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.
Vintage Charles Eames Time Life Stool Model C in Walnut for Herman Miller 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Troy, MI
Original Time Life stool model C designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1960's example Sculptural stool or side table in solid turned walnut Acquired from original own...
Walnut
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Model #670/671 Circa 1960 Rosewood and Cream color Leather Beautiful Original finish Cushions re-upholstered by Herman Miller c.1980 Pa...
Rosewood
Restored 1970s Eames Lounge 670 & Ottoman 671 in Brazilian Rosewood & Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oakland, CA
Restored 1970s production Eames Lounge and ottoman (670 & 671) originally designed by the Eameses (Ray and Charles) and Don Albinson in 1956, constructed of Brazilian rosewood (D...
Aluminum
Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather by Herman Miller, 1981 USA
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life Chair in black leather for Herman Miller. Stamped JUN 1, 1981 on frame. Black leather is in good condition with wear as shown. Original 4 star base. Extremely...
Aluminum
Set of Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell DSS Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Original set of 5 DSS molded fiberglass shell chairs on stacking base, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Very nice glossy fiberglass shells on steel stacking base...
Steel
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Eames Walnut Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Eames Walnut Lounge Chair with Ottoman The chair measures: 32.5 wide x 35 deep x 31.25 high, with a seat height of 16.5 inches an...
Leather, Walnut
Early Eames RKR-1 Wire Mesh Rocking Chair leather for Herman Miller, 1951–1956
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Early production RKR-1 Wire Mesh Rocking Chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and introduced by Herman Miller in 1951. This example retains its original one-piece leather cover, pl...
Steel
Eames Lounge Chair with Ottoman, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic Lounge Chair and ottoman designed by Charles Eames and Ray Eames, produced by Herman Miller in the late 1950s. The ottoman is a licensed production by Nordiska Kompaniet, Swed...
Metal
Eames Herman Miller Vintage Rosewood 670 Lounge Chair and Ottoman Brown 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Eames 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman in chocolate brown leather, issued by Herman Miller. The molded plywood shells are richly figured Brazilian rosewood, with dramatic gr...
Leather, Rosewood
Restored Second Generation Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Pine Green leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
2nd Gen Eames lounge chair with ottoman fully restored. New shock mounts, reupholstered cushion in pine green full grain leather, and refinished shells, re-polished steel frame.
Leather, Plywood
Eames Management Office Desk Chair by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous edition of the classic Eames office chair for Herman Miller. Management armchair is executed in polished aluminum and bla...
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames EA208 Soft Pad Chairs Smoked Chrome and Sand leather, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Limited Edition EA208 Soft Pad chair belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed w...
Aluminum, Chrome
Eames EA435 Management Soft Pad Office Chair all black by Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Office Chair EA435 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed with the cushions i...
Aluminum
$11,500Sale Price|20% Off
Eames Three-Seat Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An icon of American modernism and one of the most refined seating designs of the 20th century, this is the celebrated Eames Three-Seat Sofa designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herm...
Leather, Walnut
Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair Seat Pad, Herman Miller Chairs, Large Quantity
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair with Seat Pad, made by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one chair. 28 Chairs in total available. Large quantity will change shipping cost, please requ...
Chrome
Original Vintage Charles & Ray Eames RAR Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Iron
Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair Seat Pad, Herman Miller Chairs, Large Quantity
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair with Seat Pad, made by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one chair. 28 Chairs in total available. Large quantity will change shipping cost, please requ...
Chrome
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool, Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one stool. In total 6 stools available.
Chrome
$2,700Sale Price|25% Off
Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Eames sofa compact with orange Herman miller woven upholstery. Charles and Ray Eames compact couch is great design that keeps a subtle profile. The cushioned pads that form ...
Steel, Chrome
Gorgeous Avocado Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Not a color you see often! A classic Eames lounge chair and ottoman with vintage wood and metal components outfitted in brand new leather cushions in Avocado shade. 3-4 week producti...
Leather
Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair Grey, Herman Miller Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair, made by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one chair. 3 Chairs in total available.
