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Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. The Eameses were lovers of folk craft who had a genius for making highly original chairs, tables, case pieces and other furniture using traditional materials and forms.

As furniture designers, filmmakers, artists, textile and graphic designers and even toy and puzzle makers, the Eameses were a visionary and effective force for the notion that design should be an agent of positive change. They are the happy, ever-curious, ever-adventurous faces of modernism.

Charles Eames (1907–78) studied architecture and industrial design. Ray Eames (née Beatrice Alexandra Kaiser, 1912–88) was an artist, who studied under the Abstract Expressionist painter Hans Hofmann. They met in 1940 at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit (the legendary institution where Charles also met his frequent collaborator Eero Saarinen and the artist and designer Harry Bertoia) and married the next year.

His technical skills and her artistic flair were wonderfully complementary. They moved to Los Angeles in 1941, where Charles worked on set design for MGM. In the evenings at their apartment, they experimented with molded plywood using a handmade heat-and-pressurization device they called the “Kazam!” machine. The next year, they won a contract from the U.S. Navy for lightweight plywood leg splints for wounded servicemen — vintage Eames splints are coveted collectibles today; more so those that Ray used to make sculptures.

The Navy contract allowed Charles to open a professional studio, and the attention-grabbing plywood furniture the firm produced prompted George Nelson, the director of design of the furniture-maker Herman Miller Inc., to enlist Charles and (by association, if not by contract) Ray in 1946. Some of the first Eames items to emerge from Herman Miller are now classics: the Eames chair, the LCW, or Lounge Chair Wood, and the DCM, or Dining Chair Metal, supported by tubular steel.

The Eameses eagerly embraced new technology and materials, and one of their peculiar talents was to imbue their supremely modern design with references to folk traditions. 

Their Wire chair group of the 1950s, for example, was inspired by basket weaving techniques. The populist notion of “good design for all” drove their molded fiberglass chair series that same decade, and also produced the organic-form, ever-delightful La Chaise. In 1956 the Eames lounge chair and ottoman appeared — the supremely comfortable plywood-base-and-leather-upholstery creation that will likely live in homes as long as there are people with good taste and sense.

Charles Eames once said, “The role of the designer is that of a very good, thoughtful host anticipating the needs of his guests.” For very good collectors and thoughtful interior designers, a piece of design by the Eameses, the closer produced to original conception the better, is almost de rigueur — for its beauty and comfort, and not least as a tribute to the creative legacy and enduring influence of Charles and Ray Eames.

The original Eames furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes chairs, tables, case pieces and other items.

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Creator: Charles and Ray Eames
Eames Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs in Primary Colors Bauhaus
Eames Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs in Primary Colors Bauhaus

Eames Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs in Primary Colors Bauhaus

$750 / item

Eames Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs in Primary Colors Bauhaus

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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

Materials

Fiberglass

1970s Ray Eames Time Life Walnut Apple Core Stool Table Chess Plant Stand Rustic
1970s Ray Eames Time Life Walnut Apple Core Stool Table Chess Plant Stand Rustic

1970s Ray Eames Time Life Walnut Apple Core Stool Table Chess Plant Stand Rustic

$2,080Sale Price|20% Off

1970s Ray Eames Time Life Walnut Apple Core Stool Table Chess Plant Stand Rustic

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Patinated 1970s production Herman Miller stool in its original finish. 4 matching stools were acquired at the same time from a Grosse Pointe Michigan Estate. This one is often re...

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

Materials

Walnut

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

$1,450

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

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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

2008 Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair Black Sets Avail
2008 Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair Black Sets Avail

2008 Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair Black Sets Avail

$1,275 / item

2008 Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair Black Sets Avail

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a single (multiple chair or sets are available) Eames Aluminum Group Executive high back desk chair. These examples were produced in 2008 (a few in 2009) and are upholstered in gorgeous black leather. The desk chairs are in excellent condition, showing only some light wear from use. The aluminum frame gleams. These chairs are guaranteed as authentic Herman Miller examples. They will have either the Eames office tag or the Herman Miller Eames anniversary...

