1951 Herman Miller Eames PKW-1 with Leather Pad and Dowel Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a PKW-1 Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames. This example was produced by Herman Miller in the United States and dates to the year 1951. The chair is comprise...
Steel
Herman Miller, 2 Shell Fiberglass RAR Rockers by Eames (Old Edition)
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Argelato, BO
An icon of Mid-Century design, this is an all-original example of the famous Eames Rocking (R) Armchair (A) on Rod (R) base. This extraordinary pair of rocking chairs, perhaps the m...
Fabric, Fiberglass
Eames Lemon Yellow Zenith Rope-Edge, RAR Rocker by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
The first fiberglass Eames chairs were produced by Zenith Plastics. The early Zenith shells are distinctive for their high fiber content and larger, more substantial rubber shock mou...
Steel
C. 1957 Herman Miller Eames Wire DKX-1 in Black Steel with Bikini Pad
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a DKX-1 Wire Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1951. This example was produced by Herman Miller circa 1957. The chair features a sculptural black steel w...
Steel
Mid-Century Fiberglass Side Chair with La Fonda Base by Charles & Ray, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
Original Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Side Chair with black Hopsak and elegant La Fonda Base. The classic by Ray & Charles Eames. The black Hopsak upholstery is framed with a whit...
Metal
Mid-Century Fiberglass Side Chair with La Fonda Base by Charles & Ray, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
Original Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Side Chair with black Hopsak and elegant La Fonda Base. The classic by Ray & Charles Eames. The black Hopsak upholstery is framed with a blac...
Metal
PAiR OF VINTAGE HERMAN MILLER HILLIE STAMPED BLACK LEATHER SWIVEL LOUNGE CHAIRS
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of original First Edition Herman Millie Hillie stamped Eames Ea124 lounge or office chairs with bl...
Chrome
Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Charles and Ray Eames, prod. Vitra, 1990
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lounge Chair and Ottoman, pair, Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra Production 1990s, United States, 1956 (original design). Bent plywood frame, white-colored leather upholstery, and die-ca...
Leather, Wood
Vitra Aluminium Chair EA 124 and Ottoman EA 125 by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Milano, IT
Vitra Aluminium Chair EA 124 and Ottoman EA 125 manufactured by Herman Miller Designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1958, the EA 124 and related EA 125 ottoman belong to the historic A...
Aluminum
Vitra, Miniature Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames, 1956
Located in IT
Vitra – Miniature Lounge Chair & Ottoman; The Lounge Chair is one of Charles and Ray Eames' most famous creations. Designed in 1956, it has become a classic in the history of modern ...
Leather, Wood
1950s Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter With Iron Tripod Stand
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Monrovia, CA
After showing up several hours late for the meeting with Sol Fingerhut, (a prior researcher in Owens Corning Fiberglass laboratories, who had previously developed fiberglass airplane...
Metal
Mid-Century MOD Jean Maneval Inspired Chunky White Desk with Rolling Storage
By Jean Maneval
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The cabinet measures 18.25" x 31.63" x 22.25". Set price. Shot with Eames style executive black leather office chair.
Fiberglass
1952 Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter With Iron Tripod Stand
Located in Monrovia, CA
After showing up several hours late for the meeting with Sol Fingerhut, (a prior researcher in Owens Corning Fiberglass laboratories, who had previously developed fiberglass airplane...
Metal
Soft Pad Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for ring Mobelfabrikk Norway, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 2 Black leather armchairs with aluminium base and wheels. Turns on itself. Dimensions: Seat height 51cm. Stamped Ring Mobelfabrikk Norway. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPI...
Aluminum
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