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.
Eames Rectangular Coffee Table by Charles and Ray Eames, 1990s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1990s Charles and Ray Eames Rectangular Coffee table for Herman Miller. White top with walnut legs. In good vintage condition with some light signs of use commensurate with age. Ov...
Walnut
$1,350Sale Price|27% Off
'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...
Aluminum
1960s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is an original Iconic Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. It was produced...
Metal, Aluminum
Charles Ray Eames Herman Miller Dining Room Set 4 La Fonda Chairs & Dining Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A rare set of four 1960s Charles & Ray Eames “La Fonda” DSL dining chairs for Herman Miller with fibreglass shells, original red naugahyde with black piping on a four column pede...
Metal, Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames EA208 Soft Pad Chairs Smoked Chrome and Sand leather, Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Limited Edition EA208 Soft Pad chair belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed w...
Aluminum, Chrome
Charles and Ray Eames FSW 8 Panel Screen
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Birch Plywood and canvas screen Early production Original finish.
Birch
Parchment Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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 chairs in New York City. We maintain a comprehensive selection of colorways, including rare and sought-after colors, in multiple quantities, enabling you to mix and match a set effortlessly. Shells are available for purchase individually, or we can offer guidance on assembling a set. For large sets, our extensive inventory ensures that the set has a cohesive and streamlined look. We only send out the finest vintage examples. A close inspection ensures each shell is free of chips, cracks, or defects. We replace the rubber shockmounts that attach the chairs to the base. Finally, the chairs are carefully polished to enhance the original finish. Our meticulous restoration process ensures the chairs are comfortable, stable and is an added value included in your purchase. The Eames Shell Chair was designed on the principle of adaptability, to accommodate a variety of uses and settings. Our shell chairs are shown on original zinc-finish bases, referred to as "H bases" by Eames enthusiasts. In addition to this classic...
Fiberglass
Eames Time Life Apple Core A Turned Wood Stool c. 1970's
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Time Life stool, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, made by Herman Miller circa 1970's. This piece is know as the Apple Core, or A, this example is ion good, original conditio...
Wood
2018 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, Leather (1x)
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, Model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to 2018. The desi...
Aluminum, Steel
1995 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair, Model EA437, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the year 19...
Aluminum
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
$21,300Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Eames Vitra La Chaise Chair, Original, Fiberglass First Generation, 1992
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles and Ray designed the iconic "La Chaise" lounge chair for The Museum of Modern Art’s 1948 International Competition for Furniture Design. Its name references both its functio...
Stainless Steel
Primary Color/Mondrian Style Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four vintage Herman Miller Eames fiberglass chairs in primary colors. All chairs in very good vintage condition with Herman Miller bases available in black or metallic silver color finish. All glides intact. No cracks to shells. All new shock mounts. All signed and authentic. Chairs ship disassembled. Assembly takes five minutes using a single Phillips screwdriver.
Fiberglass
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
Eames Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs in Primary Colors Bauhaus
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available in Primary Colors. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractiv...
Fiberglass
EA216 Soft Pad Chair by Charles and Ray Eames, USA, 1969
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Antwerp, BE
The EA216 Soft Pad chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames and introduced by Herman Miller in 1969, belongs to the celebrated Soft Pad Group. Developed as a refinement of the earlie...
Aluminum, Steel
Red Crimson Eames Herman Miller Vintage 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...
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
Set of Eames upholstered side chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
This set of side chairs by Charles and Ray Eames are post-war classics. The seats are elephant hide gray fiberglass with olive green naugahyde upholstery and they sit on cast aluminu...
Aluminum
Standing Height Herman Miller Eames Contract Base Table
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in South Charleston, WV
Produced 2010 and never used for the facility. In pristine condition with a few scuffs to feet and otherwise flawless. 36" wide 29" tall with matching black adjustable feet. Cherry laminate, rubber edge and black painted contract base...
