Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
American
Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. The Eameses were lovers of folk craft who had a genius for making highly original chairs, tables, case pieces and other furniture using traditional materials and forms.
As furniture designers, filmmakers, artists, textile and graphic designers and even toy and puzzle makers, the Eameses were a visionary and effective force for the notion that design should be an agent of positive change. They are the happy, ever-curious, ever-adventurous faces of modernism.
Charles Eames (1907–78) studied architecture and industrial design. Ray Eames (née Beatrice Alexandra Kaiser, 1912–88) was an artist, who studied under the Abstract Expressionist painter Hans Hofmann. They met in 1940 at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit (the legendary institution where Charles also met his frequent collaborator Eero Saarinen and the artist and designer Harry Bertoia) and married the next year.
His technical skills and her artistic flair were wonderfully complementary. They moved to Los Angeles in 1941, where Charles worked on set design for MGM. In the evenings at their apartment, they experimented with molded plywood using a handmade heat-and-pressurization device they called the “Kazam!” machine. The next year, they won a contract from the U.S. Navy for lightweight plywood leg splints for wounded servicemen — vintage Eames splints are coveted collectibles today; more so those that Ray used to make sculptures.
The Navy contract allowed Charles to open a professional studio, and the attention-grabbing plywood furniture the firm produced prompted George Nelson, the director of design of the furniture-maker Herman Miller Inc., to enlist Charles and (by association, if not by contract) Ray in 1946. Some of the first Eames items to emerge from Herman Miller are now classics: the Eames chair, the LCW, or Lounge Chair Wood, and the DCM, or Dining Chair Metal, supported by tubular steel.
The Eameses eagerly embraced new technology and materials, and one of their peculiar talents was to imbue their supremely modern design with references to folk traditions.
Their Wire chair group of the 1950s, for example, was inspired by basket weaving techniques. The populist notion of “good design for all” drove their molded fiberglass chair series that same decade, and also produced the organic-form, ever-delightful La Chaise. In 1956 the Eames lounge chair and ottoman appeared — the supremely comfortable plywood-base-and-leather-upholstery creation that will likely live in homes as long as there are people with good taste and sense.
Charles Eames once said, “The role of the designer is that of a very good, thoughtful host anticipating the needs of his guests.” For very good collectors and thoughtful interior designers, a piece of design by the Eameses, the closer produced to original conception the better, is almost de rigueur — for its beauty and comfort, and not least as a tribute to the creative legacy and enduring influence of Charles and Ray Eames.
The original Eames furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes chairs, tables, case pieces and other items.
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Creator: Charles and Ray Eames
2000s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Base Table with 30 inch Round Laminate Top
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Contract Base Table, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1957. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA in the 2000s. The table i...
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Early 2000s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Early Red Aniline Dyed Eames LCM "Lounge Chair Metal", Signed with Evans Label
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very early Charles Eames and Ray Eames LCM, for Evans Products Company, Venice, CA, circa 1945. Red aniline-dyed molded plywood, polished c...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1952 Herman Miller Eames LCM Lounge Chair Metal Legs with Ebonized Wood Finish
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a vintage Herman Miller LCM (Lounge Chair Metal), designed by Ray and Charles Eames. This example was produced circa 1952 and was later repaired by Herman Miller (...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal
Charles & Ray Eames - Four Soft Pad Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of high back 'soft pad' management chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, in black leather. Each chair is $1900. Only four (4) chairs available now.
Each chair is ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$1,900 / item
Herman Miller LKX-2 Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic mid-century wire chairs made by Herman Miller for Eames. Comes with leather bikini covers.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wire
$1,400 / set
1950s Herman Miller Eames PSC Swivel Desk Chair, Alexander Girard Checkerboard
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A real Mid-Century Icon that can still hold a place in a collectors home, by the CSS Wall Unit or the ESU Desk. This is a rare 1st generation PSC chair in poor distressed condition. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
‘RAR’ Rocking Chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Early ‘RAR’ Rocking Chair, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. This particular chair dates to around 1960s, as determined by the Herman Miller Embossed logo. The des...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Padded Fiberglass Teal Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Padded Fiberglass Teal Swivel Office Chair
This swivel office chair measures: 25.5 wide x 24 deep x 32.75 high, with a...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal
Eames Herman Miller Drafting Stool Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your location.
Eames shell chair on drafting base.
