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Eames Executive Chair Brown Leather

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

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

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

1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

One Eames For Herman Miller Executive Chair
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

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 Soft Pad Executive Lounge Chair - Two Available
Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Lounge Chair - Two Available

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

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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

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

1999 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 Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by

Category

1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Herman Miller Eames Tall Brown Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad
Herman Miller Eames Tall Brown Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad

Herman Miller Eames Tall Brown Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Aluminum Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Aluminum Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Aluminum Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, priced individually. Custom sling chairs can be created with a selection of leathers, contact us for

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman for Vitra, by Charles and Ray Eames, 1956
Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman for Vitra, by Charles and Ray Eames, 1956

Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman for Vitra, by Charles and Ray Eames, 1956

By Vitra

Located in Astoria, NY

Iconic Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, 1956 Design This

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2023 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair
2023 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair

2023 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair

$4,500

H 37 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in

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

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Charles & Ray Eames Lounge Chair, 670 Model – ICF Edition, 1960s
Charles & Ray Eames Lounge Chair, 670 Model – ICF Edition, 1960s

Charles & Ray Eames Lounge Chair, 670 Model – ICF Edition, 1960s

By ICF Milano 1, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An iconic mid-century lounge chair, model 670, designed by Charles & Ray Eames and produced under

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s Model 'EA-416' Soft Pad Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
1970s Model 'EA-416' Soft Pad Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed

1970s Model 'EA-416' Soft Pad Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed

$2,750Sale Price|23% Off

H 35 in W 24.25 in D 26.75 in

1970s Model 'EA-416' Soft Pad Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed

By Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller is part of the iconic Soft Pad series, originally

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Herman Miller Time Life Chair by Ray and Charles Eames
Herman Miller Time Life Chair by Ray and Charles Eames

Herman Miller Time Life Chair by Ray and Charles Eames

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

to present this authentic Herman Miller Executive Office Chair in brown leather. This is known as the

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Design Icon: Eames ES105 Lobby Chairs - Herman Miller for Vitra, set of 2
Design Icon: Eames ES105 Lobby Chairs - Herman Miller for Vitra, set of 2

Design Icon: Eames ES105 Lobby Chairs - Herman Miller for Vitra, set of 2

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Renens, CH

The Time Life Lobby or Executive Chairs were originally designed by the Eames couple for the Time

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Swiss Modern Leather & Bent Wood Lounge Chair from Giroflex
Vintage Mid-Century Swiss Modern Leather & Bent Wood Lounge Chair from Giroflex

Vintage Mid-Century Swiss Modern Leather & Bent Wood Lounge Chair from Giroflex

$2,406Sale Price|20% Off

H 40.16 in W 34.26 in D 26.78 in

Vintage Mid-Century Swiss Modern Leather & Bent Wood Lounge Chair from Giroflex

By Martin Stoll, Giroflex Stoll

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

design, which in its form refers to the icon of design: the lounge chair by Ray and Charles Eames. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll White and Black Executive Arm Chair
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll White and Black Executive Arm Chair

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll White and Black Executive Arm Chair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Stunning authentic mid-century modern Saarinen Executive armchair by Knoll. One of Knoll's most

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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Eames Time Life Executive Chairs
Eames Time Life Executive Chairs

Eames Time Life Executive Chairs

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H 33 in W 28.5 in D 23 in

Eames Time Life Executive Chairs

By Charles Eames

Located in New York, NY

Pair of original Eames Time-LIfe Chairs, also known as the Eames Executive Chairs. Deep brown

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Time-Life Executive Chair in Chocolate Brown Leather by Charles & Ray Eames
Time-Life Executive Chair in Chocolate Brown Leather by Charles & Ray Eames

Time-Life Executive Chair in Chocolate Brown Leather by Charles & Ray Eames

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Stamford, CT

included a series of tables and most important; the famed Eames “Time Life” Executive Chair. The Eames

