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Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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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
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Original DSS Seal Brown Fibreglass Chair
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Original DSS Seal Brown Fibreglass Chair

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Original DSS Seal Brown Fibreglass Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Original DSS Fibreglass Green & Seal Brown Chair Brand imprint to underneath of chair seat Charles Ormond Eames Jr. (June 17, 1907 – August 21, ...

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

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Steel

1950s Herman Miller Eames PSC Swivel Desk Chair, Alexander Girard Checkerboard
1950s Herman Miller Eames PSC Swivel Desk Chair, Alexander Girard Checkerboard

1950s Herman Miller Eames PSC Swivel Desk Chair, Alexander Girard Checkerboard

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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. ...

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

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Aluminum

Charles and Ray Eames Combed Oak LCW
Charles and Ray Eames Combed Oak LCW

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

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1950s American Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Oak

Early Eames Swiveling Dowel Legged Wire Chair, DKW-1
Early Eames Swiveling Dowel Legged Wire Chair, DKW-1

Early Eames Swiveling Dowel Legged Wire Chair, DKW-1

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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...

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

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Wire

Set of Four Iconic EA108 Eames "Aluminium Group" Swivel Chairs by Vitra in Black
Set of Four Iconic EA108 Eames "Aluminium Group" Swivel Chairs by Vitra in Black

Set of Four Iconic EA108 Eames "Aluminium Group" Swivel Chairs by Vitra in Black

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Dronten, NL

A wonderful set of four EA108 swivel chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. These authentic mid-century masterpieces feature polished chromed aluminum frames and the original bla...

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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Chrome

Eames and Alexander Girard for Herman Miller La Fonda Fiberglass Armchair, 1960s
Eames and Alexander Girard for Herman Miller La Fonda Fiberglass Armchair, 1960s

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...

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

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Aluminum

C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Zenith SAX Fiberglass Rope Edge Arm Shell Chair
C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Zenith SAX Fiberglass Rope Edge Arm Shell Chair

C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Zenith SAX Fiberglass Rope Edge Arm Shell Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Zenith SAX Arm Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1950. The chair is comprised...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

DCM Chairs by Charles + Ray Eames for Herman Miller in Red Aniline Dye
DCM Chairs by Charles + Ray Eames for Herman Miller in Red Aniline Dye

DCM Chairs by Charles + Ray Eames for Herman Miller in Red Aniline Dye

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1951. USA. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Red dye with wood construction and metal frame.

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

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Metal

1950 Eames PAW Herman Miller Zenith Dowel Leg Chair Rope Edge Lemon Yellow
1950 Eames PAW Herman Miller Zenith Dowel Leg Chair Rope Edge Lemon Yellow

1950 Eames PAW Herman Miller Zenith Dowel Leg Chair Rope Edge Lemon Yellow

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Charles and Ray Eames paw walnut dowel leg fiberglass swivel armchair for Zenith Plastics / Herman Miller Inc. A 1st generation/production rope edge fiberglass armchair example. Fr...

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

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Steel

RAR Rocking Chair by Eames for Vitra, Fiberglass & Wood, 1980s
RAR Rocking Chair by Eames for Vitra, Fiberglass & Wood, 1980s

RAR Rocking Chair by Eames for Vitra, Fiberglass & Wood, 1980s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Berlin, DE

RAR Ray & Charles Eames Rocking Chair for Vitra

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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Metal

Tandem Eames for Herman Miller for Three Shells and a Table Top
Tandem Eames for Herman Miller for Three Shells and a Table Top

Tandem Eames for Herman Miller for Three Shells and a Table Top

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

Tandem Base and Table without shells. Show signs of use. 35 cm H incl the height of the bar of the base/ 40 incl the top of the seat support/ 42 cm incl the top of the table top su...

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

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Metal

C. 1956 Pair of Herman Miller Eames DKR Wire Dining Chairs with Eiffel Bases
C. 1956 Pair of Herman Miller Eames DKR Wire Dining Chairs with Eiffel Bases

C. 1956 Pair of Herman Miller Eames DKR Wire Dining Chairs with Eiffel Bases

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of DKR Wire Dining Chairs, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1951. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller circa 1956. The pair features...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

2010s Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in White Leather
2010s Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in White Leather

2010s Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in White Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair, Model EA437, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This example dates to the 2010s. Th...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

Charles and Ray Eames LCM Chair w/ Mongolian Lamb Wool , c. 2010
Charles and Ray Eames LCM Chair w/ Mongolian Lamb Wool , c. 2010

Charles and Ray Eames LCM Chair w/ Mongolian Lamb Wool , c. 2010

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

Iconic LCM lounge chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Unique edition as it has been issued with the wood finished with red aniline dye and covered in black Mongolian la...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