Shell designed by Charles Eames and Don Albinson for the Eames offic...
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1960s Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Charcoal Management Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design classic and contemporary with Innovative comfort features.
One of Herman Miller most po...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Eames for Herman Miller Crimson Red Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s red fiberglass shell side chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The scarce candy red colored shell has its original finish with distinct thread te...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair 1960s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is an original Iconic pair of Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This set was produced in the late 60’s or early 70...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$2,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1977 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Two-Tone
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Chair, Model EA417, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This particular example dates to the ye...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Ray Charles Eames Herman Miller Padded Arm Shell Chairs Alexander Girard a Pair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A pair of fiberglass arm shell chair designed by Ray & Charles Eames and produced by Herman Miller in 1972. The white shells contrast nicely with cerulean blue seats and royal blue p...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Armchair Soft Pad Chair "EA 219" Charles Ray Eames, USA 1969.
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Armchair model " EA 219 " All Black, swivel Soft Pad in black graine leather and steel black frame, inclinaison arrière réglable.
This version was produced by ICF, Italy.
Designed ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Steel
Eames Alu Group EA124 & EA125 Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The EA124 & EA125 aluminum armchair and footstool is one of the greatest furniture designs of the 20th century. Charles and Ray Eames designed the armchair and footstool in 1958 for ...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal
1973 Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in Grey Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Chair, Model EA420, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This example dates to the year 1973. Th...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1958 Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rare Saran Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group lounge chair and coordinating ottoman, model 682, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This early set dates to aroun...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Herman Miller DAT Executive armchair Designed by Charles & Ray Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Herman Miller DAT fibre plastic armchair on office base,
Designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1948.
Off-white fibre plastic armshell, DAT shivel base equipped with tilt function, hei...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
C. 1961 Set of 6 Herman Miller Eames Orange Bikini Pad Swivel PKC2 Dining Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very rare and original set of six Herman Miller Eames PKC-2 dining / side chairs, designed by Ray and Charles Eames. This set is special...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAR Arm Shell Chair in Elephant Hide Grey
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a DAR Rope Edge "Eiffel" Armchair in Elephant Hide Grey, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1949. This very early 1st Generation production dates to C. 1950 and retains its Zenith Plastics stamp. The piece has threaded feet, a rope edge, and an original Eiffel tower base in zinc-plated steel. The abbreviated Eames DAR Chair...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Zinc
DCM Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DCM chair (Dining metal chair) by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Designed in 1946, this molded plywood + chromed ste...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Charles & Ray Eames "DSS" Black Dinning Room Chairs For Herman Miller, 1974
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period stackable dinning room chairs designed by famous furniture designers Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1970's cir...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Eames LKR-2 with Cat's Cradle Base and Bikini Pads
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Early patent-pending LKR-2 with black wire chair and cat's cradle base. Original cream hopsack fabric bikini pad, with "oily body cattle hair". Excellent condition with all original ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Steel, Wire
Set Of 6 Eames Dar Eiffel Chairs By Charles & Ray Eames For Vitra From 2011
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of 6 Eames DAR Eiffel Chairs, designed by Charles & Ray Eames and manufactured by Vitra, is a classic example of mid-century modern furniture design. Each chair is made from...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Plastic
$2,552 Sale Price
22% Off
C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Zenith SAX Fiberglass Rope Edge Arm Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Zenith SAX Arm Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1950. The chair is comprised...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Steel
Eames LCW Plywood Lounge Chairs in Walnut & Herman Miller Blue Fabric, Pair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Stamford, CT
The celebrated portfolio of Charles and Ray Eames continues to inspire designers to this day. Early in their mission to create furniture for the masses, the Eameses explored innovati...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Plywood
Greige Light Grey Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s.
OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Eames Herman Miller Mid Century Conference Dinning Table, 1960s 245cm Diameter
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the large conference table by Herman Miller Eames, a striking centerpiece that commands attention with its impressive size and timeless allure. The wooden tabletop, showc...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
$12,314 Sale Price
20% Off
Charles & Ray Eames "La Fonda" Brown Fiberglass Chairs For Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern La Fonda chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960's circa.
