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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
Eames Herman Miller LAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair X Base Zenith Rope Edge
Eames Herman Miller LAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair X Base Zenith Rope Edge

Eames Herman Miller LAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair X Base Zenith Rope Edge

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith

Located in Topeka, KS

Awesome example of the Charles and Ray Eames LAX molded fiberglass arm shell chair for Herman Miller in one of the original colors, lemon yellow. This is an early chair made by Zenit...

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

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Metal

Pair of 2nd Generation "Seafoam" Fiberglass Eames Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
Pair of 2nd Generation "Seafoam" Fiberglass Eames Shell Chairs by Herman Miller

Pair of 2nd Generation "Seafoam" Fiberglass Eames Shell Chairs by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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...

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

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Steel

Early 1950s Eames DCM (Dining Chair Metal)
Early 1950s Eames DCM (Dining Chair Metal)

Early 1950s Eames DCM (Dining Chair Metal)

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Oakland, CA

Early 1950s Eames DCM with the silver dollar seat back tabs, constructed of ash with a chromed frame. The chair came from the original family whose owner was an architect in the Paci...

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

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Chrome

Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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...

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

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Aluminum

Fully Restored 3rd Gen Eames Lounge Chair 670 and Ottoman 671 in Black Leather
Fully Restored 3rd Gen Eames Lounge Chair 670 and Ottoman 671 in Black Leather

Fully Restored 3rd Gen Eames Lounge Chair 670 and Ottoman 671 in Black Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Seattle, WA

Prominent grain 3rd Gen Eames lounge chair with ottoman fully restored. New shock mounts, restored original leather and oiled shells, re-polished steel frame.

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

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Walnut Dining Chair Wood DCW by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1950s
Walnut Dining Chair Wood DCW by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1950s

Walnut Dining Chair Wood DCW by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1950s

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brussels, Brussels

An early and highly desirable DCW (Dining Chair Wood) by Charles & Ray Eames, manufactured by Herman Miller in the United States between 1950 and 1953. Recognized as one of the defi...

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

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Walnut, Plywood

'Aluminum Group' Swivel Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed
'Aluminum Group' Swivel Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed

'Aluminum Group' Swivel Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed

By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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 stamp to frame. Circa ...

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

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Aluminum

Three-Seat Shell Tandem Sofa By Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller C.1974
Three-Seat Shell Tandem Sofa By Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller C.1974

Three-Seat Shell Tandem Sofa By Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller C.1974

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Bernville, PA

Rare tandem shell seating designed by Charles & Ray Eames, USA 1974. This piece features three white fiberglass and light purple vinyl seats with Formica tables on each end sitting o...

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

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Chrome

Eames Leather Lounge Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Eames Leather Lounge Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

Eames Leather Lounge Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in New York, NY

This is an original Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, models 670 and 671, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956. This set dates to circa 1970 and has Brazilian rosewood shells.

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

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Metal, Aluminum

Eames Herman Miller DSS Ochre Yellow Mustard Vintage  Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Eames Herman Miller DSS Ochre Yellow Mustard Vintage  Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Eames Herman Miller DSS Ochre Yellow Mustard Vintage 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...

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

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Fiberglass

Orange Eiffel Shell Chair By Charles And Ray Eames For Herman Miller, 1960s
Orange Eiffel Shell Chair By Charles And Ray Eames For Herman Miller, 1960s

Orange Eiffel Shell Chair By Charles And Ray Eames For Herman Miller, 1960s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Zohor, SK

Original 1960s orange fiberglass shell chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The scarse candy orange color has its original finish with the distinct thread textu...

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

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Metal

Herman Miller Time Life Chair by Ray and Charles Eames
Herman Miller Time Life Chair by Ray and Charles Eames

Herman Miller Time Life Chair by Ray and Charles Eames

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is arguably the most iconic American office chair design in the 20th century. We are pleased to present this authentic Herman Miller Executive Office Chair in brown leather. T...

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

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Leather

Set of 4 - Herman Miller Eames DCM Chairs
Set of 4 - Herman Miller Eames DCM Chairs

Set of 4 - Herman Miller Eames DCM Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Nice set of 4 Herman Miller Eames DCM chairs. Good overall condition. Some scratches. Ships from Philadelphia. Eames DCM Side Chairs, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eame...

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

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Ash

Mid Century Modern Swiveling Chair by Eames for Herman Miller. Circa 1960s
Mid Century Modern Swiveling Chair by Eames for Herman Miller. Circa 1960s

Mid Century Modern Swiveling Chair by Eames for Herman Miller. Circa 1960s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Miami, FL

Mid Century Modern Swiveling Molded Side Chair by Eames for Herman Miller. Circa 1960s Features an iconic design, a fiberglass shell chair with the original gray vinyl set on a steel...

