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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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$6,750
H 45.28 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
Eames Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair ES105 in Forest Green Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
commission) and even the Eames Executive Chair Group. Any one of these terms can still represent the design
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
Herman Miller Eames "Time Life" Executive Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
to present this authentic Herman Miller Executive Office Chair in white leather. This is known as the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Leather
Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Presenting the iconic Eames Aluminum Group Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office 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
$1,275 / item
H 38.75 in W 23 in D 17.75 in
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
Category
1990s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,400 / item
H 41.75 in W 23 in D 23 in
Pair of Black Leather Executive Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
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
$6,408 / set
H 33.86 in W 27.17 in D 28.35 in
Vintage Eames "Time Life" Executive Chair in Josef Frank Textile, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Coronado, CA
A fantastic vintage 1970s example of the Eames Time Life Executive chair, quite simply the ultimate
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$5,600
H 34.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
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
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,250 / item
H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 24.41 in
Eames Soft-Pad Executive Chairs in Smoke Gray Leather by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stamford, CT
a large quantity of these Eames Soft Pad Executive Chairs all in their original Leather in the color
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$3,000
H 41.75 in W 23 in D 15.5 in
Herman Miller Eames Tall Gray Leather Desk Chair Executive Thin Pad
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Thin Pad Executive Height office chair from the Aluminum
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$2,475 / item
H 42 in W 23 in D 22 in
Eames Herman Miller Tall Black Leather Desk Chair Executive Thin Pad
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Thin Pad Executive Height office chair from the Aluminum
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Herman Miller Eames Tall Gray Leather Desk Chairs Executive Thin Pad
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Thin Pad Executive Height office chairs from the Aluminum
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$4,950 / set
H 42 in W 23 in D 22 in
Herman Miller Eames Tall Gray Leather Desk Chairs Executive Thin Pad
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Thin Pad Executive Height office chairs from the Aluminum
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$9,900 / set
H 42 in W 23 in D 22 in
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
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,500 / item
H 38.75 in W 23 in D 17.75 in
Time Life Executive Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early production signed and dated (1981) collectors example of the Time Life 'Executive' chair
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$5,800
H 35.5 in W 27 in D 27.75 in
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
$2,000
H 39.5 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Eames Soft-Pad Executive Chairs in Charcoal Maharam Wool by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stamford, CT
a large quantity of these Eames Soft Pad Executive Chairs all in their original Maharam Wool Flannel
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,250 / item
H 41.75 in W 23 in D 15.5 in
2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Blue 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
$2,650
H 40.25 in W 23 in D 16.5 in
2010s Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in Grey Vinyl
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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
$2,600
H 40.25 in W 23 in D 16.5 in
2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Ivory 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, initially designed by
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$2,600
H 40.25 in W 23 in D 16.5 in
2010s Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in White 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, initially designed by
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$2,600
H 40.25 in W 23 in D 16.5 in
2010s Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in Blue 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
$2,600
H 40.25 in W 23 in D 16.5 in
1973 Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in Grey Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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
$4,000
H 40 in W 22.5 in D 23.75 in
2000s Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in Green Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs, Model EA437, initially designed by
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,400 / item
H 40 in W 22.5 in D 23.75 in
2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Blue Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs, Model EA437, originally designed by
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$2,300 / item
H 40 in W 22.5 in D 23.75 in
2017 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair Black 1x Available
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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
$1,650
H 39.5 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$1,500 / item
H 41.5 in W 23 in D 23 in
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Caramel Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,600
H 39.5 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Cognac 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
$2,600
H 40.25 in W 23 in D 16.5 in
2004 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
$2,300 / item
H 41.75 in W 23 in D 23 in
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
$2,300 / item
H 41.75 in W 23 in D 23 in
2016 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Grey Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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
$1,600
H 38.75 in W 23 in D 17.75 in
2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair w/ Pneumatic Base
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
$1,600 / item
H 38.75 in W 23 in D 23 in
2005 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Green Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chairs, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Category
Early 2000s North American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,500 / item
H 38.75 in W 23 in D 17.75 in
ORIGINAL 1960-1968 HERMAN MILLER 675 EAMES TiME LIFE LOBBY SWIVEL ARMCHAIR ES105
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
even the Eames Executive Chair Group. Any one of these terms can still represent the design today so it
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$9,470
H 29.14 in W 28.75 in D 26.78 in
1970s Herman Miller Eames Red Time Life Executive Office Chair Mid Century Mod
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration
1970s Herman Miller Eames Red Time Life Executive Office Chair
Label present
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$4,500
H 34.75 in W 26.25 in D 27 in
2002 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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
$2,400 / item
H 40.25 in W 23 in D 23 in
2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair Black w/ Adjustable Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Chair, Model EA437, originally designed by
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$2,800
H 40 in W 22.5 in D 23.75 in
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
$2,200 / item
H 41.75 in W 23 in D 23 in
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
$2,200 / item
H 41.75 in W 23 in D 15.5 in
2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Leather w/ Base
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
$1,500
H 38.75 in W 23 in D 17.75 in
Eames Soft-Pad Executive Chairs in Charcoal Wool by Herman Miller, Set of 6
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Stamford, CT
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
$13,500 / set
H 41.75 in W 23 in D 15.5 in
2006 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Brown Leather EA437
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
Category
Early 2000s North American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,400
H 43 in W 23 in D 23 in
2019 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Leather w/ Pneumatic
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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
$2,600 / item
H 41.75 in W 23 in D 15.5 in
1975 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs in Leather w/ Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Chairs, Model EA420, designed by Charles and Ray
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$3,500
H 41.75 in W 23 in D 23 in
1979 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,400
H 41.75 in W 23 in D 15.5 in
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
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,600 / item
H 29.5 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
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
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,860 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 38 in W 26 in D 33 in
1968 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs in Leather, 5-Star Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs, model 3474 , initially designed in 1961 by Charles
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$4,600 / item
H 34.5 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in
1968 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs in Leather, 4-Star Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs, model 3474 , initially designed in 1961 by Charles
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$4,800 / item
H 34.5 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in
Herman Miller for Eames Executive Height Aluminum Group Chair in Orange Leather
By Herman Miller
Located in Wilton, CT
This Herman Miller Executive Height Aluminum Group Chair in Orange Leather is a rare color. It is
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,075
H 39.5 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Herman Miller DAT Executive armchair Designed by Charles & Ray Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
plastic chair series is probably the most popular design icons that was designed in the Eames Office. It
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,339
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 22.84 in
Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Tall Executive Chair in Medium Blue
By Herman Miller
Located in Wilton, CT
Authentic Herman Miller Eames Tall Executive Aluminum Group Soft Pad Medium Blue Leather Chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$1,950 / item
H 40 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
1 Herman Miller Time Life Office Executive Leather Chair 4-Star Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller Time Life Executive Chair
Originally designed in 1960 for the lobby of the Time
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$3,900
H 35.5 in W 26.5 in D 29.5 in
1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair in Brown Edelman Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair, model ES107, initially designed in 1961 by Ray and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$6,000
H 34.5 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in
Soft Pad Office Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, US, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
office use. The Eames soft pad executive chair embodies the quintessential "Eames look" – sleek
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,300
H 41.15 in W 23.23 in D 21.66 in
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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 Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Eames Executive Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023When 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.
- 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.
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