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Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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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
Office Chair EA216 by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, Germany, 1960s
Office Chair EA216 by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, Germany, 1960s

Office Chair EA216 by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, Germany, 1960s

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Antwerp, BE

Charles and Ray Eames EA216 softpad office chair, produced by Vitra. This distinguished chair boasts a sleek black leather seat and backrest, complemented ...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Chrome

Black Leather Soft Pad Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Icf, 1970s
Black Leather Soft Pad Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Icf, 1970s

Black Leather Soft Pad Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Icf, 1970s

By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF Milano 1

Located in bruxelles, BE

Black leather armchair with aluminum base and wheels. Stamped ICF. It turns on itself. Seat height 51 cm. Wear due to time and age of the armchair. For shipping, request us for rece...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

1951 Herman Miller Eames PKW-1 with Leather Pad and Dowel Base
1951 Herman Miller Eames PKW-1 with Leather Pad and Dowel Base

1951 Herman Miller Eames PKW-1 with Leather Pad and Dowel Base

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a PKW-1 Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames. This example was produced by Herman Miller in the United States and dates to the year 1951. The chair is comprise...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Steel

Eames Original ETR Coffee Table
Eames Original ETR Coffee Table

Eames Original ETR Coffee Table

$6,000Sale Price|20% Off

Eames Original ETR Coffee Table

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Napa, CA

Elliptical Table Rod (ETR) - Original Eames Elliptical Table with Rod base often referred to as the Surfboard table due to its elongated shape a...

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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Steel, Zinc

Charles & Ray Eames "La Fonda" Brown Fiberglass Chairs For Herman Miller
Charles & Ray Eames "La Fonda" Brown Fiberglass Chairs For Herman Miller

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

2012 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in MCL Leather
2012 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in MCL Leather

2012 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in MCL Leather

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 2012. The des...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

Set of 4 Walnut DCW Dining Chairs, Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1950s
Set of 4 Walnut DCW Dining Chairs, Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1950s

Set of 4 Walnut DCW Dining Chairs, Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1950s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles 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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Plywood, Walnut

Pair of Eames for Miller MKX Wire Mesh Chairs
Pair of Eames for Miller MKX Wire Mesh Chairs

Pair of Eames for Miller MKX Wire Mesh Chairs

$1,920Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Eames for Miller MKX Wire Mesh Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Genuine set of Mid-Century Modern Eames for Herman Miller MKX-l wire mesh dining chairs. The chairs feature the iconic wire mesh seat conjoined ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Steel

Eames Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
Eames Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA

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...

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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Yellow "La Fonda" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960
Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Yellow "La Fonda" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960

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...

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1960s Virgin Islands Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Metal

Charles and Ray Eames, LCW Lounge Chair, circa 1960
Charles and Ray Eames, LCW Lounge Chair, circa 1960

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Plywood

Charles and Ray Eames DKR-2 Wire Chair for Herman Miller
Charles and Ray Eames DKR-2 Wire Chair for Herman Miller

Charles and Ray Eames DKR-2 Wire Chair for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

DKR-2 chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, also referred to as the bikini chair features a white Naugahyde seat cushion and seat back resembling a bikini. The chair has ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Metal

Herman Miller LKX-2 Chairs
Herman Miller LKX-2 Chairs

Herman Miller LKX-2 Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Metal, Wire

Herman Miller Black Naugahyde Arm Chair by Charles and Ray Eames, 1950
Herman Miller Black Naugahyde Arm Chair by Charles and Ray Eames, 1950

Herman Miller Black Naugahyde Arm Chair by Charles and Ray Eames, 1950

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Steel

Aluminium Chair EA108 by Charles and Ray Eames  for Herman Miller - 60s
Aluminium Chair EA108 by Charles and Ray Eames  for Herman Miller - 60s

Aluminium Chair EA108 by Charles and Ray Eames  for Herman Miller - 60s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Padova, IT

True icons of twentieth century design, the seats of the Aluminum Group series were designed by Charles and Ray Eames in the 1950s and were first created in 1958, defining what is still the standard for meeting chairs today. A clean and visible structure, which combines the stability and lightness of aluminum with the comfort of a covering - in leather, fabric or mesh - which, being kept taut only by fixing to the sides, becomes an integral part of the joint. With an extraordinary sense of adventure, Charles and Ray Eames turned...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

