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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
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

Mid-Century Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Gray Leather Management Chair
Mid-Century Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Gray Leather Management Chair

Mid-Century Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Gray Leather Management Chair

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 most po...

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

Materials

Aluminum

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

Herman Miller LKX-2 Chairs

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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 Seating

Materials

Metal, Wire

1986 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair in Leather with Frame
1986 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair in Leather with Frame

1986 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair in Leather with Frame

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Time Life Executive Desk Chair, Model ES104, initially designed in 1961 by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This example dates to 1986 and is stamped as such. The m...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

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

Materials

Steel

Herman Miller Charles Ray Eames Authentic RAR Rocking Chair
Herman Miller Charles Ray Eames Authentic RAR Rocking Chair

Herman Miller Charles Ray Eames Authentic RAR Rocking Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Baltimore, MD

Authentic rare Mid-Century Modern early RAR rocking chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This gorgeous mid-century rocking chair was produced between 1956 -1959...

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

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Fiberglass

2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Leather w/ Base
2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Leather w/ Base

2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Leather w/ Base

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Vitra EA 107 Bürostuhl Vitra Charles Ray Eames hopsak dunkelgrau
Vitra EA 107 Bürostuhl Vitra Charles Ray Eames hopsak dunkelgrau

Vitra EA 107 Bürostuhl Vitra Charles Ray Eames hopsak dunkelgrau

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vitra EA 107 Konferenzstuhl mit dunklem Rahmen und dunkelgrauem Hopsak Stoff zum Verkauf an. Der Stuhl wurde professionell gereinigt und aufgearbeitet....

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2010s German Post-Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

2x Vitra EA 107 Bürostuhl Vitra Charles Ray Eames hopsak grau
2x Vitra EA 107 Bürostuhl Vitra Charles Ray Eames hopsak grau

2x Vitra EA 107 Bürostuhl Vitra Charles Ray Eames hopsak grau

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten zwei wunderschöne Vitra EA 107 Konferenzstühle mit dunklem Rahmen und grauem Hopsak Stoff zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle wurden professionell gereinigt und aufgearbeitet. ***...

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2010s German Post-Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Charcoal Management Chair
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Charcoal Management Chair

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Charcoal Management Chair

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 most po...

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

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Aluminum

1958, Ray & Charles Eames for Vitra Lounge Chair EA 116 in Black Leather
1958, Ray & Charles Eames for Vitra Lounge Chair EA 116 in Black Leather

1958, Ray & Charles Eames for Vitra Lounge Chair EA 116 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

Materials

Aluminum

Herman Miller Eames DCM Chair in Butter Yellow - Red Aniline Dye Finish
Herman Miller Eames DCM Chair in Butter Yellow - Red Aniline Dye Finish

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...

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

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Chrome

Pair of Early Eames Herman Miller DKR Chairs on Eiffel Tower Bases With Covers
Pair of Early Eames Herman Miller DKR Chairs on Eiffel Tower Bases With Covers

Pair of Early Eames Herman Miller DKR Chairs on Eiffel Tower Bases With Covers

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Ferndale, MI

Completely original and intact Charles and Ray Eames Herman Miller DKR chairs on Eiffel tower base. Original seat covers retain labels show some mino...

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

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Steel

Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, EA 107
Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, EA 107

Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, EA 107

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Praha, CZ

- Charles & Ray Eames - Marked by original label - Very comfortable - Leatherette - Has minor signs of use - Chrome in very good condition.

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Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Chrome

Charles & Ray Eames EA124 Lounge chair in black fabric, 1970s
Charles & Ray Eames EA124 Lounge chair in black fabric, 1970s

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...

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

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Aluminum

2006 Herman MillerEames Armless Aluminum Group Side / Desk Chair In Red Fabric
2006 Herman MillerEames Armless Aluminum Group Side / Desk Chair In Red Fabric

2006 Herman MillerEames Armless Aluminum Group Side / Desk Chair In Red Fabric

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group armless desk or side chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1958. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA ...

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Early 2000s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

1952 Herman Miller Eames LCM Lounge Chair Metal Legs with Ebonized Wood Finish
1952 Herman Miller Eames LCM Lounge Chair Metal Legs with Ebonized Wood Finish

1952 Herman Miller Eames LCM Lounge Chair Metal Legs with Ebonized Wood Finish

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a vintage Herman Miller LCM (Lounge Chair Metal), designed by Ray and Charles Eames. This example was produced circa 1952 and was later repaired by Herman Miller (...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

1960s Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell (no base) in Parchment Fiberglass
1960s Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell (no base) in Parchment Fiberglass

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...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Fiberglass

Eames EA116 Grey Lounge Chair
Eames EA116 Grey Lounge Chair

Eames EA116 Grey 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...