The "La Fonda" designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1961 for the La Fonda del Sol restau...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of swiveling 1960s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group swivel Lounge Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is an original Iconic pair of Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This set was produced in the late 60’s or early 70...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$2,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Early Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Midcentury Rope Edge Armchair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Early Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller midcentury rope edge armchair
This chair measures: 24.5 wide x 22 deep x 31 inches high, w...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal
DSS chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Milano, IT
Chair, fiberglass, chrome-plated metal. Fair condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of Two '2' Herman Miller LCW Lounge Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames, USA
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Deland, FL
Stately, minimal but certainly not understated. This 90's produced pair of LCW chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller has been reimaged in matte black; offered for your consideration as a limited custom release from ABT Modern.
From the first of the plywood series, the abbreviated Eames LCW Chair was the Lounge Height (L) Side Chair (C) on Wood (W) Base. Designed by Charles Eames and first manufactured by the Evans Molded Plywood Division, the chair has long gained classic status.
The techniques used to make these unique chairs had been developed during the war years and was evident in the Eames Splint, made for and utilized by the US Navy. The Eames LCW Plywood Chair...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vitra EA 119 Bürostuhl Charles & Ray Eames Hopsak Leder hoch
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen EA 119 Bürostuhl von Vitra aus schwarzem Leder zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt vom bekannten Designduo Charles und Ray Eames und zeichnet sich durch ...
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2010s German Post-Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pkw-2 Pivoting K-Wire Wood Base Side Chair, Eames Herman Miller, Bikini, Seng
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
eames‘ chairs are so common and widespread today that you’ve actually seen them far too often. but there are some versions that are a bit more special – making them collector’s items. for example, these ray & charles eames side chairs ‚pkw-2‘, meaning a pivoting, k-wire chair on a wooden base. version 1 would be a fully covered seat, version 2 is the cut-out „bikini“ cover, where you can see the wire mesh construction. this is also known as a ‚bikini swivel wire chair‘.
here we have a black and a white one. we understood they were imported from the united states as a pair to Europe – but then sold on to different customers. years ago we bought the white one as the first piece in our eames-1st-generations-collection. by chance or serendipity, we were now able to find and buy the black one also and thus reunite the pair.
together they make impressive and scarce art objects to grace any collection of early midcentury design. interestingly the dowel-leg-version was discontinued after 1954: the open ball-bearing connection and the elegant thin wooden legs weren’t very practical. weight and power, when swivelling, sometimes resulted in cracks or breakage. (that’s why we wouldn’t recommend them to use as a kitchen chair, maybe.) they are functional, showing a wonderful patina and are great pieces to admire and to understand the thinking behind the design.
set of 2 side chair, model pkw-2, swivel dowel-base
1 white powder coated wire-shell, cognac-coloured leather bikini...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames DKR-2 Wire Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DKR-2 chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, also referred to as the bikini chair features a white Naugahyde seat cushion and seat back resembling a bikini. The chair has ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal
Compact Sofa By Ray And Charles Eames For Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern Compact sofa was designed by the iconic American husband-and-wife design team Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1954. The Compact model was originall...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Eames RAR Rocking Armchair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very nice iconic Mid Century designed molded fiberglass rocking arm shell chair in a parchment color . The satin black base is constructed in metal rods with birch wood runners giv...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal
'Aluminum Group' Swivel Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic and stylish 'Aluminum Group' executive desk chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Signed underneath seat with Herman Miller labels and date stamp to frame. I...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1st Generation LCM Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1940s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Extremely rare first generation Eames LCM lounge chairs. Tagged.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal
Early Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chair in Oak, 1953
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller Company molded plywood dining chair in oak with wonderful patina. The oak version is very rare, only one year in production.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Steel
Charles & Ray Eames PSC Swivel Chairs, Set of 6
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978), Ray Eames (American, 1912-1988); Herman Miller (USA)
Marking(s); notes: Herman Miller imprint, Herman Miller label...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$3,500 / set
Eames Time Life Stool A
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original, first-issue time life stool A, designed by Charles and Ray Eames. A striking design first commissioned for the Time Life Building and informe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$3,900
Set of Four Eames Zenith Dar Armchairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
The earliest fiberglass Eames chairs were produced by Zenith Plastics and came in a limited palate of five colors including lemon yellow. The Zenith produced shells are distinctive f...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Steel
1952 Herman Miller Eames LCM Lounge Chair in Walnut and Steel
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair with a Metal Base, or an LCM Chair, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. This ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rare Early 1960s Eames Chair No.680 1st Generation Herman Miller Hille EA101 MCM
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Hille
Located in London, GB
An iconic and extremely rare first-generation Eames side chair in lovely vintage condition. This fantastic chair is a treasure of design history, produ...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
C. 1961 Set of Four La Fonda Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four DSL chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1961. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1961. The chairs are co...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt, Office Chair 4 Wheels No Arms
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The iconic rocker: Zenith Shell Rocking Chair RAR designed by Charles and Ray Eames featuring the iconic organically shaped fiberglass shell resting ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Steel
Eames Herman Miller DCM Chairs in Calico Ash and Black Frames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a set of four DCM Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1946. These pieces were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in the 1950s. Their design features a b...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair Eames Herman Miller DAX Leather Armchairs 1960s MCM Rope Edge Shell Bucket
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra, Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and extremely rare pair of early 1960s caramel leather Eames DAX armchairs. A very special collaborative pair between Herman Miller and Vitra, these stunning armchairs work as lounge chairs, occasional chairs or dining chairs and will add stunning two-tone colouring and a fabulous Space Age 1960s aesthetic to any interior.
