Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Early LCW Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Early LCW Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Ready for a new home.
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Plywood
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Early LCW Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Early LCW Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Ready for a new home.
Plywood
Charles & Ray Eames Early LCW Lounge Chair for Herman Miller, 1951
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Charles & Ray Eames LCW lounge chair in Birch plywood. Early Herman Miller production from
Birch, Plywood
$3,552Sale Price|21% Off
H 26.78 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Early LCW Lounge Chair stained red by Charles & Ray Eames, Evans Plywood, 1950s
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Brussels, Brussels
LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) chair created by Charles and Ray Eames around 1945. Chair sold by Herman
Plywood
Early Eames Herman Miller LCW
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find early Eames design lounge chair, in very good, clean, ready to use condition. The
Metal
Early Eames LCW with Evans Label
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An early iconic design. The LCW designed by Charles and Ray Eames manufactured by Evans for Herman
Wood
A Pair of Charles Eames LCW's Early Original Examples Evans
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare pair of early production (5x2x5 screw mounts) Charles Eames LCW (lounge chair wood
Ash
$2,190
H 26.5 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
Early Eames Walnut LCW (lounge chair wood) c 1950s. Classic Modernist Design
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
The iconic LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) design has earned its place in the most important private and
Plywood
$4,295
H 26.75 in W 22.15 in D 23.5 in
Mid Century Modern Early Version C1946 Evans Eames LCW Lounge Chair in Birch
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Port Jervis, NY
written info/codes. Since this bears the Evans label that signifies it's early construction and status
Birch, Plywood
$5,500
H 25.5 in W 22 in D 23 in
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Early Aniline Dye Red LCW Chair 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Red aniline dye LCW lounge chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman
Plywood
Black LCW by Charles Eames 1955
By Charles Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
Early Production LCW designed by Charles Eames manufactured by Herman Miller - 1955. Chair is in
Plywood, Rubber
$8,000 / set
H 26.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
1940s Pair of Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller Lcw Lounge Chairs in Birch
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Evans Products Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
like very few other pieces. Early models like this are difficult to come by and are very rarely in such
Rubber, Wood, Plywood
$8,000
H 26.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
1940s Pair of Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller LCW Lounge Chairs in Oak
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
like very few other pieces. Early models like this are difficult to come by and are very rarely in such
Plywood
$4,200 / set
H 26.5 in W 22 in D 23.5 in
Set of Two '2' Herman Miller LCW Lounge Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames, USA
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Deland, FL
become known as the ‘Eames Chairs’ and was marketed as such through the early 50’s. The LCW was a
Walnut
Early Production Eames LCW by Evans
By Charles Eames
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
This is an early production Eames LCW manufactured by Evans Products Company. I believe this is
Ash
Pair of Early Red LCW Lounge Chairs by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in Hadley, MA
Pair of early red LCW lounge chairs by Charles Eames. Both chairs have aged to a transparent orange
Ash
Unavailable
H 26.38 in W 22.05 in D 24.41 in
Rare 1940s Ash Plywood and Fabric LCW Chair by Charles & Ray Eames "G"
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
LCW Chair, plywood in ash, original fabric, Charles & Ray Eames, USA, 1948. Early example of a
Plywood, Fabric, Ash
Pair of Early LCW Lounge Chairs by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of early LCW lounge chairs by Charles Eames.
