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.
Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four Herman Miller Eames vintage fiberglass dining chairs. Multicolored set featuring seafoam green, elephant hide grey, red orange, and royal blue. No cracks or holes. All sh...
Steel
Herman Miller La Fonda Coffee Table by Charles and Ray Eames, Marble Top
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
"La Fonda" coffee table by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller 1975 The La Fonda table was part of the "La Fonda Group" Furniture line for Alexande...
Marble, Chrome
Early Herman Miller Eames DCM Dining Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome example of the iconic Eames DCM. Herman Miller Eames edition, signed and guaranteed authentic. Circa late 1950s/early 1960s production. All screws and glides present. Beauti...
Metal
Hang-It-All Coat Rack Originally Charles and Ray Eames Modern Production
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an iconic Hang-It-All coat rack, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1953. It was initially created for the Tigrett Enterprise's Playhouse Divisi...
Steel
$1,200Sale Price|27% Off
'Aluminum Group' Swivel Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles 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 stamp to frame. Circa ...
Aluminum
1960s Eames Lounge and Ottoman in Rosewood, Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Raleigh, NC
Second generation Eames lounge chair and ottoman dating to the early 1960s, executed in rosewood with black leather upholstery. Rosewood shells display the layered plywood construct...
Aluminum
Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair Wood Base (DCW) in Red Stained Birch excellent
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair Wood Base (DCW) in Red stained Ash The Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair (1946) began as an experiment in Charles and Ray Eameses’ apartment and be...
Rubber, Wood, Birch
Herman Miller Eames White Leather Aluminum Group Office Desk Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant, efficient, comfortable, and iconic. The perfect desk chair. Creamy white leather with polished aluminum frame. Presents well with even color. Signed and guaranteed authentic...
Aluminum
Charles Eames DCM Dining Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Charles Eames DCM dining chair with seat and back of molded walnut veneer, chromed steel. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. Produced by Herma...
Steel
Charles and Ray Eames Time Life Stools in Walnut for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
The Eames Walnut Stool series were designed by Ray Eames in 1960 for the lobby of the Time-Life building in New York City. Crafted from solid turned...
Walnut
Late 20th Century MCM Pair DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller Black & Chrome
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of DCM chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller with chrome frames & black bentwood back & seats. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind ...
Chrome
Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair Grey, Herman Miller Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair, made by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one chair. 3 Chairs in total available.
Chrome
Three-Seat Shell Tandem Sofa By Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller C.1974
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Bernville, PA
Rare tandem shell seating designed by Charles & Ray Eames, USA 1974. This piece features three white fiberglass and light purple vinyl seats with Formica tables on each end sitting o...
Chrome
Authentic Eames Herman Miller Tall Black Leather Office Chair 2001
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in 2001. This executive height chair features a tall...
Aluminum, Steel
Mid 2000s Eames LCW lounge chair for Herman Miller, USA in Walnut.
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2006 DCW Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA. One of the most iconic silhouettes to come out of mid-century American design. The molded plywood constructio...
Walnut
Gorgeous Avocado Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Not a color you see often! A classic Eames lounge chair and ottoman with vintage wood and metal components outfitted in brand new leather cushions in Avocado shade. 3-4 week producti...
Leather
La Fonda Table by Charles and Ray Eames, Travertine, Chrome, Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Kansas City, MO
La Fonda table designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Alexander Girard's La Fonda restaurant interior. The table shows very few signs of use. This can be us...
Travertine, Chrome
Eames Herman Miller LAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair X Base Zenith Rope Edge
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Zenith
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome example of the Charles and Ray Eames LAX molded fiberglass arm shell chair for Herman Miller in one of the original colors, lemon yellow. This is an early chair made by Zenit...
Metal
Early Production Eames Lounge Chair For Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A particularly good early production Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, dating to the early 1960s. A highly desirable and authentic ...
Leather, Rosewood
La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. Rare First Generation Construction
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early first generation Eames La Chaise. The first generation chairs were constructed with a double layer of fiberglass making the piece quite substantial, durable and heavy weight. ...
Chrome
Charles & Ray Eames ESU 400 Storage Unit, 1994 USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eames storage unit for Herman Miller made in 1994. Great colors and designs on plywood. Plenty of storage space with wooden panels on the top and bottom. Shelves and 3 drawers in the...