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

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Fabric

1 OF 3 BROWN 1987 VITRA EAMES HERMAN MILLER EA 116 MODEL OFFICE SWIVEL CHAIRs
1 OF 3 BROWN 1987 VITRA EAMES HERMAN MILLER EA 116 MODEL OFFICE SWIVEL CHAIRs

1 OF 3 BROWN 1987 VITRA EAMES HERMAN MILLER EA 116 MODEL OFFICE SWIVEL 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 1 of 3 original 1987 Triple Stamped original vintage Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra, Herman Miller EA 116 swivel office chairs in very rare dark brown Hopsak Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price These chairs are part of a suite, I have three high back versions and three standard backs, this sale is for one of the three higher back chairs, you have the option to purchase all three by changing the quantity, the other three standard back versions are listed under my other items and not include in this sale I've never seen this colour upholstery before, its very dark brown, in poor light it looks charcoal black but its definitely a deep dark Chocolate brown. The chairs have all been professionally upholstery cleaned, being nearly 40 years old they will have some pitting in the chrome work and some patina in the hopsak The chairs are all triple stamped, they have the Charles & Ray Eames stickers around the shafts, these stickers are heavily worn, next you have the Vitra Eames stickers, these are all in perfect condition, lastly the serial number 938-139 with the Herman Miller monogram is embossed in the frame Dimensions Height:- 90cm Width:- 62cm Depth:- 72cm Seat height:- 42cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Presenting the Eames EA 116...

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

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair in Gray Leather
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair in Gray Leather

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair in Gray Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Fabulous mid-century modern Eames soft pad group executive chair. A timeless design classic and contemporary with Innovative comfort features. One of Herman Miller's most popular cha...

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

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Aluminum

1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt 2 Office Chair 4 Wheels No Arms
1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt 2 Office Chair 4 Wheels No Arms

1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt 2 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...

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

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Aluminum

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 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...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 Chair, Black Leather, H-Base, 1955
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 Chair, Black Leather, H-Base, 1955

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 Chair, Black Leather, H-Base, 1955

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 chair, black leather, H-base, circa 1954, Boot glides The abbreviated Eames DKX chair, part of the Wire Mesh Series, stood for Dining (...

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

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Steel

Mid Century Modern Early Eames DAX Armed Shell Chair
Mid Century Modern Early Eames DAX Armed Shell Chair

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...

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

Materials

Fiberglass

2013 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Side Chair with Swivel Base
2013 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Side Chair with Swivel Base

2013 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Side Chair with Swivel Base

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

1 of 3 Vintage Vitra Icf Eames EA105 Hopsak Swivel Office Armchairs
1 of 3 Vintage Vitra Icf Eames EA105 Hopsak Swivel Office Armchairs

1 of 3 Vintage Vitra Icf Eames EA105 Hopsak Swivel Office Armchairs

By Charles Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 4 original fully stamped ICF for Charles Eames, EA105 Hopsak chrome swivel armchairs RRP £2,096 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...

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

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Chrome

1960s Set of Ten Herman Miller Eames DCM Dining Chairs in Brazilian Rosewood
1960s Set of Ten Herman Miller Eames DCM Dining Chairs in Brazilian Rosewood

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...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Vitra EA 119 Bürostuhl Charles & Ray Eames Hopsak Leder hoch
Vitra EA 119 Bürostuhl Charles & Ray Eames Hopsak Leder hoch

Vitra EA 119 Bürostuhl Charles & Ray Eames Hopsak Leder hoch

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten einen wunderschönen EA 119 Bürostuhl von Vitra aus schwarzem Leder zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt vom bekannten Designduo Charles und Ray Eames und zeichnet sich durch ...

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2010s German Post-Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

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 Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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

Materials

Metal

Set of 5 Model EA 105 Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 1970's
Set of 5 Model EA 105 Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 1970's

Set of 5 Model EA 105 Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 1970's

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice set of 5 original EA105 Chairs. These swivel chairs are designed by Charles and Ray Eames and fabricated by Herman Miller in the 70's. They have the original green "Hopsak...

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

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Metal

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 Chair, Black Leather, H-Base, 1955
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 Chair, Black Leather, H-Base, 1955

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 Chair, Black Leather, H-Base, 1955

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 chairs, set of four, black leather, H-base, circa 1954, Boot glides The abbreviated Eames DKX chair, part of the Wire Mesh Series, stood for Dining (D) height, K-Wire (K) chair on X-base (X). As with all the mesh series, the numbers represented the upholstery cut, with 1 meaning the full chair cover and 2 the two-part ‘bikini’ version. The X in the name of the DKX, LKX and MKX stands for the X-base, an original patterned base with a clear criss-cross where the base joins the top. This base was developed for the plastic series and was later utilized for the wire mesh chairs...