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H 26.78 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Early LCW Lounge Chair in Walnut, Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller 1940s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Brussels, Brussels
An early LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) in Walnut veneer. Chair sold by Herman Miller, but produced by
Walnut, Plywood
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H 26.78 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Early LCW Lounge Chair in Birch by Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, 1950s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brussels, Brussels
An early LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) in Birch. Produced by Herman Miller between 1952 and 1958 (the
Plywood, Birch
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H 26.38 in W 22.05 in D 24.41 in
Early LCW Lounge Chair in Ash, Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller / Evans 1940s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brussels, Brussels
An early LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) in Calico Ash veneer. Chair sold by Herman Miller, but still
Plywood, Ash
Eames Early LCW Walnut Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic LCW lounge chair in walnut plywood. The veneer and chair is in very good condition with nice
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H 26.78 in W 22.45 in D 25.2 in
Charles & Ray Eames Early LCW Walnut Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic LCW lounge chair in walnut plywood. The veneer and chair is in very good condition with nice
Walnut, Plywood
Charles & Ray Eames Early LCW Oak Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic LCW lounge chair in Oak plywood which was only available in a short period early fifties
Plywood, Oak
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H 26.78 in W 22.45 in D 25.2 in
Charles & Ray Eames Early LCW Walnut Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic LCW lounge chair in walnut plywood. The veneer and chair is in good condition with nice
Walnut, Plywood
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H 26.78 in W 22.45 in D 25.2 in
Charles & Ray Eames Early LCW Ash Lounge Chair for Herman Miller, 1951
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic LCW lounge chair in ash plywood. The veneer and chair is in very good condition with nice
Ash, Plywood
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H 25.1 in W 22.1 in L 25.1 in
Charles & Ray Eames, Rare & Early LCW, Aniline Red Plywood, Cowhide, USA, 1940s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and early lounge chair wood (LCW). Designed by Charles and Ray Eames, produced by Herman
Cowhide, Plywood
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H 26.78 in W 22.45 in D 25.2 in
Charles & Ray Eames Early LCW Walnut Lounge Chair for Herman Miller, 1951
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic LCW lounge chair in walnut plywood. The veneer and chair is in very good original condition
Walnut, Rubber, Plywood
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H 26.78 in W 22.45 in D 25.2 in
Charles & Ray Eames Early LCW Ash Lounge Chair for Herman Miller, 1950
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Charles & Ray Eames LCW lounge chair in Ash plywood. Early Herman Miller production from the
Ash, Plywood
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H 26.78 in W 22.45 in D 25.2 in
Charles & Ray Eames Early LCW Ash Lounge Chair for Herman Miller, 1951
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Charles & Ray Eames LCW lounge chair in Ash plywood. Early Herman Miller production from the
Ash, Plywood
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H 26.78 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Pair Early LCW Lounge Chairs in Walnut, Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller 1950s
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brussels, Brussels
An early pair of LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) in Walnut veneer. Chairs sold by Herman Miller, but
Plywood, Walnut
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H 26.78 in W 22.45 in D 25.2 in
Charles and Ray Eames Early LCW Maple Lounge Chair for Evans Products, 1947
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic LCW lounge chair in maple plywood. The veneer and chair is in very good original vintage
Rubber, Plywood
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H 26.78 in W 22.45 in D 25.2 in
Charles & Ray Eames Early LCW Lounge Chair Red Aniline for Herman Miller, 1953
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Charles & Ray Eames LCW lounge chair in Red Aniline dyed Ash plywood. Early Herman Miller
Rubber, Ash, Plywood
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H 26.78 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Early LCW Lounge Chair in Ash by Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, 1950s
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brussels, Brussels
LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) chair created by Charles and Ray Eames around 1945. Chair sold by Herman
Plywood
Eames LCW's, Early Production
By Charles Eames
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Charles and Ray Eames for Evans plywood, pair of nice early LCW's, dark veneer, looks to be
Eames Lcw ; Evans Label
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Charles and Ray Eames for Evans Plywood Products , an early LCW with good original shockmounts and
Charles Eames LCW; Evans Label
By Charles Eames
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Charles and Ray Eames for Evans plywood / Herman Miller an early LCW ( Lounge chair wood ) in ash
Charles Eames LCW Evans
By Charles Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning early LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) by Charles Eames. Evans manufactured the original production
Charles Eames LCW Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Mateo, CA
Earlier LCW by Ray and Charles Eames. This one is in birch. The chair is in excellent original
Birch, Plywood
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H 25.99 in W 22.45 in D 24.41 in
Rare Pre-Production Pair of Eames LCW Chairs, Walnut Plywood, 1945
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
