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.
1957 Herman Miller Eames DKX Wire Dining Chair with Full Naugahyde Orange Pad
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single circa 1957 production Eames DKX dining chair with wire upper and fully upholstered pad. The pad is original naugahyde in a red/orange color. The upholster...
Aluminum
20thC Pair Of Ea117 Chairs In Black Leather By Charles & Ray Eames For Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A pair of iconic EA117 office chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames, produced by Vitra in the late 20th century. One of the most enduring designs of post-war modernism, the EA117 ...
Leather
Original Vitra Charles & Ray Eames Stuhl EA 108 Leder schwarz
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vitra EA 108 Stuhl mit schwarzem Lederbezug zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Charles und Ray Eames und gilt heute als wahrer Designklassiker. Der...
Steel, Chrome
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...
Metal
2014 Eames Plastic Shell Chairs in White with Eiffel Base, 5x Available
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames DSR Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2014. These chairs featu...
Steel
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...
Metal
2010s Pair of Herman Miller Eames Dining Side Shell Chairs w/ Orange Upholstery
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of orange upholstered Plastic Shell Chairs with Eiffel bases, made from steel with a chrome finish. This style was designed by Ray and Charles Eames, and these chairs ...
Steel
Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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
2010s Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Grey Naugahyde
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This pa...
Aluminum
EC228 Secretary Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Uncommon chair upholstered in red/orange fabric. Signed.
Fabric
Original 1x Vitra Charles & Ray Eames Stuhl EA 108 Leder schwarz
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen von insgesamt drei wunderschönen Vitra EA 108 Stühlen mit schwarzem Lederbezug zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Charles und Ray Eames und gilt heute als wahrer...
Steel, Chrome
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 ...
Aluminum, Steel
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.
Upholstery, Fiberglass
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 ...
Steel
Charles & Ray Eames Late 20th Century Black Aluminum Office Chair for ICF
By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF De Padova
Located in Conversano, IT
If you would like to receive additional photos of this item, please feel free to contact us directly through the 1stDibs messaging system. We will be happy to provide you with furthe...
Aluminum
$2,400Sale Price / set|40% Off
Set of Two Aluminum Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Napa, CA
Set of Two Aluminum Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames, Upholstered in Original Orange Fabric. Sold as a set.
Aluminum
2013 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs in Grey Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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
German postmodern black wooden chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, 2000s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
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
2022 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Tan Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs, Model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples were produced i...
Aluminum, Steel
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
2023 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Molded Plastic Side Chairs with Girard Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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 ...
Steel
3er Set Asserbo Stühle Borge Morgensen Roland Wilhelmsson
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 3er Set Vintage Stühle von Borge Morgensen & Söner aus den 1970er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf "Asserbo" stammt von Børge Mogensen & Roland...
Steel, Chrome
2019 Pair Herman Miller Eames DSR Dining Chairs in Blue Plastic with Eiffel Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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
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
1959 Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair with Green Removable Pad
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1959 production Herman Miller Eames DAX dining / side chair with dark green original naugahyde removable pad and fiberglass shell (with painted back). The ...
Aluminum
2020s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Beige Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, Model EA335, designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular example was produced in the 2020s. Th...
Aluminum
Eames EA116 Grey Lounge Chair
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
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
2022 Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in White Sequel Upholstery
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs, Model EA335, designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples were produced in 2022. The ...
Aluminum
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
1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Three-Seater Sofa in White Naugahyde #2
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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...
Aluminum, Iron
2004 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Side / Desk Chairs with Antler Bases
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group armless desk or side chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1958. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA ...
Aluminum
9x Original Vitra EA 115 Sessel Charles & Ray Eames Netz Mesh
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten neun wunderschöne Vitra EA 115 Stühle mit Netzbezug zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle mit Netzstoff/ Mesh bezogenen Stühle wurden von Charles und Ray Eames entworfen und gelten h...
Steel, Chrome
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 aluminium frame on wheels, original black color, partly repainted. Designed by Charles & Ray Eames for ICF, USA in 1969. D...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
2007 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Ivory Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Chairs, model EA335, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples were produced in 2007...
Aluminum
MCM Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair in Hunter Brown 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, Steel
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...
Steel
2005 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Greige Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, Model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This example dates to 2005. The design inc...
Aluminum
C. 1954 Set of Four Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX Wire Dining Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four DKX chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1951. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1954. The chairs are co...
Steel
2018 Eames Plastic DSW Shell Dining Chairs in White w/ Dowel Bases 5x Available
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 examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2018, and the lis...
Steel
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
2020s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in White Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, Model EA335, designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular example was produced in the 2020s. Th...
Aluminum
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 (...
Metal
2006 Herman Miller Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames with New Yellow Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Compact Sofa, Model S-473, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1954. This particular example dates to 2006 and has been freshly reuphols...
Steel, Chrome
2006 Herman Miller Eames Sofa Compact with New Brown Fabric Upholstery
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Sofa Compact, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1954. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA C. 2006. The sofa's design features brow...
Steel
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair Cream Naugahyde
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, Model EA334, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in ...
Aluminum, Steel
1947 Pair of Evans Eames LCW Chairs in Birch with Ebonized Legs
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of LCW Lounge Chairs, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1947. The listed price includes the pair of chairs as shown. They are early examples, dating to ci...
Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Molded Fiberglass Black Armchair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Gorgeous vintage mid-century modern Eames molded fiberglass black armchair. Arguably one of the 20th century's most beloved designs, the Eames ...
Steel, 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
2007 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These examples date to 2007. Their design i...
Aluminum, Steel
Ea 117 office chair by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Vitra in 1999
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Ravenna, IT
Ea 117 office chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Vitra in 1999. The seat possesses an aluminum frame and is part of the Aluminium Group's large family of operati...
Aluminum
1954 Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM Dining Chair w/ Ebonized Finish
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a DCM Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. This particular piece was produced by Herman Miller and retains its tag under the seat. This example dates ...
Steel
Vintage Eames / Zenith PAW Swivel Base Armchair, 1940s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Renens, CH
First generation Eames rope-edge swivel base armchair. Manufactured only for a very short period in the late 1940s by Zenith. This chair is a true collector’s item with less than ...
Fiberglass, Wood
1977 Eames Herman Miller EC175 Upholstered Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Side Chair in Grey Naugahyde
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group armless desk or side chair with a 5-Point Antler Base, initially designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular chair was ...
Aluminum
1995 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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. These particular examples date to 1995. The desi...
Aluminum, Steel
2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs in Grey Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to 2014. Th...
Aluminum, Steel
2013 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Desk Chairs in Brown 9x Available
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to 2013. Th...
Aluminum, Steel
C. 1957 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames DKX-1 Dining Chairs in Wire and Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four DKX-1 dining chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1951. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1957. The chai...
Steel
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...
Aluminum
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