Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
American
Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. The Eameses were lovers of folk craft who had a genius for making highly original chairs, tables, case pieces and other furniture using traditional materials and forms.
As furniture designers, filmmakers, artists, textile and graphic designers and even toy and puzzle makers, the Eameses were a visionary and effective force for the notion that design should be an agent of positive change. They are the happy, ever-curious, ever-adventurous faces of modernism.
Charles Eames (1907–78) studied architecture and industrial design. Ray Eames (née Beatrice Alexandra Kaiser, 1912–88) was an artist, who studied under the Abstract Expressionist painter Hans Hofmann. They met in 1940 at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit (the legendary institution where Charles also met his frequent collaborator Eero Saarinen and the artist and designer Harry Bertoia) and married the next year.
His technical skills and her artistic flair were wonderfully complementary. They moved to Los Angeles in 1941, where Charles worked on set design for MGM. In the evenings at their apartment, they experimented with molded plywood using a handmade heat-and-pressurization device they called the “Kazam!” machine. The next year, they won a contract from the U.S. Navy for lightweight plywood leg splints for wounded servicemen — vintage Eames splints are coveted collectibles today; more so those that Ray used to make sculptures.
The Navy contract allowed Charles to open a professional studio, and the attention-grabbing plywood furniture the firm produced prompted George Nelson, the director of design of the furniture-maker Herman Miller Inc., to enlist Charles and (by association, if not by contract) Ray in 1946. Some of the first Eames items to emerge from Herman Miller are now classics: the Eames chair, the LCW, or Lounge Chair Wood, and the DCM, or Dining Chair Metal, supported by tubular steel.
The Eameses eagerly embraced new technology and materials, and one of their peculiar talents was to imbue their supremely modern design with references to folk traditions.
Their Wire chair group of the 1950s, for example, was inspired by basket weaving techniques. The populist notion of “good design for all” drove their molded fiberglass chair series that same decade, and also produced the organic-form, ever-delightful La Chaise. In 1956 the Eames lounge chair and ottoman appeared — the supremely comfortable plywood-base-and-leather-upholstery creation that will likely live in homes as long as there are people with good taste and sense.
Charles Eames once said, “The role of the designer is that of a very good, thoughtful host anticipating the needs of his guests.” For very good collectors and thoughtful interior designers, a piece of design by the Eameses, the closer produced to original conception the better, is almost de rigueur — for its beauty and comfort, and not least as a tribute to the creative legacy and enduring influence of Charles and Ray Eames.
The original Eames furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes chairs, tables, case pieces and other items.
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Creator: Charles and Ray Eames
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1st Generation Eames LKX Lounge Wire Mesh Side Chair 1951
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
Hard-to-find First Generation Eames LKX (Low/Wire/X-base) lounge chairs, only made one year with this configuration; 1951. Made by Charles & Ray Eames for He...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Steel, Wire
$825 Sale Price
25% Off
Eames Early Shell Chair Lounge Height for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An early second generation parchment fiberglass arm shell chair with large shock mounts and black iron base in the rare lower lounge height . Having slip on black boot...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
1996 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair Brown Leather 6x Avail
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Chair, Model EA437, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1968. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in ...
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1990s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs, 1980s - Set of 4
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Fine Charles Eames for Evans Sold by Herman Miller Ash Grain DCM Dining Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
Very nice early production Charles and Ray Eames designed dining chair metal (DCM ). Clean chrome frame supports ash grain seat and back. Retains original Eames Evans Herman Miller w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1989 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 Chairs, Model EA418, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the year 1989....
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1980s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Early Zenith Parchment DAX Fiberglass Shell Armchair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Steel
Model 3473 Sofa by Charles + Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1964. Reupholstered in Camira yellow wool fabric. New foam as well. Rare model by the Eames.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Wool
Charles and Ray Eames office chair in black leather and aluminum group
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Office chair by the American design duo Charles and Ray Eames from the 1960s, model Lobby ES108. Aluminum frame with star base, original black leather seat and armrests. Beautiful vi...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Charles and Ray Eames DAX chair by Herman Miller, 70s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Athens, Attiki
The fully upholstered DAX chair is part of the Eames plastic armchairs collection, first presented as part of a New York Moma competition. An iconic piece o...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller FSW-10 Folding Screen
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ray and Charles Eames’ iconic folding screen, FSW-10, for Herman Miller takes the inspiration for its undulating shape from the folds of heavy drapery. Composed of articulated panels...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Maple, Plywood
2020 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Plastic DSW Dining Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Eames DSW Side Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1948. These examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2020. The...