Eames EA108 Swivel Task Chair Licensed & Manufactured Made By ICF De Padova
Eames EA108 Swivel Task Chair Licensed & Manufactured Made By ICF De Padova

Eames EA108 Swivel Task Chair Licensed & Manufactured Made By ICF De Padova

By ICF De Padova, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Charles and Ray Eames EA108 Hopsack Swivel Task Chair from The Aluminium Group Manufactured Under License By ICF De Padova of Italy Each chair has an ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Herman Miller DAT Executive armchair Designed by Charles & Ray Eames
Herman Miller DAT Executive armchair Designed by Charles & Ray Eames

Herman Miller DAT Executive armchair Designed by Charles & Ray Eames

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

Herman Miller DAT fibre plastic armchair on office base, Designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1948. Off-white fibre plastic armshell, DAT shivel base equipped with tilt function,...

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

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Aluminum

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 Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Multiple Available. Price for Stacking base. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their at...

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

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Fiberglass

Deep purple Authentic Charles Ray Eames Armchairs by Herman Miller
Deep purple Authentic Charles Ray Eames Armchairs by Herman Miller

Deep purple Authentic Charles Ray Eames Armchairs by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of mid century modern soft Pad Management Lounge chairs from the Aluminium Group Collection designed by CHARLES &RAY EAMES and made by HERMAN MILLER . Dark purple fabric wit...

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

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Fabric

Set of 6 Eames Aluminum Group EA106 Dining Chairs in Black Netweave Mesh, Vitra
Set of 6 Eames Aluminum Group EA106 Dining Chairs in Black Netweave Mesh, Vitra

Set of 6 Eames Aluminum Group EA106 Dining Chairs in Black Netweave Mesh, Vitra

By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Vitra

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Comfortable set of 6 EA106 dining and/or conference chairs belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Comfort i...

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

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Aluminum, Chrome

Set of 4 Vitra Aluminium Chairs EA 108 by Charles & Ray Eames, Swivel
Set of 4 Vitra Aluminium Chairs EA 108 by Charles & Ray Eames, Swivel

Set of 4 Vitra Aluminium Chairs EA 108 by Charles & Ray Eames, Swivel

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Berlin, DE

4 Vitra Aluminium Chairs EA 108 by Charles & Ray Eames, Swivel This set of four Vitra Aluminium Chairs EA 108, designed by renowned designers Charles &...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Set of Three Vintage Swiveling Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
Set of Three Vintage Swiveling Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller

Set of Three Vintage Swiveling Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 3 Vintage Swiveling chairs by Eames for Herman Miller. One black, one gray and one dark yellow.

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

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Steel

1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Three-Seater Sofa in White Naugahyde #2
1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Three-Seater Sofa in White Naugahyde #2

1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Three-Seater Sofa in White Naugahyde #2

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a 3473 sofa, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1964. It's constructed from aluminum, iron, and plywood. It may be the original white naugahyde...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Iron

Adjustable Translucent Yellow Eames Desk Armchair on a Rolling Base
Adjustable Translucent Yellow Eames Desk Armchair on a Rolling Base

Adjustable Translucent Yellow Eames Desk Armchair on a Rolling Base

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Oakland, CA

1950s translucent yellow fiberglass adjustable shell desk armchair with both height and tilt adjustments. The yellow shell has a parchment quality that allows light to past through i...

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

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Metal

Aluminum Group EA 116 Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1990s
Aluminum Group EA 116 Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1990s

Aluminum Group EA 116 Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1990s

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a rare, vintage Model EA 116 Swivel Chair designed by Eames couple for their now iconic 'Aluminium Group'. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958, the aluminum chair i...

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1990s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Pair of Eames DCM Herman Miller Dining Chairs
Pair of Eames DCM Herman Miller Dining Chairs

Pair of Eames DCM Herman Miller Dining Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Eames designed DCM (Dining Chair Metal). Chairs This pair of chairs are currently in later, but not new, orange paint finish, the metal frames are also in later black paint f...

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

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Metal

Butter Yellow Herman Miller Eames DCM Chair - Red Aniline Dye Finish beneath #3
Butter Yellow Herman Miller Eames DCM Chair - Red Aniline Dye Finish beneath #3

Butter Yellow Herman Miller Eames DCM Chair - Red Aniline Dye Finish beneath #3

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

USA, 1950s Vintage Eames for Herman Miller dining chair metal with chrome frame. It is offered as found and was painted butter yellow over the original red aniline dye finish (you ca...

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

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Chrome

Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs, 1980s - Set of 4
Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs, 1980s - Set of 4

Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs, 1980s - Set of 4

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Detroit, MI

These vintage mid century modern black Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller were produced in the 1980s. This classic office chair...

