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.
2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Lounge Chair with Black Frame and Tan Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Lounge Chair, model EA216, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1968. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the...
Aluminum
Authentic RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic and rare RAR Rocking chair designed by Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This rocking chair was manufactured in the 1960s. The rocking chair is in original vintage con...
Metal
EA208 Soft Pad Chair historical ICF Edition 1973 by Charles Eames
By ICF Milano 1, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Charles Eames EA208 Soft Pad Chair manufactured by ICF S.p.A. Italy An icon of modern design, the Eames EA208 Soft Pad Chair combines elegance, comfort, and craftsmanship. Original...
Aluminum, Steel
1st Generation Eames RKR Wire Mesh Rocker by Herman Miller 1951
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
Charles and Ray Eames designed their fiberglass and wire chairs to be fitted with a wide variety of bases to offer a range of heights, uses, and aesthetics. One of the most desirable today is the rocker. This rare early example of the RKR dates from the first few months of production as evidenced by the base which has supporting struts that extend from the front legs all the way to the back, crossing under the seat. The Eames RKR...
Steel
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Black Leather
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 the 2010...
Aluminum, Steel
C. 1948 Charles and Ray Eames LCM Lounge Chair in Birch by Evans / Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an early LCM Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. The piece was produced by Evans/ Herman Miller sometime in the late 1940s. Its design features a ben...
Steel
2019 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Plastic Dining Shell Chairs with Fabric Seat
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of DSX side chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 2019. The chairs ...
Steel
1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt, Office Chair 4 Wheels No Arms
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Aluminum
Eames and Alexander Girard for Herman Miller La Fonda Fiberglass Armchair, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Original La Fonda fiberglass armchair designed by Charles Eames and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller, circa 1960s. The sculptural fiberglass shell features integrated arms...
Aluminum
2017 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair Black 1x Available
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Executive high back desk chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller. This model was originally designed in 1958, and these...
Aluminum
1948 Eames Evans for Herman Miller DCM Dining Chairs Metal & Walnut Set of Five
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original set of five DCM chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames. This particular set dates to approximately 1948 and was produced by Evans plywood company (the earliest manufacturer of these chairs). Notable also is that they were specified in Walnut, which contrasts the metal legs beautifully. These chairs retain their original feet, shock mounts (some may have been replaced during their lifetime), and screws. The walnut panels may show some wear. Please see photos. Their Evans production can be confirmed based primarily on the feet and headrest connection. Only early Evans examples had this round, circular detail connecting the backrest to the frames. Please note that the chair frames have not been cleaned, as some collectors prefer fully original examples. If requested, we can certainly clean the frames to remove the oxidation noted in the photos. Another set of four Evans DCM...
Metal
1995 Herman Miller Eames Softpad Executive Desk Chair in Black/Grey Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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 199...
Aluminum
2022 Herman Miller Eames DAW Dining Chair with Yellow Fabric Seat & Eiffel Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames DAW Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2022...
Steel
2023 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, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This example dates to 2023. The design incl...
Aluminum, Steel
2015 Set of Six Eames DSR Plastic Chairs in White Plastic with Eiffel Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six DSR Side Chairs, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in the 1950s. These particular examples were produced in the United States in 201...
Steel
DAX Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rope edge fiberglass "Zenith" shell chair with a brushed steel X-base, in elephant grey.
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Black Mesh Executive Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning Authentic Mid-Century Modern eames aluminum group executive chair. A timeless design Classic and Contemporary with Innovative ...
Aluminum, Steel
Herman Miller Eames Tall Gray Leather Office Chair Soft Pad
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height desk chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This executive height chair features a t...
Aluminum, Steel
Charles and Ray Eames, Time Life Stool, Walnut, USA, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in High Point, NC
A turned walnut "Time Life" stool designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller, USA, 1960s.
Walnut
2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Leather w/ Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive high back desk chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller. The featured price includes one chair, but several ar...
