How much did an Eames chair cost when it debuted?

When it debuted in 1956, the Eames chair cost $310. Adjusted for inflation, that sum equates to around $3,100 today. The mid-century modern chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames features a plywood base and leather upholstery. The couple dipped a toe in making virtually every type of furniture, including coffee tables, dining tables, desks and even their clever Eames storage units, given the moniker “working art” upon their 1949 debut at the Detroit Institute of Arts. A fitting label, indeed, for all of the couple’s furnishings, even if they’re best remembered for their chair designs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage Eames chairs.

Why is the Eames chair so popular?

The 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.

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2023 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair

$4,500

2023 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

We are pleased to present this iconic Eames Time Life Executive chair. Year of production is 2023

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

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Leather

Lobby Desk Chair ES104 by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1960s

$6,750

Lobby Desk Chair ES104 by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1960s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Antwerp, BE

Eames executive chair ES-104, also known as the Time-Life chair, an iconic piece of mid-century

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Aluminum

One Eames For Herman Miller Executive Chair

$1,900 / item

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

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Lounge Chair - Two Available

$3,200

Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Lounge Chair - Two Available

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Lounge Chair in brown leather with polished aluminum frames

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

Materials

Chrome

2008 Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair Black Sets Avail

$1,275 / item

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

Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair Brown Leather

$2,300

Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair Brown Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Authentic Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair. Brown leather in great condition

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

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Leather

1990 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair w Dark Postmodern Fabric

$1,400 / item

1990 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair w Dark Postmodern Fabric

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

) 1990 production Herman Miller Eames aluminum group executive high back desk chair, designed by Ray and

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1990s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Black Leather Executive Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames

$6,489 / set

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

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

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Soft Pad Executive Chairs by Herman Miller, Cream Leather

$6,950 / set

Eames Soft Pad Executive Chairs by Herman Miller, Cream Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Detroit, MI

These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chairs from the Aluminum

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Executive Desk Chair, Silver Mesh (8x)

$1,200 / item

2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Executive Desk Chair, Silver Mesh (8x)

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair, Model EA337, originally designed by Charles

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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Charles & Ray Eames Black Leather Executive Desk Chair by Herman Miller

$2,250 / item

Charles & Ray Eames Black Leather Executive Desk Chair by Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Dronten, NL

Executive office chair, model EA117, in the USA known as EA335, designed by Charles and Ray Eames

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

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Executive Lobby Chair by Herman Miller, Red Leather

$5,600

Eames Time Life Executive Lobby Chair by Herman Miller, Red Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Detroit, MI

This red Model 3475 Eames Time Life Executive Lobby Chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

2014 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Burgundy

$2,600

2014 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Burgundy

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair, Model EA437, originally designed by

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group black leather swivel tilt executive chair

$1,600Sale Price / item|20% Off

Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group black leather swivel tilt executive chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Ferndale, MI

Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Chair Model EA420, designed in 1969 by Charles and Ray

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in White Leather

$2,500 / item

2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in White Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair, Model EA437, originally designed by

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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group black leather swivel tilt executive chair

$2,300

Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group black leather swivel tilt executive chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Ferndale, MI

Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Chair Model EA420, designed in 1969 by Charles and Ray

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group black leather swivel tilt executive chair

$2,800

Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group black leather swivel tilt executive chair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Ferndale, MI

Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Chair Model EA420, designed in 1969 by Charles and Ray

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1978 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair, ES104, Cognac Leather

$5,500

1978 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair, ES104, Cognac Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair, Model ES104, initially designed in 1961 by Charles

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Soft-Pad Executive Chairs in Smoke Gray Leather by Herman Miller

$3,000

Eames Soft-Pad Executive Chairs in Smoke Gray Leather by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Stamford, CT

have a large quantity of these Eames Soft Pad Executive Chairs all in their original Leather in the

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

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Aluminum

2010 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chairs in Naugahyde

$1,500 / item

2010 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chairs in Naugahyde

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chairs, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames

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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Black Leather

$1,900

Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Black Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Authentic Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management chair in black leather. Manual seat height

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

Materials

Leather

1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair in Black Leather

$6,000

1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair in Black Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs, Model ES104, originally designed in 1961 by

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2015 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in All Black