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1960s American 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

Late 20th Century MCM Pair DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller Black & Chrome
Late 20th Century MCM Pair DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller Black & Chrome

Late 20th Century MCM Pair DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller Black & Chrome

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Topeka, KS

Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of DCM chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller with chrome frames & black bentwood back & seats. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind ...

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

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Chrome

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 Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in The Hague, NL

Set of 4 classic armchairs "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 Whi...

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

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Metal

2016 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Burgundy Leather
2016 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Burgundy Leather

2016 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Burgundy Leather

By 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 2016. Thei...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

Original Vintage Eames Fiberglass Shell Dining Side Chairs for Herman Miller
Original Vintage Eames Fiberglass Shell Dining Side Chairs for Herman Miller

Original Vintage Eames Fiberglass Shell Dining Side Chairs for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid Century Modern DSS stacking dining side chairs designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller circa 1960s. These collectible molded fiberglass shell seats are available in g...

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

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Fiberglass

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 Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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

Charles Eames DSX set 6 Fiberglass Side Chairs multicolor set for Herman Miller
Charles Eames DSX set 6 Fiberglass Side Chairs multicolor set for Herman Miller

Charles Eames DSX set 6 Fiberglass Side Chairs multicolor set for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Iconic chairs (side shells / scoops) designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Molded fiberglass shells in the colors: Elephant Hide Grey, Navy Blue, Lemon Yellow. Greige, r...

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

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Aluminum

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 Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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 and Ray Eames DCM Chairs
Charles and Ray Eames DCM Chairs

Charles and Ray Eames DCM Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A set of 6 Eames DCM Chairs Walnut seats and backs Good Grain pattern 1970s production

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1970s North American Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Walnut

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

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 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 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

Gorgeous Avocado Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Gorgeous Avocado Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Gorgeous Avocado Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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...

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

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Leather

Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Chairs
Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Chairs

Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of four Herman Miller Eames vintage fiberglass dining chairs. Multicolored set featuring seafoam green, elephant hide grey, red orange, and royal blue. No cracks or holes. All sh...

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

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Steel

2018 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, Leather (1x)
2018 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, Leather (1x)

2018 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, Leather (1x)

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. These particular examples date to 2018. The desi...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

Herman Miller Eames Time Life Lobby White Leather Office Chair 2021
Herman Miller Eames Time Life Lobby White Leather Office Chair 2021

Herman Miller Eames Time Life Lobby White Leather Office Chair 2021

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Detroit, MI

This white Model 3475 Eames Time Life Executive Lobby Chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller was produced in 2021. This classic mid century modern desk chair fea...

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

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Aluminum, Steel

Eames Herman Miller DKR Chair on Early Production Low X-Base
Eames Herman Miller DKR Chair on Early Production Low X-Base

Eames Herman Miller DKR Chair on Early Production Low X-Base

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Ferndale, MI

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKR lounge chair. The chair is earlier production evidenced by the solid steel "X" base. Original burlap back...

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

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Steel

Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Chair LAX on X Base
Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Chair LAX on X Base

Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Chair LAX on X Base

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Gorgeous early Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass chair LAX (Low Armchair on X Base) having large shock mounts and flat edge shell. All origina...

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

Materials

Iron

Red Crimson Eames Herman Miller Vintage  Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Red Crimson Eames Herman Miller Vintage  Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Red Crimson Eames Herman Miller Vintage 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...

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

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Fiberglass

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Tandem 4 Seat Fiberglass Shell Chair Bench
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Tandem 4 Seat Fiberglass Shell Chair Bench

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Tandem 4 Seat Fiberglass Shell Chair Bench

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A vintage Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller 4 seat tandem shell chair bench. This is a very rare tandem bench from Herman Miller. This particular model features a four seat desig...

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

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Metal

1960s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair
1960s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair

1960s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This is an original Iconic Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. It was produced...

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

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Metal, Aluminum

Eames Time Life Executive Lobby Chair by Herman Miller, Red Leather
Eames Time Life Executive Lobby Chair by Herman Miller, Red Leather

Eames Time Life Executive Lobby Chair by Herman Miller, Red Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Detroit, MI

This red Model 3475 Eames Time Life Executive Lobby Chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller was produced in the 2010s. This classic mid century modern desk chair features Maharam Prone leather upholstery in Mantra, a stunning deep, rich shade of red. The comfortable, contoured ergonomic design features thick, plush cushions, 360 degree swivel seat, adjustable height and backrest tilt and five-star polished aluminum base with foot glides. Please note that chair glides can also be removed to accommodate Herman Miller rolling...

