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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
Original Vintage Charles & Ray Eames RAR Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
Original Vintage Charles & Ray Eames RAR Rocking Chair for Herman Miller

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...

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

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Iron

Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair Wood Base (DCW) in Red Stained Birch excellent
Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair Wood Base (DCW) in Red Stained Birch excellent

Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair Wood Base (DCW) in Red Stained Birch excellent

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Hudson, NY

Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair Wood Base (DCW) in Red stained Ash The Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair (1946) began as an experiment in Charles and Ray Eameses’ apartment and be...

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

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Rubber, Wood, Birch

1st Gen Eames Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1957
1st Gen Eames Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1957

1st Gen Eames Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1957

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Antwerp, BE

This rare first-generation Eames Lounge Chair with matching ottoman was designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller between 1957 and 1959. Conceived with the comf...

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

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Leather, Wood

Early Herman Miller Eames DCM Dining Chair
Early Herman Miller Eames DCM Dining Chair

Early Herman Miller Eames DCM Dining Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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...

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

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Metal

Multiple Eames Aluminum Group EA108 Dining Chairs Charcoal Netweave Mesh, Vitra
Multiple Eames Aluminum Group EA108 Dining Chairs Charcoal Netweave Mesh, Vitra

Multiple Eames Aluminum Group EA108 Dining Chairs Charcoal Netweave Mesh, Vitra

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra, Charles Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Comfortable dining and/or conference chair EA108 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Comfort is guarante...

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

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Aluminum, Other

Eames fiberglass dining chairs for herman Miller, 1970s
Eames fiberglass dining chairs for herman Miller, 1970s

Eames fiberglass dining chairs for herman Miller, 1970s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage Fiberglass dining chairs with a yellow fabric upholstery and chromed metal base. Beautiful design by Charles and Ray eames, which will remain timeless and ever so beautiful ...

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

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Chrome

Eames Herman Miller  Fiberglass Shell DSX Chair from IBM c 1950/60's
Eames Herman Miller  Fiberglass Shell DSX Chair from IBM c 1950/60's

Eames Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell DSX Chair from IBM c 1950/60's

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Mid century DSX fiberglass chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, produced by Herman Miller circa 1950/60's. This example is in very fine, original, clean and ready to use ...

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

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Metal

La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. Rare First Generation Construction
La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. Rare First Generation Construction

La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. Rare First Generation Construction

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Kansas City, MO

Early first generation Eames La Chaise. The first generation chairs were constructed with a double layer of fiberglass making the piece quite substantial, durable and heavy weight. ...

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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Chrome

1st Gen 1956-1959 Eames Lounge Chair and Boot Glide Ottoman
1st Gen 1956-1959 Eames Lounge Chair and Boot Glide Ottoman

1st Gen 1956-1959 Eames Lounge Chair and Boot Glide Ottoman

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Seattle, WA

Rare and collectible 1958 Eames lounge chair with ottoman, model 670-671 includes all distinct 1st generation details, restored and reupholstered, ready for use. 1st gen details: 1....

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

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Plywood

Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames, 1986
Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames, 1986

Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames, 1986

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Denton, TX

Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass shell chairs with original blue upholstery. These can be stacked or used anwhere around the house.

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

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Metal

Rare Pair of  Early Rosewood Eames Lounge Chairs
Rare Pair of  Early Rosewood Eames Lounge Chairs

Rare Pair of Early Rosewood Eames Lounge Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

Here is a rare opportunity to own two early examples of the iconic design by Charles and Ray Eames, these 670 lounge chairs and matching 671 ottoman have been together since they wer...

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

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Aluminum

Early Eames LCW with Evans Label
Early Eames LCW with Evans Label

Early Eames LCW with Evans Label

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Wood

Eames Herman Miller Vintage  Fiberglass Shell Chairs in Primary Colors Bauhaus
Eames Herman Miller Vintage  Fiberglass Shell Chairs in Primary Colors Bauhaus

Eames Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs in Primary Colors Bauhaus

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Multiple Available in Primary Colors. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractiv...

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

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Fiberglass

Parchment Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Parchment Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Parchment Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s. OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell chairs in New York City. We maintain a comprehensive selection of colorways, including rare and sought-after colors, in multiple quantities, enabling you to mix and match a set effortlessly. Shells are available for purchase individually, or we can offer guidance on assembling a set. For large sets, our extensive inventory ensures that the set has a cohesive and streamlined look. We only send out the finest vintage examples. A close inspection ensures each shell is free of chips, cracks, or defects. We replace the rubber shockmounts that attach the chairs to the base. Finally, the chairs are carefully polished to enhance the original finish. Our meticulous restoration process ensures the chairs are comfortable, stable and is an added value included in your purchase. The Eames Shell Chair was designed on the principle of adaptability, to accommodate a variety of uses and settings. Our shell chairs are shown on original zinc-finish bases, referred to as "H bases" by Eames enthusiasts. In addition to this classic...

