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Set of Six Eames Wire Side Bikini Chair Bikini Herman Miller La Fonda Base
Set of Six Eames Wire Side Bikini Chair Bikini Herman Miller La Fonda Base

Set of Six Eames Wire Side Bikini Chair Bikini Herman Miller La Fonda Base

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Telgte, DE

Set of six Eames wire side bikini chair Herman Miller La Fonda base La Fonda base, chrome

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles Eames for Herman Miller DKR wire chair with original Naugahyde bikini.
Charles Eames for Herman Miller DKR wire chair with original Naugahyde bikini.

Charles Eames for Herman Miller DKR wire chair with original Naugahyde bikini.

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Dronten, NL

The Naugahyde bikini pad covering has age appropriate wear, and the chrome plated wire frame has

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Early Eames PKW wire Dowel Leg Swivel Bikini Chair for Herman Miller
Early Eames PKW wire Dowel Leg Swivel Bikini Chair for Herman Miller

Early Eames PKW wire Dowel Leg Swivel Bikini Chair for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Mid Century Modern side chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. early

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Charles Eames PKC Wire Rolling Task Chair for Herman Miller
Early Charles Eames PKC Wire Rolling Task Chair for Herman Miller

Early Charles Eames PKC Wire Rolling Task Chair for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

I believe this is considered a PKC chair. A nice early edition acquired with a early George Nelson

Category

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

Set of Four Eames for Herman Miller DKR Wire Chairs on Eiffel Bases
Set of Four Eames for Herman Miller DKR Wire Chairs on Eiffel Bases

Set of Four Eames for Herman Miller DKR Wire Chairs on Eiffel Bases

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Ferndale, MI

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKR wire chairs on Eiffel tower bases. Assembled set

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Two Midcentury DKX-2 Wire Bikini Shell Chairs X-Bases by Eames Herman Miller
Two Midcentury DKX-2 Wire Bikini Shell Chairs X-Bases by Eames Herman Miller

Two Midcentury DKX-2 Wire Bikini Shell Chairs X-Bases by Eames Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of two DKX-2 wire bikini shell chairs on X-bases with two different fabric covers designed by

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

4 DKX-2 Wire Bikini Shell Chairs X Bases Hot Pink Bikinis Eames Herman Miller
4 DKX-2 Wire Bikini Shell Chairs X Bases Hot Pink Bikinis Eames Herman Miller

4 DKX-2 Wire Bikini Shell Chairs X Bases Hot Pink Bikinis Eames Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous set of four DKX-2 wire bikini shell chairs on X bases with Hot Pink Naugahyde bikini

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames for Herman Miller Dark Olive Eiffel Tower Desk Chair, 1970's
Eames for Herman Miller Dark Olive Eiffel Tower Desk Chair, 1970's

Eames for Herman Miller Dark Olive Eiffel Tower Desk Chair, 1970's

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKR dark olive vinyl padded wire chair. Featuring a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wire

Eames Herman Miller Bikini Eiffel Tower Dining Chairs
Eames Herman Miller Bikini Eiffel Tower Dining Chairs

Eames Herman Miller Bikini Eiffel Tower Dining Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A set of four Eiffel tower based Eames welded wire dining chairs with upholstered orange Naugahyde

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Early Charles and Ray Eames LKR-2 Lounge Chair by Herman Miller
Early Charles and Ray Eames LKR-2 Lounge Chair by Herman Miller

Early Charles and Ray Eames LKR-2 Lounge Chair by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

A real collector's piece, this early Eames LKR-2 wire lounge chair has a cat's cradle base and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Large Welded Wire Airplane Sculpture
Large Welded Wire Airplane Sculpture

Large Welded Wire Airplane Sculpture

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

makes it a unique and captivating addition to any space. Photographed with Eames wire rocking chair for

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Wire

WWII Plywood Leg Splint by Charles Eames
WWII Plywood Leg Splint by Charles Eames

WWII Plywood Leg Splint by Charles Eames

By Evans Products Company, Charles Eames

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

. Photographed with Eames wire rocking chair for scale.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Plywood

Collection of 12 Vitra Miniature Chairs
Collection of 12 Vitra Miniature Chairs

Collection of 12 Vitra Miniature Chairs

By Vitra

Located in East Hampton, NY

Eames - DKR/ Wire Mesh chair 12. Marcel Breuer – Wassily chair.