Eames LKH-2 Lounge with Girard Upholstery by Herman Miller
Eames LKH-2 Lounge with Girard Upholstery by Herman Miller

Eames LKH-2 Lounge with Girard Upholstery by Herman Miller

By Alexander Girard, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

This terrific example of the Eames LKH-2 easy chair has a black wire seat, a bikini pad in magenta naugahyde designed by Alexander Girard and a zinc lounge ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Steel

Charles and Ray Eames DAX chair by Herman Miller, 70s
Charles and Ray Eames DAX chair by Herman Miller, 70s

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

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Metal

Eames Herman Miller DAX Arm Chair in Elephant Gray Fiberglass
Eames Herman Miller DAX Arm Chair in Elephant Gray Fiberglass

Eames Herman Miller DAX Arm Chair in Elephant Gray Fiberglass

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Stamford, CT

This is a very nice example of a second-generation Charles and Ray Eames DAX armchair for Herman Miller in Elephant Gray fiberglass. The warm gray fiberglass shell and original matt...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Metal

Labeled Eames IT-1 Incidental Table for Herman Miller, 1950s
Labeled Eames IT-1 Incidental Table for Herman Miller, 1950s

Labeled Eames IT-1 Incidental Table for Herman Miller, 1950s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Early and rare Eames IT-1 Incidental Table in production till 1956. Metal folding legs with plywood tabletop finished with birch wood veneer. Excellent original condition and hard to...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Steel

1980s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Pink Fabric
1980s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Pink Fabric

1980s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Pink Fabric

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 1980s. Th...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

American Mid Century Charles & Ray Eames Contract Base Coffee Cocktail Table
American Mid Century Charles & Ray Eames Contract Base Coffee Cocktail Table

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...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

2007 Herman Milles Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Brown Leather
2007 Herman Milles Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Brown Leather

2007 Herman Milles Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Brown 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 Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These examples date to 2012. The listed pri...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

Charles and Ray Eames Zenith Rope Edge Fiberglass Armchair
Charles and Ray Eames Zenith Rope Edge Fiberglass Armchair

Charles and Ray Eames Zenith Rope Edge Fiberglass Armchair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

First-generation Zenith armchair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This early Greige fiberglass shell has developed an unusually warm tone over decades of use, giv...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Fiberglass

C. 1961 Set of Four La Fonda Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
C. 1961 Set of Four La Fonda Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

C. 1961 Set of Four La Fonda Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of four DSL chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1961. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1961. The chairs are co...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

2023 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in White Bristol Leather
2023 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in White Bristol Leather

2023 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in White Bristol Leather

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 Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples were produced in...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

Eames Lounge Chair Cognac Brown and White Shell, Set of 2
Eames Lounge Chair Cognac Brown and White Shell, Set of 2

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...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

2022 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in White Leather
2022 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in White Leather

2022 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in White 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 example was produced in 2022. The des...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

1992 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Black Fabric
1992 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Black Fabric

1992 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Black Fabric

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. This particular example dates to 1992. The desig...

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1990s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

C. 1957 Herman Miller Eames Wire DKX-1 in Black Steel with Bikini Pad
C. 1957 Herman Miller Eames Wire DKX-1 in Black Steel with Bikini Pad

C. 1957 Herman Miller Eames Wire DKX-1 in Black Steel with Bikini Pad

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a DKX-1 Wire Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1951. This example was produced by Herman Miller circa 1957. The chair features a sculptural black steel w...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Steel

1997 Herman Miller Eames Management Soft Pad Desk Chair in Black Leather
1997 Herman Miller Eames Management Soft Pad Desk Chair in Black Leather

1997 Herman Miller Eames Management Soft Pad 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 1...

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1990s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Blue 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 heigh...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Metal

Greige Light Grey Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Greige Light Grey Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs

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

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Fiberglass

1958 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Shell Chair w/ Chrome H Base
1958 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Shell Chair w/ Chrome H Base

1958 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Shell Chair w/ Chrome H Base

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Eames DSX Side Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 1958. The c...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Steel

Set of Five Charles & Ray Eames Molded Shell Chairs for Herman Miller, USA 2016
Set of Five Charles & Ray Eames Molded Shell Chairs for Herman Miller, USA 2016

