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.
2016 Herman Miller Eames Green Upholstered DSW Side Chair with Walnut Dowel Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames DSW Side Chair, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1948. This example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2016, and the listed ...
Steel
Vintage Eames Wire Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare satin black metal wire Eames rocking chair with birch wood runners and dark charcoal Naugahyde upholstered seat cover. The chair retains the fa...
Wire
Set of Four Eames for Herman Miller Black DKR Wire Chairs on Eiffel Bases
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKR wire chairs on Eiffel tower bases. All four chairs have been refinished in a correct tone matte black powder...
Steel
Coffee table Lafonda by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller - 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnifique table basse imaginée par Charles et Ray Eames pour Herman Miller dans les années 1970. Cette table basse dispose d'un pied dit Lafonda car ils ont été développés lors de...
Marble
1970s Herman Miller Eames EC434 Upholstered Arm Shell Chair w/ Fiberglass Shell
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Arm Shell Chair, Model EC434, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1970s. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA in the 1970...
Aluminum
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM White Ash Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM Mid Century White Ash Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 19.5 wide x 20.5 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height/chair clea...
Chrome
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
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
2015 Herman Miller Stacking Eames Plastic Side Shell Dining Chairs 1x Available
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames DSS Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2015. The listed price i...
Steel
Pair Bucket Fiberglass Swivel Chairs Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Baltimore, MD
A pair of Mid-Century Modern fiberglass swivel armchairs designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. The fiberglass molded bucket tub chair with arms, raised on a fixed aluminum X b...
Aluminum
Italian modern leather office chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF Group
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern dark grey leather office chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s Pair of office chairs, model EA108 in metal and leather. The seat and backrest are upholstered ...
Metal
Charles & Ray Eames "Rar" Black Original Rocking Chair, 1977
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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
2020s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Light 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. This example dates to the 2020s. ...
Aluminum, Steel
Charles & Ray Eames "La Fonda" Brown Fiberglass Chairs For Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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...
Aluminum
1953 ESU 240-N Shelving Unit by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller w/ Walnut
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original 1953 ESU 240-N Shelving Unit designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1949. This unit dates to 1953 and will be accompanied by its original receipt ...
Enamel, Steel, Chrome
C. 1954 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames DCM Dining Chairs in Calico Ash & Steel
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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 C. 1954. Their design features a bent-p...
Steel
Vitra Konferenztisch segmented table Charles & Ray Eames Esstisch
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen, sehr großen Konferenztisch vom deutschen Traditions- & Qualitätshersteller Vitra zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Charles & Ray Eames un...
Steel, Chrome
$4,080Sale Price / set|20% Off
4 blue leather rope edge Dax armchairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Kleinburg, ON
Four blue leather classic rope edge dax armchairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. These chairs were designed in the 1950s by the legendary American couple, who experiment...
Chrome
Eames Action Round Desk Table on Casters for Herman Miller, 70s, vintage
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Eames round table on casters for Herman Miller, 1960s-1970s. Table top : 106 cm diameter 74 cm height Table top thickness : 3 cm Brushed al...
Aluminum, Steel
EA 216 Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in LYON, FR
Soft Pad EA 216 Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Vintage Soft Pad EA 216 leather lounge chair by American designers Ray and Charles Eames. After working with f...
Aluminum
1948, Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Fiberglas Stacking Side Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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...
Metal, Chrome
Set of two Vitra 671 Lounge Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
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
1951 Herman Miller Eames RAR Fiberglass Rocking Chair w/ Rope Edge & Zenith Tags
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a very rare, early 'RAR' Rocking Chair, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. This particular chair dates to around 1951, as determined by the early Zenith lab...
Steel
8 DCM Chairs 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 steel chair is a classic design. Sometimes referred to as the "potato chip chair...
Metal
Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Chair Design Charles & Ray Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
rare Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Desk chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames Upholstery in blue Hopsack fabric, with chromed aluminium parts, equipped with...
Aluminum, Chrome
Charles & Ray Eames "La Fonda" Light Yellow Fiberglass Chairs Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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...
Aluminum
Rare Early 1960s Eames Chair No.680 1st Generation Herman Miller Hille EA101 MCM
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, 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...