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Early 2000s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Metal

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

$1,450

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1981 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Purple Fabric
1981 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Purple Fabric

1981 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Purple Fabric

$950 / item

1981 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Purple Fabric

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These examples date to 1981. The listed pri...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

EA216 Soft Pad Chair by Charles and Ray Eames, USA, 1969
EA216 Soft Pad Chair by Charles and Ray Eames, USA, 1969

EA216 Soft Pad Chair by Charles and Ray Eames, USA, 1969

$4,050 / item

EA216 Soft Pad Chair by Charles and Ray Eames, USA, 1969

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Antwerp, BE

The EA216 Soft Pad chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames and introduced by Herman Miller in 1969, belongs to the celebrated Soft Pad Group. Developed as a refinement of the earlie...

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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

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

$880

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

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Miami, FL

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

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

Materials

Metal

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

$450

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

Materials

Steel

Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs Multiple
Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs Multiple

Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs Multiple

$220Sale Price / item|20% Off

Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs Multiple

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

Eames Herman Miller fiberglass stacking chairs 2000s 100 available Black molded material with fabric seat pad White powder coated base Mea...

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

Materials

Polystyrene

1948 Eames Evans LCW Lounge Chair Early Production Herman Miller
1948 Eames Evans LCW Lounge Chair Early Production Herman Miller

1948 Eames Evans LCW Lounge Chair Early Production Herman Miller

$3,500

1948 Eames Evans LCW Lounge Chair Early Production Herman Miller

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

Located in Lake Worth, FL

1948 collectors piece, Eames LCW Lounge Chair by Herman Miller & Evans is a rare find for collectors of mid-century modern furniture. Original label intact on the bottom of the c...

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

Materials

Plywood

Early Charles & Ray Eames Mid Century DCW Chairs in Walnut by Herman Miller 1950
Early Charles & Ray Eames Mid Century DCW Chairs in Walnut by Herman Miller 1950

Early Charles & Ray Eames Mid Century DCW Chairs in Walnut by Herman Miller 1950

$4,580

Early Charles & Ray Eames Mid Century DCW Chairs in Walnut by Herman Miller 1950

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare and early mid century "DCW" wooden chair in molded walnut plywood by Charles & Ray Eames produced by Herman Miller USA, 1950s. In good original condition with patina from age an...

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

Materials

Walnut

1970s Herman Miller Eames DCMU Dining Chair in Plastic and Fabric
1970s Herman Miller Eames DCMU Dining Chair in Plastic and Fabric

1970s Herman Miller Eames DCMU Dining Chair in Plastic and Fabric

$750

1970s Herman Miller Eames DCMU Dining Chair in Plastic and Fabric

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a DCMU Dining Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1970. This particular example was produced in the United States and dates back to the 1...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Steel

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Tan Naugahyde
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Tan Naugahyde

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Tan Naugahyde

$1,300

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Tan Naugahyde

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular chair was produced in the 2010s. The design sports...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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

$1,465Sale Price|20% Off

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Eames for Miller MKX Wire Mesh Chairs
Pair of Eames for Miller MKX Wire Mesh Chairs

Pair of Eames for Miller MKX Wire Mesh Chairs

$1,500Sale Price / set|37% Off

Pair of Eames for Miller MKX Wire Mesh Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Genuine set of Mid-Century Modern Eames for Herman Miller MKX-l wire mesh dining chairs. The chairs feature the iconic wire mesh seat conjoined ...

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

Materials

Steel

2007 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Reclining Lounge Chair in Oatmeal Fabric
2007 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Reclining Lounge Chair in Oatmeal Fabric

2007 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Reclining Lounge Chair in Oatmeal Fabric

$1,950

2007 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Reclining Lounge Chair in Oatmeal Fabric

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Lounge Chair, model EA438, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1969. This example dates to 2007. The design features a cast alumi...