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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Steel
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 desk chair featur...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Ultramarine Blue Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s molded fiberglass shell chairs in Ultramarine Blue, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming shells are in original condition, each with a distinc...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
2014 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Burgundy
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. This example dates to the year 201...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1980’s Rosewood White Leather Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair New Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We acquired a pair of early 1980’s vintage Herman miller Eames Chairs in rosewood veneer and white leather. We sold one with the ottoman and have this beauty left. The label dates it...
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1980s American Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Black Leather Dax Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern design black leather DAX rope edge fiberglass Zenith shell armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, made in the USA 1960's. Dark grey / black lea...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,531 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Early Eames DCM Birch Plywood Dining Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice set of early 1950s DCM chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. These are well-preserved second generation examples in a fetching birch and black combinatio...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal
$3,250 Sale Price / set
50% Off
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,...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Eames EA219 Soft Pad High Back Leather Office Chair by ICF
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Basildon, London
This high back leather office chair by Charles & Ray Eames, crafted in the 1990s, offers a blend of comfort and modern design. Perfect for any office space, adding both style and fun...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal
Original 1960's Herman Miller Charles & Ray Eames Bikini Wire Chairs set of 4
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Set of 4 Herman Miller "Bikini" chairs in factory white with aluminum bases and dark green vinyl cover.
Circa early 1960's. Well loved and cared for.
One has been reweld repaired and...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Set of Four Vivid Yellow Fiberglass Eames DSR Chairs on Black Eiffel Tower Bases
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
Very clean original set of four chairs together since new. Herman Miller DSR ( Dining Side Rod ) chairs designed be Charles and Ray Eames in the mid ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Steel
$2,800 Sale Price / set
24% Off
2000s Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Esperance, NY
Modern Living — In the 1950s, the Eames molded shell changed everything about what a chair could be–sculptural, practical, mass-produced. Now in recyclable polypropylene, this staple of modern living fits every body and any space.
2000s Eames Molded plastic side chair...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal
Unique Blue IBM Executive Office Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
A rare and historically significant example of mid-century modern design: an original EA117 executive office chair (known as EA335 in the USA), designed by Charles and Ray Eames for ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Italian modern leather office chair 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 chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
Office chair, model EA108 in metal and leather. The seat and backrest are upholstered in dark gr...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage "Men of Modern Mathematics" by Charles and Ray Eames, 1966
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage "Men of Modern Mathematics" by Charles and Ray Eames, 1966
offset lithograph in colors
open: 48 h × 73.5 w
folded: 24 h × 14.75 w
"poster comes with its original envelope...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Paper
Herman Miller Eames Elliptical Table (Etr) Surfboard Mid-Century Modern
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Herman Miller Eames Elliptical Table (ETR) with a white laminate top and wire base, often called the "surfboard table".
The table was introduced in 1951. T...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Formica
15ft Herman Miller Eames Table, 1970s & 12 Vitra EA217 Office Chairs circa 2003
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Aachen, NW
This amazing segmented table by Charles with 12x Soft Pad chairs is a 1 of a kind opportunity!
Fine and very rare 15ft Walnut segmented table by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, cir...
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1970s American Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1/6 Charles & Ray Eames EA108 swivel office armchairs in Hopsak, Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Antwerp, BE
An iconic design by Charles & Ray Eames, this set of six EA108 swivel office armchairs embodies the timeless elegance and ergonomic innovation that have made the Aluminium Group seri...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Eames Herman Miller Mid Century Conference Dinning Table, 1960s 245cm Diameter
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the large conference table by Herman Miller Eames, a striking centerpiece that commands attention with its impressive size and timeless allure. The wooden tabletop, showc...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
$12,442 Sale Price
20% Off
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Side Chair in Grey Naugahyde
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group armless desk or side chair with a 5-Point Antler Base, initially designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular chair was ...
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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Eames for Herman Miller stone top 36” Coffee Table/ Early Production!
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early Eames Aluminum Group Marble 36" Round Coffee Table. Stone sits on a metal support system that was only used briefly, or possibly pre-production. Table is in very nice shape w...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Aluminum
2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Fabric w/ Pneumatic
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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...
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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1990 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair w Dark Postmodern Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (the price listed is for one chair, but multiple chairs are available) 1990 production Herman Miller Eames aluminum group executive high back desk chair, ...
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1990s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare Early 1960s Eames Chair No.680 1st Generation Herman Miller Hille EA101 MCM
By Hille, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
An iconic and extremely rare first-generation Eames side chair in lovely vintage condition. This fantastic chair is a treasure of design history, produ...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Segmented Base Dining Table by Vitra — Custom Square Oak Top
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
A striking and custom-made version of the iconic Eames Segmented Base dining table, produced by Vitra. This exceptional table combines the classic architectural elegance of the Segme...
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2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1990s 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 ET142, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1964. These pieces date to the 1990s. They feature a rectan...