Steel
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DSW Shell Side Chairs, Set of Four
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding and iconic set of four Eames "DSW" shell side chairs, office chairs, or dining chairs By Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller USA, Early 21st Century Orange molded...
Upholstery, Ash
RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Uccle, BE
This emblematic rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in the fifties is well known for its powerful form and its indisputable comfort. The RAR (Rocking Armchair Rod Base), ma...
Aluminum
2012 Herman Miller Eames DSR Plastic Dining Chair 6x Available
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of DSR Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1951 for Herman Miller. These particular examples were produced in 2012. The chairs feature plastic shel...
Steel
2001 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Green Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, Model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to 2001. The desi...
Aluminum, Steel
Charles & Ray Eames, Lounge Chair and Ottoman '2'
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Napa, CA
The Lounge Chair and Ottoman is an iconic furniture design created by Charles and Ray Eames. It is widely regarded as one of the most significant and enduring pieces of modern furnit...
Plywood
Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Chair in Brilliant Yellow
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Herman Miller fiberglass diamond chair. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames. circa 1970s production. Model DSX. This shade is called “Brilliant Yellow” and is one of the less c...
Fiberglass
Brown Eames for Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We have eleven original 1960s Eames fiberglass shell chairs with original H bases. Narrow mount. Lovely rich brown color. These have their original finish and are gorgeous, gleaming,...
Fiberglass
Eames Leg Splint In Original Paper Wrapper Evans Products Co. Birch Plywood 1943
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Monrovia, CA
Charles Eames Leg Splint In Original Paper Wrapper Evans Products Company And Is Sealed. 1 Splint Designed by Charles And Ray Eames For The N...
Wood, Birch, Paper
Eames Management Chairs in Grey Fabric Upholstery c. 1980 - 1990s 4 Available
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Sharp set of 4 Eames aluminum group management chairs in gray fabric, with cast aluminum frames. The chairs are all in great, original, clean and ready to use condition, all are mark...
Aluminum
Vintage Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Red Leather Lobby Office Chair 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This early vintage mid century modern red leather Model 3475 Eames Time Life Executive or "Lobby" Desk Chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller was produced in the...
Aluminum, Steel
$1,095 / set
Pair of Eames Molded Plastic Armchairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of Herman Miller produced original Eames Molded Shell Chair in a durable, 100 percent recyclable polypropylene. The subtle matte texture of the re-engineered plastic shell maint...
Chrome
1999 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Brown Leather
By Herman Miller, 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 the year 1...
Aluminum
1980s Herman Miller ET151 Eames Segmented Aluminum Group Dining Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Segmented Conference Dining Table, Model ET151, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1964. This piece dates to the 1980s. The table's design is ...
Aluminum
2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Blue Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Desk Chair, Model EA435, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This example dates to the 2010s. I...
Aluminum
Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chair 1981
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern black Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller was produced in 1981. This classic office chair fea...
Aluminum, Steel
2001 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Brown Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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 the year 2...
Aluminum
Eames Herman Miller Oval Conference Dining Table Universal Segmented Laminate #2
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Eames for Herman Miller racetrack oval conference or dining table with a black universal segmented base and a light blonde laminate top wi...
Aluminum, Steel
Eames Molded Fiberglass Side Chair - White
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Charles and Ray Eames realized their dream to create a single-shell form over 80 years ago by making their molded chairs of fiberglass. When the environmental risks of that material became known, the Eames Molded...
Fiberglass
$2,250 / set
Set of 4 - Herman Miller Eames DCM Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nice set of 4 Herman Miller Eames DCM chairs. Good overall condition. Some scratches. Ships from Philadelphia. Eames DCM Side Chairs, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eame...
Ash
Herman Miller Eames Dining Set with 4 Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous Herman Miller Eames dining set. Featuring 4 pink model DSR chairs, recoated in pink and atop fresh new Eiffel bases. All chairs signed Herman...
Fiberglass
1980 EA 108 Charles Ray Eames Herman Miller ICF Design Swivel Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF De Padova
Located in Brescia, IT
Chrome aluminum frame Black netweave seat Excellent condition.
