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.
2002 Vitra Charles Eames Lachaise
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Perpignan, FR
the legendary La Chaise lounge chair, designed by Charles Eames. Produced by Vitra, this example is a numbered edition dated 2002, ensuring both authenticity and exceptional manufact...
Aluminum
American Mid Century Charles & Ray Eames Contract Base Coffee Cocktail Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare example of an Eames Contract base coffee table with marbelized, grey laminate top over wood with cast aluminum base and lacquered steel great condition. part of the Aluminum g...
Aluminum
$2,050Sale Price / set|35% Off
La Fonda Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Vienna, AT
With their distinctive silhouette and molded fiberglass structure, these chairs harmoniously combine form and function. They were specifically designed in the 1960s for Alexander Gir...
Metal
Original First Generation Eames Zenith Rope-Edge LAX Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This first generation Zenith DAX lounge chair in Lemon yellow was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. It features the original rope edge beneath the chair, as well a...
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller Gray Leather Office Chair 2000s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century mode...
Aluminum, Steel
Charles and Ray Eames, LCW Lounge Chair, circa 1960
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Belmont, MA
Charles and Ray Eames. Iconic LCW lounge chair in black stained plywood, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, Manufactured by Evans / Herman Miller. The veneer and chair is in good o...
Plywood
Early Zenith Parchment DAX Fiberglass Shell Armchair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in San Jose, CA
Iconic design (DAX) dining armchair x-base by Ray and Charles Eames, circa early 1950's. This second generation parchment colored armchair retains a high gloss finish supported by th...
Steel
'Surfboard' Coffee Table by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This 7 foot long coffee table is perfect for your modern four seat sofa, with simple and timeless design. Black laminate top set on layered wood, with a polished chrome base. Designe...
Chrome
Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas Bench with Side Table 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Münster, DE
Eames Bench, Tandem Seating Group Designed by Charles and Ray Eames, 2 fiberglass seat shells and a side table, crossbar with chrome-plated legs...
Metal
2007 Herman Miller Eames Segmented Dining Table / Conference Table in Dark Oak
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Segmented Conference Dining Table, Model ET187, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1964. These pieces date to the year 2007. They feature a re...
Aluminum, Steel
Set of 4 Walnut DCW Dining Chairs, Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A matching set of four DCW (Dining Chair Wood) chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller, USA. Introduced as part of the Eames plywood furniture ser...
Plywood, Walnut
Charles and Ray Eames DAX armchair by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Athens, Attiki
The DAX chair combines the shell of the 'Eames armchairs' with a classic four-legged base and is thus a realisation of the chair concept created by Charles and Ray Eames in the 1950s. Thanks to its relatively simple appearance, the dax chair is undoubtedly the most versatile of Eames plastic chairs...
Metal
Mid Century Blue Sofa Compact by Eames for Herman Miller 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This classic vintage mid century modern Eames Compact Sofa Model S-473 is circa 1970. The sofa has been professionally reupholstered in a gorgeous Herman Miller blue nubby fabric. Th...
Steel, Chrome
Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs, 1980s - Set of 4
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
These vintage mid century modern black Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller were produced in the 1980s. This classic office chair...
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames EA322 Swivel Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller 1984
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames EA322 Swivel Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller, 1984. This is a nice and original pair of Charles and Ray Eames EA322 (or EA124 as they are called these ...
Aluminum
$480Sale Price|20% Off
DCM (Dining Chair Metal Base) by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Doral, FL
DCM (Dining Chair Metal Legs) by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Ebony Stained Ash Bentwood with Chromed Metal Base
Metal
Set of two Vitra 671 Lounge Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
For sale is a lovely set of two iconic Vitra 671 Lounge Chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956. The Eames’ wanted to create a spacious armchair that combines ergonomics — ...
Chrome
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, Model EA334, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular chair was produced in the 2010s. The ...
Aluminum, Steel
Ochre Yellow Mustard Eames 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...