Set of Five Charles & Ray Eames Molded Shell Chairs for Herman Miller, USA 2016

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This set of five original molded shell chairs was designed by Charles Eames and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller. Produced in 2016, the chairs represent a faithful continu...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Metal

Italian modern black leather lounge chair 670 671 by Eames for ICF, 1970s
Italian modern black leather lounge chair 670 671 by Eames for ICF, 1970s

Italian modern black leather lounge chair 670 671 by Eames for ICF, 1970s

By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF Group

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern black leather lounge chair 670 671 by Eames for ICF, 1970s Armchair and pouf or chaise longue mod. 607 and 671 with black painted wooden body. The armchair is composed...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Restored Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Chairs
Pair of Restored Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Chairs

Pair of Restored Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

The Eames Aluminum Group collection (1958) began as a special project for Eero Saarinen and Alexander Girard, who needed seating for a home they were designing for industrialist J. Irwin Miller in Columbus, Indiana. The pair asked the Eameses to design light, mobile leisure chairs. At the time, Charles and Ray were exploring ways to use aluminum, which had been strengthened, refined and made more affordable since WWII. So, they constructed a lightweight, die-cast aluminum frame and set a sling in it - a “sitting pocket,” as they called it, which subtly conformed to the body’s shape. This completely new type of seat marked a departure from the idea of a chair as solid Pair of restored Herman Miller...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

First Generation Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM Dining Chairs in Ash
First Generation Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM Dining Chairs in Ash

First Generation Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM Dining Chairs in Ash

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare and exceptional set of six early transitional DCM (Dining Chair Metal) chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller / Evans Products. These examples, crafted in as...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Steel, Zinc

Chaise DSW par Charles & Ray Eames, édition Herman Miller
Chaise DSW par Charles & Ray Eames, édition Herman Miller

Chaise DSW par Charles & Ray Eames, édition Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Rouen, FR

Chaise DSW dessinée par Charles & Ray Eames, édition Herman Miller. Modèle emblématique du design moderniste américain, cette DSW offre une coque en fibre moulée couleur jaune et...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Fiberglass

Italian modern leather office chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
Italian modern leather office chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s

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

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Metal

Early Eames DCM Dining Chair by Herman Miller, 1950s Edition
Early Eames DCM Dining Chair by Herman Miller, 1950s Edition

Early Eames DCM Dining Chair by Herman Miller, 1950s Edition

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous early Herman Miller edition Eames DCM chair. Molded seat and back with walnut finishes. Dates to the 1950s, with solid steel rod frame, with original plating. Metal in good ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Walnut

Eames Soft-Pad Executive Chairs in Charcoal Maharam Wool by Herman Miller
Eames Soft-Pad Executive Chairs in Charcoal Maharam Wool by Herman Miller

Eames Soft-Pad Executive Chairs in Charcoal Maharam Wool by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Stamford, CT

The great portfolio of Charles & Ray Eames is widely celebrated and serves as a model of inspiration for designers to this day. One of their most recognizable designs is the Aluminum Group line for Herman Miller from which these Soft Pad Executive Chairs were born. It is said that the Soft Pad variation was a design accident - cushions from the Eames Chaise found themselves draped over an Aluminum Group chair, and the rest is history. Whatever the story may be, the comfort of Charles & Ray’s Soft Pad seating perhaps rivals that of their famed Eames Lounge Chair. The Soft Pad collection consists of a Lounge Chair, a Low Back Management Chair, and this High Back Executive Chair. The design language is similar to the Eames Aluminum Group suite which sports a single “sling” of material which is tethered to two cast aluminum side rails and in this case, four plush cushions for optimal comfort. These chairs are equipped with a tilt mechanism with tension control as well as manual height adjustment. We have a large quantity of these Eames Soft Pad Executive Chairs...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

Half Size Wood Screen Model #FSW-8 By Charles and Ray Eames c. 1952
Half Size Wood Screen Model #FSW-8 By Charles and Ray Eames c. 1952

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...

