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.
Mid-Century Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair Espresso Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning, authentic mid-century modern Eames aluminum group management chair. A timeless design classic and contemporary with Innovative comfort features. One of Herman Miller's most...
Aluminum
Eames Herman Miller Soft Pad Leather Lounge Chair EA216 Aluminium Armchair 1975
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Alexander Girard
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, iconic and rare 1970s tall back Eames ‘Soft Pad’ swivel lounge chair in fair-to-good vintage condition. Designed by American Mid Century Modern supremos Ray and Charles E...
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames Black Leather Executive Desk Chair by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
An iconic Executive office chair, model EA117 — known in the United States as the EA335 — designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. One of the most celebrated office chair...
Aluminum
Charles and Ray Eames set of 6 early DCW Ash Plywood Dining Chairs Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic set of 6 Charles & Ray Eames DCW dining side chairs in Ash plywood. Early Herman Miller production from the fifties (5-2-4 screw configuration), just after Herman Miller took ...
Rubber, Ash, Plywood
1970s Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair in Red Naugahyde with Black Fabric Pillow
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular example dates to the 1970s. The design features ...
Aluminum, Steel
Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The iconic rocker: Zenith Shell Rocking Chair RAR designed by Charles and Ray Eames featuring the iconic organically shaped fiberglass shell resting ...
Steel
Early Production DCM Eames Chair for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Early version Mid Century DCM chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Howard Miller in original blackened steel frame, upholstery updated in off white hide. Edges bound by origin...
Iron
Set of 4 Vitra Aluminium Chairs EA 108 by Charles & Ray Eames, Swivel
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
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 &...
Aluminum
1 OF 2 CHARLES & RAY VITRA EAMES EA108 HOPSAK SWIVEL OFFiCE ARMCHAIRS
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 original fully stamped Charles & Ray Eames Hopsak chrome swivel armchairs RRP £2,200 each Please not...
Aluminum
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Adjustable Swivel Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice pair of adjustable height swivel chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames,, Retain original Girard naugahyde padded fiberglass shell as well as early cast aluminum 4-star base,,...
Aluminum
Vintage Eames LKR-2 with Cat's Cradle Base and Bikini Pads
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Early patent-pending LKR-2 with black wire chair and cat's cradle base. Original cream hopsack fabric bikini pad, with "oily body cattle hair". Excellent condition with all original ...
Steel, Wire
C. 1953 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell MAX Chair with Black X Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an early 1950s (circa 1953) Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass MAX arm chair. The piece does not retain its label, but we can accurately date the chair to bet...
Iron
2013 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs in Grey Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs, model EA316, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to 2013. They are up...
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Early Eames DAX Armed Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Early Eames DAX Armed Shell Chair Fiberglass in good condition and structurally sound. Some slight discoloration but overall above average vintage condition. Add...
Fiberglass
1948 Eames LCW Lounge Chair in Ash with Ebonized Legs by Evans / Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an LCW Lounge Chair, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. It is an early example, dating to circa 1948. The chair was produced by Evans Products, and it was d...
Steel
Original EA 216 Sessel Herman Miller Charles Ray Eames soft pad
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Herman Miller EA 216 Lounge chair zum Verkauf an. Der Stuhl verfügt über schwarze Softpad Polster, die professionell aufgearbeitet, farblich aufgefrisc...
Steel, Chrome
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.
Metal
1960s Set of Ten Herman Miller Eames DCM Dining Chairs in Brazilian Rosewood
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames DCM Side Chairs, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. These examples date to the 1960s. The listed price includes the set of ten chairs as shown. Thei...
Steel, Chrome
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Red Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Red Chair The chair measures: 24.75 wide x 22 deep x 31.25 high, with a seat...
Chrome
Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in bruxelles, BE
Swivel chair on casters in metal and fiberglass. Wear due to time and age of the chair (see photo) FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Metal
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Grey Naugahyde
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to the 2010...
Aluminum
1 of 3 Charles & Ray Vitra Eames EA108 Hopsak Swivel Office Armchairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 3 original fully stamped Charles & Ray Eames Hopsak chrome swivel armchairs RRP £2,200 each Super iconic, award winning, what more can you say, these are pretty much the most comfortable office chairs ever made, these are fully stamped with the model number to the base and the Eames label...
Chrome
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Dark Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Dark 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 ...
Metal
1957 Herman Miller Eames DKR-2 Dining / Side Chairs Set of Five with Orange Pads
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare set of 1957 Eames DKR-2 Dining / Side Chairs produced by Herman Miller with original Redwood avenue labels. These chairs are in very good to excellent vinta...
Metal
2019 Herman Miller Eames DSW Molded Wood Side Chair w/ Dowel Base in Black
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames DSW Side Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1948. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2019. ...
Steel
C. 2020 Herman Miller Eames Plastic Side Shell Chair with Walnut Dowel Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames DSW plastic shell chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 2020. The design f...
Steel
1954 Pair of Eames Herman Miller DKR-1 Chairs with Eiffel Bases in Hopsack
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an extremely rare pair of Eames DKR-1 Side Chairs, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1951. The listed price includes the pair. These examples ...
Steel
$1,770Sale Price|20% Off
Charles & Ray Eames EA124 Lounge chair in black fabric, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant and timeless Eames EA124 swivel chair. The chair is upholstered in the original black fabric. The chair has a tilt mechanism for maximum comfort...
Aluminum
1983 Herman Miller Eames EC175 Fiberglass Desk Chair in Blue Naugahyde & Canvas
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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 ...
Aluminum
Armchair Soft Pad Chair "EA 219" Charles Ray Eames, USA 1969.
