Eames "Baby Rocker" RAR by Herman Miller with Alexander Girard Upholstery
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
If an employee of Herman Miller were to have a child, they were given an Eames RAR to rock the
Zinc
Set of 4 La Fonda club chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. USA 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles Cameron
Located in Catania, CT
A set of four iconic mid-century modern chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the La Fonda
Aluminum
Eight Herman Miller Eames Ochre Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of eight (or more) Herman Miller Eames dining chairs in ochre. Shell in excellent condition. No
Fiberglass
Charles & Ray Eames DSR Side Chair Ocean Blue for Vitra / Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Vitra, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic DSR (dining side chair rod base) chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra / Herman
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Eames and Zenith for Herman Miller, Lemon Yellow Rocker, 2nd edition, c.1952
By Charles Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
the colour range brought out by Herman Miller in the early 1950s. This chair has large shock mounts
Steel
Charles Eames Dining Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of three slipper chairs and one armchair on straight legged H bases. Orange fiberglass shells
Steel
1950s Charles and Ray Eames Parchment Eiffel Fiberglass Shell Armchairs
By Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1950s Charles and Ray Eames Parchment Eiffel Fiberglass Shell Armchairs Herman
Metal
Charles & Ray Eames DSX Side Chair Natural Multicolor Set for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Vitra, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic side chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller / Vitra. Molded fiberglass
Metal
Pair Of Eames For Herman Miller Rare Coral Side Shell Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of mid century modern chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames and made by Herman Miller
Metal
Charles & Ray Eames DSX multicolor set 6 Side Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Vitra, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic side chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller and Vitra. Molded fiberglass
Metal
Charles & Ray Eames DSX Side Chair Blue Multicolor Set for Herman Miller
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic side chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller / Vitra. Molded fiberglass
Steel
"DAX " Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in The Hague, NL
by Herman Miller in 1955. The "DAX" chairs are made of fibreglass shell, features aluminium steel
Metal
Sold|$2,100 / set
1950s Charles and Ray Eames Gray Eiffel Fiberglass Shell Armchairs
By Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1950s Charles and Ray Eames Gray Eiffel Fiberglass Shell Armchairs for Herman
Metal
Charles & Ray Eames "DSX" Set of 4 Orange Side Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in The Hague, NL
Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller, around 1960s period. Molded fiberglass shells in orange
Metal
Set of Eight Eames DSX Sea Foam Green and Greige Dining Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
usability for the next decades. Each chair is signed with embossed Herman Miller logo and/or patent labels.
Steel
Set of Four Vintage Eames Stacking Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic vintage Eames fiberglass shells chairs, mounted on stacking bases. The shells are nice and
Fiberglass
Set of Four Multicolored Charles & Ray Eames DSX Dining Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
which guarantee save usability for the next decades. Each chair is signed with embossed Herman Miller
Steel
Sold|$1,800 / set
Pair Eames Eiffel Tower Side Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
design, manufactured by the Herman Miller Furniture company and designed by Ray & Charles Eames.
Wire
Sold|$2,500
A Classic Eames Herman Miller rocking chair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An early production, zenith shell Eames rocking chair (RAR). Elephant gray.
Charles Eames Herman Miller Lounge Chair in Blue Leather
By Charles Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare Charles Eames for Herman Miller lounge chair and ottoman. Blue leather, rosewood shell, four
Sold|$1,275 / set
Eames Stacking Fiberglass Side Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of two stacking fiberglass side shell chair in a cream white with zine bases and white nylon
Fiberglass
Sold|$4,800 / set
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Lounge Chair in Rosewood
By Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charles Eames for Herman Miller 670 lounge chair and ottoman in rosewood with black leather
Aluminum
Sold|$950
Eames Seafoam Shell
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarce Seafoam fiberglass shell by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This 1950s shell chairs
Fiberglass
Six Parchment Shell Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful set of 6 vintage Eames shell chairs in a lovely parchment color for Henry Miller. This
Pair of Herman Miller Eames Swivel Bucket Chairs
By Herman Miller
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Herman Miller yellow fiberglass shell swivel chairs. Upholstered in an orange and yellow
Charles & Ray Eames Lemon Yellow RAR Rocking Armchair by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic RAR rocking armchair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller / Zenith Plastics
Steel
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 2nd Generation Big Bushing Rar
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charles and Ray Eames 2nd generation rar rocker. Very clean example! Bought from the original
Metal
Charles & Ray Eames DAX Chair Fiberglass on X-base, Herman Miller, 1950-60s
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Eames armchair by Herman Miller USA. The fiberglass shell comes in parchment / wheat or straw
Steel
Sold|$8,900
Four Eames For Herman Miller Lounge Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of four lounge chairs designed Charles and Ray Eames and made by Herman Miller. Cherrywood