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

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Aluminum, Steel

Six Vintage Eames Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs on Casters 1970s
Six Vintage Eames Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs on Casters 1970s

Six Vintage Eames Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs on Casters 1970s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Baltimore, MD

Authentic rare Mid-Century Modern iconic molded fiberglass pivoting shell office or dining chairs on "contract bases" (PSC chairs) with casters, two armchairs and four side chairs, c...

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

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Aluminum

Set of Three Vintage Swiveling Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
Set of Three Vintage Swiveling Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller

Set of Three Vintage Swiveling Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 3 Vintage Swiveling Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller. One black, one gray and one dark yellow.

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

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Steel

Pair Eames Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs 1980s
Pair Eames Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs 1980s

Pair Eames Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs 1980s

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 1981. This classic office chair ...

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

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Aluminum, Steel

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 Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in The Hague, NL

Mid- Century modern La Fonda chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960's circa. The "La Fonda" designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1961 for the La Fonda del Sol restau...

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

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Aluminum

Set of 8 Royal Blue Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Royal Blue Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Royal Blue Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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 ...

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

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Steel

Set of Two '2' Herman Miller LCW Lounge Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames, USA
Set of Two '2' Herman Miller LCW Lounge Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames, USA

Set of Two '2' Herman Miller LCW Lounge Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames, USA

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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 Seating

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Walnut

Pair of Eames for Herman Miller Swivel Armchairs Original Purple Fabric
Pair of Eames for Herman Miller Swivel Armchairs Original Purple Fabric

Pair of Eames for Herman Miller Swivel Armchairs Original Purple Fabric

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Mid-Century Modern soft pad management lounge chairs from the Aluminium Group Collection designed by Charles &Ray Eames and made by Herman Miller. Dark purple fabric wit...

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

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Aluminum

2023 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Molded Plastic Side Chairs with Girard Fabric
2023 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Molded Plastic Side Chairs with Girard Fabric

2023 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Molded Plastic Side Chairs with Girard Fabric

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of upholstered DSR Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1951 for Herman Miller. These particular examples were produced in 2023. The chairs feature ...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

Vintage 1950s Lemon Yellow DAX Chair Charles+Ray Eames Zenith Herman Miller
Vintage 1950s Lemon Yellow DAX Chair Charles+Ray Eames Zenith Herman Miller

Vintage 1950s Lemon Yellow DAX Chair Charles+Ray Eames Zenith Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Hyattsville, MD

An extremely clean museum quality example. Made between 1951-1952, these are generally referred to as, '2nd generation.' These were also shipped from the Venice Eames Office like the...

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

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Fiberglass

Eames Soft Pad Recliner with Ottoman, Herman Miller, Gray Leather Aluminum Group
Eames Soft Pad Recliner with Ottoman, Herman Miller, Gray Leather Aluminum Group

Eames Soft Pad Recliner with Ottoman, Herman Miller, Gray Leather Aluminum Group

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Detroit, MI

This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Soft Pad Recliner with Arms and Soft Pad Ottoman was manufactured in 1990. The set is upholstered in high-grade medium gray leat...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

Lobby Desk Chair ES104 by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1960s
Lobby Desk Chair ES104 by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1960s

Lobby Desk Chair ES104 by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1960s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Antwerp, BE

Eames executive chair ES-104, also known as the Time-Life chair, an iconic piece of mid-century design by Charles and Ray Eames. This chair was originally crafted for the executive f...

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

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Aluminum

Rare Early Set of Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Chairs in Zebrawood
Rare Early Set of Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Chairs in Zebrawood

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...

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

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Steel

Eames Time Life Chair in Grey Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s
Eames Time Life Chair in Grey Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s

Eames Time Life Chair in Grey Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Eames Time Life chair for Herman Miller in light grey leather with a polished aluminum frame and legs made in Los Angeles, CA. Originally designed in 1960 by Charles and Ray Eames for use in the lobby of the Time Life building in New York. Recently re-upholstered in gray leather, in-keeping with the color and integrity of other Time-life models. Some slight blemishes to the aluminum frame in-keeping with age. Chair's height and recline is fully adjustable and also swivels 360 degrees. Timeless chair. In 1972, the Time-life chair made the news when notoriously fussy chess genius Bobby Fischer included this chair among his many demands for his legendary 1972 world championship match with Russian master...

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

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Aluminum

Design Classic: Eames Alu Group EA124 Lounge Chair, Vitra, 1980s
Design Classic: Eames Alu Group EA124 Lounge Chair, Vitra, 1980s

Design Classic: Eames Alu Group EA124 Lounge Chair, Vitra, 1980s

By Vitra, 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 the EA124...

