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Eames Prototype

1967 Prototype Alexander Girard/Ray Eames/Charles Eames Coffee Table
1967 Prototype Alexander Girard/Ray Eames/Charles Eames Coffee Table

1967 Prototype Alexander Girard/Ray Eames/Charles Eames Coffee Table

By Herman Miller, Alexander Girard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is an exceptionally rare coffee table designed by renowned designers Alexander Girard, Ray Eames, and Charles Eames. It appears that this was a collaborative work wit...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

2005 La Chaise Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra Herman Miller
2005 La Chaise Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra Herman Miller

2005 La Chaise Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This design was developed as a fiberglass prototype during the life of Charles and Ray Eames.

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fiberglass

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Ray & Charles Eames
Ray & Charles Eames

Ray & Charles Eames

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H 15 in W 20 in D 20 in

Ray & Charles Eames

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Ray & Charles Eames prototype table. This table was purchased many years ago from dealers in San Francisco.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Prototype Charles and Ray Eames Rope Edge Dax
Prototype Charles and Ray Eames Rope Edge Dax

Prototype Charles and Ray Eames Rope Edge Dax

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H 29.53 in W 24.81 in D 24.02 in

Prototype Charles and Ray Eames Rope Edge Dax

By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Dronten, NL

Exceptional example of the Charles and Ray Eames Dax molded fiberglass arm shell chair for Herman Miller in one of the original colors, lemon yellow. This is an early chair made by Z...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles Eames Prototype LCW Pre 1946
Charles Eames Prototype LCW Pre 1946

Charles Eames Prototype LCW Pre 1946

By Charles Eames

Located in Berkeley, CA

Rare one-of-a-kind Eames prototype LCW in all original untouched condition.

Category

Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rubber

Charles Eames Prototype Speaker
Charles Eames Prototype Speaker

Charles Eames Prototype Speaker

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H 27 in W 36 in D 18 in

Charles Eames Prototype Speaker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

In the late 1950s, the Stephens Trusonic company produced high quality monophonic speakers designed by the Eames Office. The production speakers are very rare today, but this experim...

Category

Vintage 1950s American End Tables

Untitled (Charles Eames Experimental Plywood Stretcher)

Untitled (Charles Eames Experimental Plywood Stretcher)

By Herbert Matter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare and Vintage photograph: A dramatic overhead view, in black & white, of Charles & Ray Eames' prototype experimental plywood stretcher, which was being developed for the US Navy ...

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Vintage 1940s American Photography

Early Eames Eiffel Base Prototype Table
Early Eames Eiffel Base Prototype Table

Early Eames Eiffel Base Prototype Table

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H 17 in W 23 in D 23 in

Early Eames Eiffel Base Prototype Table

Located in St. Louis, MO

Early Eames Eiffel base table. The top has been recently redone, but the base is original. Scarce find.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tables

Original Rare Eames Grey Side Shell on Prototype H-Base with Casters
Original Rare Eames Grey Side Shell on Prototype H-Base with Casters

Original Rare Eames Grey Side Shell on Prototype H-Base with Casters

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Elephant hyde grey side shell chair on original prototype H-base with casters this came out of California. It is in great vintage condition with minor rusting on the base.        ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Side Chairs

EAMES STYLE IRON ROCKING CHAIR
EAMES STYLE IRON ROCKING CHAIR

EAMES STYLE IRON ROCKING CHAIR

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Harbor Springs, MI

Prototype Eames style rocking chair, circa 1950s. Origin: Michigan.

Category

20th Century American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Molded Plywood Leg Splint by Charles and Ray Eames
Molded Plywood Leg Splint by Charles and Ray Eames

Molded Plywood Leg Splint by Charles and Ray Eames

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Winnetka, IL

For a detailed and fascinating description of their work in making the early prototype, see Eames Design by Neuhart, Neuhart and Eames, pp 31-35.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sculptures

Haword Bent Plywood Rocker
Haword Bent Plywood Rocker

Haword Bent Plywood Rocker

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H 23.5 in W 15 in D 18.5 in

Haword Bent Plywood Rocker

Located in Santa Monica, CA

This spectacular vintage piece, marked Haworth, is an Eames-era prototype design that never went into production.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Leather

Mid-Century Modern Eames Style Table
Mid-Century Modern Eames Style Table

Mid-Century Modern Eames Style Table

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H 16.5 in Dm 34.25 in

Mid-Century Modern Eames Style Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

It has no markings, but appears to be a rare Eames prototype.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Eames Prototype For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal eames prototype for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and plywood, every eames prototype was constructed with great care. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage eames prototype you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer eames prototype, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right eames prototype, those designed in mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made eames prototype has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles Eames, Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames are consistently popular.

How Much is a Eames Prototype?

Prices for a eames prototype can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $900 and can go as high as $130,038, while the average can fetch as much as $3,773.