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Early 2000s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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

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

$19,850

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

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Kansas City, MO

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

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

Materials

Chrome

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

$5,500

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

Materials

Plywood

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

$5,115 / item

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

Materials

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

$2,857

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Early Eames Herman Miller DKR Chairs on Eiffel Tower Bases With Covers
Pair of Early Eames Herman Miller DKR Chairs on Eiffel Tower Bases With Covers

Pair of Early Eames Herman Miller DKR Chairs on Eiffel Tower Bases With Covers

$2,400Sale Price / set|36% Off

Pair of Early Eames Herman Miller DKR Chairs on Eiffel Tower Bases With Covers

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Ferndale, MI

Completely original and intact Charles and Ray Eames Herman Miller DKR chairs on Eiffel tower base. Original seat covers retain labels show some mino...

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

Materials

Steel

1989 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chairs in Black Leather
1989 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chairs in Black Leather

1989 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chairs in Black Leather

$1,750 / item

1989 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chairs in Black Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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1980s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Aluminum

2010 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chairs in Naugahyde
2010 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chairs in Naugahyde

2010 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chairs in Naugahyde

$1,500 / item

2010 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chairs in Naugahyde

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chairs, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to 2010. The listed price ...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

$6,300Sale Price|25% Off

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

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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

Materials

Aluminum

2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Leather w/ Base
2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Leather w/ Base

2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Leather w/ Base

$1,500

2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Leather w/ Base

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive high back desk chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller. The featured price includes one chair, but several ar...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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

Herman Miller Eames Ivory Leather Management Desk Chair with Pneumatic Lift

$1,999

Herman Miller Eames Ivory Leather Management Desk Chair with Pneumatic Lift

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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

Materials

Leather

1950s Charles and Ray Eames DCM Dining Chairs by Herman Miller, USA
1950s Charles and Ray Eames DCM Dining Chairs by Herman Miller, USA

1950s Charles and Ray Eames DCM Dining Chairs by Herman Miller, USA

$1,342 / item

1950s Charles and Ray Eames DCM Dining Chairs by Herman Miller, USA

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1950s Charles and Ray Eames DCM Dining Chairs Herman Miller, USA. These 1950s Eames DCM chairs are a classic piece of mid-century modern design that feel just as inviting today as t...

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

Materials

Steel

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

Eames DCM Dining Chair by Herman Miller

$1,250

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

Materials

Wood

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

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

$2,100 / item

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

By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF De Padova

Located in Reading, Berkshire

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

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Eames Wire Scoop Dining Chairs for Herman Miller
Eames Wire Scoop Dining Chairs for Herman Miller

Eames Wire Scoop Dining Chairs for Herman Miller

$2,200 / set

Eames Wire Scoop Dining Chairs for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A set of five white wire shell scoop dining chairs with H based legs tipped with plastic foot pads to protect your floors . Designed by Ray and Charles Eames the iconic husband and w...

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

Materials

Metal, Wire

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

Herman Miller Eames Elephant Grey Desk Chair

$899

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 & Ray Eames - Pair Of Armchairs And Ottomans
Charles & Ray Eames - Pair Of Armchairs And Ottomans

Charles & Ray Eames - Pair Of Armchairs And Ottomans

$24,620

Charles & Ray Eames - Pair Of Armchairs And Ottomans

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Beaune, FR

Pair of “Lounge Chair” armchairs and their ottomans, the shell in thermoformed rosewood veneer covered in black leather, the cruciform base in chrome-plated and black lacquered steel...

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20th Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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

$3,664Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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

Materials

Walnut, Plywood

Charles and Ray Eames Walnut LCM Lounge Chair by Herman Miller
Charles and Ray Eames Walnut LCM Lounge Chair by Herman Miller

Charles and Ray Eames Walnut LCM Lounge Chair by Herman Miller

$1,200

Charles and Ray Eames Walnut LCM Lounge Chair by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

The LCM is our favorite of the Eames plywood chair designs. The metal frame gives an overall visual lightness and makes the wood seat and back appe...

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

Materials

Steel

Pair of Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs by Herman Miller Purple
Pair of Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs by Herman Miller Purple

Pair of Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs by Herman Miller Purple

$2,800 / set

Pair of Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs by Herman Miller Purple

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

The design of the Aluminum group chairs came from Girard's lament to Charles Eames that there was no well designed outdoor furniture when he was working with Eero Saarinen on the cre...