A pair of rare and early LCW chairs (Lounge Chair Wood) designed by Charles and Ray Eames. These
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Charles & Ray Eames IT Folding Side Table, Herman Miller, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare and early IT drop leg side table, abbreviated for Incidental Table, designed by Charles and
Metal
Early Charles Eames LCW
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare early production Charles Eames design LCW for Evans/Herman Miller, purchased from original
Early Production Eames LCW chair
Located in St. Louis, MO
Eames LCW chair, early production produced by Evans for Herman Miller, 5 screw construction on
Plywood
Early Black Eames LCW Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Houston, TX
Early Black Eames LCW chair by Herman Miller. Chairs is from circa 1955. Original Black Dye at some
Plywood
Pair of Early Production LCW
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Ray Eames
Located in New Windsor, NY
Birch laminate bentwood LCWs designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Early Post-War production. 5/2/4
Rubber, Birch
Charles Eames LCW Early Production
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Charles Eames LCW, rare in this excellent condition, original shockmounts are strong
Birch
Early Eames Evans LCW Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early Eames LCW manufactured by Evans Products in the 1940s. Rare red version of the iconic chair
Birch
A rare Early Production LCW by Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare, collector's early production LCW by Eames.
Walnut
Unique Early Eames LCW for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 1950s Eames Ash LCW for Herman Miller. This chair was long ago painted and then recently
Ash
Pair of Early Eames LCW for Evans
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Evans Products Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
/Evans. This matched pair of LCW chairs has been fully restored. Very desirable and collectible due to
Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller / Evans LCW
By Charles Eames, Evans Products Company, Herman Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Production LCW in birch. From 1948-1949 with transitional label and original finish. Nice
Early Charles Eames Bentwood Lounge Chair Wood, LCW
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Early 1945 Charles Eames bentwood LCW, (lounge chair wood) for Herman Miller by Evans Production
Bentwood
Early Charles and Ray Eames Molded LCW Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles and Ray Eames LCW Lounge for Herman Miller. Early example of Eames signature molded plywood
Plywood
Early Edition Eames For Herman Miller LCW Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early edition, molded birch plywood LCW, low seated easy lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray
Birch, Bentwood
Early Pair of Eames for Evans / Herman Miller LCWs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very early pair of Eames lounge chairs, signed with Evans labels in excellent condition. Black
Metal
Early Black LCW Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
An early model of the LCW chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. In original ebony finish.
Early Evans Production Walnut LCW by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
One of the earliest and most important designs by Charles and Ray Eames was the LCW (Lounge Chair
Steel
Early 1950s Eames Plywood LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) in Ash
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Oakland, CA
Early 1950s Charles and Ray Eames molded plywood lounge chair in ash. This is one of their early
Metal
Early Eames for Herman Miller Evans LCW Molded Wood Lounge Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Houston, TX
Early Eames for Herman Miller Evans LCW molded wood lounge chair. All original with the stamps on
Birch
Early 1950s Herman Miller Eames Red Aniline Dyed LCW Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous early Herman Miller LCW. Signed with Herman Miller foil label and stamped LCW twice in the
Birch
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H 26.58 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Charles Eames, early original LCW chair, ash plywood, Evans production, 1948
By Charles Eames
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Charles and Ray Eames original LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) in ash plywood. Designed circa 1946 this
Ash, Plywood
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H 26.78 in W 22.45 in D 25.2 in
Charles & Ray Eames early vintage LCW Walnut Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic LCW lounge chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in Walnut plywood. The veneer and chair is
Walnut, Plywood
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H 27.17 in W 22.05 in D 24.02 in
Charles and Ray Eames Pair of Early Evans Production Original LCW Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
A pair of Charles and Ray Eames LCW's (Lounge Chair Wood) in original black analine dye finish
Plywood
1940s Eames LCW Evans Edition
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous and rare early Eames LCW. In walnut finish produced by Evans before Herman Miller took
Walnut, Plywood
Eames Evans Walnut LCW Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early Eames walnut LCW by Evans Products. Dates to approximately 1947 based on label. Original
Metal
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H 26.5 in W 22 in L 26.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Early Rare Charles Eames LCW Molded Lounge Side Chair, 1940s
By Charles Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an original, early, molded LCW side chair, by Charles Eames, circa 1940s
Wood
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H 26.78 in W 22.45 in D 25.2 in
Charles & Ray Eames early vintage LCW Aniline Red Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic LCW lounge chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in Maple Plywood with Red Aniline staining
Plywood, Wood, Maple
1950s Herman Miller Eames LCW Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the rubber Stamped LCW, dating to early 1950-1951 based on 5-2-5 screw pattern.