The DAX armchair was first produced in 1952 and is the most sought-after version of Charles and Ray Eames's classic fibreglass chairs, which revolutionised 20th Century furniture. Sometimes called the Eames 'Shell Chair', 'Bucket Chair' or 'Rope Edge Chair', this pair of DAX armchairs (which stands for Dining Height Armchair X-Base) has 'Greige' coloured (a combination of grey and beige) fibreglass shells, one of the three original Eames fibreglass shell colours produced from the early 1950s. This pair is fourth generation (made from 1959 onwards) as they have the improved white nylon glide feet and 'H-bases', so were likely manufactured in the early 1960s.
These wonderful armchairs features four-legged tubular steel chrome H-bases above all original & complete nylon glide feet. They have 'greige' fibreglass 'V'-stamped (for Vitra) shell seats, which join to the bases via Herman Miller marked black shock mounts and are upholstered in beautiful caramel leather with lovely contrasting white plastic bordering.
Much sought after for their simplicity, beautiful lines and their status as design icons, the gorgeous colouring and extremely rare collaborative authenticity of this pair of DAX chairs makes them even more special. Comfortable, iconic, exceptionally rare and effortlessly cool, these are a stunning and timeless pair of armchairs.
HERMAN MILLER / VITRA COLLABORATION & MARKINGS
Ray and Charles Eames began designing for Herman Miller in the late-1940s, since when the Herman Miller company has manufactured Eames furniture including the DAX chair, and in 1957 the Herman Miller company assigned the Swiss company Vitra the manufacturing licenses for the European market, since when they have also made Eames furniture including the DAX chair.
These two DAX chairs both have the Herman Miller logo markings to their black shock mounts and also have an embossed 'V' (for Vitra) on the underside of fibreglass shells, next to which the original Herman Miller sticker would have been placed. We therefore surmise that this pair would have been a collaborative effort produced for the European market between Herman Miller, who may have supplied the base (or at the very least the shock mounts) and Vitra, who made the fibreglass shell (and possibly all of the chair apart from the shock mounts.)
Despite extensive digging we haven't been able to find a detailed history of such collaborations between Herman Miller and Vitra, as it's rather nuanced and may have been carried out ad-hoc basis that wasn’t recorded in the histories of the companies. However, we think it highly plausible such collaborations would have happened, as both companies made the same Eames products and so could well have used each other's know-how and parts in the interest of keeping the Eames brand and products up to the highest specifications possible. Hence this very rare pair of twice-marked Eames DAX chairs...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Kelly Green "H-Base" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 4 classic chairs the "H-Base" designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1961 produced by Herman Miller.
All the chairs are originally marked under seating.
The chairs have a Kelly ...
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1960s Virgin Islands Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Table Vitra Ray and Charles Eames, 1980s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very practical
- Marked by label.
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Brown Leather Management Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design classic and contemporary with innovative comfort features.
One of Herman Miller most po...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
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Aluminum
Eames for Herman Miller FSW-6 Folding Screen
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ray and Charles Eames’ iconic folding screen, FSW-6, for Herman Miller takes the inspiration for its undulating shape from the folds of heavy drapery. Composed of articulated panels ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
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Plywood, Maple
Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair Seat Pad, Herman Miller Chairs, Large Quantity
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair with Seat Pad, made by Herman Miller 2020.