Aluminum
Rare Eames For Herman Miller Fiberglass Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
A rare mid century modern task chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and made by Herman Miller
Aluminum
Charles Eames Elephant Grey Fiberglass Side Shells Manufactured by Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched set of four "Elephant Gray" side shells (scoops) designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Steel
Set of Four Eames DSW Herman Miller, USA Dining Chairs Black, Brow, Green & Red
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
guarantee save usability for the next decades. Each chair is signed with embossed Herman Miller logo and/or
Fiberglass, Wood
Set of Four Eames DSW Herman Miller, USA Dining Chairs - Grey, Red, Ochre, Beige
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
which guarantee save usability for the next decades. Each chair is signed with embossed Herman Miller
Fiberglass, Wood
Early Production RAR Rocker by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1950s
By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Uppsala, SE
The RAR (Rocking Armchair on Rods) rocker was designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in
Metal
Set of Eight Eames Fiberglass Shell Dining Chairs by Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller fiberglass dining chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames. All in matching beige
Fiberglass, Wood
Eames Herman Miller Rosewood Pink Leather 670 Chair Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller lounge chair and ottoman has beautifully grained
Leather, Rosewood
Eames for Herman Miller Rosewood 670 Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Early Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 670 lounge chair and ottoman from 1964. This all
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Eames Upholstered Bucket Swivel Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of bucket swivel chairs designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. These chairs retail
Metal
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Swivel Desk Chair
By Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
label shows. Also retains Herman Miller label. Shell is in incredible condition with all the shine it
Aluminum
Red Dax Lounge Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Fehlbaum / Herman Miller 1966
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
chair is in a great original condition. The chair is marked with the Herman Miller logo on the rubbers
Steel
Sold|$2,200
Vintage Eames Rocker for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
base and birch runners. Manufactured by the Herman Miller Furniture Company, as noted this chair has
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Black Steel and Birch RKR Bikini Rocker
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, this rocking chair features an iconic wire shell chair design from Eames for Herman Miller. It is
Steel
Eames Herman Miller Lounge Chair 670 671 Minty Green Leather
By Charles Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A fantastic and rare C.Eames for Herman Miller lounge chair and ottoman also known as 670 + 671
Eames Rosewood Shell, Black Leather, Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Charles and Ray Eames 670, 671 for Herman Miller. Chair: 33" wide x 32" deep x 33" tall x seat 16" tall
Contemporary Eames Orange Red Molded Plastic Side Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Miller reintroduced the original Eames Molded Shell Chair (1950) in a durable, 100 percent recyclable
Plastic
Sold|$5,500
Rosewood Eames lounge - Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Lounge chair & ottoman designed by Charles Eames for Herman MIller. Vintage 1970's model. Figural
Wood, Leather
Charles Eames Side Shell on Eifel Tower Base for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brilliant red side shell on Eifel tower base. Shock mounts have been replaced otherwise completely
Rubber
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Molded Fiberglass Gray Desk Task Armchair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
century's most beloved designs, the Eames shell chairs remain a sought after design classic nearly 55 years
Aluminum
Twelve Eames For Herman Miller Fiberglass Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of twelve mid century modern chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames and made by Herman
Aluminum
9x Charles Eames Barstool 1969 for Herman Miller/Fehlbaum Sidechair Black Fiber
By Charles and Ray Eames, Rolf Fehlbaum, Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
Extremely rare set of 9 barstools by Herman Miller/Fehlbaum production! Both foot and shell are
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller 670 Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Lounge with tufted black leather, rosewood molded wood shell, 5-star black & polished aluminum
Leather, Rosewood
Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chair Herman Miller Rosewood, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in London, GB
A superb Charles and Ray Eames, '670' lounge chair and '671' ottoman for Herman Miller, c.1970
Rosewood
Herman Miller Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman
Located in Pasadena, TX
and made by Herman Miller. The shell made of long out-of-production rosewood with caramel colored
Aluminum
Alexander Girard & Charles Eames La Fonda Armchairs for Herman Miller circa 1960
By Alexander Girard, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This assembled set of six chairs are comprised of parchment toned fiberglass shell seats with a
Aluminum
Pair of Eames Herman Miller 670 Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller 670 lounge chairs and ottomans. These examples have
1 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
over by Herman Miller, Inc ., who continues to produce the furniture in the United States to this day
Aluminum
Early 2000s Eames Lounge Chair and ottoman by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman from Herman Miller in white leather. Both chair and
Leather, Walnut
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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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