Category

20th Century Models and Miniatures

Large Copper Pot or Planter
Large Copper Pot or Planter

Large Copper Pot or Planter

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

handle to handle 21.75” Pictured with Eames wire rocking chair for scale.

Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Copper

Stool Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Stool Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Stool Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

labeling. Photographed with Eames Herman Miller wire rocker chair and Metropolitan bench designed by Brian

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Herman Miller Desk by George Nelson
Herman Miller Desk by George Nelson

Herman Miller Desk by George Nelson

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

dowel leg wire chair for scale.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Teak Swedish Credenza or Sideboard
Teak Swedish Credenza or Sideboard

Teak Swedish Credenza or Sideboard

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

. Stamped made in Sweden. Photographed with Eames wire rocking chair for scale.   

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

George Nelson Swag Leg Cocktail Table for Herman Miller
George Nelson Swag Leg Cocktail Table for Herman Miller

George Nelson Swag Leg Cocktail Table for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

space as a cocktail or end table. Photographed with accessories and Eames wire rocking chair for scale.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Aluminum

Early Eames Wire Chair With Bikini Pad
Early Eames Wire Chair With Bikini Pad

Early Eames Wire Chair With Bikini Pad

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Very nice example of the Eames wire chair with bikini pad and Eiffel Tower base, for Herman Miller

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles Eames Wire Chairs
Charles Eames Wire Chairs

Charles Eames Wire Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Couzon au Mont d'Or, FR

A pair of wire chairs by Carles and Ray Eames edited by Herman Miller, circa 1960 with original

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Wire Chairs
Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Wire Chairs

Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Wire Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Designed in 1951, following the success of their molded plastic chair, Charles and Ray Eames

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Set of Four Eames Wire Chairs, Bikini Chairs, Herman Miller, 1960s
Set of Four Eames Wire Chairs, Bikini Chairs, Herman Miller, 1960s

Set of Four Eames Wire Chairs, Bikini Chairs, Herman Miller, 1960s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE

Set of four Eames DKR chairs, Bikini chairs, Herman Miller, 1960s. Very good condition

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Four 1950s Eames DKR Wire Chairs for Herman Miller
Four 1950s Eames DKR Wire Chairs for Herman Miller

Four 1950s Eames DKR Wire Chairs for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Hudson, NY

Four 1950s Eames wire chairs with the original bikini covers. Has the Herman Miller Paper Label.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames DKR hopsack wire chair
Eames DKR hopsack wire chair

Eames DKR hopsack wire chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Maastricht, NL

An original Charles & Ray Eames wire chair with a black hopsack cover on an Eiffel base, for Herman

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 chairs
Pair of Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 chairs

Pair of Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A pair of very early Eames wire chairs suitable for indoor or outdoor use.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs

Herman Miller LKX Lounge Chair with Bikini Pad by Charles Eames
Herman Miller LKX Lounge Chair with Bikini Pad by Charles Eames

Herman Miller LKX Lounge Chair with Bikini Pad by Charles Eames

Located in Long Beach, CA

the classic Eames wire chair was only produced for one year in 1952. Bikini Pad is original but is

Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles Eames DKR Wire Chair 1950's
Charles Eames DKR Wire Chair 1950's

Charles Eames DKR Wire Chair 1950's

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Berkeley, CA

Rare 1st generation wire chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Seat rests upon

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles Eames 'DKW-2' Wire Bikini Chair
Charles Eames 'DKW-2' Wire Bikini Chair

Charles Eames 'DKW-2' Wire Bikini Chair

Located in Berkeley, CA

Charles Eames 'DKW-2' Wire Bikini Chair for Herman Miller circa 1952. This rare version rests on a

Category

Vintage 1950s Side Chairs

Materials

Wire

Eames wire back side chairs
Eames wire back side chairs

Eames wire back side chairs

Located in Seattle, WA

Pair of Eames wireback chairs with rare original cattle hide hair and latex pads in vibrant orange.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs

Eames DSR Fiberglass Chair with Wire Base
Eames DSR Fiberglass Chair with Wire Base

Eames DSR Fiberglass Chair with Wire Base

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Extremely nice original, second generation Eames DSR fiberglass chair with original ‘Eiffel Tower

