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Charles and Ray Eames Seating

American

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
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

Mid-Century Black Leather Dax Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Mid-Century Black Leather Dax Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

Mid-Century Black Leather Dax Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Mid-Century Modern design black leather DAX rope edge fiberglass Zenith shell armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, made in the USA 1960's. Dark grey / black lea...

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1960s 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

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 Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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 Aluminum Group management chair in leather for Herman Miller
Eames Aluminum Group management chair in leather for Herman Miller

Eames Aluminum Group management chair in leather for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Eames Aluminum Group management chair for Herman Miller. I believe the color is Espresso or Slate (very dark grey/brown, almost black) Vicenza leather with a polished aluminum base o...

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

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Aluminum

Eames Sofa Compact for Herman Miller, Alexander Girard Maharam Fabric, 2 Avail
Eames Sofa Compact for Herman Miller, Alexander Girard Maharam Fabric, 2 Avail

Eames Sofa Compact for Herman Miller, Alexander Girard Maharam Fabric, 2 Avail

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard

Located in Detroit, MI

This classic mid century modern Eames Sofa Compact Model S-473 produced in 2005 has been professionally reupholstered in a Maharam limited color reissue of Jacob's Coat, a beautiful ...

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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

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

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Wilton, CT

Originally designed in 1960 by Charles and Ray Eames for use in the lobby of the Time Life building in New York City. This luxurious vintage chair made by Herman Miller in the 1980's...

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

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Aluminum, Steel

Set of 6 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass "LA FONDA" Armchairs, H. Miller
Set of 6 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass "LA FONDA" Armchairs, H. Miller

Set of 6 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass "LA FONDA" Armchairs, H. Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Argelato, BO

Set of 6 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass "LA FONDA" Armchairs, H. Miller This chairs are one of two new fiberglass chairs Charles and Ray Eames designed in 1961, inspired by reque...

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

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Herman Miller Eames White Leather Aluminum Group Office Desk Chair
Herman Miller Eames White Leather Aluminum Group Office Desk Chair

Herman Miller Eames White Leather Aluminum Group Office Desk Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant, efficient, comfortable, and iconic. The perfect desk chair. Creamy white leather with polished aluminum frame. Presents well with even color. Signed and guaranteed authentic...

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

Materials

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

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

Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Stacking Dining Chairs
Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Stacking Dining Chairs

Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Stacking Dining Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic set of iconic Eames shell chairs by Herman Miller. Parchment color shells atop zinc plated steel stacking bases. All chairs with glides. Signed and guaranteed authentic vinta...

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

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Fiberglass

1958, Ray / Charles Eames; Miller, EA 116, Flat Base Easy Chair in Apple Green
1958, Ray / Charles Eames; Miller, EA 116, Flat Base Easy Chair in Apple Green

1958, Ray / Charles Eames; Miller, EA 116, Flat Base Easy Chair in Apple Green

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...

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20th Century Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

2002 Vitra Charles Eames Lachaise
2002 Vitra Charles Eames Lachaise

2002 Vitra Charles Eames Lachaise

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Perpignan, FR

the legendary La Chaise lounge chair, designed by Charles Eames. Produced by Vitra, this example is a numbered edition dated 2002, ensuring both authenticity and exceptional manufact...

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

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Aluminum

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

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

Eames DCM Dining Chair by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic Eames DCM dining chair in black. Colored ash seat and back along with chrome frame. Self leveling nylon glides intact, allowing for use on mul...

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

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Wood

Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM White Ash Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM White Ash Dining Chairs - Set of 4

Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM White Ash Dining Chairs - Set of 4

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM Mid Century White Ash Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 19.5 wide x 21 deep x 30.25 inches high, with a seat height/chair clear...

