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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
2022 Herman Miller Eames DAW Dining Chair with Yellow Fabric Seat & Eiffel Base
2022 Herman Miller Eames DAW Dining Chair with Yellow Fabric Seat & Eiffel Base

2022 Herman Miller Eames DAW Dining Chair with Yellow Fabric Seat & Eiffel Base

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames DAW Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2022...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

1950s Pair of Herman Miller Eames LCW Lounge Chairs in Calico Ash
1950s Pair of Herman Miller Eames LCW Lounge Chairs in Calico Ash

1950s Pair of Herman Miller Eames LCW Lounge Chairs in Calico Ash

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of LCW Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1948. They are early Herman Miller examples and feature the 5-2-4 screw pattern, dating back to t...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

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

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Wheeled Shell Chair
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Wheeled Shell Chair

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Wheeled Shell Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Wheeled Shell Chair This chair measures: 18.5 wide x 24 deep x 32 high, with a seat height of ...

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

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Metal

1968 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs in Leather, 5-Star Base
1968 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs in Leather, 5-Star Base

1968 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs in Leather, 5-Star Base

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs, model 3474 , initially designed in 1961 by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The listing price includes one executive chair, a...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

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

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

4 Herman Miller Eames DCW Dining Chairs Wood in Light Ash
4 Herman Miller Eames DCW Dining Chairs Wood in Light Ash

4 Herman Miller Eames DCW Dining Chairs Wood in Light Ash

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful set of 4 early 2000’s DCW for Dining Chairs Wood by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The label dates them to the period between 2003-2007 approximately when that ...

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Early 2000s American Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Wood

1990s ES 108 3-Seat Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames in Teak w/ Tan Leather
1990s ES 108 3-Seat Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames in Teak w/ Tan Leather

1990s ES 108 3-Seat Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames in Teak w/ Tan Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an ES-108 Three-Seat Teak Sofa, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1984. This example dates to the 1990s. Its design consists of a solid aluminu...

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1990s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Soft Pad Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
Soft Pad Chair by Eames for Herman Miller

Soft Pad Chair by Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Pasadena, TX

Soft Pad Chair by Eames for Herman Miller Length- 22 3/4 Depth- 23 Height at it's lowest- 32 Height at it's tallest- 34 Seat Height at its lowest- 20 Arm Height at its lowest- 25 Fo...

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

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Aluminum

Mid Century Blue Sofa Compact by Eames for Herman Miller 1970s
Mid Century Blue Sofa Compact by Eames for Herman Miller 1970s

Mid Century Blue Sofa Compact by Eames for Herman Miller 1970s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Detroit, MI

This classic vintage mid century modern Eames Compact Sofa Model S-473 is circa 1970. The sofa has been professionally reupholstered in a gorgeous Herman Miller blue nubby fabric. Th...

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

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Steel, Chrome

Charles & Ray Eames EA208 softpad chairs, white leather, Vitra 1990s
Charles & Ray Eames EA208 softpad chairs, white leather, Vitra 1990s

Charles & Ray Eames EA208 softpad chairs, white leather, Vitra 1990s

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Zevenaar, NL

The Vitra Soft Pad Chair EA 208 is a design by Charles & Ray Eames. The construction and silhouette of the Soft Pad Chair are similar to the design...

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

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Leather

Ea 208 Soft Pad Alu Group Office Chairs, Vitra
Ea 208 Soft Pad Alu Group Office Chairs, Vitra

Ea 208 Soft Pad Alu Group Office Chairs, Vitra

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Renens, CH

One chair left in inventory! The Aluminum group chairs by Charles & Ray Eames are one of the most important designs of the 20th Century. Their original design from the 1950s is stil...

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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

2005 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Aluminum Executive Desk Chair in Blue Leather
2005 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Aluminum Executive Desk Chair in Blue Leather

2005 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Aluminum Executive Desk Chair in Blue Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1968. This particular example dates to 2005. T...

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

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Aluminum

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

Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Office Chair in Schumacher VEGAN Leather
Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Office Chair in Schumacher VEGAN Leather

Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Office Chair in Schumacher VEGAN Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Detroit, MI

This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management height brown office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern...

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

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Aluminum, Steel

2005 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs In Tan Leather
2005 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs In Tan Leather

2005 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs In Tan Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1968. This particular example dates to 2005. T...

