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Eames Time Life Chair

Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather by Herman Miller, 1981 USA
Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather by Herman Miller, 1981 USA

Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather by Herman Miller, 1981 USA

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Eames Time Life Chair in black leather for Herman Miller. Stamped JUN 1, 1981 on frame

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Chair in Grey Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s
Eames Time Life Chair in Grey Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s

Eames Time Life Chair in Grey Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Eames Time Life chair for Herman Miller in light grey leather with a polished aluminum

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2023 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair
2023 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair

2023 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair

$4,500

H 37 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in

2023 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

We are pleased to present this iconic Eames Time Life Executive chair. Year of production is 2023

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...

Materials

Leather

Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA

Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Wilton, CT

Originally designed in 1960 by Charles and Ray Eames for use in the lobby of the Time Life building

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Eames Time Life Chair in Eggplant Leather for Herman Miller, 1985 USA
Eames Time Life Chair in Eggplant Leather for Herman Miller, 1985 USA

Eames Time Life Chair in Eggplant Leather for Herman Miller, 1985 USA

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in Eggplant leather with a dark purple powder coated aluminum

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA

Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in black leather for Herman Miller. Original black leather

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Cognac Leather
1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Cognac Leather

1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Cognac Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Time Life Lobby Chair, model ES105, designed in 1960 by Charles and Ray Eames. The

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Early Vintage Herman Miller Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
Early Vintage Herman Miller Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair by Charles Eames

Early Vintage Herman Miller Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair by Charles Eames

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

An Early Vintage example of a Herman Miller Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair by Charles Eames. This is

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Herman Miller Time Life Chair by Ray and Charles Eames
Herman Miller Time Life Chair by Ray and Charles Eames

Herman Miller Time Life Chair by Ray and Charles Eames

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Time Life model, which was originally designed in the early 1960s by American designers Ray and Charles

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Eames Time Life "Lobby" Chair - Green Leather - 1st Generation Model 675
Eames Time Life "Lobby" Chair - Green Leather - 1st Generation Model 675

Eames Time Life "Lobby" Chair - Green Leather - 1st Generation Model 675

By Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Decatur, GA

Time Life Lobby Chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, circa 1960. Rare 1st Gen in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time-Life Executive Desk Chair - Herman Miller - Brown Leather - 1970s
Eames Time-Life Executive Desk Chair - Herman Miller - Brown Leather - 1970s

Eames Time-Life Executive Desk Chair - Herman Miller - Brown Leather - 1970s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Decatur, GA

1970s Eames Time-Life Executive Desk Chair in Brown Leather An iconic mid-century modern executive

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Executive Lobby Chair by Herman Miller, Red Leather
Eames Time Life Executive Lobby Chair by Herman Miller, Red Leather

Eames Time Life Executive Lobby Chair by Herman Miller, Red Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Detroit, MI

This red Model 3475 Eames Time Life Executive Lobby Chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair Eames Herman Miller Time Life Lobby Red Leather Office Chairs
Pair Eames Herman Miller Time Life Lobby Red Leather Office Chairs

Pair Eames Herman Miller Time Life Lobby Red Leather Office Chairs

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Detroit, MI

This pair of red Model 3475 Eames Time Life Executive Lobby Chairs designed by Charles & Ray

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair Eames Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs 1980s
Pair Eames Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs 1980s

Pair Eames Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs 1980s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Detroit, MI

These vintage mid century modern black Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chairs designed by Charles

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Eames Time Life Gray Velvet Office Chair Herman Miller 1978
Vintage Eames Time Life Gray Velvet Office Chair Herman Miller 1978

Vintage Eames Time Life Gray Velvet Office Chair Herman Miller 1978

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century modern gray Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chair designed by Charles

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Eames Time Life Executive Lobby Chair for Herman Miller, Gray Leather Desk Chair
Eames Time Life Executive Lobby Chair for Herman Miller, Gray Leather Desk Chair

Eames Time Life Executive Lobby Chair for Herman Miller, Gray Leather Desk Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Detroit, MI

, 1988 with Herman Miller logo on underside. Released in 1961, the Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chair 1981
Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chair 1981

Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chair 1981

$5,250 / item

H 34.25 in W 26.75 in D 26.5 in

Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chair 1981

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century modern black Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chair designed by Charles

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair in Black Leather
1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair in Black Leather

1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair in Black Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs, Model ES104, originally designed in 1961 by

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1986 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair in Leather with Frame
1986 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair in Leather with Frame

1986 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair in Leather with Frame