Fiberglass
Eames for Herman Miller DCM Plywood and Chrome Chair Mid Century Modern
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Enhance your home or office with the iconic Mid Century Modern charm of this Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chair. Showcasing the distinctive molded plywood construction, it combines n...
Chrome
Vitra CTM Couchtisch Charles & Ray Eames Clubtisch coffee table
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen CTM Clubtisch von Vitra zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Charles und Ray Eames und gilt bis heute als wahrer Designklassiker. Zustand: Guter geb...
Steel, 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 ...
Metal
Multiple Eames Aluminum Group EA108 Dining Chairs Charcoal Netweave Mesh, Vitra
By Charles Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable dining and/or conference chair EA108 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Comfort is guarante...
Aluminum, Other
‘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...
Metal
Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller, 2008 An iconic Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ott...
Aluminum
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Metal Base (LCM), 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Centreville, VA
The Eames LCM (Lounge Chair Metal) features sheets of premium face veneer on both sides of the seat and back. The wide variety of wood available adds to the versatility and beauty of...
Plywood
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...
Aluminum
Set of 6 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass "LA FONDA" Armchairs, H. Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass "LA FONDA" Armchairs, H. Miller This chairs are one of two new fiberglass chairs Charles and Ray Eames designed in 1961, inspired by reque...
Fabric, Fiberglass
Early Red Aniline Dyed Eames LCM Lollipop Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very nice fairly early c.1948-1950 Red analine Eames LCM chair in usable condition. Frame has 'lollipop' back rest drop outs.
Metal
$840Sale Price|30% Off
Herman Miller Black Naugahyde Arm Chair by Charles and Ray Eames, 1950
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Single black stitched Naugahyde over moulded fiberglass shell DAX chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This chair was initially acquired for The City University of New Y...
Steel
Eames "Baby Rocker" RAR by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
If an employee of Herman Miller were to have a child, they were given an Eames "RAR" rocking chair to rock the newborn. It would be marked with a small placard commemorating the name...
Zinc
Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Yellow "La Fonda" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 4 classic chairs the "La Fonda" designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1961 for the La Fonda del Sol restaurant in New York and produced by Herman Miller. All the chairs are ori...
Metal
1 Herman Miller Time Life Office Executive Leather Chair 4-Star Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller Time Life Executive Chair Originally designed in 1960 for the lobby of the Time-Life building in New York. Anodized aluminium 4- star base and frame Original taupe l...
Aluminum
$685 / item
Black Eames DCM Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have 4 black DCM (dining chair metal) chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Original and in great condition.
Chrome
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group black leather swivel tilt executive chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Chair Model EA420, designed in 1969 by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller . This chair is stamped 1992 . Soft black leather upholstery ...
Aluminum
Vintage Eames Time Life Gray Velvet Office Chair Herman Miller 1978
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern gray Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller was manufactured in 1978. This classic executive des...
Aluminum, Steel
Set of Six Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller, 1960
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Portland, OR
Very clean set of classic Eames chairs in Parchment. Original Eiffel bases. This set has been together since its production- circa 1960. The chairs are in excellent vintage condition...
Steel
1950, Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller Set DSS Fiberglass Stacking Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair 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 Beac...
Metal, Chrome
Charles Ray Eames Evans Plywood Company CTW1 OTW Oblong Table Wood Walnut Birch
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A rare Charles and Ray Eames CTW1 coffee table. An early version of the OTW (Oblong Table Wood) coffee table. The CTW1 was introduced in the 1940s and was first produced by Evans Ply...
Plywood
Herman Miller Eames Time Life Lobby White Leather Office Chair 2021
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This white Model 3475 Eames Time Life Executive Lobby Chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller was produced in 2021. This classic mid century modern desk chair fea...
Aluminum, Steel
Charles and Ray Eames Galaxy Black Pendant Lamp by Cassina
By Charles and Ray Eames, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charles and Ray Eames Galaxy Lamp Manufactured by Cassina (Italy) EXPLOSION OF LIGHT Designed in 1949, a product of the genius of Charles and Ray Eames,...