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

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Aluminum

2018 Herman Miller Eames Dark Blue Upholstered DSW Side Chair w/ Dowel Base
2018 Herman Miller Eames Dark Blue Upholstered DSW Side Chair w/ Dowel Base

2018 Herman Miller Eames Dark Blue Upholstered DSW Side Chair w/ Dowel Base

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames DSW Side Chair, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1948. This example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2018, and the listed ...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

1999 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Leather
1999 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Leather

1999 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1968. This particular example dates to 1999. T...

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1990s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Eames Management Chairs in Grey Fabric Upholstery c. 1980 - 1990s 4 Available
Eames Management Chairs in Grey Fabric Upholstery c. 1980 - 1990s 4 Available

Eames Management Chairs in Grey Fabric Upholstery c. 1980 - 1990s 4 Available

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in New York, NY

Sharp set of 4 Eames aluminum group management chairs in gray fabric, with cast aluminum frames. The chairs are all in great, original, clean and ready to use condition, all are mark...

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

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Aluminum

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

Herman Miller Eames DCM Dining Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic Herman Miller Eames DCM dining chair. Ebonized molded wood seat and back, supported by chrome steel rod frame. All screws and self leve...

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

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Steel, Chrome

1960's Eames DCM Chair by Herman Miller
1960's Eames DCM Chair by Herman Miller

1960's Eames DCM Chair by Herman Miller

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

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The iconic mid-century modern DCM chair designed by Herman Miller for the Eames company is a standout of 1960s design. Simple designs with two bentwood pieces making the seat and bac...

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

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Metal, Chrome

2012 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair Off-White Leather
2012 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair Off-White Leather

2012 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair Off-White Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Chairs, model EA335, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples were produced in 2012...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Eames Molded Fiberglass Side Chair - White
Eames Molded Fiberglass Side Chair - White

Eames Molded Fiberglass Side Chair - White

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Pasadena, TX

Charles and Ray Eames realized their dream to create a single-shell form over 80 years ago by making their molded chairs of fiberglass. When the environmental risks of that material became known, the Eames Molded...

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

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Fiberglass

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

2003 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Side Chair w/ Antler Base in White Mesh
2003 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Side Chair w/ Antler Base in White Mesh

2003 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Side Chair w/ Antler Base in White Mesh

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group armless desk or side chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1958. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA ...

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Early 2000s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Soft Pad Office Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, US, 1960s
Soft Pad Office Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, US, 1960s

Soft Pad Office Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, US, 1960s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Antwerp, BE

Charles and Ray Eames softpad office chair, produced by Herman Miller. This distinguished chair, crafted as the original USA edition for Herman Miller, features a sleek black leather seat and backrest, complemented by a chrome frame and armrests. An extension of the iconic Aluminum Group chairs, designed in 1958 for the Irwin Miller home, the Soft Pad Group retains the structural integrity of its predecessor while introducing plush cushions for enhanced comfort. Its 5-star base with casters, tilt-swivel mechanism, and seat-height adjustment ensure functionality and versatility, making it ideal for executive or office use. The Eames soft pad executive chair...

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

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Chrome

1940s Pair of Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller LCW Lounge Chairs in Oak
1940s Pair of Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller LCW Lounge Chairs in Oak

1940s Pair of Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller LCW Lounge Chairs in Oak

By Herman Miller, Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed in the late 1940s by Charles Eames, this chair has cemented itself in Mid-Century Design like very few other pieces. Early models like this are difficult to come by and are very rarely in such good condition, as many have been worked on in some way or another before their value shot up. These chairs feature a super sleek design of steam-bent plywood, an incredibly innovative technique pioneered by Herman Miller in collaboration with the Eames's and manufacturing firm Evans. The large seat and back are mounted to a molded plywood base with rubber shock mounts, another Eames staple. This allows them to have excellent contrast through spacing, which gives them an excellent stance, almost insect-like. Both are early chairs with the correct screw configurations beneath. This pair features all original hardware, finish, and shock mounts. Very few blemishes, and those that exist are minimal, barely visible even in our high-res pictures. At this time, we have two early pairs, as seen in in photos. We also have another single early model, and two extremely rare pre-production chairs with the accompanying molded plywood coffee table...

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

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Plywood

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair This office chair measures: 25.5 wide x 24 deep x 32.75 high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm heigh...