$1,600 / item

2015 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in All Black

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair, Model EA337, originally designed by Charles

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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1995 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Black Leather

$2,600 / item

1995 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Black Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair, Model EA437, originally designed by

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1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1999 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Black Leather

$2,600 / item

1999 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Black Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair, Model EA437, originally designed by

Category

1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1981 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Black Naugahyde

$1,800

1981 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Black Naugahyde

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair, Model EA320, originally designed by Charles

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Unique Blue IBM Executive Office Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

$1,950

Unique Blue IBM Executive Office Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames

Located in Dronten, NL

executive office chair (known as EA335 in the USA), designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1995 Herman Miller Eames Softpad Executive Desk Chair in Black/Grey Leather

$3,500

1995 Herman Miller Eames Softpad Executive Desk Chair in Black/Grey Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair, Model EA437, originally designed by

Category

1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2017 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair with Pneumatic Base

$2,600 / item

2017 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair with Pneumatic Base

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair, Model EA437, originally designed by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Soft-Pad Executive Chairs in Charcoal Maharam Wool by Herman Miller

$2,250 / item

Eames Soft-Pad Executive Chairs in Charcoal Maharam Wool by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Stamford, CT

have a large quantity of these Eames Soft Pad Executive Chairs all in their original Maharam Wool

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

Materials

Aluminum

2003 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Black Leather

$2,400 / item

2003 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Black Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by

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Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1986 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair in Leather with Frame

$6,000

1986 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair in Leather with Frame

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Time Life Executive Desk Chair, Model ES104, initially designed in 1961 by Charles and

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2023 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Executive Desk Chair in Gray Bristol Leather

$2,000

2023 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Executive Desk Chair in Gray Bristol Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive high back desk chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames

Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1973 Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in Grey Leather

$4,000

1973 Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in Grey Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Chair, Model EA420, originally designed by

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2000s Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in Green Leather

$2,400 / item

2000s Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in Green Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs, Model EA437, initially designed by

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Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2010s Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in Grey Vinyl

$2,600

2010s Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in Grey Vinyl

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair, Model EA437, initially designed by

Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Ivory Leather

$2,600

2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Ivory Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair, Model EA437, initially designed by

Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

2010s Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in White Leather

$2,600

2010s Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in White Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair, Model EA437, initially designed by

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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Blue Fabric

$2,300 / item

2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Blue Fabric

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs, Model EA437, originally designed by

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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

2017 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair Black 1x Available

$1,650

2017 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair Black 1x Available

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Eames Aluminum Group Executive high back desk chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames

Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Black Mesh Executive Chair

$1,500 / item

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Black Mesh Executive Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Stunning Authentic Mid-Century Modern eames aluminum group executive chair. A timeless design

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

2004 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs in Tan Leather

$2,300 / item

2004 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs in Tan Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2005 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs In Tan Leather

$2,300 / item

2005 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs In Tan Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2016 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Grey Leather

$1,600

2016 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Grey Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive high back desk chair, Model EA337, designed by Charles

Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair w/ Pneumatic Base

$1,600 / item

2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair w/ Pneumatic Base

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive high back desk chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames

Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Eames 3474 Time Life Executive Lobby Desk Chair Vitra ES104 Black Leather

$9,224

1960s Eames 3474 Time Life Executive Lobby Desk Chair Vitra ES104 Black Leather

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in London, GB

superb chair goes by several names and can be called: the Eames Time Life Desk Chair, the Eames Executive

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

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair in Gray Leather

$3,200

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair in Gray Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Fabulous mid-century modern Eames soft pad group executive chair. A timeless design classic and

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

Materials

Aluminum

2019 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Executive Desk Chair in Leather and Grey Frame

$1,800

2019 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Executive Desk Chair in Leather and Grey Frame

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames

Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1996 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair Brown Leather 5x Avail

$2,400 / item

1996 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair Brown Leather 5x Avail

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Chair, Model EA437, originally designed by

Category

1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Tall Executive Leather Chair in Tan

$2,150 / item

Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Tall Executive Leather Chair in Tan

By Herman Miller, Knoll

Located in Wilton, CT

Authentic Herman Miller Eames Tall Executive Soft Pad Tan Leather Chair. These chairs designed by

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

2005 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Aluminum Executive Desk Chair in Blue Leather