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1950s American Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Canvas, Wood

Eames Evans Red Aniline Dye LCW Lounge Chairs - Matched Pair
Eames Evans Red Aniline Dye LCW Lounge Chairs - Matched Pair

Eames Evans Red Aniline Dye LCW Lounge Chairs - Matched Pair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Spectacular matched set of red aniline dye LCW lounge chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Evans Product Company (before Herman Miller production). Aniline-...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Plywood

Folding Table by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1947
Folding Table by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1947

Folding Table by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1947

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Eames for Herman Miller IT occasional table with chrome-plated steel, lockable, folding legs suitable for uses such as light dining, card table, computer, or other ancillary use in a...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Steel

2024 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Plastic Counter Stools with Chrome Bases
2024 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Plastic Counter Stools with Chrome Bases

2024 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Plastic Counter Stools with Chrome Bases

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Eames Plastic Counter stools, which were developed by Herman Miller in 2015. These particular examples were produced in 2024. The stools are comprised of chrome bas...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Chrome

Eames Herman Miller Black Leather Office Chair Thin Pad Aluminum Group
Eames Herman Miller Black Leather Office Chair Thin Pad Aluminum Group

Eames Herman Miller Black Leather Office Chair Thin Pad Aluminum Group

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Detroit, MI

The Aluminum Group Management height office chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller is from the Eames Aluminum Group Collection. These distinctive chairs resulted...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

Pair Eames Herman Miller DAX Leather Armchairs 1960s MCM Rope Edge Shell Bucket
Pair Eames Herman Miller DAX Leather Armchairs 1960s MCM Rope Edge Shell Bucket

Pair Eames Herman Miller DAX Leather Armchairs 1960s MCM Rope Edge Shell Bucket

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Vitra

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

C. 1950 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAR Arm Shell Chair in Green
C. 1950 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAR Arm Shell Chair in Green

C. 1950 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAR Arm Shell Chair in Green

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of DAR "Eiffel" Armchairs in seafoam green., originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1949. This pair dates to C. 1950. These pieces are 1st year production exa...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

Materials

Steel, Aluminum, Zinc

Coffee table Lafonda by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller - 1970s
Coffee table Lafonda by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller - 1970s

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

Materials

Marble

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair Leather 2x Avail
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair Leather 2x Avail

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair Leather 2x Avail

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a single (multiple chairs are available, though sold individually) Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. Th...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Two-Seat Sofa by Charles and Ray Eames, Green Leather & Walnut
Eames Two-Seat Sofa by Charles and Ray Eames, Green Leather & Walnut

Eames Two-Seat Sofa by Charles and Ray Eames, Green Leather & Walnut

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Astoria, NY

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Two-Seat Sofa, with green leather upholstery on walnut frame above aluminum eight leg base, Herman Miller label to underside. 33.25" H x 57" ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames "La Fonda" Blue Fiberglass Chairs Herman Miller
Charles & Ray Eames "La Fonda" Blue Fiberglass Chairs Herman Miller

Charles & Ray Eames "La Fonda" Blue 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

2016 Herman Miller Eames Green Upholstered DSW Side Chair with Walnut Dowel Base
2016 Herman Miller Eames Green Upholstered DSW Side Chair with Walnut Dowel Base

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 ...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Blue Sofa Compact by Eames for Herman Miller 1970s
Mid Century Blue Sofa Compact by Eames for Herman Miller 1970s

Mid Century Blue Sofa Compact by Eames for Herman Miller 1970s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1973 Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in Grey Leather
1973 Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in Grey Leather

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...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

1989 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather
1989 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather

1989 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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

Design Classic Eames Vitra EA 124, EA 125 Alu Group Lounge Set, 2000s
Design Classic Eames Vitra EA 124, EA 125 Alu Group Lounge Set, 2000s

Design Classic Eames Vitra EA 124, EA 125 Alu Group Lounge Set, 2000s

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Renens, CH

The Aluminum Group chairs by Charles and Ray Eames are considered among the significant furniture designs of the 20th century. Introduced in the late 1950s, their construction and ...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

Materials

Metal

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Cream Leather
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Cream Leather

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Cream 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...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Off Black"La Fonda" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960
Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Off Black"La Fonda" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960

Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Off Black"La Fonda" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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...

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1960s Virgin Islands Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Furniture

Materials

Metal

Charles And Ray Eames furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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.
Questions About Charles and Ray Eames Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    No, 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 13, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    Yes, 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    For 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 ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Charles 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Charles 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, 2022
    Charles 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 s​ome 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, 2022
    Rosewood 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.