Metal
$220Sale Price / item|20% Off
Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs Multiple
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Eames Herman Miller fiberglass stacking chairs 2000s 100 available Black molded material with fabric seat pad White powder coated base Mea...
Polystyrene
Charles & Ray Eames "Rar" Black Original Rocking Chair, 1977
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern molded RAR rocking chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This gorgeous midcentury rocking chair was produced 1977. An original condition. B...
Metal
Eames Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in black leather for Herman Miller. Black leather is in good condition with wear as shown. Extremely comfortable and worn in. Chair swivels. Heigh...
Aluminum
1970s Herman Miller Eames Girard La Fonda End Coffee Table w/ Round Slate Top
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a La Fonda end or coffee table, produced by Herman Miller and designed by Ray and Charles Eames. This series was designed for the La Fonda restaurant, designed by ...
Aluminum, Chrome
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.
Steel
2005 La Chaise Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra Herman Miller
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are two (sold separately) authentic La Chaise lounge chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. These were produced circa 2005 and carry original Vitra labels. This d...
Fiberglass
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...
Steel, Chrome
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair This office chair measures: 25.5 wide x 24 deep x 32.75 high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm hei...
Metal
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller DSS Fibreglass Upholstered Chair 1980s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Charles & Ray Eames Original Herman Miller Dss Fibreglass Chocolate Coloured Upholstered Chair, With Original Seat Cushion, Chrome Base And Labels 19...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous mid-century modern authentic Herman Miller Eames soft pad 4 cushions tilt and swivel lounge chair. Designed as part of the iconic aluminum group, a timeless design classic a...
Aluminum
Set of Two Eames DCW Lounge Chairs in Walnut for Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of two Eames DCWlounge chairs in walnut for Herman Miller, USA. The DCW chair, also known as the dining chair wood, is a modernist furniture design created by the husband-and-wif...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group 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 popular chairs was designed in 1958 by Charles and Ray Eames. Please note I have 5 chairs available, selling them individually (the price listed is for one chair) Specifications: Upholstered in dark chocolate brown leather. Manual seat height adjustment from 16" to 19" Swivel 360 degrees Tilt with tilt tension adjustment Lightweight polished aluminum frame and a 5-star base with chrome hood casters. Weight capacity 300 lbs. Model: EA335 Year manufactured: 2008, (50 years anniversary) Made in USA. Authentic all the chairs have the black Herman Miller...
Aluminum
Charles Eames Wire Chairs with Bikini Cover on Eiffel Base's (Old Edition)
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Argelato, BO
Awesome Classic Brown Eames wire chairs on a black eiffel base with the bikini cover for Herman Miller. It is a true icon of mid-century American design,...
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Modern Herman Miller No1 Eames Conference Table
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this super rare and highly collectable, original, Mid Century Modern, Herman Miller No1 Edition conference table, which were purchased by the original owner...
Chrome
$188Sale Price / item|50% Off
Herman Miller Blue Moulded Plastic Stool by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Rochester, England
The Herman Miller Blue Moulded Plastic Stool by Charles & Ray Eames is a testament to the duo's iconic design philosophy—simple yet functional. Feat...
Fiberglass
Eames Desk by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Eames Desk Unit (ESU - 2nd Generation) by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. The 2nd generation was a short lived collection being manufactured for only a few short years (1952...
Metal
2018 Eames Plastic DSW Shell Dining Chairs in White w/ Dowel Bases 5x Available
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames DSW Side Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1948. These examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2018, and the lis...
Steel
Half Size Wood Screen Model #FSW-8 By Charles and Ray Eames c. 1952
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ash wood half size screen featuring eight segments with canvas partitions by Charles and Ray Eames c. 1952. The dimensions listed reflect each individual panel with the depth measuri...
Canvas, Wood
Greige Light Grey 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...
Fiberglass