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.
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
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
DAX Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames, vintage edition by Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in LYON, FR
DAX armchair by Charles and Ray Eames, vintage Vitra edition in fiberglass. Stamped V Vitra, model year 80. Beautiful fiber density. Parchment color. S...
Fiberglass
1948 Eames for Evans & Herman Miller Set of Six DCM Dining Chairs w/ Provenance
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is one of the rarest and best documented sets of Eames DCM chairs in existence. First and foremost, it is a set of six original matching maple DCM dining chairs, prod...
Wood
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 &...
Aluminum
Set of Four Charles and Ray Eames DKW-1 Chairs for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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
Design Classic: Eames Alu Group EA124 Lounge Chair, Vitra, 1980s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
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 6 Vitra EA107 Aluminum Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames 'Mid-Century Modern'
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Charles and Ray Eames designed this chair in 1958 for the private residence of an art collector in Columbus, Indiana (USA). For its construction, the designer couple experimented wit...
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames office chair mod. EA101 ICF production, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF De Padova
Located in Parma, IT
Charles & Ray Eames office chair model EA101 produced by ICF in the 1970s. Die-cast aluminum frame, 5-star base with wheels, padded fabric seat, and lever for height adjustment. Wit...
Aluminum
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
1954 Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAX Arm Shell Dining Chair X Base 3 Available
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames DAX fiberglass dining chairs, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1954. Their design incorporates a tan fiberglass shell seat atop a steel X-base. DAX is an acronym for Dining Arm X Base Chair...
Steel
2018 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Plastic Bar Stools in Black
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Eames Plastic Bar stools, which were developed by Herman Miller in 2015. These particular examples were produced in 2018. The stools are comprised of black powd...
Steel
Italian modern salmon pink leather swivel office chair by Eames for ICF, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF Group
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern salmon pink leather swivel office chair by Eames for ICF, 1970s Swivel office chair or armchair with wheels. The seat and back are covered in warm salmon pink leather ...
Metal
Vintage Eames / Zenith PAW Swivel Base Armchair, 1940s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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
2009 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Grey Maharam Fabric
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 2009. The des...
Aluminum
C. 1948 Charles and Ray Eames LCM Lounge Chair in Birch by Evans / Herman Miller
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an early LCM Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. The piece was produced by Evans/ Herman Miller sometime in the late 1940s. Its design features a ben...
Steel
Original 1x Vitra Charles & Ray Eames Stuhl EA 108 Leder schwarz
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
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
$1,296Sale Price / item|20% Off
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 Chair, Black Leather, H-Base, 1955
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 chair, black leather, H-base, circa 1954, Boot glides .Pricing is per chair. Please change quantity to 4 to purchase entire set. The ab...
Steel
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...
Aluminum
1995 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather
By Herman Miller, 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. These particular examples date to 1995. The desi...
Aluminum, Steel
2005 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Greige Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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
1984 Herman Miller Eames Sofa Compact with Alexander Girard Miller Stripe 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 1984 and is upholstered in its see...
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 aluminium frame on wheels, original black color, partly repainted. Designed by Charles & Ray Eames for ICF, USA in 1969. D...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
2010s Pair of Herman Miller Eames Dining Side Shell Chairs w/ Orange Upholstery
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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
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. 1961 Set of 6 Herman Miller Eames Orange Bikini Pad Swivel PKC2 Dining Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very rare and original set of six Herman Miller Eames PKC-2 dining / side chairs, designed by Ray and Charles Eames. This set is special...
Aluminum
Eames Desk Chair EA 117 by Herman Miller, 1990s - 3 Available
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brussels, BE
Eames Desk Chair EA 117 by Herman Miller, 1990s - 3 available.
Metal
1952 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge SAX Dining / Side Armshell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a super rare and original set of four lemon yellow Herman Miller Eames fiberglass dining / side chairs, designed by Ray and Cha...
Metal
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
2023 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum 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 chair was produced in 2023. The desig...
Aluminum, 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
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
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
1947 Pair of Evans Eames LCW Chairs in Birch with Ebonized Legs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
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
Original 5er Set Vitra Charles & Ray Eames Side chair Stuhl grau
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
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
Design Classic Eames Vitra EA 124, EA 125 Alu Group Lounge Set, 2000s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Renens, CH
The Aluminum Group chairs by Charles and Ray Eames are considered among the significant furniture designs of the 20th century. Introduced in the late 1950s, their construction and ...
Metal
2010s Herman Miller 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 Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular example was produced in the 201...
Aluminum
2018 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass DAW Dining Chair in Tan Fabric w/ Walnut Leg
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are DAW Armchairs, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1948. These examples hail from 2018. The listed price includes one chair, and we have several chairs available...
Steel
1980s Pair of Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass DAX Dining Arm Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of DAX Dining Arm Shell Chairs, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1950. These examples were produced by Herman Miller in the 1980s. Each chair features a...
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
Vintage Set of 6 Cherry Red Fiberglass Dowel Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of 6 vintage cherry red fiberglass dowel side chairs by Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra ca. 1970's Very good condition, solid walnut new bases.
Fiberglass, Walnut
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
1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Sofa with Fresh Black Naugahyde Upholstery
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 is constructed from aluminum, iron, and plywood. It was recently recovered (2021) in b...
Aluminum, Iron
C. 2018 Eames DSX Plastic Shell Chair by Herman Miller in Plastic with H-Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames DSX Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 2018. The chair is comprise...
Steel
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
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
3er Set Asserbo Stühle Borge Morgensen Roland Wilhelmsson
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
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
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
C. 1954 Herman Miller Eames DKR-1 Wire Dining Side Chair with Black Naugahyde
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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
1954 Pair of Eames Herman Miller DKR-1 Chairs with Eiffel Bases in Hopsack
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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
2019 Herman Miller Eames DSW Molded Wood Side Chair w/ Dowel Base in Black
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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
1958 Set of 4 Herman Miller Eames DKR-2 Wire Bikini Chairs in Yellow Naugahyde
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four DKR-2 wire dining chairs, designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1951. This particular set of four chairs dates to circa 1958. They have steel wir...
Naugahyde
Original Vitra Charles & Ray Eames Stuhl EA 108 Leder schwarz
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
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
1954 Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM Dining Chair w/ Ebonized Finish
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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
Mid-Century Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair in White Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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
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
1950s Herman Miller Eames DKX Wire Dining Chair in White with Black Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a DKX chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1951. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA in the 1950s. The chair is comprised of a ...
Steel
2008 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair with Griege Suede Seat
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 examples were produced in 2008, and ...
Aluminum, Steel
2010s 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 Chair, Model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular example was produced in the 201...
Aluminum
1948 Eames LCW Lounge Chair in Ash with Ebonized Legs by Evans / Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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