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern Eames soft pad high-back executive chair. A timeless design

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames EA119 Executive Office chair in dark brown leather for Vitra
Charles & Ray Eames EA119 Executive Office chair in dark brown leather for Vitra

Charles & Ray Eames EA119 Executive Office chair in dark brown leather for Vitra

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra, Charles Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Executive Office Chair, model EA119, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra / Herman Miller

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Eames For Herman Miller Executive Chair
Eames For Herman Miller Executive Chair

Eames For Herman Miller Executive Chair

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H 38 in W 23 in D 22 in

Eames For Herman Miller Executive Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

A mid century modern desk chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and made by Herman Miller. Part

Category

Late 20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Eames Time Life Executive Chair in Oxblood Leather, 1970s
Vintage Eames Time Life Executive Chair in Oxblood Leather, 1970s

Vintage Eames Time Life Executive Chair in Oxblood Leather, 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

Vintage 1980s Eames Time Life Executive Leather and Aluminum Chairs
Vintage 1980s Eames Time Life Executive Leather and Aluminum Chairs

Vintage 1980s Eames Time Life Executive Leather and Aluminum Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in San Antonio, TX

Beautiful pair of eggplant leather Time Life Executive chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

1 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Chair
1 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Chair

1 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Chair

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H 34.5 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in

1 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

available. The time life executive chair is made of high-quality materials Aluminum base and frame Brown

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Chair
1 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Chair

1 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Chair

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H 34.5 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in

1 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

Time Life Executive Chair is Made of High-Quality Materials Aluminum Base and Frame Brown Leather

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames ES 108 Lobby Time Life Executive Office Chair for Vitra
Eames ES 108 Lobby Time Life Executive Office Chair for Vitra

Eames ES 108 Lobby Time Life Executive Office Chair for Vitra

By Vitra

Located in London, GB

Eames ES 108 Lobby Time Life executive lobby chair for Vitra in Chocolate Brown, circa 2009

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Herman Miller Eames Tall Brown Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad
Herman Miller Eames Tall Brown Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad

Herman Miller Eames Tall Brown Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad

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

Eames soft-pad executive chair by Herman Miller
Eames soft-pad executive chair by Herman Miller

Eames soft-pad executive chair by Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

This vintage soft-pad executive task chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames is in great original

Category

Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1975 Knoll Executive Chrome and Tufted Brown Leather Office Chair
1975 Knoll Executive Chrome and Tufted Brown Leather Office Chair

1975 Knoll Executive Chrome and Tufted Brown Leather Office Chair

By Knoll, Charles Pollock

Located in Basel, BS

ONE LEFT, sold individually--Original 4 leg base (Sought after!!) brown Leather and chrome Mid

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Soft Pad Management and Executive Desk Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Soft Pad Management and Executive Desk Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

Soft Pad Management and Executive Desk Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of His and Hers matching soft pad aluminium group management and executive desk chairs

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Time Life Executive Desk Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1977, Signed
Time Life Executive Desk Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1977, Signed

Time Life Executive Desk Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1977, Signed

By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These incredible deep brown leather 'Time Life' executive swivel desk chairs were designed by

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Soft Pad Brown Office Chair
Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Soft Pad Brown Office Chair

Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Soft Pad Brown Office Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Detroit, MI

executive height chair features a taller backrest, brown leather upholstery, polished aluminum five-star

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Time-Life Lounge Chair in Leather by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Time-Life Lounge Chair in Leather by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

Time-Life Lounge Chair in Leather by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Wilton, CT

included a series of tables and most important; the Eames “Time Life” Executive Chair. The Eames

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Eames for Herman Miller Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Eames for Herman Miller Lounge Chair & Ottoman

Eames for Herman Miller Lounge Chair & Ottoman

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 670 chair and 671 ottoman circa late 1970's. Features all

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ray + Charles Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Chocolate Leather
Ray + Charles Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Chocolate Leather