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

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Metal

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Early Aniline Dye Red LCW Chair 1950s
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Early Aniline Dye Red LCW Chair 1950s

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Early Aniline Dye Red LCW Chair 1950s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Red aniline dye LCW lounge chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller. The aniline-dyed wood is vibrant and rich, showcasing the dramatic grain undern...

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

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Plywood

2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs in Beige Leather
2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs in Beige Leather

2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs in Beige Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs, Model EA335, designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples were produced in 2014. The ...

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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 Leather 2x Avail
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair Leather 2x Avail

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair Leather 2x Avail

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a single (multiple chairs are available, though sold individually) Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. Th...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

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

Herman Miller Eames Desk Chair in Parchment

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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

Eames Dowel Leg Wire Chair for Herman Miller, 1950s
Eames Dowel Leg Wire Chair for Herman Miller, 1950s

Eames Dowel Leg Wire Chair for Herman Miller, 1950s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Iconic Eames wire side chair with dowel leg base, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This example features a black enameled steel wire seat and back, mounted on th...

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

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Metal

RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s

RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Uccle, BE

This emblematic rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in the fifties is well known for its powerful form and its indisputable comfort. The RAR (Rocking Armchair Rod Base), ma...

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

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Aluminum

1964 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood and White Leather
1964 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood and White Leather

1964 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood and White Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, model 670 and 671, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1956. This set dates to 1964, per its label. The shells ...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Early Eames DCM Birch Plywood Dining Chairs
Early Eames DCM Birch Plywood Dining Chairs

Early Eames DCM Birch Plywood Dining Chairs

$3,250Sale Price / set|50% Off

Early Eames DCM Birch Plywood Dining Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Nice set of early 1950s DCM chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. These are well-preserved second generation examples in a fetching birch and black combinatio...

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

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Metal

Pair early DCW Dining Chair in black by Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller 1950s
Pair early DCW Dining Chair in black by Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller 1950s

Pair early DCW Dining Chair in black by Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller 1950s

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brussels, Brussels

DCW (Dining Chair Wood) chair created by Charles and Ray Eames around 1945. These are second generation chairs produced by Herman Miller USA between 1950 and 1953 (the production of...

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

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Walnut, Plywood

1979 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather
1979 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather

1979 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 Chair, Model EA418, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These particular examples date to 1979....

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1970s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Black 1x Avail
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Black 1x Avail

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Black 1x Avail

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs, Model EA334, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular chairs were produced in the 2010s. T...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

1 OF 4 HERMAN MILLER 1977 STAMPED CHANEL SOFT PAD COGNAC LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAiR
1 OF 4 HERMAN MILLER 1977 STAMPED CHANEL SOFT PAD COGNAC LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAiR

1 OF 4 HERMAN MILLER 1977 STAMPED CHANEL SOFT PAD COGNAC LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAiR

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this 1 of 4 Super Comfortable, Original Herman Miller 1977 Stamped Cognac Brown Leather soft pad captains ch...

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

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Chrome

Herman Miller Eames Tandem Bench with Brown Naugahyde Pad Shell Chairs
Herman Miller Eames Tandem Bench with Brown Naugahyde Pad Shell Chairs

Herman Miller Eames Tandem Bench with Brown Naugahyde Pad Shell Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This listing is for one bench. The second matching bench has been sold. Vintage Charles Eames 3-seat tandem bench. The bench features original brown Naugahyde pads and dark charcoa...

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

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Metal, Aluminum

2012 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chairs Black Leather 4x Avail
2012 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chairs Black Leather 4x Avail

2012 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chairs Black Leather 4x Avail

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to 2012. Th...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Enamel, Steel

Tandem Eames for Herman Miller for Three Shells and a Table Top
Tandem Eames for Herman Miller for Three Shells and a Table Top

Tandem Eames for Herman Miller for Three Shells and a Table Top

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

Tandem Base and Table without shells. Show signs of use. 35 cm H incl the height of the bar of the base/ 40 incl the top of the seat support/ 42 cm incl the top of the table top su...

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

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Metal

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

Materials

Metal

Pr of Herman Miller Eames Walnut and Pink LCW Chairs
Pr of Herman Miller Eames Walnut and Pink LCW Chairs

Pr of Herman Miller Eames Walnut and Pink LCW Chairs

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful pair of Eames designed LCW chairs produced by Herman Miller. They are upholstered in a wonderful pink/fuschia color. The chairs are walnut veneered. They gave the Herman ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1958 Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rare Saran Fabric
1958 Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rare Saran Fabric

1958 Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rare Saran Fabric

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group lounge chair and coordinating ottoman, model 682, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This early set dates to aroun...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Herman Miller
Charles Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Herman Miller

Charles Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Dallas, TX

Charles and Ray Eames 'Aluminum Group' lounge chair model EA124 and ottoman model EA125. This is an early production one-owner example that has been very well ...