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Armchair model " EA 219 " All Black, swivel Soft Pad in black graine leather and steel black frame, inclinaison arrière réglable. This version was produced by ICF, Italy. Designed ...
Steel
PAiR OF VINTAGE HERMAN MILLER HILLIE STAMPED BLACK LEATHER SWIVEL LOUNGE CHAIRS
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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...
Chrome
1960s Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell (no base) in Parchment Fiberglass
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Fiberglass Arm Shells, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1950. These particular examples were produced in the 1960s. They are parchment fibe...
Fiberglass
Set of Four Charles and Ray Eames DKW-1 Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early set of four wire frame chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The chairs feature greige marled fabric seat covers over black metal frames. Each chair rests on four ...
Metal
1970s Pair of Herman Miller Eames DCMU Dining Chairs with Blue Fabric Upholstery
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Eames DCMU Chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1970. These particular examples were produced in the United States and date back to the 19...
Steel
$1,600Sale Price / item|42% Off
Eames for Evans Aniline DCM
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarce, early red aniline dye DCM dining chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, made by Evans for Herman Miller. Molded plywood has great age, wearing its original patina handsom...
Plywood
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...
Steel
$8,015 / set
LCW lounge chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
LCW lounge chairs by Charles and Ray Eames in excellent original condition from around 1960-70s
Plywood
2019 Pair Herman Miller Eames DSR Dining Chairs in Blue Plastic with Eiffel Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Eames DSR Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1951. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2017. These chairs fe...
Steel
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of swiveling 1960s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group swivel Lounge Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is an original Iconic pair of Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This set was produced in the late 60’s or early 70...
Aluminum
German postmodern black wooden chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, 2000s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in MIlano, IT
German postmodern black wooden chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, 2000s Pair of chairs model DCM in black wood. The seat and back are rounded with enveloping sides, the struc...
Metal
2020s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Cream Leather
By 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 the 2020s. The ...
Aluminum, Steel
Armchair for " EA 117 " Charles Ray Eames for ICF, USA 1969.
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Armchair model " EA 117 " swivel in red fabric and metal frame on wheels, height adjustable position. Designed by Charles & Ray Eames for ICF, USA in 1969. Designer - Charle...
Metal, Aluminum
2017 Eames Herman Miller DAW Orange Plastic Shell Chair with Walnut Dowel 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. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2017. T...
Steel
$1,400 / set
Pair Eames DCM in Worn Original Ebonized Finish
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of early production Dining Chair Metal DCM designed by the Charles and Ray Eames team . Black wrought iron frames support black aniline dyed wood seats and backs. Finish shows w...
Steel
Eames EA116 Brown Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Warminster, GB
Rare Eames Lounge chair from the 'Aluminium Group'. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958, The Aluminium Chair is one of the most outstanding furniture designs of the 20th ce...
Fabric
1960 Herman Miller Eames DAX Dining Arm Shell Chair in Parchment Fiberglass
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a DAX fiberglass dining chair, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1960. The design incor...
Steel
1959 Mid Century RAR Gray Rocking Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
The iconic RAR chair - Rocking (R) Arm (A) Chair on Rod (R) Base - was designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1950 and launched as one of the original 5 base option...
Metal
Herman Miller Eames DCM Chair in Butter Yellow - Red Aniline Dye Finish
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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...
Chrome
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Dark Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Dark 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 ...
Metal
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Eames for Herman Miller Dax Fiberglass Shell Dining Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wichita, KS
Early model Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass dax shell dining chair in orange. it is stamped Herman Miller and has the zenith Prime circle logo st...
Metal
Original 5er Set Vitra Charles & Ray Eames Side chair Stuhl grau
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 5er Set Vitra "Side chairs" zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Charles & Ray Eames und gilt bis heute als wahrer Designklassiker. Zustand: Guter...
Metal
$3,307 / item
Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, EA 107
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Praha, CZ
- Charles & Ray Eames - Marked by original label - Very comfortable - Leatherette - Has minor signs of use - Chrome in very good condition.
Chrome
C. 1954 Herman Miller Eames DKR-1 Wire Dining Side Chair with Black Naugahyde
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames DKR-1 Side Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1951. This particular example was produced circa 1954. The design features an Eif...
Steel
Italian modern leather office chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
By ICF Group, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern dark grey leather office chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s Office chairs, model EA108, on casters. The seat and backrest are upholstered in dark grey leat...
Metal
1977 Eames Herman Miller EC175 Upholstered Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare and marvelous EC175-8 chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, produced by Herman Miller. This is one of the more unique and later Eames designs, building...
Fabric, Fiberglass
Set of Four Eames Zenith Dar Armchairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
The earliest fiberglass Eames chairs were produced by Zenith Plastics and came in a limited palate of five colors including lemon yellow. The Zenith produced shells are distinctive f...
Steel
2013 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Side Chair with Swivel Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular example was produced in 2013. It feature...
Aluminum, Steel
C. 1949 Evans Eames DCM Dining Chair with Original Hair on Hide Upholstery
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames DCM Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1946. This particular example was produced by Evans in the USA C. 1949. The chair's design features a weld...
Steel
C. 1954 Herman Miller Eames Wire LKX-2 Side / Lounge Chair with OG Bikini Pad
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a LKX-2 side chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1951. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1954. The chair is comprised of ...
Steel
$2,189 / item
EA-108 Desk Chair by C. & R. Eames for Vitra, 1960s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brussel, BE
Iconic swiveling desk chair in chrome and black Hopsack fabric, designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra in 1958. - Designed by: Charles & Ray Eames Produced by: Vitra Origin: Italy...
Aluminum, Chrome