Steel
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Restored Rosewood Conference Dining Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare table was designed by Charles and Ray Eames in the early 1960s for Herman Miller, the producer of all Eames designs at the time. It was not widely produced at the time, and...
Aluminum, Steel
Eames FSW-6 Folding Screen Room Divider for Herman Miller, 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
An early molded plywood screen divider in calico ash, designed by Charles & Ray Eames, manufactured by Herman Miller. The screen's ingenious design allows it to be formed into a vari...
Birch, Plywood
$5,040Sale Price / set|40% Off
White Eames EA208 Leather Soft Pad Chair by Herman Miller, Set of 4
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This set of 4 Charles and Ray Eames EA208 Soft Pad Chairs designed by Herman Miller features luxurious white leather upholstery and custom-ordered white powder coat finish. The Eames...
Leather
Fully Restored 3rd Gen Eames Lounge Chair 670 and Ottoman 671 in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
Prominent grain 3rd Gen Eames lounge chair with ottoman fully restored. New shock mounts, restored original leather and oiled shells, re-polished steel frame.
Leather, Plywood
Small Eames for Herman Miller Black Laminate, Plywood, and Chrome LTR SideTable
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller LTR (low table rod) side table originally designed in 1950 in layered plywood with a black laminate top supported by a resistance-welded chrom...
Steel, Chrome
Early Eames Herman Miller LCW
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find early Eames design lounge chair, in very good, clean, ready to use condition. The chair features the large single piece rubber bumper and 4/2/5 screw configuration, help...
Metal
MCM Eames for Herman Miller Segmented Taupe Base Table Rectangular Top
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Eames for Herman Miller segmented base table with taupe base and table edge, rectangular natural oak wood veneer top, and aluminum spi...
Aluminum, Steel
Charles & Ray Eames Early "OTW" Coffee Table for Evans Products, 1946
By Evans Products Company, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Coronado, CA
An early and all original "OTW" coffee table designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Evans Products in 1946. The table features molded, 5-layer birch plywood constructi...
Steel
Eames Leather Lounge Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
This is an original Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, models 670 and 671, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956. This set dates to circa 1970 and has Brazilian rosewood shells.
Metal, Aluminum
Eames Early Rope Edge Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early 1st generation rope edge rare lounge height fiberglass arm shell chair with the larger rubber shock mounts having metal washers and satin black iron X base. The chair st...
Iron
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Tandem 4 Seat Fiberglass Shell Chair Bench
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller 4 seat tandem shell chair bench. This is a very rare tandem bench from Herman Miller. This particular model features a four seat desig...
Metal
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames, 1959
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic first generation 670/671 lounge chair with ottoman by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, c.1959, USA. This version has down filled cushions and round silver upholste...
Leather, Rosewood, Down
Exceptional Grain 3rd Gen Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Rosewood, Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
Third Generation Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman 670/671 featuring exceptional grain in the original finish rosewood shell and restored black leather cushions. This is one of the mos...
Leather, Plywood
$497Sale Price / item|50% Off
Orange Eiffel Shell Chair By Charles And Ray Eames For Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Zohor, SK
Original 1960s orange fiberglass shell chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The scarse candy orange color has its original finish with the distinct thread textu...
Metal
Set of 6 Charles & Ray Eames DCW Dining Chairs for Herman Miller in Ash
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six DCW chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller c1985. Created from Ash and show a striking grain pattern in the backs and seats particularly. In excellent...
Ash
Set of 10 Multicolored Original Production Eames Dining Chairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of ten different color Herman Miller fiberglass dining chairs. Original production, not the new ersatz ones. All in good condition with all screws and feet intact. All signed and...
Metal
Mid Century Modern Swiveling Chair by Eames for Herman Miller. Circa 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern Swiveling Molded Side Chair by Eames for Herman Miller. Circa 1960s Features an iconic design, a fiberglass shell chair with the original gray vinyl set on a steel...
Metal
Herman Miller Aluminum Group Office Chair in Black Leather (Multiple Available)
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wilton, CT
Herman Miller for Eames Aluminum Group chair in original black leather. Designed around the 1950's the Aluminum Group Chair became a very sought after choice for office and home chai...