Walnut
Charles Eames Lounge Chair Wood "LCW"
By Charles Eames
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Charles and Ray Eames for Evans Plywood an early Lounge Chair Wood (LCW), original shock mounts, 5
Charles Eames LCW , Lounge Chair Wood
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Charles Eames for Herman Miller , u.s.a. an early 1950's LCW in Birch veneer . Time Magazines
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H 26.5 in W 22 in L 26.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Early Rare Charles Eames LCW Lounge Side Chairs 1950s
By Charles Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal pair of original, early, molded LCW side chairs, by Charles
Wood
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$8,643 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$6,157
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Uccle, BE
This emblematic rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in the fifties is well known for its powerful form and its indisputable comfort. The RAR (Rocking Armchair Rod Base), ma...
Aluminum
Restored Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair with Custom Blue Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A restored vintage signed and authentic Herman Miller Eames lounge chair and ottoman in rose wood with custom new blue leather cushions with smooth and comfortable finish. The wood i...
Leather
Early Eames Bent Walnut DCW for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of very well grained early bent walnut plywood side chairs designed by the iconic team of Ray and Charles Eames . These sculptural chairs are part of furniture history beginni...
Walnut
Eames Rare Matched Pair of Walnut LCW Lounge Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
The iconic LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) design has earned its place in the most important private and public collections the world over and for good reason. Using technology they develope...
Rubber, Plywood
$6,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33 in W 33.5 in D 35 in
70's Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman For Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome classic 70's Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Executed in rosewood and black leather. Cast aluminum bases, with adjustable “domes of silence” leveling glides. Extremely comfo...
Aluminum
$4,500 / set
H 26.5 in W 21.75 in D 25.25 in
Eames Herman Miller LCW Lounge Chairs in British Forest Green Wool, Pair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Stamford, CT
The celebrated portfolio of Charles and Ray Eames continues to inspire designers to this day. Early in their mission to create furniture for the masses, the Eameses explored innovati...
Fabric, Wool, Walnut, Plywood
Red Eames DCW
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Wonderful red aniline dyed DCW by Charles and Ray Eames. Early 5-2-4 screw pattern.
Wood
C. 1953 Herman Miller Eames LCW Lounge Chair in Calico Ash
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an LCW Lounge Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1948. It is an early Herman Miller example featuring the 5-2-4 screw pattern, dating it to ca. 1953. The ...
Steel
C. 1948 Herman Miller and Evans Eames LCW Lounge Chair in Calico Ash
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames LCW Lounge Chair in Calico Ash Plwood, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1946. This example dates to ca. 1948. The chair measures 25 inches long, 22 ...
Calico, Ash, Plastic, Rubber, Plywood
1950s Herman Miller Eames LCW Lounge Chair in Walnut
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an LCW Lounge Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1948. It is an early Herman Miller example featuring the 5-2-4 screw pattern. The chair is composed of wa...
Steel
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
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.
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
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