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1990s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Steel
One Eames For Herman Miller Executive Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
One mid century modern executive chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The high back model from the Aluminum G...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$1,900 / item
Brown EA217 Softpad Desk Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Zevenaar, NL
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Chairs, Model EA217, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This chair dates to the late 1970s, e...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Eames Herman Miller DAX Leather Armchairs 1960s MCM Rope Edge Shell Bucket
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra, Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and extremely rare pair of early 1960s caramel leather Eames DAX armchairs. A very special collaborative pair between Herman Miller and Vitra, these stunning armchairs work as lounge chairs, occasional chairs or dining chairs and will add stunning two-tone colouring and a fabulous Space Age 1960s aesthetic to any interior.
The DAX armchair was first produced in 1952 and is the most sought-after version of Charles and Ray Eames's classic fibreglass chairs, which revolutionised 20th Century furniture. Sometimes called the Eames 'Shell Chair', 'Bucket Chair' or 'Rope Edge Chair', this pair of DAX armchairs (which stands for Dining Height Armchair X-Base) has 'Greige' coloured (a combination of grey and beige) fibreglass shells, one of the three original Eames fibreglass shell colours produced from the early 1950s. This pair is fourth generation (made from 1959 onwards) as they have the improved white nylon glide feet and 'H-bases', so were likely manufactured in the early 1960s.
These wonderful armchairs features four-legged tubular steel chrome H-bases above all original & complete nylon glide feet. They have 'greige' fibreglass 'V'-stamped (for Vitra) shell seats, which join to the bases via Herman Miller marked black shock mounts and are upholstered in beautiful caramel leather with lovely contrasting white plastic bordering.
Much sought after for their simplicity, beautiful lines and their status as design icons, the gorgeous colouring and extremely rare collaborative authenticity of this pair of DAX chairs makes them even more special. Comfortable, iconic, exceptionally rare and effortlessly cool, these are a stunning and timeless pair of armchairs.
HERMAN MILLER / VITRA COLLABORATION & MARKINGS
Ray and Charles Eames began designing for Herman Miller in the late-1940s, since when the Herman Miller company has manufactured Eames furniture including the DAX chair, and in 1957 the Herman Miller company assigned the Swiss company Vitra the manufacturing licenses for the European market, since when they have also made Eames furniture including the DAX chair.
These two DAX chairs both have the Herman Miller logo markings to their black shock mounts and also have an embossed 'V' (for Vitra) on the underside of fibreglass shells, next to which the original Herman Miller sticker would have been placed. We therefore surmise that this pair would have been a collaborative effort produced for the European market between Herman Miller, who may have supplied the base (or at the very least the shock mounts) and Vitra, who made the fibreglass shell (and possibly all of the chair apart from the shock mounts.)
Despite extensive digging we haven't been able to find a detailed history of such collaborations between Herman Miller and Vitra, as it's rather nuanced and may have been carried out ad-hoc basis that wasn’t recorded in the histories of the companies. However, we think it highly plausible such collaborations would have happened, as both companies made the same Eames products and so could well have used each other's know-how and parts in the interest of keeping the Eames brand and products up to the highest specifications possible. Hence this very rare pair of twice-marked Eames DAX chairs...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Early Aniline Dye Red LCW Chair 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Red aniline dye LCW lounge chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller. The aniline-dyed wood is vibrant and rich, showcasing the dramatic grain undern...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Plywood
1975 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Leather w/ Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Lounge chair and Ottoman, model EA416 and EA423, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This particular set ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Charles and Ray Eames Walnut LCM Lounge Chair by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
The LCM is our favorite of the Eames plywood chair designs. The metal frame gives an overall visual lightness and makes the wood seat and back appe...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Steel
C. 1990 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Rosewood w/ Cushion
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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 1990 and has Brazilian rosewood shells. The...
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1990s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Eames 6 Panel Oak Room Divider by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Toledo, OH
Eames 6 panel oak room divider by Herman Miller. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames and Manufactured by Herman Miller in the 1940's. A durable woven polypropylene mesh connects the 6 ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Oak, Bentwood
Vitra EA 119 Bürostuhl Charles & Ray Eames Hopsak Leder hoch
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen EA 119 Bürostuhl von Vitra aus schwarzem Leder zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt vom bekannten Designduo Charles und Ray Eames und zeichnet sich durch ...
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2010s German Post-Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Blue Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Blue Chair
The chair measures: 24.75 wide x 22 deep x 31.25 high, with a sea...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Set of Two '2' Herman Miller LCW Lounge Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames, USA
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Deland, FL
Stately, minimal but certainly not understated. This 90's produced pair of LCW chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller has been reimaged in matte black; offered for your consideration as a limited custom release from ABT Modern.
