How can you tell if a chair is an Eames chair?

To tell if a chair is an Eames chair, take a look under the seat or cushion. Authentic Eames lounge chairs are manufactured by Herman Miller and Vitra. If your Eames chair is a Herman Miller original, look for the legendary manufacturer’s specific logomarks on the product (these logomarks can be found on the company’s official website). There is also the manufacturing label, which is usually found under the seat or cushion (unless a former owner removed it). All of the classic Herman Miller designs are paired with a certificate of authenticity. Some designs may also have a medallion attached to certify their authenticity. You can then check trusted online resources to determine if the information on the label is correct for the style of chair (and more info on its construction is available on the official Eames website). You won’t see screws outside of the wood shells on an authentic Eames lounge chair, and prior to the 1970s, original vintage Eames lounge chairs were made with no more than five layers of plywood (during the 1970s, the chairs were made with seven layers). Find a variety of authentic Eames chairs on 1stDibs.

Do Eames chairs hold their value?

Whether Eames chairs hold their value depends on a variety of factors, including how well the pieces are cared for and how demand and supply change over time. Because it can be difficult to predict how the value of items will fluctuate, choose chairs that appeal to you and will work in your space. The Eames lounge chair was a fresh, subversive new take on a classic club chair and a culmination of experimentation by its inventive creators Ray and Charles Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eames chairs and other mid-century modern seating from some of the world’s top dealers.

Why is the Eames chair so popular?

The Eames chair is popular for a number of reasons. Many people appreciate the bold, clean lines of the piece. In addition, some find its gently reclined back and ergonomic cushioning comfortable. In addition, the chair is a famous mid-century modern design that is easy to recognize. Shop a variety of Eames chairs on 1stDibs.

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Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair

1960 Leather Herman Miller Chair

Materials

Steel

$12,895

H 31.5 in W 32.68 in D 33.08 in

Original 1970s Production Eames Lounge Chair For Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

An original 1970s Eames Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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Black & Natural Santos Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman

Unavailable

H 31 in W 33 in D 33 in

Black & Natural Santos Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Loughborough, Leicester

This is an original, used, high-quality Herman Miller Eames lounge chair and ottoman set with beautiful, golden natural Santos veneer wood.

Category

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

Materials

Fiberglass

Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair

Unavailable

H 32 in W 34 in D 33 in

Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in San Francisco, CA

Eames lounge chair by Herman Miller in brown leather.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Herman Miller Eames LKX Lounge Chair

Unavailable

H 29 in W 19 in D 16 in

Herman Miller Eames LKX Lounge Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Early LKX lounge chair on low "X" base by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.

Pair of Early Charles Eames LCM Chairs

Unavailable

H 26.5 in W 22.25 in D 24.5 in

Pair of Early Charles Eames LCM Chairs

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Birch and Blackened iron lounge chairs designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller in the 1950s.

Eames LAX Lounge Armchair by Herman Miller Upholstered in Blue Naugahyde

Unavailable

H 31 in W 24.5 in D 25 in

Eames LAX Lounge Armchair by Herman Miller Upholstered in Blue Naugahyde

By Herman Miller

Located in Harrisburg, PA

Herman Miller Eames armchair has the original contents and production label. The upholstery is in great condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1947 Evans Production LCW by Eames for Herman Miller

Unavailable

H 26.75 in W 22 in D 22.5 in

1947 Evans Production LCW by Eames for Herman Miller

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Early 5-2-5 Evans production LCW with partial “postage stamp” label.

Category

Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Black Leather EA124 Lounge Chair by Charles Eames

Unavailable

H 40.16 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in

Black Leather EA124 Lounge Chair by Charles Eames

By Charles Eames

Located in Barcelona, ES

Aluminium Group lounge chair model EA124 designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1958.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Vintage Mid Century Modern Eames LKR-1 Black Cats Cradle Lounge Chair

Unavailable

H 26 in W 19.5 in D 15 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Eames LKR-1 Black Cats Cradle Lounge Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

1st generation Eames LKR made for Herman Miller. All original cream colored hopsack bikini over black wire chair and base. Stamped 'patent pending' on bottom with original cat's crad...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Eames LCW - Evans

Unavailable

H 26.5 in W 22 in D 22 in

Eames LCW - Evans

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Please contact dealer. Classic LCW plywood lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Produced by Evans product c. 1946/47 prior to Herman Miller.

Textile

$4,000 / item

H 18 in W 60 in D 18 in

Sculptural ICO Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern

By Stamford Modern

Located in Westport, CT

The ICO Bench is a sophisticated reinterpretation of Ico Ponti’s modernism, where architectural form meets modern functionality. Defined by its signature angled legs and subtle metal...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut, Oak

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Used Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the used herman miller eames lounge chair you’re looking for. A used herman miller eames lounge chair — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer used herman miller eames lounge chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A used herman miller eames lounge chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Charles Eames each produced at least one beautiful used herman miller eames lounge chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Used Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair?

Prices for a used herman miller eames lounge chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $575 and can go as high as $19,200, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.

Finding the Right Lounge-chairs for You

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.

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