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Time Life Executive Desk Chair, Model ES104, initially designed in 1961 by Charles and

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Red Leather Lobby Office Chair 1960s
Vintage Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Red Leather Lobby Office Chair 1960s

Vintage Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Red Leather Lobby Office Chair 1960s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Detroit, MI

production date between 1961-1964. Released in 1961, the Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair was an

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1960s Eames 3474 Time Life Executive Lobby Desk Chair Vitra ES104 Black Leather
1960s Eames 3474 Time Life Executive Lobby Desk Chair Vitra ES104 Black Leather

1960s Eames 3474 Time Life Executive Lobby Desk Chair Vitra ES104 Black Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in London, GB

An extremely rare and museum-worthy 1960s model of the Eames Time-Life Desk Chair in lovely vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Early Vintage Time Life Desk Chair ES104 by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Early Vintage Time Life Desk Chair ES104 by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

Early Vintage Time Life Desk Chair ES104 by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Time Life Desk Chair ES104 by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. The appears to be a nice

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Eames Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
Eames Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA

Eames Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in black leather for Herman Miller. Black leather is in good

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...

Materials

Aluminum

1968 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs in Leather, 5-Star Base
1968 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs in Leather, 5-Star Base

1968 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs in Leather, 5-Star Base

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs, model 3474 , initially designed in 1961 by Charles

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1968 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs in Leather, 4-Star Base
1968 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs in Leather, 4-Star Base

1968 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs in Leather, 4-Star Base

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs, model 3474 , initially designed in 1961 by Charles

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Lobby Chair ES105 by Charles & Ray Eames
Eames Time Life Lobby Chair ES105 by Charles & Ray Eames

Eames Time Life Lobby Chair ES105 by Charles & Ray Eames

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

Eames Time Life Lobby Chair ES105 by Charles & Ray Eames, 1970. Black leather has beautiful patina

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

1 Herman Miller Time Life Office Executive Leather Chair 4-Star Base
1 Herman Miller Time Life Office Executive Leather Chair 4-Star Base

1 Herman Miller Time Life Office Executive Leather Chair 4-Star Base

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

Herman Miller Time Life Executive Chair Originally designed in 1960 for the lobby of the Time

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

1980s Charles Eames for Herman Miller Timelife Chair Aluminum Black Leather
1980s Charles Eames for Herman Miller Timelife Chair Aluminum Black Leather

1980s Charles Eames for Herman Miller Timelife Chair Aluminum Black Leather

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A vintage 1980s example of the Eames "Time Life Executive" chair, quite simply the ultimate desk

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

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Charles Eames Time Life Lounge Chair
Charles Eames Time Life Lounge Chair

Charles Eames Time Life Lounge Chair

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H 32 in W 28.5 in D 19 in

Charles Eames Time Life Lounge Chair

By Charles Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed by Charles Eames for the Time Life Building.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames 'Time Life' Lobby Chair
Eames 'Time Life' Lobby Chair

Eames 'Time Life' Lobby Chair

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H 32.29 in W 27.96 in D 27.96 in

Eames 'Time Life' Lobby Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in London, GB

base. This desk chair is a Classic by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This Time Life Lobby

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Charles Eames Time Life Leather Lounge Chairs
Charles Eames Time Life Leather Lounge Chairs

Charles Eames Time Life Leather Lounge Chairs

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H 30 in W 29 in D 29 in

Charles Eames Time Life Leather Lounge Chairs

By Charles Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

These time life lounge chairs have been through a thorough restoration including replating and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames Time Life Chair
Eames Time Life Chair

Eames Time Life Chair

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H 35 in W 27 in D 23 in

Eames Time Life Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Eames time life chair reupholstered in cream colored leather. Newly polished aluminum base and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Charles and Ray Eames Time Life Chair, Herman Miller
Charles and Ray Eames Time Life Chair, Herman Miller

Charles and Ray Eames Time Life Chair, Herman Miller

By Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Charles and Ray Eames Time Life Chair,, Original tangerine cotton felt fabric,, 5 star base with

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Chair
Eames Time Life Chair

Eames Time Life Chair

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H 35 in W 26.5 in D 23 in

Eames Time Life Chair

By Charles Eames

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic office chair from the Time Life building in New York. New caramel leather upholstery along

Category

Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Chair
Eames Time Life Chair

Eames Time Life Chair

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H 35 in W 26.5 in D 23 in

Eames Time Life Chair

By Charles Eames

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Elegant Time LIfe Chair upholstered in a black and creme spotted fabric. Classic office chair from

