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1959 Mid Century RAR Gray Rocking Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
. This original vintage RAR chair dates from 1959 and features a classic molded fiberglass seat in
Category

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

Materials

Metal

1959 Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair with Green Removable Pad
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1959 production Herman Miller Eames DAX dining / side chair with dark
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Exceptional Grain Restored First Gen 1956-1959 Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
This extremely rare collectible is one of the early known productions of the 1956 Eames lounge
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1st Gen 1956-1959 Eames Lounge Chair and Boot Glide Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare and collectible 1958 Eames lounge chair with ottoman, model 670-671 includes all distinct 1st
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Eames LAX Armshell Lounge Chair
By Charles Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
Charles and Ray Eames designed low lounge armshell with X-base. Original zinc base, original screws
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames LAX Armshell Lounge Chair
Eames LAX Armshell Lounge Chair
$1,800
H 26 in W 25 in D 24 in
Charles and Ray Eames DSR Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of 6 Charles and Ray Eames Eiffal Tower Side Chairs Original naugahyde seat covers Original
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles and Ray Eames DSR Chairs
Charles and Ray Eames DSR Chairs
$3,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 19 in D 22 in
Vitra Eames Plastic Rocking Chair RE RAR by Charles & Ray Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vitra Production Eames Plastic Armchair (RE RAR) by Charles & Ray Eames Poppy Red Shell with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair of Early Rosewood Eames Lounge Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
, these 670 lounge chairs and matching 671 ottoman have been together since they were new in 1959. They
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Pair of  Early Rosewood Eames Lounge Chairs
Rare Pair of  Early Rosewood Eames Lounge Chairs
$19,000 / set
H 32 in W 32 in D 34 in
Collector's Early Eames DCM Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collector's early Eames DCM chair.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Collector's Early Eames DCM Chair
Collector's Early Eames DCM Chair
$1,750
H 29.5 in W 19.5 in D 22 in
Collector's early Eames DCM chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collector's early Eames DCM chair
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Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Collector's early Eames DCM chair
Collector's early Eames DCM chair
$1,750
H 29.5 in W 19.5 in D 22 in
Charles Eames Classic RAR Rocking Chair Herman Miller Greige
By Charles Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic Charles Eames RAR greige rocking chair with original birch runners. A survivor in very
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Charles Eames Classic RAR Rocking Chair Herman Miller Lemon Yellow
By Charles Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic Charles Eames RAR lemon yellow rocking chair with original birch runners. A survivor in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Charles Eames MAX Armshell Lounge Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charles and Ray Eames designed MAX low lounge arm shells with X-base. Original black base and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Charles Eames MAX Armshell Lounge Chairs
Charles Eames MAX Armshell Lounge Chairs
$3,600 / set
H 26 in W 25 in D 24 in
Early Eames Swiveling Dowel Legged Wire Chair, DKW-1
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare early swiveling dowel leg chair with walnut legs, designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wire

Early Eames Swiveling Dowel Legged Wire Chair, DKW-1
Early Eames Swiveling Dowel Legged Wire Chair, DKW-1
$3,100
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1950s Rare Eames Zenith Side Chair for Herman Miller, USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wilnis, UT
A very rare side chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames, manufactured by Zenith / Herman Miller in
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames RSR Rocking Chair Elephant Gray
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elephant gray Herman Miller Eames fiberglass shell on rocking base. Excellent grain in the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames RSR Rocking Chair Elephant Gray
Eames RSR Rocking Chair Elephant Gray
$799
H 28 in W 19 in D 27 in
1st Generation Eames LKX Lounge Wire Mesh Side Chair 1951
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
Hard-to-find First Generation Eames LKX (Low/Wire/X-base) lounge chairs, only made one year with
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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
Eames Molded Fiberglass Side Chair - White
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Eames Molded Shell Chair (1950) was changed to polypropylene, which is 100% recyclable and has a
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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
$1,798 Sale Price
53% Off
H 29.93 in W 25.99 in D 27.17 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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plywood

1950s Herman Miller Eames LCW Lounge Chair in Walnut
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an LCW Lounge Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1948. It is an early
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames LCM Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in LEWES, GB
An Eames LCM lounge chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s. Ash plywood, chrome-plated steel and original
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames LCM Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
Eames LCM Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
$1,645
H 26.38 in W 22.05 in D 25.6 in
Early Eames LAR Fiberglass Armshell Lounge Chair for Herman Miller pair avaiable
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Eames LAR chairs for Herman Miller. Parchment molded fiberglass LAR chair designed by Charles
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Oak LCM Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
This early 1950s Herman Miller production of Charles and Ray Eames's classic bent plywood LCM chair
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Two Aluminum Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Napa, CA
Set of Two Aluminum Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames, Upholstered in Original Orange Fabric. Sold
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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Two Aluminum Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
Set of Two Aluminum Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
$3,000 / set
H 32 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Eames Rare Matched Pair of Walnut LCW Lounge Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
, Charles and Ray Eames designed the first chair made of plywood with compound curves, that were beautiful
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rubber, Plywood

Eames Rare Matched Pair of Walnut LCW Lounge Chairs
Eames Rare Matched Pair of Walnut LCW Lounge Chairs
$5,700 / set
H 26.5 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
Charles & Ray Eames Early LCW Lounge Chair for Herman Miller, 1951
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Charles & Ray Eames LCW lounge chair in Birch plywood. Early Herman Miller production from
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

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
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Oak