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

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Fiberglass

Eames Fiberglass Cats Cradle LAR Lounge Chair
Eames Fiberglass Cats Cradle LAR Lounge Chair

Eames Fiberglass Cats Cradle LAR Lounge Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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...

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

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Metal

Eames Early Shell Chair Lounge Height for Herman Miller
Eames Early Shell Chair Lounge Height for Herman Miller

Eames Early Shell Chair Lounge Height for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Cincinnati, OH

An early second generation parchment fiberglass arm shell chair with large shock mounts and black iron base in the rare lower lounge height . Having slip on black boot...

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

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Fiberglass

Charles & Ray Eames, PAC Armchair, Mobilier International for Herman Miller, 60s
Charles & Ray Eames, PAC Armchair, Mobilier International for Herman Miller, 60s

Charles & Ray Eames, PAC Armchair, Mobilier International for Herman Miller, 60s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

This vintage PAC armchair is an authentic Mid-Century Modern design by Charles & Ray Eames, produced by Herman Miller and distributed in France by Mobilier International. The molded ...

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

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Fiberglass

Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA

Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in black leather for Herman Miller. Original black leather with wear as shown. Extremely comfortable and worn in. Chair swivels. Chair reclines. ...

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

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Aluminum

70's Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman For Herman Miller
70's Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman For Herman Miller

70's Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman For Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Handsome classic 70's Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Executed in rosewood and black leather. Cast aluminum bases, with adjustable “domes of silence” leveling glides. Extremely comfo...

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

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Aluminum

Restored Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Seating System w Edelman Leather
Restored Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Seating System w Edelman Leather

Restored Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Seating System w Edelman Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exemplary Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 'Tandem' seating system was designed in 1962, originally for Chicago O'Hare airport and then adopted by many other airports and...

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

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Aluminum

Brilliant Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Brilliant Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Brilliant Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s. OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell...

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

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Fiberglass

Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Off white "H-Base" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960
Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Off white "H-Base" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960

Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Off white "H-Base" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in The Hague, NL

Set of 4 classic chairs the "H-Base" designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1961 produced by Herman Miller. All the chairs are originally marked under seating. The chairs have a Off Wh...

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

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Metal

Charles Eames, Lounge Chair in black leather by Herman Miller
Charles Eames, Lounge Chair in black leather by Herman Miller

Charles Eames, Lounge Chair in black leather by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Argelato, BO

Eames Lounge is probably one of the most famous armchair designs in the world. The design couple Charles and Ray Eames designed it in 1956 for Herman Miller. It was the first chair ...

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

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Leather, Wood, Walnut

2015 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in All Black
2015 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in All Black

2015 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in All Black

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair, Model EA337, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller and ...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

Magnificent Rare Brazilian Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Mid-Century
Magnificent Rare Brazilian Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Mid-Century

Magnificent Rare Brazilian Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Mid-Century

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Magnificent and rare 2nd generation Brazilian Rosewood and black leather lounge chair and ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames. This chair retains its super rare double ring back black ...

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

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Metal

Herman Miller Eames Desk Chair in Parchment
Herman Miller Eames Desk Chair in Parchment

Herman Miller Eames Desk Chair in Parchment

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Herman Miller Eames fiberglass desk chair. Parchment color on tilt/swivel base with adjustable height. Base swivels and wheels roll in normal working order. Early shell signed and gu...

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

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Aluminum

1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Cognac Leather
1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Cognac Leather

1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Cognac Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Time Life Lobby Chair, model ES105, designed in 1960 by Charles and Ray Eames. The chair was designed for the Time Life Building in New York. This model is slightly ...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Mid Century  Eames Time Life Walnut Stool Model 513 Shape B by Herman Miller
Mid Century  Eames Time Life Walnut Stool Model 513 Shape B by Herman Miller

Mid Century Eames Time Life Walnut Stool Model 513 Shape B by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This model 513, or shape "B" walnut stool by Charles and Ray Eames was one of three shapes designed for the lobby of the Time Life building. This design features a pleasing combinati...