Chrome
Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Authentic Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management chair in black leather. Manual seat height adjustment—no lever. Ships via UPS or freight for local delivery to NYC. We have sev...
Leather
Early Eames Herman Miller LCW
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find early Eames design lounge chair, in very good, clean, ready to use condition. The chair features the large single piece rubber bumper and 4/2/5 screw configuration, help...
Metal
18 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Orange Fiberglass
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of 18 stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or ear...
Metal, Chrome
22 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Red Fiberglass, 1974
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of 22 stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in midcentury, 1974. The chairs are labeled ...
Metal, Chrome
Exceptional Grain 3rd Gen Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Rosewood, Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
Third Generation Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman 670/671 featuring exceptional grain in the original finish rosewood shell and restored black leather cushions. This is one of the mos...
Leather, Plywood
Eames Fiberglass Cats Cradle LAR Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Fulton, CA
A "Cats Cradle" LAR formed fiberglass lounge chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Circa. 1960's. Elephant Gray fiberglass shell with original metal base. No visible makers mark on this chair. 24.5 inches high. 24 inches wide...
Metal
One Eames Aluminum Group Side Chair Vicenza Leather Cream Herman Miller 2015
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
one original Eames Aluminum Group Side Chair in Vicenza Leather Cream. 360-degree swivel. Made by Herman Miler 2015. Four chairs available.
Aluminum
Charles and Ray Eames 671 Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charles and ray Eames 671 ottoman 1950s issue Original rosewood shell and down filled leather cushion.
Rosewood
Vintage Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller RAR Fiberglass Shell Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller RAR chair. This is a lovely and classic example of the ever-iconic RAR chair by Eames. The RAR, Rocking Arm chair on Rod base, is on...
Chrome
Restored Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic black leather and Brazilian rosewood Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Signed authentic original Herman Miller production. Wood refinished. Leather cleaned and conditioned. Cir...
Aluminum
Eames 670 Rosewood Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Herman Miller (A)
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
One of the most iconic designs of the Mid Century period the Eames 670 lounge chair with 671 ottoman . In the very desirable black leather and enhanced even further with a rich Brazi...
Aluminum
Rare 1964 Rosewood Herman Miller Eames Lounge chair & Ottoman w/Original Receipt
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We were fortunate to acquire this rare 1964 Eames chair and Ottoman in black leather and Rosewood veneer. The label dates them to a specific year as the double ring round Herman Mill...
Leather, Rosewood
$5,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Eames White leather white Ash Lounge chair by Herman Miller 2014 Clean
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely white leather Eames lounge chair and ottoman with a white ash shell. The chair and ottoman are both tagged Herman Miller and are dated 2014. They are in very good condition ...
Leather, Wood
Gorgeous Restored Eames Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simply stunning restored Eames lounge chair and ottoman by Herman Miller. Spectacular color and grain detail on the outer shell...
Metal, Aluminum
Restored Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Custom New Cushions
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incredibly vibrant and elegant edition of the classic Herman Miller Eames lounge chair and ottoman, circa 1960s-70s chair with original Herman Miller label. Custom leather cushions i...
Aluminum
Restored Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair with Custom Blue Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A restored vintage signed and authentic Herman Miller Eames lounge chair and ottoman in rose wood with custom new blue leather cushions with smooth and comfortable finish. The wood i...
Leather
Unique Blue IBM Executive Office Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
A rare and historically significant example of mid-century modern design: an original EA117 executive office chair (known as EA335 in the USA), designed by Charles and Ray Eames for ...
Aluminum
Pair of 2nd Generation "Seafoam" Fiberglass Eames Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a pair of fantastic "seafoam" fiberglass armchairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. These collectible second generation chairs (1954-55) are characterized by thei...
Steel
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Charles and Ray Eames Billy Wilder Es106 Chaise Lounge for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Original 1970s Billy Wilder ES106 chaise lounge with dark brown (almost black) leather cushions and bolster pillows on a dark brown lacquered steel frame. Designed by Charles and Ray...