$2,200 / item

2005 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Aluminum Executive Desk Chair in Blue Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1999 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Leather

$2,200

1999 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by

Category

1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Leather w/ Base

$1,500

2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Leather w/ Base

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive high back desk chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames

Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2002 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Leather

$2,400 / item

2002 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Chair, Model EA437, initially designed by

Category

Early 2000s North American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Soft-Pad Executive Chairs in Charcoal Wool by Herman Miller, Set of 6

$13,500 / set

Eames Soft-Pad Executive Chairs in Charcoal Wool by Herman Miller, Set of 6

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Stamford, CT

. Shown are a set of six, however we have a large quantity of these Eames Soft Pad Executive Chairs all in

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Reclining Executive Office Chair - One Piece, 1980s

$1,860Sale Price / item|20% Off

Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Reclining Executive Office Chair - One Piece, 1980s

By Herman Miller

Located in Basel, BS

these (up to 5) VINTAGE, beautiful Authentic Vintage Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chairs

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

C. 2005 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Tan 2x Avail

$1,600 / item

C. 2005 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Tan 2x Avail

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chairs (sold individually), initially designed by

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Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

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Eames Executive Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal eames executive chair for your home. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and leather, every eames executive chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer eames executive chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A eames executive chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames each produced at least one beautiful eames executive chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Eames Executive Chair?

Prices for a eames executive chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $850 and can go as high as $13,900, while the average can fetch as much as $2,400.

Finding the Right Office-chairs-desk-chairs for You

An essential part of every office or home workstation, office chairs and desk chairs are critically important to your comfort and getting the job done.

Desk chairs have evolved over time. While writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson pined for a wider range of motion and introduced some improvements to his English-style Windsor chair, inventing the swivel chair along the way. So the next time you roll, recline or swivel at your vintage desk, remember: The third president of the United States had a lot to do with that functionality.

Changes in the availability of resources have also led to innovations in desk chair design. After World War II, for example, optimistic American designers made use of wartime materials in their efforts to create practical domestic goods.

Mid-century modernism is the name given to the broad postwar time period that prioritized thoughtful design. Journalist Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” cites “ergonomic wisdom” as part of the reason for the longevity of the era’s furnishings, and when it comes to sitting in a desk chair for hours at a time, what could be more important than ergonomic support?

As mid-century modernism was marked by resourcefulness and boundless creativity — and produced designers who, in most cases, prioritized comfort and support — it follows that all mid-century chairs are not the same. Nowhere is this perhaps more evident than at Herman Miller. The legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer got its start in the office, with design director George Nelson enlisting the likes of Charles and Ray Eames to produce desk chairs and lounge chairs that are still celebrated today. Elsewhere at the time, the numerous pieces Florence Knoll created for Knoll’s office furniture line were envisioned as design solutions for the changing needs of residential and office spaces.

If you’re working remotely and streamlined seating isn’t your thing, don’t be afraid of making a statement with your office chair. Introduce a touch of drama to your video calls by way of 19th-century desk accessories and the alluring forms we typically associate with antique desk chairs designed in the Empire and Regency styles. For a minimalist touch, a spare, utilitarian Industrial-style office chair can work in any space but will fit in particularly well amid the exposed brick and steel architecture that characterizes a loft apartment.

An inspiring home office cleverly mixes materials and styles to create a welcoming place of productivity and comfort, and if you’re gathering with colleagues at your company HQ, an array of wood, leather and metal office chairs can help integrate disparate textures in a conference room or any other collaborative space. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office and desk chairs today.

Questions About Eames Executive Chair

How much did an Eames chair cost when it debuted?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
When it debuted in 1956, the Eames chair cost $310. Adjusted for inflation, that sum equates to around $3,100 today. The mid-century modern chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames features a plywood base and leather upholstery. The couple dipped a toe in making virtually every type of furniture, including coffee tables, dining tables, desks and even their clever Eames storage units, given the moniker “working art” upon their 1949 debut at the Detroit Institute of Arts. A fitting label, indeed, for all of the couple’s furnishings, even if they’re best remembered for their chair designs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage Eames chairs.
Why is the Eames chair so popular?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The 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.