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

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Walnut

1 Midcentury H Miller Eames Fiberglass Stool with H-Base
1 Midcentury H Miller Eames Fiberglass Stool with H-Base

1 Midcentury H Miller Eames Fiberglass Stool with H-Base

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

Charles and Ray Eames Charles and Ray married in 1941 and moved to California where they continued their furniture design work with molding plywood. During the war, they were commissioned by the Navy to produce molded plywood splints, stretchers, and experimental glider shells. In 1946, Evans Products began producing the Eameses` molded plywood furniture. Their molded plywood chair was called "the chair of the century" by the influential architectural critic Esther McCoy. Soon production was taken over by Herman Miller, Inc ., who continues to produce the furniture in the United States to this day. Another company, Vitra International, manufactures furniture in Europe. The Eameses continued to create new furniture designs into the 1970s. Examples include the molded plastic or fiberglass chairs from the early 1950s and the famous lounge chair and ottoman from 1956. Sturdy, comfortable and elegant office furniture was created in the 1960s, as well as seating designed for Dulles and O`Hare Airports. This Tandem Sling Seating is still in use in airports around the world today. 1948 designed Herman Miller Eames vinyl...

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

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Chrome

Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller

Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage 1960s molded fiberglass side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming shells are in original condition, each with a distinct thready texture...

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

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Fiberglass

2012 Herman Miller Eames DSR Plastic Dining Chair 6x Available
2012 Herman Miller Eames DSR Plastic Dining Chair 6x Available

2012 Herman Miller Eames DSR Plastic Dining Chair 6x Available

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of DSR Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1951 for Herman Miller. These particular examples were produced in 2012. The chairs feature plastic shel...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

Eames Time Life Apple Core A Turned Wood Stool c. 1970's
Eames Time Life Apple Core A Turned Wood Stool c. 1970's

Eames Time Life Apple Core A Turned Wood Stool c. 1970's

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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...

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

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Wood

Set of Eames upholstered side chairs by Herman Miller
Set of Eames upholstered side chairs by Herman Miller

Set of Eames upholstered side chairs by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Highland, IN

This set of side chairs by Charles and Ray Eames are post-war classics. The seats are elephant hide gray fiberglass with olive green naugahyde upholstery and they sit on cast aluminu...

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

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Aluminum

Vintage Eames Vitra La Chaise Chair, Original, Fiberglass First Generation, 1992
Vintage Eames Vitra La Chaise Chair, Original, Fiberglass First Generation, 1992

Vintage Eames Vitra La Chaise Chair, Original, Fiberglass First Generation, 1992

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Charles and Ray designed the iconic "La Chaise" lounge chair for The Museum of Modern Art’s 1948 International Competition for Furniture Design. Its name references both its functio...

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

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Stainless Steel

Charles and Ray Eames Time Life Stools in Walnut for Herman Miller
Charles and Ray Eames Time Life Stools in Walnut for Herman Miller

Charles and Ray Eames Time Life Stools in Walnut for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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...

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

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Walnut

La Fonda Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
La Fonda Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

La Fonda Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Vienna, AT

With their distinctive silhouette and molded fiberglass structure, these chairs harmoniously combine form and function. They were specifically designed in the 1960s for Alexander Gir...

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

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Metal

Pair of Eames Lounge Chair Metal 'LCM'
Pair of Eames Lounge Chair Metal 'LCM'

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...

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

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Metal

Set of 6 Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller, USA
Set of 6 Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller, USA

Set of 6 Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller, USA

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Set of 6 Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs with Brown Naugahyde Pads, Herman Miller. An exceptional group of six original Charles and Ray Eames molded fiberglass stacking shell ...

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

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Metal, Aluminum

Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair Brown Leather
Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair Brown Leather

Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair Brown Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Authentic Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair. Brown leather in great condition. Pneumatic lever is present for seat height adjustment. 2011 year of production. S...

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

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Leather

Set of 4 First Edition Eames Evans DCM Chairs
Set of 4 First Edition Eames Evans DCM Chairs

Set of 4 First Edition Eames Evans DCM Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Seattle, WA

Four Early DCM chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Evans, distributed by Herman Miller. Labels remain intact on all four chairs. Shock mounts has been...

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1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Plywood

Mid-Century ‘La Fonda’ Armchairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
Mid-Century ‘La Fonda’ Armchairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s

Mid-Century ‘La Fonda’ Armchairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Alexander Girard’s iconic La Fonda del Sol restaurant in New York City, this pair of ‘La Fonda’ armchairs represents a unique intersection of mi...