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

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Metal

Herman Miller Blue Moulded Plastic Stool by Charles & Ray Eames
Herman Miller Blue Moulded Plastic Stool by Charles & Ray Eames

Herman Miller Blue Moulded Plastic Stool by Charles & Ray Eames

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Rochester, England

The Herman Miller Blue Moulded Plastic Stool by Charles & Ray Eames is a testament to the duo's iconic design philosophy—simple yet functional. Feat...

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

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Fiberglass

1940s Pair of Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller Lcw Lounge Chairs in Birch
1940s Pair of Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller Lcw Lounge Chairs in Birch

1940s Pair of Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller Lcw Lounge Chairs in Birch

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 5-2-5 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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Rubber, Wood, Plywood

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 Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. 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

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

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

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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

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Fiberglass

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

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

1975 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Leather w/ Fabric
1975 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Leather w/ Fabric

1975 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Leather w/ Fabric

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Lounge chair and Ottoman, model EA416 and EA423, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This particular set ...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

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 Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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

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

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

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Fabric, Walnut

Eames La Fonda Chair, Herman Miller International Collection by Vitra
Eames La Fonda Chair, Herman Miller International Collection by Vitra

Eames La Fonda Chair, Herman Miller International Collection by Vitra

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in San Francisco, CA

White fiberglass shell with chocolate brown hopsack front upholstery on chromed aluminum La Fonda base. Designed 1961 by Charles and Ray Eames for the La Fonda del Sol restaurant, Ne...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

EA178 Loose Cushion Arm Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
EA178 Loose Cushion Arm Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

EA178 Loose Cushion Arm Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1979. We reupholstered and refoamed the loose cushion in a nubby brown/white boucle but kept the chair fabric original.

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

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

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

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

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

Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous set of 4 Herman Miller Eames dining chairs. Vintage fiberglass shells are stamped Herman Miller and guaranteed authentic. Surfaces has been custom recoated in vibrant colors...

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

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Fiberglass

Eames Aluminum Group Scoop Upholstered Dining Chairs for Herman Miller
Eames Aluminum Group Scoop Upholstered Dining Chairs for Herman Miller

Eames Aluminum Group Scoop Upholstered Dining Chairs for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A set of six swiveling brown upholstered scoop dining chairs from the Aluminum Group collection . Sitting on four star cast aluminum bases with foot pads to protect your floors , ma...

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

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Aluminum

Eames "Baby Rocker" RAR by Herman Miller
Eames "Baby Rocker" RAR by Herman Miller

Eames "Baby Rocker" RAR by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

If an employee of Herman Miller were to have a child, they were given an Eames "RAR" rocking chair to rock the newborn. It would be marked with a small placard commemorating the name...

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

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Zinc

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

Charles and Ray Eames DCW for Herman Miller
Charles and Ray Eames DCW for Herman Miller

Charles and Ray Eames DCW for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Belmont, MA

DCW by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in original condition. Legs attached with 5/2/4 screw configuration. Original patina.

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

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Plywood

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

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

By Charles Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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

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

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Aluminum, Other

2005 La Chaise Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra Herman Miller
2005 La Chaise Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra Herman Miller

2005 La Chaise Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale are two (sold separately) authentic La Chaise lounge chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. These were produced circa 2005 and carry original Vitra labels. This d...

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Early 2000s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Charles and Ray Eames, LCW Lounge Chair, circa 1960
Charles and Ray Eames, LCW Lounge Chair, circa 1960

Charles and Ray Eames, LCW Lounge Chair, circa 1960

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Belmont, MA

Charles and Ray Eames. Iconic LCW lounge chair in black stained plywood, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, Manufactured by Evans / Herman Miller. The veneer and chair is in good o...

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

Materials

Plywood

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

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

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

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

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

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage Eames Wire Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
Vintage Eames Wire Rocking Chair for Herman Miller

Vintage Eames Wire Rocking Chair for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A rare satin black metal wire Eames rocking chair with birch wood runners and dark charcoal Naugahyde upholstered seat cover. The chair retains the fa...