Charles and Ray Eames Combed Oak LCW
Charles and Ray Eames Combed Oak LCW
$2,200
H 22 in W 22 in D 22.5 in
Early Eames DCM Birch Plywood Dining Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice set of early 1950s DCM chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. These are
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Eames DCM Birch Plywood Dining Chairs
Early Eames DCM Birch Plywood Dining Chairs
$3,250 Sale Price / set
50% Off
H 29.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
DCM (Dining Chair Metal Base) by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Doral, FL
DCM (Dining Chair Metal Legs) by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Ebony Stained Ash Bentwood
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

DCM (Dining Chair Metal Base) by Charles and Ray Eames
DCM (Dining Chair Metal Base) by Charles and Ray Eames
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.5 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Herman Miller Charles Ray Eames Authentic RAR Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic rare Mid-Century Modern early RAR rocking chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Eames EA108 Black Netweave Dining Chair by Vitra
By Charles Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable dining chairs in very good condition with normal light wear. Lightweight chrome-plated
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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
$959 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 24.41 in
EA-108 Desk Chair by C. & R. Eames for Vitra, 1960s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brussel, BE
Iconic swiveling desk chair in chrome and black Hopsack fabric, designed by Charles & Ray Eames for
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

EA-108 Desk Chair by C. & R. Eames for Vitra, 1960s
EA-108 Desk Chair by C. & R. Eames for Vitra, 1960s
$1,918 / item
H 32.68 in W 22.84 in D 23.23 in
Charles Eames Wire Chairs with Bikini Cover on Eiffel Base's
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair Eames wire chairs on a black Eiffel base with the bikini covers for Herman Miller
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

DCM Chairs by Charles + Ray Eames for Herman Miller in Red Aniline Dye
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1951. USA. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Red dye with wood construction and metal frame.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The iconic rocker: Zenith Shell Rocking Chair RAR designed by Charles and Ray Eames featuring the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
$4,800 / item
H 27 in W 25 in D 27 in
Mid Century Modern Orange Vintage Dining Chairs Charles Ray Eames Chairs 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern orange original vintage four ( 4 ) dining chairs by Charles and Ray Eames 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Zebrawood DCM Chairs, Rare
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in St. Louis, MO
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Zebrawood DCM chairs, rare set. Zebrawood was used from 1954-1959
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Charles Eames Zenit RAR Rocker Chair First Edition Rope Edge Color Lemon
By Charles Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
Early production Charles Eames rocker with rope edged fibre glass shell, zinc Eiffel tower base and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Birch

First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut
By Charles Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
First production, first generation 1949-1950 Zenith Herman Miller, Charles Eames PAW rope swivel
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Early Set of Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Chairs in Zebrawood
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in North Miami, FL
A set of 4 of beautifully grained early DCM chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1954 Herman Miller Eames LCM Walnut Lounge Chair with Metal Legs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1954 production Herman Miller LCM (Lounge Chair with Metal Legs
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair
By Zenith, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare, early set of 4 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass arm shell chairs, extremely rare "Raw Umber
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1956 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Leather & Brazilian Rosewood
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, models 670 and 671, initially designed by
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1952 Herman Miller Eames LCM Lounge Chair in Walnut and Steel
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair with a Metal Base, or an LCM Chair, initially designed
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen “Organic Chair” Model No. A3501, 1950, USA
By Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Very rare and collectible Eames & Saarinen "Organic Chair", winner of Organic Design competition at
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

1958 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Brazilian Rosewood
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, models 670 and 671, designed by Charles and Ray
Category

Vintage 1950s 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
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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
$3,597 / set
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
C. 1953 Herman Miller Eames LCW Lounge Chair in Calico Ash
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an LCW Lounge Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1948. It is an early
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames Herman Miller DKR Chair on Early Production Low X-Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKR lounge chair. The chair is earlier production evidenced
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames Herman Miller DKR Chair on Early Production Low X-Base
Eames Herman Miller DKR Chair on Early Production Low X-Base
$1,200 Sale Price
33% Off
H 28 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
Set of Eames upholstered side chairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
This set of side chairs by Charles and Ray Eames are post-war classics. The seats are elephant hide
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Eames upholstered side chairs by Herman Miller
Set of Eames upholstered side chairs by Herman Miller
$2,450 / set
H 32.25 in W 18.5 in D 22 in
Early Eames PKW wire Dowel Leg Swivel Bikini Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century Modern side chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. early
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of two Vitra 671 Lounge Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
For sale is a lovely set of two iconic Vitra 671 Lounge Chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of two Vitra 671 Lounge Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
Set of two Vitra 671 Lounge Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
$14,989 / set
H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 35.83 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

1950s Pair of Herman Miller Eames LCW Lounge Chairs in Calico Ash
1950s Pair of Herman Miller Eames LCW Lounge Chairs in Calico Ash
$5,500 / set
H 27.375 in W 22.25 in D 25.375 in
Charles and Ray Eames Walnut LCM Lounge Chair by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
The LCM is our favorite of the Eames plywood chair designs. The metal frame gives an overall visual
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chairs, Newly Restored
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding iconic set of six early "DCM" chairs By Charles Eames for Herman Miller
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Eames Chair 1959 For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the eames chair 1959 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and plastic, every eames chair 1959 was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer eames chair 1959, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A eames chair 1959 made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames each produced at least one beautiful eames chair 1959 that is worth considering.

How Much is a Eames Chair 1959?

Prices for a eames chair 1959 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $144,738, while the average can fetch as much as $2,623.

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