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

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Metal

Eames Lemon Yellow Zenith Rope-Edge, RAR Rocker by Herman Miller
Eames Lemon Yellow Zenith Rope-Edge, RAR Rocker by Herman Miller

Eames Lemon Yellow Zenith Rope-Edge, RAR Rocker by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Highland, IN

The first fiberglass Eames chairs were produced by Zenith Plastics. The early Zenith shells are distinctive for their high fiber content and larger, more substantial rubber shock mou...

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

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Steel

Set of 6 Charles & Ray Eames DCW Dining Chairs for Herman Miller in Ash
Set of 6 Charles & Ray Eames DCW Dining Chairs for Herman Miller in Ash

Set of 6 Charles & Ray Eames DCW Dining Chairs for Herman Miller in Ash

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous set of six DCW chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller c1985. Created from Ash and show a striking grain pattern in the backs and seats particularly. In excellent...

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

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Ash

Charles & Ray Eames, Lounge Chair and Ottoman '2'
Charles & Ray Eames, Lounge Chair and Ottoman '2'

Charles & Ray Eames, Lounge Chair and Ottoman '2'

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Napa, CA

The Lounge Chair and Ottoman is an iconic furniture design created by Charles and Ray Eames. It is widely regarded as one of the most significant and enduring pieces of modern furnit...

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1960s North American Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Plywood

Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller "Seafoam Green"'
Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller "Seafoam Green"'

Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller "Seafoam Green"'

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Centreville, VA

Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller "Seafoam Green"' Arguably one of the 20th century’s most beloved designs, the Eames Shell chairs remain a sought after design classic nearly 55 years later. The molded fiberglass chairs are the result of Charles and Ray’s 6 years of experimenting with molded plywood to create a single shell form. Unable to successfully create the single shell with molded plywood at the time, Charles & Ray saw an opportunity to fulfill their vision using a new material: fiberglass. Charles Eames famously said, “The role of the designer is that of a very good, thoughtful host anticipating the needs of his guests.” The Molded Shell Chairs...

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

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Fiberglass

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Compact Sofa
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Compact Sofa

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Compact Sofa

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

The Eames sofa compact works where bulkier sofas don’t. The clean profile and crisp, light scale evolved from a built-in sofa that Charles and Ray Eames designed for the living room ...

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

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Other

Brown Eames for Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Brown Eames for Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Brown Eames for Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

We have eleven original 1960s Eames fiberglass shell chairs with original H bases. Narrow mount. Lovely rich brown color. These have their original finish and are gorgeous, gleaming,...

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

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Fiberglass

1999 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Brown Leather
1999 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Brown Leather

1999 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Brown Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Desk Chair, Model EA435, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the year 1...

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1990s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Herman Miller Eames Ivory Leather Management Desk Chair with Pneumatic Lift
Herman Miller Eames Ivory Leather Management Desk Chair with Pneumatic Lift

Herman Miller Eames Ivory Leather Management Desk Chair with Pneumatic Lift

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful edition of the classic Eames office chair. Herman Miller edition Eames aluminum group Management chair in ivory leather. Features the pneumatic height lift adjustment which...

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

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Leather

Eames Time Life Lobby Chair ES105 by Charles & Ray Eames
Eames Time Life Lobby Chair ES105 by Charles & Ray Eames

Eames Time Life Lobby Chair ES105 by Charles & Ray Eames

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

Eames Time Life Lobby Chair ES105 by Charles & Ray Eames, 1970. Black leather has beautiful patina. All original. Measures 30.5" tall 26.5" wide 28" deep, seat height 16"

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

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Leather

2013 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather
2013 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather

2013 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Desk Chair, Model EA435, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the year 2...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

2023 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair
2023 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair

2023 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

We are pleased to present this iconic Eames Time Life Executive chair. Year of production is 2023. Wheels can be removed. Rare combination of black leather with black frame. Ve...

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

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Leather

Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Metal Base (LCM), 1950s
Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Metal Base (LCM), 1950s

Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Metal Base (LCM), 1950s

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Centreville, VA

The Eames LCM (Lounge Chair Metal) features sheets of premium face veneer on both sides of the seat and back. The wide variety of wood available adds to the versatility and beauty of...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Plywood

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Leather
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Leather

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Leather

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...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Cognac Leather
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Cognac Leather

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Cognac 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 particular example dates to the 2010s...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

2003 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather
2003 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather

2003 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Desk Chair, Model EA435, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the year 2...

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Early 2000s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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 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 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
    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
    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
    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.