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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Herman Miller Produced Eames RAR Rocking Chair
Herman Miller Produced Eames RAR Rocking Chair

Herman Miller Produced Eames RAR Rocking Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Iconic mid-century modern shell rocking chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller Company, and used by the CUNY University. Leather slip is in tact over the fibe...

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

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Chrome

1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Sofa with Fresh Black Naugahyde Upholstery
1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Sofa with Fresh Black Naugahyde Upholstery

1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Sofa with Fresh Black Naugahyde Upholstery

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a 3473 sofa, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1964. It is constructed from aluminum, iron, and plywood. It was recently recovered (2021) in b...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Iron

Sedia DSS di Charles & Ray Eames per Vitra, Anni 60
Sedia DSS di Charles & Ray Eames per Vitra, Anni 60

Sedia DSS di Charles & Ray Eames per Vitra, Anni 60

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Milano, IT

Sedia, fibra di vetro, metallo cromato. Discrete condizioni.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

1983 Herman Miller Eames EC175 Fiberglass Desk Chair in Blue Naugahyde & Canvas
1983 Herman Miller Eames EC175 Fiberglass Desk Chair in Blue Naugahyde & Canvas

1983 Herman Miller Eames EC175 Fiberglass Desk Chair in Blue Naugahyde & Canvas

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an EC175 Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1971 for Herman Miller. This particular example was produced in 1983. This is one of the more unique and ...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

1948 Eames Evans for Herman Miller DCM Dining Chairs Metal & Walnut Set of Five
1948 Eames Evans for Herman Miller DCM Dining Chairs Metal & Walnut Set of Five

1948 Eames Evans for Herman Miller DCM Dining Chairs Metal & Walnut Set of Five

By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames

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...

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1940s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Green EA124 Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
Green EA124 Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s

Green EA124 Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in bruxelles, BE

Swivel armchair in green fabric and metal. Seat height: 47 cm. Stamped Herman Miller. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE

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

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Metal

Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocker in Parchment
Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocker in Parchment

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 ...

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

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Fiberglass

2017 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Bar Stool in White with Brown Fabric
2017 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Bar Stool in White with Brown Fabric

2017 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Bar Stool in White with Brown Fabric

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Fiberglass Shell Bar Stool, which was developed by Herman Miller in 2015. These particular examples were produced in the United States...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

Charles Eames MAX Armshell Lounge Chairs
Charles Eames MAX Armshell Lounge Chairs

Charles Eames MAX Armshell Lounge Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in San Francisco, CA

Charles and Ray Eames designed MAX low lounge arm shells with X-base. Original black base and screws in excellent original condition. These are wonderful early transitional parchment...

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

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Fiberglass

1956, Ray & Charles Eames Lounge Chair, Rare First Edition 1956 in Black Leather
1956, Ray & Charles Eames Lounge Chair, Rare First Edition 1956 in Black Leather

1956, Ray & Charles Eames Lounge Chair, Rare First Edition 1956 in Black Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...

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

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Metal

PAiR OF VINTAGE HERMAN MILLER HILLIE STAMPED BLACK LEATHER SWIVEL LOUNGE CHAIRS
PAiR OF VINTAGE HERMAN MILLER HILLIE STAMPED BLACK LEATHER SWIVEL LOUNGE CHAIRS

PAiR OF VINTAGE HERMAN MILLER HILLIE STAMPED BLACK LEATHER SWIVEL LOUNGE CHAIRS

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of original First Edition Herman Millie Hillie stamped Eames Ea124 lounge or office chairs with bl...

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

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Chrome

Model EA 105 Aluminium Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s, set of 2
Model EA 105 Aluminium Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s, set of 2

Model EA 105 Aluminium Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s, set of 2

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie

The Aluminium Chair EA 105, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958, is an icon of modern design and craftsmanship. This chair perfectly blends timeless elegance with exceptional c...

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

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Aluminum

Pair of Barstools Designed by Eames for Herman Miller with Blue Velvet Covers
Pair of Barstools Designed by Eames for Herman Miller with Blue Velvet Covers

Pair of Barstools Designed by Eames for Herman Miller with Blue Velvet Covers

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice pair of rare barstools designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller circa 1970s, the navy blue velvet seat cover shows light wear and light stains as shown on the pics but has ni...

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

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Metal

Charles And Ray Eames seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Charles and Ray Eames seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 607 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Herman Miller, Milo Baughman, and Edward Wormley. Prices for Charles and Ray Eames seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $230 and can go as high as $50,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,499.

Questions About Charles and Ray Eames Seating

  • 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
    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 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.
  • 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.

    Find vintage Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.