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames DAR Eiffel Rope Edge Chair, 1st Generation, 1950
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles Eames (1907-1978) & Ray Eames (1912-1988) for Zenith Plastics / HermanMiller DAR Eiffel rope-edge chair Venice, California / Zeeland, Michigan, 1950 fiberglass, enameled steel early sticker label Measures: 24 7/8" W x 23 5/8" D x 31 3/8" H All original parts, including rare first gen. feet, which date the piece to the first batch of production (1950). Labelled. Gorgeous museum worthy piece. Quite possibly one of the most famous and iconic chairs ever, the Eames DAR would most commonly become known as the ‘eiffel chair’ due to its sculptured wire base resembling that of Europe’s most notorious landmark. The very first generation of the Eames DAR Eiffel Chair was recognizable not only for the ‘rope edge’ shell but also due to the protruding ‘1st gen’ feet as opposed to boot glides or later plastic feet. The abbreviated Eames DAR Chair stands for the Eames Dining (D) height, Arm (A) Chair, on Rod (R) Base released in the first year of arm chair production of the fiberglass series developed to the marketplace in 1950. The early success of the Eames arm chairs, released in 1950, was a co-ordinated effort between the Eames . Office (Designers), Zenith Plastics (Manufacturers) and Herman Miller (Distributors). The chair series was always designed to have interchangeable bases and the DAR was one of the ‘original 5’ alongside the DAX X-base, LAR cats cradle...
Stainless Steel
charles and Ray Eames lounge chair, 1956 Knoll mid-century
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lounge Chair, Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra Production 1990s, United States, 1956 (original design). Bent plywood frame with rosewood finish, leather upholstery, and die-cast aluminum...
Leather, Wood
2008 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Cream Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs, Model EA335, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These examples date to 2008. Their design i...
Aluminum, Steel
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...
Steel, Zinc
2015 Herman Miller Stacking Eames Plastic Side Shell Dining Chairs 1x Available
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames DSS Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2015. The listed price i...
Steel
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...
Aluminum
Herman Miller Eames Side Shell Chair in Seafoam Light on Black H Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s Herman Miller Eames Side Shell Chair in Seafoam Light on original black H base. Chair looks to have had a repair to the fiberglass at the s...
Fiberglass
1960, Ray and Charles Eames, Original La Fonda Chairs by Miller in First Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
Metal
2010s Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in Grey Vinyl
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair, Model EA437, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This example dates to the 2010s. Th...
Aluminum, Steel
Charles and Ray Eames Set of 6 'Bikini' Wire Frame Chairs Vitra 1980s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Meer, VAN
Charles and Ray Eames Set of 6 'Bikini' Wire Frame Chairs, Vitra editions, 1980s This is a wonderful set of 6 DKR-2 ‘Bikini’ wire chairs by Charles ...
Metal
2013 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Desk Chairs in Brown 9x Available
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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...
Aluminum, Steel
Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller Set of 4 Dowel Leg DAW Armchairs Orange
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Eames, of recent manufacture by Herman Miller, these signed chairs are in like new condition. Each still retaining hang tags, shells are made of white plastic with an off...
Metal
Set of Eight 1967 Herman Miller Eames PACC Armshell Chairs in Fiberglass
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an exceptionally rare set of eight original Eames Pivoting Arm Chairs with Casters (PACC) designed by Charles and Ray Eames, produced by Herman Miller. The chairs are unique ...
Aluminum, Steel
$3,500 / set
Charles and Ray Eames DSR Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of 6 Charles and Ray Eames Eiffal Tower Side Chairs Original naugahyde seat covers Original surface and feet
Steel
Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocker in Parchment
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous edition of the design classics model RAR rocking chair by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller. Clean parchment shell with ...
Fiberglass
Eames RSR Rocking Chair Elephant Gray
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elephant gray Herman Miller Eames fiberglass shell on rocking base. Excellent grain in the fiberglass side shell. Stamped on bottom with Herman Miller. N...
Steel
8x Vitra EA208 Soft Pad Management Chair by Charles Eames Brown
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Aachen, NW
Rare opportunity to purchase a set of 8x Eames soft pad management office chairs model EA208 produced by Vitra. The chairs features a chromed aluminium frame and a very soft brown ...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern LCM Chair By Charles And Ray Eames, Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This iconic Midcentury Modern LCM chair is by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The LCM chair was designed by the duo in 1946 and manufactured by Herman Miller in the late 40s...
Steel, Chrome
Early and first generation Eames Herman Miller LSX wire lounge chair on X base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
This is an early Eames Herman Miller LSX chair . That is Lounge Side chair on X base . First generation (1950) with screw in domes of silence foot glides . The brace or frame...