Category

Vintage 1970s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eames Time Life Chair
Eames Time Life Chair

Eames Time Life Chair

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H 37 in W 27 in D 23.25 in

Eames Time Life Chair

By Charles Eames

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic office chair from the Time Life building in New York. Designed by Eames featuring newly

Category

Vintage 1970s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eames Time Life Chair
Eames Time Life Chair

Eames Time Life Chair

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H 35 in W 23 in D 26 in

Eames Time Life Chair

By Charles Eames

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic office chair from the time life building in New York. New white leather upholstery along

Category

Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Chair
Eames Time Life Chair

Eames Time Life Chair

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H 35 in W 26.5 in D 23 in

Eames Time Life Chair

By Charles Eames

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic office chair from the Time Life building in New York. New caramel leather upholstery along

Category

Vintage 1970s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eames Time Life Chair
Eames Time Life Chair

Eames Time Life Chair

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H 35 in W 26.5 in D 23 in

Eames Time Life Chair

By Charles Eames

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic office chair from the Time Life building in New York. New teal blue leather upholstery

Category

Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Chair
Eames Time Life Chair

Eames Time Life Chair

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H 34.5 in W 28.5 in L 34.5 in

Eames Time Life Chair

By Charles Eames

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic office chair from the Time Life building in New York. New caramel brown leather upholstery

Category

Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life chairs
Eames Time Life chairs

Eames Time Life chairs

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H 33 in W 29 in D 26 in

Eames Time Life chairs

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

Time Life chairs designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. Classic mid-century lounge chairs in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Chair
Eames Time Life Chair

Eames Time Life Chair

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H 35 in W 26.5 in D 23 in

Eames Time Life Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic office chair, from the Time Life building in New York. Designed by Eames featuring new

Category

20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eames Time Life Chair
Eames Time Life Chair

Eames Time Life Chair

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H 36.75 in W 27 in D 25 in

Eames Time Life Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic office chair, from the Time Life building in New York. Designed by Eames. Newly upholstered

Category

20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Eames Time Life Chair
Eames Time Life Chair

Eames Time Life Chair

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H 35 in W 26.5 in D 23 in

Eames Time Life Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic office chair from the Time Life building in New York. Designed by Eames featuring newly

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Eames Time Life Chair
Eames Time Life Chair

Eames Time Life Chair

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H 37 in W 26.5 in D 21 in

Eames Time Life Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic office chair from the Time Life building in New York. Designed by Eames featuring newly

Category

Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Eames Time Life Chair
Eames Time Life Chair

Eames Time Life Chair

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H 35.5 in W 26.5 in D 19 in

Eames Time Life Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic office chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Time Life building in New York

Category

20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Chair
Eames Time Life Chair

Eames Time Life Chair

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H 36.5 in W 26.5 in D 19 in

Eames Time Life Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic office chair, from the Time Life building in New York. Designed by Eames. Original brown

Category

Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eames Time Life Chair
Eames Time Life Chair

Eames Time Life Chair

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H 37 in W 26 in D 21 in

Eames Time Life Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic office chair, from the Time Life building in New York. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames

Category

Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Eames Time Life chair
Eames Time Life chair

Eames Time Life chair

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H 36.5 in W 27 in D 23 in

Eames Time Life chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Time-Life chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and made by Herman Miller.

Category

20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Chair
Eames Time Life Chair

Eames Time Life Chair

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H 34 in W 28.25 in D 19 in

Eames Time Life Chair

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic office chair designed by Eames for the Time Life building in New York. Newly upholstered in

Category

20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Chair
Eames Time Life Chair

Eames Time Life Chair

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H 35.5 in W 26.5 in D 19 in

Eames Time Life Chair

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic office chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Time Life building in New York City

Category

20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Chair
Eames Time Life Chair

Eames Time Life Chair

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H 36 in W 26 in D 18 in

Eames Time Life Chair

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic office chair, from the Time Life building in New York. Designed by Eames. Newly upholstered

Category

Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eames Time Life Chair
Eames Time Life Chair

Eames Time Life Chair

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic office chair, from the Time Life building in New York. Designed by Eames. Newly upholstered

Category

20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Chair
Eames Time Life Chair

Eames Time Life Chair

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H 37 in W 26 in D 21 in

Eames Time Life Chair

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic office chair, from the Time Life building in New York. Designed by Eames. Newly upholstered

Category

20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Chairs
Eames Time Life Chairs