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

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Aluminum, Steel

1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair in Black Leather
1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair in Black Leather

1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair in Black Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs, Model ES104, originally designed in 1961 by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This example dates back to the 1970s. The desig...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Eames Herman Miller black leather aluminum group soft pad management chair
Eames Herman Miller black leather aluminum group soft pad management chair

Eames Herman Miller black leather aluminum group soft pad management chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller

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...

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

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Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Eames Molded Plastic Armchairs
Pair of Eames Molded Plastic Armchairs

Pair of Eames Molded Plastic Armchairs

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Hanover, MA

Pair of Herman Miller produced original Eames Molded Shell Chair in a durable, 100 percent recyclable polypropylene. The subtle matte texture of the re-engineered plastic shell maint...

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

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Chrome

Eames EA108 Hopsack Swivel Chair by ICF De Padova, Off White Steel
Eames EA108 Hopsack Swivel Chair by ICF De Padova, Off White Steel

Eames EA108 Hopsack Swivel Chair by ICF De Padova, Off White Steel

By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF De Padova

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Charles and Ray Eames EA108 Hopsack Swivel Task Chair from The Aluminium Group Manufactured Under License By ICF De Padova of Italy, with attribution la...

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

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Steel, Chrome

Exceptional Grain 3rd Gen Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Rosewood, Black Leather
Exceptional Grain 3rd Gen Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Rosewood, Black Leather

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...

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

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Leather, Plywood

1995 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Black Leather
1995 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Black Leather

1995 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Black Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair, Model EA437, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the year 19...

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1990s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Charles and Ray Eames, "DCW" Chair, Plywood, USA, 1950s
Charles and Ray Eames, "DCW" Chair, Plywood, USA, 1950s

Charles and Ray Eames, "DCW" Chair, Plywood, USA, 1950s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in High Point, NC

A moulded plywood DCW dining chair or side chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller, USA, 1960s. 16.6” seat height

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

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Plywood

Charles and Ray Eames Billy Wilder Es106 Chaise Lounge for Herman Miller, 1970s
Charles and Ray Eames Billy Wilder Es106 Chaise Lounge for Herman Miller, 1970s

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...

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

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Steel

Pair of Yellow, Swivel Barstools / Drafting Stools by Charles and Ray Eames
Pair of Yellow, Swivel Barstools / Drafting Stools by Charles and Ray Eames

Pair of Yellow, Swivel Barstools / Drafting Stools by Charles and Ray Eames

By George Nelson, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare pair of bar stools / drafting stools with armless yellow fiberglass bucket / shell chair seats designed by Charles and Ray Eames on bases designed by George Nelson. Both have ad...

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

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Steel

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

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

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 Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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

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 Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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

Primary Color/Mondrian Style Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs
Primary Color/Mondrian Style Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs

Primary Color/Mondrian Style Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Four vintage Herman Miller Eames fiberglass chairs in primary colors. All chairs in very good vintage condition with Herman Miller bases available in black or metallic silver color finish. All glides intact. No cracks to shells. All new shock mounts. All signed and authentic. Chairs ship disassembled. Assembly takes five minutes using a single Phillips screwdriver.

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

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Fiberglass

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

Materials

Plywood

Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chair 1981
Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chair 1981

Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chair 1981

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century modern black Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller was produced in 1981. This classic office chair fea...

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

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Aluminum, Steel

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 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 1...

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1990s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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 Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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

Materials

Steel

Charles & Ray Eames EA208 Soft Pad Chairs Smoked Chrome and Sand leather, Vitra
Charles & Ray Eames EA208 Soft Pad Chairs Smoked Chrome and Sand leather, Vitra

Charles & Ray Eames EA208 Soft Pad Chairs Smoked Chrome and Sand leather, Vitra

By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Vitra

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...

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

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

1993 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Lounge Chair
1993 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Lounge Chair

1993 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Lounge Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Fantastic Eames Soft Pad lounge Chair and Ottoman with black leather. Unusual dark graphite frame makes this an unusual find. Also known as mo...

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

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Leather

2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Blue Leather
2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Blue Leather

2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Blue 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, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This example dates to the 2010s. I...

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

Materials

Aluminum

2001 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Brown Leather
2001 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Brown Leather

2001 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 2...

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Early 2000s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Aluminum

4 Vintage Charles & Ray Eames Ebonized Plywood DCW Chairs for Herman Miller
4 Vintage Charles & Ray Eames Ebonized Plywood DCW Chairs for Herman Miller

4 Vintage Charles & Ray Eames Ebonized Plywood DCW Chairs for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in St. Louis, MO

Set of four 1950s Charles & Ray Eames plywood DCW dining chairs in ash with ebony finish for Herman Miller. The set is a marriage of two sets, determined by the back seat shock mount...

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

Materials

Plywood

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.