Steel, Wire
A Pair of Charles Eames LCW's Early Original Examples Evans
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare pair of early production (5x2x5 screw mounts) Charles Eames LCW (lounge chair wood). Original analine black finish in very good condition. Bac...
Ash
1950s Herman Miller Eames PSC Swivel Desk Chair, Alexander Girard Checkerboard
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A real Mid-Century Icon that can still hold a place in a collectors home, by the CSS Wall Unit or the ESU Desk. This is a rare 1st generation PSC chair in poor distressed condition. ...
Aluminum
C. 1958 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Shell Chair in Elephant Hide Gray
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are 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 C. 1958. The chairs ar...
Steel
1970s Herman Miller Eames DCMU Chair with Black Fabric Upholstery 8x Available
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames DCMU Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This model was designed in 1970. The acronym DCMU stands for Dining Height...
Steel
Mid-Century Fiberglass Side Chair with La Fonda Base by Charles & Ray, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
Original Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Side Chair with black Hopsak and elegant La Fonda Base. The classic by Ray & Charles Eames. The black Hopsak upholstery is framed with a blac...
Metal
Rare Early Set of Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Chairs in Zebrawood
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in North Miami, FL
A set of 4 of beautifully grained early DCM chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in a very hard to find zebrawood pressure molded plywood on chr...
Steel
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Dark Grey 1x Avail
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Chairs, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples were produced in the 2010s. Their ...
Aluminum
Set of Four Charles and Ray Eames La Fonda chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Four 1960s 'La Fonda' chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA. Charles and Ray Eames designed these incredible La Fond chairs at request from their friend Ale...
Aluminum
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair Light White Naugahyde
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular example was produced in the 2010s. The desig...
Aluminum
LAH by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This LAH (low Armchair H base) armchair has a leatherette seat and a fiberglass shell. This chair is the lounge version of the DAH or DAX. It is still in very good condition and perf...
Faux Leather, Fiberglass
1st Generation Eames RKR Rocker by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
Charles and Ray Eames designed their fiberglass and wire chairs to be fitted with a wide variety of bases to offer a range of heights, uses, and aesthetics. One of the most desirable...
Steel
$3,849Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair early DCW Dining Chair in black by Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brussels, Brussels
DCW (Dining Chair Wood) chair created by Charles and Ray Eames around 1945. These are second generation chairs produced by Herman Miller USA between 1950 and 1953 (the production of...
Walnut, Plywood
Early Eames Swiveling Dowel Legged Wire Chair, DKW-1
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare early swiveling dowel leg chair with walnut legs, designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, model DKW-1, 1951/1952. Wire top and timeworn weaved fabric seat. Original t...
Wire
1970s Herman Miller Eames DCMU Dining Chair in Plastic and Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a DCMU Dining Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1970. This particular example was produced in the United States and dates back to the 1...
Steel
Set of 8 Royal Blue Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 8 Herman Miller Eames fiberglass dining chairs. Authentic vintage tops and bases. In good vintage condition with normal wear. All new shock mounts ...
Steel
2er Set Vitra EA108 Bürostuhl Charles Ray Eames Netz office chair
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten eins von drei wunderschönen 2er Sets Vitra EA108 Büro-/ Konferenzstühlen mit Netzbespannung zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt vom bekannten Designduo Charles und Ray Eames...
Metal
Eames Yellow Rope-Edge Zenith Fiberglass Armchair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1st generation rope-edge yellow fiberglass armchair, designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This early example has the visual sharpness and material presence that disti...
Fiberglass
Charles and Ray Eames Combed Oak LCW
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charles and Ray Eames LCW ( Lounge Chair Wood) 1950s Production Original finish over Combed Oak
Oak
Eames Alu Group Lounge Set by Herman Miller, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Renens, CH
The Aluminum Group chairs by Charles & Ray Eames are one of the most important designs of the 20th Century. Their original design from the 1950s is still relevant today, giving interiors all over the world a touch of modern elegance. On offer we have a set consisting of the EA124 Lounge Chair and EA125...
Aluminum
2005 Herman MIller Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair, Model EA333, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular example dates to the year 2005. The...
Aluminum
Lounge Chair with pouf, Charles e Ray Eames, Knoll
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This is perhaps the dream chair of all of us. The Eames Lounge Chair and ottoman are furnishings made of molded plywood and leather, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman ...
Leather