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Early Eames DKR wire chairs with 'Girard' fabric
Early Eames DKR wire chairs with 'Girard' fabric

Early Eames DKR wire chairs with 'Girard' fabric

By Charles Eames, Alexander Girard, Herman Miller

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare set of two early Eames DKR wire chairs with original fabric upholstery (Alexander Girard

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Set of Eight Wire Chairs by Charles Eames for ICF
Set of Eight Wire Chairs by Charles Eames for ICF

Set of Eight Wire Chairs by Charles Eames for ICF

By Charles Eames

Located in Milan, IT

Set of Eight Wire Chairs by Charles Eames for ICF Project 0f 1951

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Set Early Charles Eames Wire Mesh Chairs
Rare Set Early Charles Eames Wire Mesh Chairs

Rare Set Early Charles Eames Wire Mesh Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, Herman Miller

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Very early and rare set of four wire mesh chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. All chairs

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

First Generation Eames PKW-2 Wire Chair with Walnut Dowel Legs, circa 1951
First Generation Eames PKW-2 Wire Chair with Walnut Dowel Legs, circa 1951

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. Brown saddle leather

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wire

LKR-2 Charles Eames Wire Lounge Chair and Harry Bertoia Wire Ottoman
LKR-2 Charles Eames Wire Lounge Chair and Harry Bertoia Wire Ottoman

LKR-2 Charles Eames Wire Lounge Chair and Harry Bertoia Wire Ottoman

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Hudson, NY

Black wire frame in original condition cage base wire lounge chair and original Harry Bertoia stool.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Eames DKX-2 Vintage Wire Chair with Leather Bikini Cover
Eames DKX-2 Vintage Wire Chair with Leather Bikini Cover

Eames DKX-2 Vintage Wire Chair with Leather Bikini Cover

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Eames DKX-2 vintage wire chair with leather bikini cover. Original condition, leather is good with

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles Eames Dowel Leg Swivel Chair
Charles Eames Dowel Leg Swivel Chair

Charles Eames Dowel Leg Swivel Chair

By Charles Eames

Located in Southfield, MI

A true survivor. One owner, original condition Eames dowel leg swivel base chair, dating to 1952

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wire

Set of 4 "Bikini" Wire Chairs, Charles + Ray Eames, 1951
Set of 4 "Bikini" Wire Chairs, Charles + Ray Eames, 1951

Set of 4 "Bikini" Wire Chairs, Charles + Ray Eames, 1951

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Cologne, DE

Set of 4 "Bikini" Wire Chairs, Charles + Ray Eames, 1951 Manufacturer: Herman Miller, Usa

Category

Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Eames RKR Wire Shell Rocker
Vintage Eames RKR Wire Shell Rocker

Vintage Eames RKR Wire Shell Rocker

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Eames 'RKR' wire shell chair with original black rocking base by Herman Miller. Measure

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles Eames Custom RKR Wire Rocker 1950's
Charles Eames Custom RKR Wire Rocker 1950's

Charles Eames Custom RKR Wire Rocker 1950's

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Berkeley, CA

Amazing rare wire chair rocker designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This chair

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wire

Set of Four Wire Chair DKX 5 by Ray & Charles Eames Designed in 1951
Set of Four Wire Chair DKX 5 by Ray & Charles Eames Designed in 1951

Set of Four Wire Chair DKX 5 by Ray & Charles Eames Designed in 1951

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in St. Louis, MO

Designer: Charles and Ray Eames Manufacture: Herman Miller Period/style: Mid-Century Modern

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Early Herman Miller Fiberglass and Wire Eames Rocking Chair
Early Herman Miller Fiberglass and Wire Eames Rocking Chair

Early Herman Miller Fiberglass and Wire Eames Rocking Chair

Located in New York, NY

Excellent early example of an Eames rocker, by Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

Charles Eames DKW-2 Wire Bikini Chair Dowel Base
Charles Eames DKW-2 Wire Bikini Chair Dowel Base

Charles Eames DKW-2 Wire Bikini Chair Dowel Base

Located in Berkeley, CA

First year production wire chair with black naugahyde bikini cover and wooden dowel base. Still

Category

Vintage 1950s Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles Eames Bikini RKR-1 Wire Rocker for Herman Miller
Charles Eames Bikini RKR-1 Wire Rocker for Herman Miller