Steel
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Burnt Orange
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful custom edition of the iconic Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Rosewood shells and aluminum bases cradle the custom burnt orange leather cushions. New leather very soft and i...
Leather
$1,350Sale Price|27% Off
'Aluminum Group' Swivel Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic and stylish 'Aluminum Group' executive desk chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Signed underneath seat with Herman Miller labels and date stamp to frame. I...
Aluminum
$2,600 / set
Pair of Eames Lounge Chair Metal 'LCM'
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Iconic pair of Eames for Herman Miller LCM's in later orange and black paint finish. These chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, both have a later, but not new, orange paint surf...
Metal
Gorgeous Avocado Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Not a color you see often! A classic Eames lounge chair and ottoman with vintage wood and metal components outfitted in brand new leather cushions in Avocado shade. 3-4 week producti...
Leather
$1,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group black leather swivel tilt executive chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Chair Model EA420, designed in 1969 by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller . This chair is stamped 1992 . Soft black leather upholstery ...
Aluminum
Eames Early Rope Edge Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early 1st generation rope edge rare lounge height fiberglass arm shell chair with the larger rubber shock mounts having metal washers and satin black iron X base. The chair st...
Iron
Early Eames LCW with Evans Label
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An early iconic design. The LCW designed by Charles and Ray Eames manufactured by Evans for Herman Miller. This piece is being sold in found condition with original Evans labeling...
Wood
1960s Eames Lounge and Ottoman in Rosewood, Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Raleigh, NC
Second generation Eames lounge chair and ottoman dating to the early 1960s, executed in rosewood with black leather upholstery. Rosewood shells display the layered plywood construct...
Aluminum
Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome classic Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Executed in rosewood and black leather. Cast aluminum bases, with adjustable “domes of silence” leveling glides. Extremely comfortabl...
Aluminum
Eames Time Life Apple Core A Turned Wood Stool c. 1970's
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Time Life stool, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, made by Herman Miller circa 1970's. This piece is know as the Apple Core, or A, this example is ion good, original conditio...
Wood
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic post 1960s, 670/671 lounge chair with ottoman by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This version has down cushions and round black upholstery clips. The set is in vi...
Leather, Rosewood, Down
Early Production Eames Lounge Chair For Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A particularly good early production Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, dating to the early 1960s. A highly desirable and authentic ...
Leather, Rosewood
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group black leather swivel tilt executive chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Chair Model EA420, designed in 1969 by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller . This chair is stamped 1992 . Soft black leather upholstery ...
Aluminum
Eames Herman Miller black leather aluminum group soft pad management chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
An extension of the Aluminum Group chairs designed in 1958 for the Irwin Miller home, the Soft Pad Group repeats the structure of the earlier chairs, adding cushions to the seat and...
Aluminum, Steel
Charles and Ray Eames Time Life Stools in Walnut for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
The Eames Walnut Stool series were designed by Ray Eames in 1960 for the lobby of the Time-Life building in New York City. Crafted from solid turned...
Walnut
1960s Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Brazilian Rosewood and Black
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Iconic Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller, dating from the 1960s and crafted in richly grained Brazilian rosewood with original black leather upholstery. Designed by Ch...
Leather, Rosewood
$1,214Sale Price|30% Off
1960s Green Leather DAX Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hilversum, NL
This striking DAX rope edge fiberglass Zenith shell chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Co., dates back to the 1960s. Featuring a fiberglass shell with origina...
Steel
Early Herman Miller Eames DCM Dining Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome example of the iconic Eames DCM. Herman Miller Eames edition, signed and guaranteed authentic. Circa late 1950s/early 1960s production. All screws and glides present. Beauti...
Metal
White Eames EA208 Leather Soft Pad Chair by Herman Miller, Set of 4
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This set of 4 Charles and Ray Eames EA208 Soft Pad Chairs designed by Herman Miller features luxurious white leather upholstery and custom-ordered white powder coat finish. The Eames...
Leather
Charles Eames DCM Dining Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Vienna, AT
Charles Eames DCM dining chair with seat and back of molded walnut veneer, chromed steel. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. Produced by Herma...
Steel