Ray + Charles Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Chocolate Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

frame, which is supported by a four-star base. Slightly wider than the Time Life Executive Chair, the

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Ray + Charles Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Camel Leather
Ray + Charles Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Camel Leather

Ray + Charles Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Camel Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

frame, which is supported by a four-star base. Slightly wider than the Time Life Executive Chair, the

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Ray and Charles Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Cognac Leather
Ray and Charles Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Cognac Leather

Ray and Charles Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Cognac Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

frame, which is supported by a four-star base. Slightly wider than the Time Life executive chair, the

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller
Charles Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller

Charles Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Stunning vintage rosewood lounge chair and ottoman 670/671 designed by Charles and Ray Eames for

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Time Life 'Lobby' Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller 1970s Signed
Pair of Time Life 'Lobby' Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller 1970s Signed

Pair of Time Life 'Lobby' Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller 1970s Signed

By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

features its original deep chocolate brown colored leather over aluminum frames and swivel base with height

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1970 Knoll Executive Chrome +  Orig. Vtg. Knoll Red Textile Leather Office Chair
1970 Knoll Executive Chrome +  Orig. Vtg. Knoll Red Textile Leather Office Chair

1970 Knoll Executive Chrome + Orig. Vtg. Knoll Red Textile Leather Office Chair

By Charles Pollock, Knoll

Located in Basel, BS

additional Knoll Pollock Executive chairs available, sold separately-- One in Brown leather, the other in

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Soft Pad Desk Chairs [Four Available]
Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Soft Pad Desk Chairs [Four Available]

Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Soft Pad Desk Chairs [Four Available]

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous modern soft pad executive desk chairs with a high back and on casters designed by Charles

Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Time Life Swivel Lounge Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1977, Signed
Time Life Swivel Lounge Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1977, Signed

Time Life Swivel Lounge Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1977, Signed

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These incredible deep brown leather 'Time Life' executive swivel lounge chairs were designed by

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Time Life Lounge Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1977, Signed
Pair of Time Life Lounge Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1977, Signed

Pair of Time Life Lounge Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1977, Signed

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These incredible deep brown leather 'Time Life' executive swivel lounge chairs were designed by

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Eames Time Life Lobby or Executive Chair, 1970s
Vintage Eames Time Life Lobby or Executive Chair, 1970s

Vintage Eames Time Life Lobby or Executive Chair, 1970s

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Renens, CH

The time life lobby or executive chairs were originally designed by the Eames couple for the Time

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

J.D. Moveis e Decoracoes Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chair, 1960s
J.D. Moveis e Decoracoes Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chair, 1960s

J.D. Moveis e Decoracoes Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chair, 1960s

By Jorge Zalszupin, J.D. Moveis e Decoracoes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This, often attributed to Jorge Zalszupin, Jacaranda rosewood and leather lounge chair was produced

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

J.D. Moveis e Decoracoes Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chairs, 1960s
J.D. Moveis e Decoracoes Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chairs, 1960s

J.D. Moveis e Decoracoes Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chairs, 1960s

By J.D. Moveis e Decoracoes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These, often attributed to Jorge Zalszupin, Jacaranda rosewood and leather lounge chairs were

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Rosewood Charles Eames Lounge Armchairs for Herman Miller, circa 1970s, Signed
Rosewood Charles Eames Lounge Armchairs for Herman Miller, circa 1970s, Signed

Rosewood Charles Eames Lounge Armchairs for Herman Miller, circa 1970s, Signed

By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

production year of 1970-1984. Luscious deep brown leather cushions lend sophistication and class to this

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Mahogany Desk, 1940's, Italy
Art Deco Mahogany Desk, 1940's, Italy

Art Deco Mahogany Desk, 1940's, Italy

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H 30.5 in W 77 in D 35.5 in

Art Deco Mahogany Desk, 1940's, Italy

Located in Culver City, CA

to last. Pair it with a leather Eames chair, pour yourself a Scotch, and let this desk transport you