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

Materials

Wire

Eames Time Life Executive Lobby Chair Herman Miller Black Leather Office Chair
Eames Time Life Executive Lobby Chair Herman Miller Black Leather Office Chair

Eames Time Life Executive Lobby Chair Herman Miller Black Leather Office Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Detroit, MI

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

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

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Pair Eames Aluminum Group Swivel Chairs for Herman Miller, Vitra Italy
Pair Eames Aluminum Group Swivel Chairs for Herman Miller, Vitra Italy

Pair Eames Aluminum Group Swivel Chairs for Herman Miller, Vitra Italy

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sophisticated pair of Eames Aluminum Group swivel chairs, the celebrated mid-century modern seating design by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in Italy by Vitr...

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

Materials

Aluminum

Set of two Vitra 671 Lounge Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
Set of two Vitra 671 Lounge Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames

Set of two Vitra 671 Lounge Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in CULEMBORG, GE

For sale is a lovely set of two iconic Vitra 671 Lounge Chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956. The Eames’ wanted to create a spacious armchair that combines ergonomics — ...

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

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames EA322 Swivel Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller 1984
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames EA322 Swivel Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller 1984

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames EA322 Swivel Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller 1984

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Tilburg, NL

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames EA322 Swivel Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller, 1984. This is a nice and original pair of Charles and Ray Eames EA322 (or EA124 as they are called these ...

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

Materials

Aluminum

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

2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in White 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. This example dates to the 2010s. ...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

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 Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

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

Materials

Leather

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

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

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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

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Aluminum

2010s Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller Wire Bar Stool w/ Bikini Pad
2010s Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller Wire Bar Stool w/ Bikini Pad

2010s Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller Wire Bar Stool w/ Bikini Pad

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames wire shell stool, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1951. These examples date to the 2010s. The listed pric...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

Ochre Yellow Mustard Eames Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Ochre Yellow Mustard Eames Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Ochre Yellow Mustard Eames Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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

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Fiberglass

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

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

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in The Hague, NL

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

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

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Metal

Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group black leather swivel tilt executive chair
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group black leather swivel tilt executive chair

Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group black leather swivel tilt executive chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Ferndale, MI

Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Chair Model EA420, designed in 1969 by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller . This chair is stamped 1992 . Soft black leather upholstery ...

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Late 20th Century American 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

Materials

Aluminum

Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Chair Design Charles & Ray Eames
Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Chair Design Charles & Ray Eames

Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Chair Design Charles & Ray Eames

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

rare Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Desk chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames Upholstery in blue Hopsack fabric, with chromed aluminium parts, equipped with...

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

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Aluminum, Chrome

C. 1948 Herman Miller and Evans Eames LCW Lounge Chair in Calico Ash
C. 1948 Herman Miller and Evans Eames LCW Lounge Chair in Calico Ash

C. 1948 Herman Miller and Evans Eames LCW Lounge Chair in Calico Ash

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames LCW Lounge Chair in Calico Ash Plwood, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1946. This example dates to ca. 1948. The chair measures 25 inches long, 22 ...

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1940s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Calico, Ash, Plastic, Rubber, Plywood

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

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Metal

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 Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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

Materials

Aluminum

2006 Herman MillerEames Armless Aluminum Group Side / Desk Chair In Red Fabric
2006 Herman MillerEames Armless Aluminum Group Side / Desk Chair In Red Fabric

2006 Herman MillerEames Armless Aluminum Group Side / Desk Chair In Red Fabric

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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

Materials

Aluminum

RAR Rocking Chair by Eames for Vitra, Fiberglass & Wood, 1980s
RAR Rocking Chair by Eames for Vitra, Fiberglass & Wood, 1980s

RAR Rocking Chair by Eames for Vitra, Fiberglass & Wood, 1980s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Berlin, DE

RAR Ray & Charles Eames Rocking Chair for Vitra

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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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.