From the first of the plywood series, the abbreviated Eames LCW Chair was the Lounge Height (L) Side Chair (C) on Wood (W) Base. Designed by Charles Eames and first manufactured by the Evans Molded Plywood Division, the chair has long gained classic status.
The techniques used to make these unique chairs had been developed during the war years and was evident in the Eames Splint, made for and utilized by the US Navy. The Eames LCW Plywood Chair...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Walnut
2008 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Desk Chair in Red Leather
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 particular example dates to 2008. The...
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Early 2000s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Metal
2013 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Desk Chairs in Brown 9x Available
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to 2013. Th...
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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Herman Miller Charles Ray Eames Authentic RAR Rocking Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic rare Mid-Century Modern early RAR rocking chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This gorgeous mid-century rocking chair was produced between 1956 -1959...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Early Red Aniline Dyed Eames LCM "Lounge Chair Metal", Signed with Evans Label
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very early Charles Eames and Ray Eames LCM, for Evans Products Company, Venice, CA, circa 1945. Red aniline-dyed molded plywood, polished c...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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Charles and Ray Eames furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Charles and Ray Eames furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 714 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Charles and Ray Eames were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Herman Miller, Milo Baughman, and Dunbar. Prices for Charles and Ray Eames furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $200 and can go as high as $75,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,496.
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Questions About Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
- Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Plycraft the same as Eames?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024No, Plycraft is not the same as Eames. Plycraft is the name of an American furniture manufacturer founded in the early 1950s in Massachusetts. Eames refers to Charles and Ray Eames, two of the most celebrated furniture designers of the 20th century. After marrying in 1941, Charles and Ray moved to Los Angeles, where they established the Eames Office and eventually built their lifelong residence, the Eames House in Pacific Palisades as part of the Case Study House Program. Their designs are among Herman Miller’s most popular products of all time. Plycraft founder Paul Goldman was the company’s principal designer, but George Mulhauser and Norman Cherner were also enlisted to create furniture for the brand. On 1stDibs, shop vintage Eames furniture (and Plycraft, too).
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024To pronounce Eames, say EEMS. The correct pronunciation rhymes with the word “seems.” Eames is the surname of designers Charles and Ray Eames, known for their pioneering mid-century modern furniture designs, such as the Eames Lounge Chair. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Eames furniture from some of the world's top dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022For Charles and Ray Eames’ chairs designed for Herman Miller, molded plywood, fiberglass-reinforced plastic, bent and welded wire mesh, and cast aluminum were used in production. You can shop a collection of Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, Charles Eames chairs are comfortable. The Eameses — Charles and Ray — were fascinated by ergonomics and designed chairs with comfort in mind. The legendary mid-century modernist designer-couple famously called their Eames lounge chair and ottoman “a special refuge from the strains of modern living” and described their design as having the “warm receptive look of a well-used first baseman’s mitt.”
While the couple’s DCW chairs, introduced in the 1940s, prioritized ease of production and affordability of materials, the Eames lounger, which debuted in 1956, was Charles and Ray’s interpretation of luxury furniture. And to the Eameses, luxury meant, above all, comfort.
Find vintage Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Charles and Ray Eames were related by marriage. Charles studied architecture and industrial design. Ray (née Bernice Alexandra Kaiser) was an artist who studied under painter Hans Hofmann. They met in 1940 at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit and married the next year. Shop a selection of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell if a Vitra chair is real, turn it over. Under the seat or base, you will find a name on a sticker, label or stamped directly on the piece. You can find images of authentic Vitra marks on trusted online resources and then compare them to those on your item to assess its authenticity. Next, research the specific type of chair that you have and learn about its key characteristics, such as its crafting techniques, materials and dimensions. You can use these traits as criteria for authenticating your chair. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer inspect your chair for you. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Vitra chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Charles and Ray Eames are famous for their chair designs. The couple released their first iconic Eames Lounge and Ottoman in 1956 and went on to create more chairs that changed the idea of comfortable seating. In addition to being great furniture designers, Ray and Charles were also graphic and textile designers, architects and film-makers. Shop a collection of Eames chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Charles and Ray Eames have been recognized as the 20th century’s most influential designers and are best known for their highly recognizable chairs. The Eames lounge chair and ottoman are an iconic duo in modern-styled furniture, and some of the first Eames items to emerge from Herman Miller are now classics: the LCW, or Lounge Chair Wood, and the DCM, or Dining Chair Metal, supported by tubular steel. Find vintage Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rosewood was the favorite wood of famed American designers Charles and Ray Eames. Rosewood made its way into some of the duo’s most celebrated designs, including the iconic Eames lounge chair. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of genuine Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
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