Charles Eames Bikini RKR-1 Wire Rocker for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in St. Louis, MO

Eames wire rocking chair with birch runners and brown Naugahyde cover. This is an excellent example

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Vintage Eames DKR-1 Wire Chair with Leather Seat on Eiffel Frame, circa 1950s
Vintage Eames DKR-1 Wire Chair with Leather Seat on Eiffel Frame, circa 1950s

Vintage Eames DKR-1 Wire Chair with Leather Seat on Eiffel Frame, circa 1950s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This is a museum quality example with little signs of wear and no signs of ever being taken apart. Beautiful Jute backing and "901 Washington Blvd" label. This is a true collectors p...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Eames Fiberglass Side Chairs
Set of Six Eames Fiberglass Side Chairs

Set of Six Eames Fiberglass Side Chairs

Located in Hudson, NY

Set of rare ice blue fiberglass side shells on black wire "eiffel tower" bases. Early glides, all

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Wire

Eames RAR Rocking Chair 1960 Herman Miller
Eames RAR Rocking Chair 1960 Herman Miller

Eames RAR Rocking Chair 1960 Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A nice example of an original Eames rocking chair dating to the 1960's.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wire

Original Charles Eames Rocking Chair. Herman Miller 1960
Original Charles Eames Rocking Chair. Herman Miller 1960

Original Charles Eames Rocking Chair. Herman Miller 1960

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A nice example of an original Eames rocking chair probably dating to the late 50's or early 60's

Category

Vintage 1960s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wire

Charles & Ray Eames Eiffel Chairs w/Bikini Pads, Set of 6, Herman Miller, 1952
Charles & Ray Eames Eiffel Chairs w/Bikini Pads, Set of 6, Herman Miller, 1952

Charles & Ray Eames Eiffel Chairs w/Bikini Pads, Set of 6, Herman Miller, 1952

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of 6 early Charles and Ray Eames designed Eiffel Chairs with Bikini Pads. Herman Miller, 1952.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wire

Pair early Eames DKR chairs with original Alexander Girard  fabric
Pair early Eames DKR chairs with original Alexander Girard  fabric

Pair early Eames DKR chairs with original Alexander Girard fabric

By Alexander Girard, Charles Eames

Located in Maastricht, NL

Rare pair of early Eames DKR wire chairs with original Alexander Girard “harlequin" fabric and on

Category

Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

6 Eames Eiffel Tower Dining Chairs for Herman Miller 1952
6 Eames Eiffel Tower Dining Chairs for Herman Miller 1952

6 Eames Eiffel Tower Dining Chairs for Herman Miller 1952

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A nice set of Eames Eiffel Tower Dining chairs for Herman Miller circa 1952. Remarkably good

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wire

Set of Four Vintage Eames for Herman Miller Chairs
Set of Four Vintage Eames for Herman Miller Chairs

Set of Four Vintage Eames for Herman Miller Chairs

Located in Seattle, WA

This set of vintage Eames wire back chairs feature the rare and bold Kelly Green pads and the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair of Early Charles and Ray Eames LKR-2 Lounge Chair by Herman Miller
Rare Pair of Early Charles and Ray Eames LKR-2 Lounge Chair by Herman Miller

Rare Pair of Early Charles and Ray Eames LKR-2 Lounge Chair by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in L'Escala, ES

1953. A real collector's piece, this early Eames LKR-2 wire lounge chair has a chrome cat's cradle base

Category

Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Pair of Low Cat's Cradle Side Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Pair of Low Cat's Cradle Side Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

Pair of Low Cat's Cradle Side Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful pair of low cat's cradle side chairs by incomparable Mid-Century American designers

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wire

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the eames wire chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, fabric and steel, every eames wire chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the eames wire chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right eames wire chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames each produced at least one beautiful eames wire chair that is worth considering.

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Prices for a eames wire chair start at $250 and top out at $6,000 with the average selling for $2,105.

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Questions About Eames Wire Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The comfort of an Eames wire chair is a matter of preference, but the chair was designed to be comfortable. That said, the company did design pads to be used with this chair to boost the comfort level for some. The initial pads were found to be too moveable so more stable pads were created in later models. Shop a collection of Eames chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.