Price is for one chair. 28 Chairs in total available. Large quantity will change shipping cost, please requ...
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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
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Chrome
MCM Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair in Hunter Brown Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design classic and contemporary with Innovative comfort features.
One of Herman Miller's most ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
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Aluminum, Steel
Charles Eames House of Cards
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Interlocking building cards. Each card has 6 slots, maybe be put together in many different ways. The backs of the cards depict everyday objects in and around the Eames office. Later...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
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Paper
1959 Mid Century RAR Gray Rocking Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
The iconic RAR chair - Rocking (R) Arm (A) Chair on Rod (R) Base - was designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1950 and launched as one of the original 5 base options fo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
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Metal
Charles And Ray Eames furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Charles and Ray Eames furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Charles and Ray Eames furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 714 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Charles and Ray Eames were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Herman Miller, Milo Baughman, and Dunbar. Prices for Charles and Ray Eames furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $200 and can go as high as $75,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,496.
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Questions About Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
- Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Plycraft the same as Eames?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024No, Plycraft is not the same as Eames. Plycraft is the name of an American furniture manufacturer founded in the early 1950s in Massachusetts. Eames refers to Charles and Ray Eames, two of the most celebrated furniture designers of the 20th century. After marrying in 1941, Charles and Ray moved to Los Angeles, where they established the Eames Office and eventually built their lifelong residence, the Eames House in Pacific Palisades as part of the Case Study House Program. Their designs are among Herman Miller’s most popular products of all time. Plycraft founder Paul Goldman was the company’s principal designer, but George Mulhauser and Norman Cherner were also enlisted to create furniture for the brand. On 1stDibs, shop vintage Eames furniture (and Plycraft, too).
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024To pronounce Eames, say EEMS. The correct pronunciation rhymes with the word “seems.” Eames is the surname of designers Charles and Ray Eames, known for their pioneering mid-century modern furniture designs, such as the Eames Lounge Chair. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Eames furniture from some of the world's top dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022For Charles and Ray Eames’ chairs designed for Herman Miller, molded plywood, fiberglass-reinforced plastic, bent and welded wire mesh, and cast aluminum were used in production. You can shop a collection of Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, Charles Eames chairs are comfortable. The Eameses — Charles and Ray — were fascinated by ergonomics and designed chairs with comfort in mind. The legendary mid-century modernist designer-couple famously called their Eames lounge chair and ottoman “a special refuge from the strains of modern living” and described their design as having the “warm receptive look of a well-used first baseman’s mitt.”
While the couple’s DCW chairs, introduced in the 1940s, prioritized ease of production and affordability of materials, the Eames lounger, which debuted in 1956, was Charles and Ray’s interpretation of luxury furniture. And to the Eameses, luxury meant, above all, comfort.
Find vintage Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Charles and Ray Eames were related by marriage. Charles studied architecture and industrial design. Ray (née Bernice Alexandra Kaiser) was an artist who studied under painter Hans Hofmann. They met in 1940 at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit and married the next year. Shop a selection of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell if a Vitra chair is real, turn it over. Under the seat or base, you will find a name on a sticker, label or stamped directly on the piece. You can find images of authentic Vitra marks on trusted online resources and then compare them to those on your item to assess its authenticity. Next, research the specific type of chair that you have and learn about its key characteristics, such as its crafting techniques, materials and dimensions. You can use these traits as criteria for authenticating your chair. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer inspect your chair for you. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Vitra chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Charles and Ray Eames are famous for their chair designs. The couple released their first iconic Eames Lounge and Ottoman in 1956 and went on to create more chairs that changed the idea of comfortable seating. In addition to being great furniture designers, Ray and Charles were also graphic and textile designers, architects and film-makers. Shop a collection of Eames chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rosewood was the favorite wood of famed American designers Charles and Ray Eames. Rosewood made its way into some of the duo’s most celebrated designs, including the iconic Eames lounge chair. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of genuine Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Charles and Ray Eames have been recognized as the 20th century’s most influential designers and are best known for their highly recognizable chairs. The Eames lounge chair and ottoman are an iconic duo in modern-styled furniture, and some of the first Eames items to emerge from Herman Miller are now classics: the LCW, or Lounge Chair Wood, and the DCM, or Dining Chair Metal, supported by tubular steel. Find vintage Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
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