Aluminum, Chrome
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 Herman Miller was produced in the 2010s. This classic mid century modern desk chair features Maharam Prone leather upholstery in Mantra, a stunning deep, rich shade of red. The comfortable, contoured ergonomic design features thick, plush cushions, 360 degree swivel seat, adjustable height and backrest tilt and five-star polished aluminum base with foot glides. Please note that chair glides can also be removed to accommodate Herman Miller rolling...
Aluminum, Steel
Eames Surfboard ETR Coffee Table, Herman Miller, Black Mid Century Modern Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This classic mid century modern Eames ETR (Elliptical Table Rod Base) coffee table by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller was manufactured circa 2000. Originally introduced in ...
Steel, Chrome
1st Generation Eames RKR Wire Mesh Rocker by Herman Miller 1951
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
Charles and Ray Eames designed their fiberglass and wire chairs to be fitted with a wide variety of bases to offer a range of heights, uses, and aesthetics. One of the most desirable today is the rocker. This rare early example of the RKR dates from the first few months of production as evidenced by the base which has supporting struts that extend from the front legs all the way to the back, crossing under the seat. The Eames RKR...
Steel
2013 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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 the year 2...
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Modern White Vintage Fiberglass Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage model DSS-N fiberglass chair was designed by Charles & Ray Eames and produced by Hermann Miller, Zeeland, Michigan USA...
Metal
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 chair was designed for the Time Life Building in New York. This model is slightly ...
Aluminum
2003 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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 the year 2...
Aluminum
Eames Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell DSX Chair from IBM c 1950/60's
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid century DSX fiberglass chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, produced by Herman Miller circa 1950/60's. This example is in very fine, original, clean and ready to use ...
Metal
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Walnut Segmented Base Racetrack Dining Table
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Eight foot long walnut dining / conference table designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller. Stamped "64128" and signed with the " double ring black metal" E...
Aluminum
$3,545Sale Price|21% Off
Early LCW Lounge Chair stained red by Charles & Ray Eames, Evans Plywood, 1950s
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Brussels, Brussels
LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) chair created by Charles and Ray Eames around 1945. Chair sold by Herman Miller, but produced by Evans Plywood in 1948-1949. The 5-2-5 screw arrangement bene...
Plywood
2000s Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in Green Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs, Model EA437, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These pieces date to the 2000s. The...
Aluminum
2006 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Chairs, Model EA435, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These particular examples date to 2006....
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage LCM Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, c. 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Bristol, GB
Mid-Century Lounge Chair An iconic design by the legendary American husband and wife team. An early Herman Miller example. Ebonised ply on a chrome base. In original condition, i...
Steel, Chrome
Charles and Ray Eames, Time Life Stool, Walnut, USA, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in High Point, NC
A turned walnut "Time Life" stool designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller, USA, 1960s.
Walnut
4 Herman Miller Eames DCW Dining Chairs Wood in Light Ash
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful set of 4 early 2000’s DCW for Dining Chairs Wood by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The label dates them to the period between 2003-2007 approximately when that ...
Wood
1st Gen 1956-1959 Eames Lounge Chair and Boot Glide Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare and collectible 1958 Eames lounge chair with ottoman, model 670-671 includes all distinct 1st generation details, restored and reupholstered, ready for use. 1st gen details: 1....
Plywood
$9,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Magnificent Rare Brazilian Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Mid-Century
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent and rare 2nd generation Brazilian Rosewood and black leather lounge chair and ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames. This chair retains its super rare double ring back black ...
Metal
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular example was produced in the 201...
Aluminum
Eames Herman Miller Soft Pad Leather Lounge Chair EA216 Aluminium Armchair 1975
By Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, iconic and rare 1970s tall back Eames ‘Soft Pad’ swivel lounge chair in fair-to-good vintage condition. Designed by American Mid Century Modern supremos Ray and Charles E...
Aluminum