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

Materials

Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames "La Fonda" Brown Fiberglass Chairs For Herman Miller
Charles & Ray Eames "La Fonda" Brown Fiberglass Chairs For Herman Miller

Charles & Ray Eames "La Fonda" Brown Fiberglass Chairs For Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in The Hague, NL

Mid- Century modern La Fonda chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960's circa. The "La Fonda" designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1961 for the La Fonda del Sol restau...

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

Materials

Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DSW Shell Side Chairs, Pair
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DSW Shell Side Chairs, Pair

Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DSW Shell Side Chairs, Pair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding and iconic pair of Eames "DSW" shell side chairs, office chairs, or dining chairs By Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller USA, Early 21st Century Orange molded uph...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Eames "Billy Wilder" ES106 Chaise Longue for Herman Miller
Eames "Billy Wilder" ES106 Chaise Longue for Herman Miller

Eames "Billy Wilder" ES106 Chaise Longue for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in WIJCKEL, NL

A handsome example of the Billy Wilder chaise lounge by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. In softpad and high-quality black leather on a eggplant color base. Six cushions conn...

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

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Eames LKR-2 with Cat's Cradle Base and Bikini Pads
Vintage Eames LKR-2 with Cat's Cradle Base and Bikini Pads

Vintage Eames LKR-2 with Cat's Cradle Base and Bikini Pads

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Early patent-pending LKR-2 with black wire chair and cat's cradle base. Original cream hopsack fabric bikini pad, with "oily body cattle hair". Excellent condition with all original ...

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

Materials

Steel, Wire

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

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Ivory 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 Charles and Ray 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

Materials

Aluminum

La Fonda Arm Chair by Eames, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960, USA
La Fonda Arm Chair by Eames, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960, USA

La Fonda Arm Chair by Eames, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960, USA

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Centreville, VA

This arm chair is one of two new fiberglass chairs Charles and Ray Eames designed in 1961, inspired by request from Alexander Girard, who needed seating for his new Manhattan restaurant, La Fonda Del Sol. Some collectors call these “La Fonda” chairs after the restaurant where they were first installed. Because Girard wanted chairs with seat backs no higher than dining table tops, Charles and Ray Eames designed the Eames La Fonda Arm Chair...

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

Materials

Steel

1950 Herman Miller Eames Zenith RAR Rocking Chair w/ Rope-Edge Fiberglass Shell
1950 Herman Miller Eames Zenith RAR Rocking Chair w/ Rope-Edge Fiberglass Shell

1950 Herman Miller Eames Zenith RAR Rocking Chair w/ Rope-Edge Fiberglass Shell

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a ‘RAR’ Rocking Chair, designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. This early example retains its Zenith Plastics/Herman Miller decal under the seat. We can date this “a...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Metal

Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Chair
Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Chair

Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous and rare hue of red orange on this vintage fiberglass Herman Miller Eames armchair. Model DAX with H base. All shock mounts intact. Stamped Herman Miller under chair and gua...

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

Materials

Fiberglass

Herman Miller Eames Elephant Grey Desk Chair
Herman Miller Eames Elephant Grey Desk Chair

Herman Miller Eames Elephant Grey Desk Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Herman Miller Eames elephant grey swivel desk chair. Fixed height base, with working wheels and swivel. No cracking to the shell. In very g...

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

Materials

Aluminum

2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Executive Desk Chair, Silver Mesh (8x)
2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Executive Desk Chair, Silver Mesh (8x)

2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Executive Desk Chair, Silver Mesh (8x)

By Charles and Ray Eames

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 ...

Category

2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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 Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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

Materials

Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller Set of 4 Dowel Leg DAW Armchairs Orange
Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller Set of 4 Dowel Leg DAW Armchairs Orange

Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller Set of 4 Dowel Leg DAW Armchairs Orange

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed by Eames, of recent manufacture by Herman Miller, these signed chairs are in like new condition. Each still retaining hang tags, shells are made of white plastic with an off...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Metal

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.