Eames Time Life Chairs

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H 30 in W 31 in D 26 in

Eames Time Life Chairs

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Two of four available original time life chairs. Chairs came out of the office of infamous arms

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20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Eames Time Life Chairs
Midcentury Eames Time Life Chairs

Midcentury Eames Time Life Chairs

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H 38.5 in W 26.5 in L 38.5 in

Midcentury Eames Time Life Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Eames designed chairs for New York's Time-Life Building in the late 1950s. These examples are from

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles and Ray Eames Time Life Chair by Herman Miller
Charles and Ray Eames Time Life Chair by Herman Miller

Charles and Ray Eames Time Life Chair by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Charles and Ray Eames Time Life Chair by Herman Miller from 1969 in chocolate leather. Chair has

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Chair in Olive Leather for Herman Miller, c. 1984 USA
Eames Time Life Chair in Olive Leather for Herman Miller, c. 1984 USA

Eames Time Life Chair in Olive Leather for Herman Miller, c. 1984 USA

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Eames Time Life Chair in olive leather for Herman Miller, circa 1984. Olive-coloured

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Chair in Olive Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
Eames Time Life Chair in Olive Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA

Eames Time Life Chair in Olive Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Add a subtle touch of color to your office with this stunning Eames Time Life Chair in a bright

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Chairs for Herman Miller
Eames Time Life Chairs for Herman Miller

Eames Time Life Chairs for Herman Miller

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H 29.25 in W 28.75 in D 27.5 in

Eames Time Life Chairs for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A pair of dark brown leather Time Life arm chairs with cast aluminum frame and swivel bases, nylon

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Cognac Leather Eames Time Life Chair
Vintage Cognac Leather Eames Time Life Chair

Vintage Cognac Leather Eames Time Life Chair

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H 33 in W 28.5 in D 26.5 in

Vintage Cognac Leather Eames Time Life Chair

By Charles Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great vintage leather office chair from the time life building in New York. Original cognac leather

Category

Vintage 1970s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Navy Leather Eames Time Life Chair
Vintage Navy Leather Eames Time Life Chair

Vintage Navy Leather Eames Time Life Chair

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H 36 in W 27 in D 26.5 in

Vintage Navy Leather Eames Time Life Chair

By Charles Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great vintage leather office chair from the Time Life building in New York. Original navy leather

Category

Vintage 1970s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Chair in Brown Leather for Herman Miller, 1984 USA
Eames Time Life Chair in Brown Leather for Herman Miller, 1984 USA

Eames Time Life Chair in Brown Leather for Herman Miller, 1984 USA

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Eames Time Life chair for Herman Miller in brown leather with a polished aluminum frame and

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Eames Time Life Chairs in Olive Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
Pair of Eames Time Life Chairs in Olive Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA

Pair of Eames Time Life Chairs in Olive Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Add a subtle touch of color to your office with this stunning Eames Time Life Chair in a bright

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...

Materials

Aluminum

Original Eames Time Life Chair in Camel Leather
Original Eames Time Life Chair in Camel Leather

Original Eames Time Life Chair in Camel Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Eames time life swivel chair in camel leather for Herman Miller. Unusual color. Chair

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1977 Eames Time Life Chair in Black Burlap
1977 Eames Time Life Chair in Black Burlap

1977 Eames Time Life Chair in Black Burlap

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H 37.5 in W 26.5 in D 27 in

1977 Eames Time Life Chair in Black Burlap

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in black burlap for Herman Miller. Great color and fabric

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Original Eames Time Life Chair in Olive Brown Leather
Original Eames Time Life Chair in Olive Brown Leather

Original Eames Time Life Chair in Olive Brown Leather

By Charles Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Eames time life swivel chair in dark brown/olive leather. Unusual color. Frame has been powder

Category

Vintage 1980s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Original Eames Time Life Chairs in Forest Green Leather
Original Eames Time Life Chairs in Forest Green Leather

Original Eames Time Life Chairs in Forest Green Leather

By Charles Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic set of 6 vintage Eames time life swivel chairs in forest green leather. Rare color

Category

Vintage 1980s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Original Eames Time Life Chairs in Forest Green Leather
Original Eames Time Life Chairs in Forest Green Leather

Original Eames Time Life Chairs in Forest Green Leather

By Charles Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic set of 6 vintage Eames Time Life swivel chairs in forest green leather. Rare color

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Materials

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Charles and Ray Eames ; Time Life Chair
Charles and Ray Eames ; Time Life Chair

Charles and Ray Eames ; Time Life Chair

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller ( label to underside ) , a black leather chair designed for