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Desks

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in Brown Leather
Gorgeous Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in Brown Leather

Gorgeous Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in Brown Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a very clean example of the iconic Eames soft pad chair. Executive model executed in supple

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Brown Leather Time Life Executive Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Brown Leather Time Life Executive Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

Brown Leather Time Life Executive Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed by Charles Eames in 1959 for the Time Life building in New York City, this executive

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Soft Pad Executive Leather Office Chair
Eames Soft Pad Executive Leather Office Chair

Eames Soft Pad Executive Leather Office Chair

By Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Soft Pad Executive Swivel Chair on swivel lounge base, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman

Category

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

Materials

Leather

1984 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair Brown Leather Fabric Back
1984 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair Brown Leather Fabric Back

1984 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair Brown Leather Fabric Back

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Eames Aluminum Group Chairs in Tan / Brown Leather
Midcentury Eames Aluminum Group Chairs in Tan / Brown Leather

Midcentury Eames Aluminum Group Chairs in Tan / Brown Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration we have up to 7 Eames for Herman Miller executive chairs in beige / light

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Eames Executive Office Chair in Cognac Leather for Herman Miller, USA
Eames Executive Office Chair in Cognac Leather for Herman Miller, USA

Eames Executive Office Chair in Cognac Leather for Herman Miller, USA

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Eames EA337 executive office chair in cognac leather with five-star base, spindle and tilt-swivel

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

"Time-Life" Executive Chair in Leather by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
"Time-Life" Executive Chair in Leather by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

"Time-Life" Executive Chair in Leather by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Wilton, CT

included a series of tables and most important; the Eames “Time Life” Executive Chair. The Eames

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Eames Time Life Executive Chair in Whiskey Calf Skin Leather, 1970s
Eames Time Life Executive Chair in Whiskey Calf Skin Leather, 1970s

Eames Time Life Executive Chair in Whiskey Calf Skin Leather, 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

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage 1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Chair in Calfskin Leather
Vintage 1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Chair in Calfskin Leather

Vintage 1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Chair in Calfskin Leather

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, Steel

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Caramel Leather
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Caramel Leather

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Caramel Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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

Executive Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Executive Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

Executive Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brussels, BE

Executive desk chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller.

Category

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

Materials

Leather

1 Vintage Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Task Chair
1 Vintage Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Task Chair

1 Vintage Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Task Chair

By Charles Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

appearance, yet luxurious in feel the Eames soft pad chair is a fitting casual element in an office or home

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Soft Pad Leather Swivel Lounge Chair, circa 1980s
Eames Soft Pad Leather Swivel Lounge Chair, circa 1980s

Eames Soft Pad Leather Swivel Lounge Chair, circa 1980s

By Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This executive leather lounge chair, comprises of plush brown leather with revolving aluminum X

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Swivel Chairs
Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Swivel Chairs

Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Swivel Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, executive, soft pad armchair by Eames for Herman Miller with original tan

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Herman Miller Eames Tall Brown Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad
Herman Miller Eames Tall Brown Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad

Herman Miller Eames Tall Brown Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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Charles Eames for Herman Miller "Time Life" Executive Chair

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Herman Miller Eames Tall Medium Brown Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad

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Eames for Herman Miller Tall Brown Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad

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'Time Life' Executive Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1983, Signed

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Herman Miller Eames Tall Dark Brown Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad

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1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair in Brown Edelman Leather

1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair in Brown Edelman Leather

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Charles Eames for Herman Miller Brown Leather Soft Pad Management Chair, Signed

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Brown Leather Soft Pad Management Chair, Signed

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Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Chair, 1970s, Signed

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Chair, 1970s, Signed

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of eames executive chair brown leather you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and aluminum. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of eames executive chair brown leather — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each choice in our collection of eames executive chair brown leather bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of eames executive chair brown leather that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames produced versions that are worth a look.

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A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

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The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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.