Aluminum
Vintage Dinette Table on a Chrome Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
This table has a white laminate top Aluminum base with gliders Circa 1975 Made In USA
Wood
Model EA 105 Aluminium Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
The Aluminium Chair EA 105, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958, is an icon of modern design and craftsmanship. This chair perfectly blends timeless elegance with exceptional c...
Aluminum
2016 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair w/ Pneumatic Bases
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to 2016. Th...
Aluminum, Steel
1964 Herman Miller Eames 3473 Three Seat Sofa with Black Nubuck Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 3473 sofa, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1964. This example was produced in the United States in 1964. The sofa is constructed from alum...
Aluminum, Iron
2015 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, Model EA335, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular example was produced in 201...
Aluminum
‘RAR’ Rocking Chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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
Charles and Ray Eames "DAR" Armchair by Zenith for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in Highland, IN
The earliest fiberglass Eames chairs were produced by Zenith Plastics and came in a limited palate of five colors including parchment. The Zenith produced shells are distinctive for ...
Steel
Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Chair Design Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
rare Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Desk chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames Upholstery in blue Hopsack fabric, with chromed aluminium parts, equipped with...
Aluminum, Chrome
$1,900 / item
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 ...
Chrome
Charles & Ray Eames "La Fonda" Blue Fiberglass Chairs 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...
Aluminum
Eames Lounge Chair Cognac Brown and White Shell, Set of 2
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Munich, Bavaria
2 similar Eames lounge chairs from the Original Producer in germany Original Cognac brown Seminaniline leather. It was lacquered in white from a professional company. Very good cond...
Aluminum
ES 104 - Office chair in leather by Charles & Ray Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model ES 104 - Office chair in dark brown leather with armrests and steel frame with height adjustment. Designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra.
Steel
Eames Herman Miller DSS Ochre Yellow Mustard Vintage 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...
Fiberglass
Design Icon: Eames ES105 Lobby Chairs - Herman Miller for Vitra, set of 2
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Renens, CH
The Time Life Lobby or Executive Chairs were originally designed by the Eames couple for the Time & Life Building in New York. These particular examples are late 1970s / early 1980s ...
Steel
1980s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Pink Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This example was produced in the 1980s. Th...
Aluminum, Steel
$190Sale Price / item|50% Off
Herman Miller Blue Moulded Plastic Stool by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Basildon, London
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
1999 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
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
$1,400 / set
Herman Miller LKX-2 Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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.
Metal, Wire
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...
Fiberglass
Set of 4 Vintage White Fiberglass Eames Chairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 vintage white fiberglass Eames chairs by Herman Miller. All original, not a recent edition. Stamped under.
Steel
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
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
Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Kelly Green "H-Base" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair w/ Pneumatic Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This example was produced in the 2010s. Th...
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Black Leather Executive Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of black leather upholstered swivel armchairs, model ES 108, designed by Charles & Ray Eames, manufactured by Vitra. The Lobby chair was designed in 1960 for the reception area...
Aluminum
Charles and Ray Eames High Back Aluminum Group Chairs in Original Blue Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Six available. Eames for Herman Miller high back aluminum group desk, dining, or lounge chairs with arms in the original Alexander Girard for H...
Aluminum, Steel
Charles & Ray Eames "La Fonda" Blue Fiberglass Chairs 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...
Aluminum
Eames EA435 Management Soft Pad Office Chair all black by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Office Chair EA435 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed with the cushions i...
Aluminum
Upholstered Shell Chairs by Charles + Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. USA. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Vinyl upholstered shell chairs.
Upholstery
2004 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair Black Mesh Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, but the price listed is for each chair) Herman Miller Eames aluminum group management desk chair...
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames DAX Lemon Yellow rope edge Armchair Herman Miller 1951
By Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic DAX fibreglass chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames 1950s. First generation Zenith Plastics for Herman Miller production with rope edge and solid metal X-base with 'dome of...
Metal
1975 Set of Three Herman Miller Eames Arm Shell Chairs PAC w/ Red/Orange Shells
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of three Eames Arm Shell PAC Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1952. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller and date back to 1975...
Aluminum