rd Gen Eames lounge chair with ottoman fully restored. New shock mounts, restored
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

1970s Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair in Red Naugahyde with Black Fabric Pillow
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Original DSS Seal Brown Fibreglass Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Original DSS Fibreglass Green & Seal Brown Chair Brand imprint
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles & Ray Eames EA124 Leather Lounge Chair For Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
One of the most beautiful chair designs of all time. Hard to believe this was designed in 1958, it
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames EA124 Leather Lounge Chair For Vitra
Charles & Ray Eames EA124 Leather Lounge Chair For Vitra
$4,526
H 38.59 in W 22.84 in D 30.71 in
Mid-Century Modern Chromed Steel/ Black Leather Eames Era Lounge Chair
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
, designed 1956 by Charles & Ray Eames. Chromed steel base and black leather, very good condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Charles & Ray Eames EA219 Office Chair in Chrome and Black leather, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful office chair EA219 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller DSS Original Fibreglass Stacking Chair 1980s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Charles & Ray Eames Original Herman Miller Dss Fibreglass Green Coloured Upholstered Chair, With
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Eames La Fonda Chairs by Herman Miller Newly Upholstered - Pair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Eames La Fonda Chairs by Herman Miller Newly Upholstered in Zebra Print Cow Hide
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Aluminium Chair EA107 by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Baranzate, MI
Aluminium Chair EA107 by Charles and Ray Eames Materials: Mesh fabric and chrome-plated aluminum
Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Aluminium Chair EA107 by Charles and Ray Eames
Aluminium Chair EA107 by Charles and Ray Eames
$1,201
H 31.89 in W 22.45 in D 20.48 in
2019 Herman Miller Eames DSW Molded Wood Side Chair w/ Dowel Base in Black
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames DSW Side Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

MCM Eames Plycraft Style Lounge Chair & Ottoman Newly Upholstered Black Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Eames Plycraft Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman Newly Upholstered in Black Mohair
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

MCM Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Black Leather Armless Management Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning, authentic mid-century modern Eames aluminum group armless management chair. A timeless
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Italian modern Black plastic chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, 2017
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black plastic chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, 2017 Set of 10 iconic
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Black Leather Management Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning, authentic mid-century modern Eames aluminum group management chair. A timeless design
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Model EA 116 Chair by Eames for Herman Miller, 1960's
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice original EA116 Chairs, early edition. These swivel chairs are designed by Charles and Ray
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Model EA 116 Chair by Eames for Herman Miller, 1960's
Model EA 116 Chair by Eames for Herman Miller, 1960's
$2,030 / item
H 35.44 in W 24.81 in D 25.99 in
Pair Authentic Eames Herman Miller Tall Black Leather Office Chairs 2001
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chairs from the Aluminum
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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Black Eames Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the black eames chair you’re looking for. Each black eames chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and leather. There are 545 variations of the antique or vintage black eames chair you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer black eames chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each black eames chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made black eames chair over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Black Eames Chair?

Prices for a black eames chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $19 and can go as high as $16,917, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.

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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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