Aluminum, Chrome
Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome classic Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Executed in rosewood and black leather. Cast aluminum bases, with adjustable “domes of silence” leveling glides. Extremely comfortabl...
Aluminum
Early Rare Eames Screen Room Divider FSW-6 in Rosewood
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
An extremely rare first generation Eames FSW-6 privacy screen, in Rosewood Veneer at 68 height, with cotton fabric connector in good condition, no tears, fraying at the end. Rosewo...
Rosewood, Plywood
2016 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Burgundy Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Desk Chair, Model EA435, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to 2016. Thei...
Aluminum, Steel
Herman Miller Eames 3-Seat Tandem Bench Eastern Air Lines Red Orange Naugahyde
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller tandem bench. This modular system features three Eames shell chairs with r...
Metal, Aluminum
Charles Eames, Lounge Chair in black leather by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Argelato, BO
Eames Lounge is probably one of the most famous armchair designs in the world. The design couple Charles and Ray Eames designed it in 1956 for Herman Miller. It was the first chair ...
Leather, Wood, Walnut
$6,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
70's Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman For Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome classic 70's Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Executed in rosewood and black leather. Cast aluminum bases, with adjustable “domes of silence” leveling glides. Extremely comfo...
Aluminum
Charles Eames DSX set 6 Fiberglass Side Chairs multicolor set for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic chairs (side shells / scoops) designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Molded fiberglass shells in the colors: Elephant Hide Grey, Navy Blue, Lemon Yellow. Greige, r...
Aluminum
Charles and Ray Eames Round Oak Veneer Pedestal Dining Table for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Herman Miller Aluminum Group cafe bistro / dining table with oak veneer top on an aluminum base originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames. This table was produced with the oak v...
Aluminum
$2,000Sale Price|31% Off
1947 Charles and Ray Eames IT-1 Incidental Folding Side Kids Table Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Museum quality early example. Retains rare paper label.
Steel
$3,897Sale Price|40% Off
Set of 4 First Edition Eames Evans DCM Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
Four Early DCM chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Evans, distributed by Herman Miller. Labels remain intact on all four chairs. Shock mounts has been...
Plywood
Unique One of a Kind Herman Miller Eames Vintage Dining Set
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique one of a kind Herman Miller Eames dining set. Classic DCM chairs, each with own unique characteristics, paired with Herman Miller Eames table base...
Marble
Eames for Herman Miller Black Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad 2000s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height black leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid centur...
Aluminum, Steel
Charles and Ray Eames Billy Wilder Es106 Chaise Lounge for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Original 1970s Billy Wilder ES106 chaise lounge with dark brown (almost black) leather cushions and bolster pillows on a dark brown lacquered steel frame. Designed by Charles and Ray...
Steel
Eames DCM Dining Chair by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Eames DCM dining chair in black. Colored ash seat and back along with chrome frame. Self leveling nylon glides intact, allowing for use on mul...
Wood
$400Sale Price / item|20% Off
Original Vintage Eames Fiberglass Shell Dining Side Chairs for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern DSS stacking dining side chairs designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller circa 1960s. These collectible molded fiberglass shell seats are available in g...
Fiberglass
1993 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fantastic Eames Soft Pad lounge Chair and Ottoman with black leather. Unusual dark graphite frame makes this an unusual find. Also known as mo...
Leather
Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s molded fiberglass side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming shells are in original condition, each with a distinct thready texture...
Fiberglass
Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas Bench with Side Table 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Münster, DE
Eames Bench Designed by Charles and Ray Eames, 3 fiberglass seat shells and a side table, crossbar with chrome-plated legs, 1970s Height 81 cm, wi...
Metal
Eames Desk Unit (EDU - 2nd Generation) by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Mille
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Plywood and off-the-shelf parts quickly became the calling card for the Eameses' honest design ethos. The Eames Desk Unit (EDU) was no different with its plywood top, masonite panels...
Metal
Herman Miller Eames DTM-20 Table
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early edition Eames DTM. Ships from Philadelphia. Some scratches and imperfections on the edges.
Aluminum
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group segmented base table with stone top
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
Polished aluminum group segmented base table design from the Eames office for Herman Miller . Aluminum H base supports nicely grained oval marble top . Fine condition through out n...
Marble, Aluminum