1951 Herman Miller Eames PKW-1 with Leather Pad and Dowel Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a PKW-1 Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames.
Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1951 Herman Miller Eames PKW-1 with Leather Pad and Dowel Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a PKW-1 Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames.
Steel
$12,341 / set
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 19.3 in
Pkw-2 Pivoting K-Wire Wood Base Side Chair, Eames Herman Miller, Bikini, Seng
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
eames‘ chairs are so common and widespread today that you’ve actually seen them far too often. but there are some versions that are a bit more special – making them collector’s items...
Metal
Early Eames PKW Wire Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare find: early Eames for Herman Miller wire chair on a swivel dowel base in all-original condition. This chair is just dripping with authentic patina, from the oxidized screws to t...
Original Eames PKW-2 Wire Chair on Dowel Swivel Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarce, original, 1950s Eames PKW2 wire chair on walnut dowel swivel base for Herman Miller. One of the finest Eames PKW2 chairs we have had at OAM. Bikini leather patina is beautifu...
Early Eames PKW wire Dowel Leg Swivel Bikini Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century Modern side chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. early production. Eames PKW wire Dowel Leg Swivel Bikini .Nice original condition.. retai...
Metal
Charles Eames PKW-2 Dowel Leg Swivel Chair 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
Early and rare Eames for Herman Miller PKW-2 dowel leg swivel chair with leather bikini cover.
Enamel, Steel
Eames PKW Dowel Leg Swivel Bikini Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Early desk model PKW swivel chair with birch legs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Steel
Sold
H 31.89 in W 18.7 in D 19 in
Early Pkw-1 Pivoting K-Wire Dowel Wood Base Side Chair, Eames Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
eames‘ chairs are so common and widespread today that you’ve actually seen them far too often. but there are some versions that are a bit more special – making them collector’s items...
Metal, Iron
Eames PKW on dowel with swivel
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Maastricht, NL
An original 1950s Eames PKW swivel chair for Herman Miller. The black wire seat with padded, brown leather cover rests on a swiveling dowel base.
Steel
Eames PKW Bikini Chair on Dowel with Swivel
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Maastricht, NL
An original 1950s Eames PKW bikini chair for Herman Miller. The black wire seat with a two piece (bikini) padded, brown leather cover rests on a swiveling dowel base.
Metal
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H 32 in W 19 in D 17 in
First Generation Eames PKW-2 Wire Chair with Walnut Dowel Legs, circa 1951
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
First generation Eames PKW-2 wire chair with walnut dowel legs, circa 1951.
Wire
Eames pkw-2 Bikini Swivel Dowel Base Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Great vintage condition no major issues no breaks all works properly.
Sold
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Fully Original Early Ray and Charles Eames PKW Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Maastricht, NL
Fully original PKW by Charles and Ray Eames in original real leather cover.
Metal
Original PKW Charles Eames Dowel Leg Swivel Chair
By Charles Eames
Located in Hudson, NY
All original Charles and Ray Eames PKW chair by Herman Miller, black wire seat with brown wool seat pad, birch dowel legs with black wire struts, 18" W x 19" D x 32" H, full cover fo...
Eames PKW-2 Swivel Dowel Wire Chair with Leather Bikini Cover
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
Charles and Ray Eames PKW-2 swivel dowel wire chair with postman bag leather bikini cover.
Steel
Herman Miller Eames PKW-2 Wire Chair with Swivel Dowel Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
A great vintage example of one of Charles and Ray Eames many groundbreaking, iconic designs. The PKW-2 is a beautiful blend of metal, fabric and wood distilled into a functional piec...
Early Eames Swiveling Dowel Legged Wire Chair, DKW-1
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare early swiveling dowel leg chair with walnut legs, designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, model DKW-1, 1951/1952. Wire top and timeworn weaved fabric seat. Original t...
Wire
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