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

Materials

Steel

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

Italian modern leather office chairs 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 chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s Pair of office chairs, model EA108 in metal and leather. The seat and backrest are upholstered ...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Metal

2018 Herman Miller Eames DSW-1 Dining Side Chair 19x Available
2018 Herman Miller Eames DSW-1 Dining Side Chair 19x Available

2018 Herman Miller Eames DSW-1 Dining Side Chair 19x Available

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames DSW-1 Side Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1948. These examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2018. Their des...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Steel

Eames EA116 Brown Lounge Chair
Eames EA116 Brown Lounge Chair

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...

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

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Fabric

EA116, Early Edition, Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1958
EA116, Early Edition, Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1958

EA116, Early Edition, Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1958

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Barcelona, ES

Rare early edition “EA116” designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. The stamp “Herman Miller Patent Pending” proves the antiquity of the pie...

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

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Aluminum

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 Seating

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Aluminum

Original Eames DKX-1 Side Chair in Orange Leather for Herman Miller, 1960s
Original Eames DKX-1 Side Chair in Orange Leather for Herman Miller, 1960s

Original Eames DKX-1 Side Chair in Orange Leather for Herman Miller, 1960s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Charles and Ray Eames side chair DKX-1 in orange leather for Herman Miller, circa 1960s. The chair is in very good vintage condition, no damage to the leather, very solid chair.

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

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Wire

Early Pair of 'EA216' Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
Early Pair of 'EA216' Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s

Early Pair of 'EA216' Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

An early pair of model ‘EA216’ swivel lounge chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1969. This is a high back version with rare sand-colored brown Soft Pad leather for maximum com...

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

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Aluminum

1953 Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair with Fiberglass Shell and White Base
1953 Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair with Fiberglass Shell and White Base

1953 Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair with Fiberglass Shell and White Base

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a RAR Rocking Chair, designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. This particular example dates to around 1953. The piece consists of a yellow fiberglass shell seat and back, a...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Metal

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

C. 1953 Pair of Herman Miller Eames LKR Cats Cradle Lounge Chairs with Bases
C. 1953 Pair of Herman Miller Eames LKR Cats Cradle Lounge Chairs with Bases

C. 1953 Pair of Herman Miller Eames LKR Cats Cradle Lounge Chairs with Bases

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Pair of LKR Wire Side Chairs with Rare "Cats Cradle" Lounge Bases, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1951.This pair dates to circa 1953, and ...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

Set of Eight 1967 Herman Miller Eames PACC Armshell Chairs in Fiberglass
Set of Eight 1967 Herman Miller Eames PACC Armshell Chairs in Fiberglass

Set of Eight 1967 Herman Miller Eames PACC Armshell Chairs in Fiberglass

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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 ...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs in Grey Leather
2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs in Grey Leather

2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs in Grey 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 2014. Th...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Set of 16 Saddle Leather DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
Set of 16 Saddle Leather DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller

Set of 16 Saddle Leather DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Dallas, TX

Hard to find an incredible set of 16 classic EC-127 padded DCM dining chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, circa 1971-1981. This version was developed in 1969 in an effort to sidestep the challenges of the glued shock mounts found on the plywood versions. These famed chairs...

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

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Metal

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 Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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

Early 2nd Generation Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair
Early 2nd Generation Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair

Early 2nd Generation Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Mid-Century fiberglass arm shell chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames, 2nd year production featuring early exposed fibers, heavy iron x base, larg...

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

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Iron

1 Aluminum Group Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
1 Aluminum Group Lounge Chair for Herman Miller

1 Aluminum Group Lounge Chair for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

A chair designed in 1958 as outdoor seating still manages to look both classic and contemporary in 21st century interiors. The chairs` clean, trim lines make them appropriate for all...

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

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Aluminum

2019 Pair Herman Miller Eames DSR Dining Chairs in Blue Plastic with Eiffel Base
2019 Pair Herman Miller Eames DSR Dining Chairs in Blue Plastic with Eiffel Base

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...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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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 Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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

2020s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Cream Naugahyde
2020s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Cream Naugahyde

2020s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Cream Naugahyde

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 ...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

Set of LAR Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Set of LAR Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

Set of LAR Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A rare set of 4 original LAR upholstered fiberglass lounge chairs on a wire frame base. Original Boris Kroll fabric.

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

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Upholstery, Fiberglass

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 Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Chairs, Model EA418, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the year 1989....

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1980s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

2017 Eames Herman Miller DAW Orange Plastic Shell Chair with Walnut Dowel Base
2017 Eames Herman Miller DAW Orange Plastic Shell Chair with Walnut Dowel Base

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...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

2018 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames DSW Dining Side Chairs in Black Plastic
2018 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames DSW Dining Side Chairs in Black Plastic

2018 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames DSW Dining Side Chairs in Black Plastic

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a DSW Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1950. This particular example was produced in the United States in 2018. The chair features a b...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

Armchair Soft Pad Chair "EA 219" Charles Ray Eames, USA 1969.
Armchair Soft Pad Chair "EA 219" Charles Ray Eames, USA 1969.

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 ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

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.