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Charles and Ray Eames Time-Life Chair by Herman Miller
Charles and Ray Eames Time-Life Chair by Herman Miller

Charles and Ray Eames Time-Life Chair by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

Originally designed for the Time-Life building in 1960, this chair shares qualities with other

Category

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Materials

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Pair of leather Eames Time-Life chairs by Herman Miller
Pair of leather Eames Time-Life chairs by Herman Miller

Pair of leather Eames Time-Life chairs by Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

Originally designed for the Time-Life building in 1960, this chair shares qualities with other

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Hans Wegner Desk and Eames Time Life Chair
Hans Wegner Desk and Eames Time Life Chair

Hans Wegner Desk and Eames Time Life Chair

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1970s USA
Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1970s USA

Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1970s USA

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in black leather for Herman Miller. Great color and patina to

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Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 2006 USA
Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 2006 USA

Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 2006 USA

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in black leather with an aluminum frame. All original with

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Early 2000s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

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Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1984 USA
Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1984 USA

Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1984 USA

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in black leather with a dark grey powder coated aluminum frame

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Aluminum

Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1984 USA
Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1984 USA

Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1984 USA

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in black leather with a dark grey powder coated aluminum frame

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Eames Time Life Chair in Butterscotch Leather for Herman Miller, 1977 USA
Eames Time Life Chair in Butterscotch Leather for Herman Miller, 1977 USA

Eames Time Life Chair in Butterscotch Leather for Herman Miller, 1977 USA

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in butterscotch colored leather for Herman Miller. Comes in

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Materials

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Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1990s USA
Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1990s USA

Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1990s USA

By Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in black leather for Herman Miller. Original black leather

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

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Eames Time Life Chair in Chocolate Leather for Herman Miller, 1978 USA
Eames Time Life Chair in Chocolate Leather for Herman Miller, 1978 USA

Eames Time Life Chair in Chocolate Leather for Herman Miller, 1978 USA

By Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in chocolate brown leather for Herman Miller. Original black

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

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Eames Time Life Chair in Navy Blue Burlap for Herman Miller, 1970s USA
Eames Time Life Chair in Navy Blue Burlap for Herman Miller, 1970s USA

Eames Time Life Chair in Navy Blue Burlap for Herman Miller, 1970s USA

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair for Herman Miller in rarely seen original navy blue burlap

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Eames Time Life Chair in Navy Blue Burlap for Herman Miller, 1978 USA
Eames Time Life Chair in Navy Blue Burlap for Herman Miller, 1978 USA

Eames Time Life Chair in Navy Blue Burlap for Herman Miller, 1978 USA

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair for Herman Miller in rarely seen original navy blue burlap

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Aluminum

Eames Time Life Chair in Brown and Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1984 USA
Eames Time Life Chair in Brown and Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1984 USA

Eames Time Life Chair in Brown and Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1984 USA

By Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in brown and black leather for Herman Miller. Original two

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

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Eames Time Life Executive Chairs
Eames Time Life Executive Chairs

Eames Time Life Executive Chairs

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H 33 in W 28.5 in D 23 in

Eames Time Life Executive Chairs

By Charles Eames

Located in New York, NY

Pair of original Eames Time-LIfe Chairs, also known as the Eames Executive Chairs. Deep brown

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Original Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Desk Chair on Casters
Original Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Desk Chair on Casters

Original Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Desk Chair on Casters

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Kansas City, MO

Excellent all original Eames Time Life chair with the early four star base. Black leather and cast

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

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Vintage Eames Time-Life Chairs for Sale on 1stDibs

Shopping for a vintage Eames Time-Life chair?

The Eames Executive chair — also known as the Eames Time-Life Lobby chair, the Time-Life chair and simply the Lobby chair — was designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1960. In exchange for Henry Luce’s granting them access to Time, Inc.’s vast photo archives — which they needed for another project — the Eameses agreed to design a number of areas in the company’s new Midtown Manhattan headquarters.

Created first and foremost for comfort, with extra-thick seat and back cushions and padded armrests, the chair was originally produced for the executive floors of the Time-Life Building. 

Conceived to be smaller than the now-famous Eames lounge chair —another icon of mid-century modernism — the Executive chair was versatile enough to be used in conference rooms as well as in living rooms. Herman Miller, the core business of which was office furnishings by the 1960s, continues to produce the Eames Executive chair.  It was notably featured in the boardroom of ad agency Sterling Cooper on the TV series Mad Men.

Find vintage Eames Time-Life chairs and other Eames seating for sale on 1stDibs.

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