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

Materials

Aluminum

1954 Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller DCM Dining Chair in Walnut
1954 Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller DCM Dining Chair in Walnut

1954 Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller DCM Dining Chair in Walnut

$800

1954 Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller DCM Dining Chair in Walnut

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an early DCM Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. The piece was produced by Herman Miller and retains its tag under the seat. This example was produce...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Steel

Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller Full Option Rare Green Desk Chair, 1958
Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller Full Option Rare Green Desk Chair, 1958

Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller Full Option Rare Green Desk Chair, 1958

$2,233

Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller Full Option Rare Green Desk Chair, 1958

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

This chair 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, find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Alu chair...

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1950s American Mid-Century 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

$5,800 / set

Charles Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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

Mid Century Eames Herman Miller Sofa Compact, Alexander Girard Maharam Fabric
Mid Century Eames Herman Miller Sofa Compact, Alexander Girard Maharam Fabric

Mid Century Eames Herman Miller Sofa Compact, Alexander Girard Maharam Fabric

$6,200

Mid Century Eames Herman Miller Sofa Compact, Alexander Girard Maharam Fabric

By Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, Herman Miller

Located in Detroit, MI

This classic vintage mid century modern Eames Sofa Compact Model S-473 circa early 1980s has been professionally reupholstered in a Maharam limited color reissue of Jacob's Coat, a b...

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

Materials

Aluminum, Cut Steel

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

Pair of Eames Molded Plastic Armchairs

$1,095 / set

Pair of Eames Molded Plastic Armchairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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

Materials

Chrome

Early Eames Time Life "Lobby" Lounge Chairs, A Pair, 1970s
Early Eames Time Life "Lobby" Lounge Chairs, A Pair, 1970s

Early Eames Time Life "Lobby" Lounge Chairs, A Pair, 1970s

$12,500 / set

Early Eames Time Life "Lobby" Lounge Chairs, A Pair, 1970s

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

Located in Coronado, CA

A wonderful early pair of Time Life "Lobby" lounge chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames. This pair dates back to the 1970s. These chairs feature supreme comfort with amazing swiv...

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

Materials

Aluminum

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

Vintage Eames Wire Rocking Chair for Herman Miller

$1,400

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

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Aluminum Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Aluminum Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Aluminum Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather

$3,840Sale Price / item|20% Off

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Aluminum Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible pair of restored and reimagined Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1962 Collection, Tandem modular seating that was originally designed for Chicago O'Hare Airport, w...

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

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Herman Miller EA108 swivel desk chairs, USA 1970s. Two available
Eames Herman Miller EA108 swivel desk chairs, USA 1970s. Two available

Eames Herman Miller EA108 swivel desk chairs, USA 1970s. Two available

$975 / item

Eames Herman Miller EA108 swivel desk chairs, USA 1970s. Two available

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Hastings, GB

Eames Herman Miller EA108 swivel desk chairs, USA 1970s. Two available. Polished aluminium frames, original hopsack upholstery (which is a little tatty but totally useable). Fully st...

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

Materials

Aluminum

C. 2005 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Tan 2x Avail
C. 2005 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Tan 2x Avail

C. 2005 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Tan 2x Avail

$1,600 / item

C. 2005 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Tan 2x Avail

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chairs (sold individually), initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples were produc...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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

$190Sale Price / item|50% Off

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. ...

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

Materials

Fiberglass

MCM Herman Miller Eames Molded Plastic Dining Chairs Dowel Base DSW - Set of 6
MCM Herman Miller Eames Molded Plastic Dining Chairs Dowel Base DSW - Set of 6

MCM Herman Miller Eames Molded Plastic Dining Chairs Dowel Base DSW - Set of 6

$3,900 / set

MCM Herman Miller Eames Molded Plastic Dining Chairs Dowel Base DSW - Set of 6

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Fabulous set of 6 classic and iconic mid-century modern Eames molded plastic dining chairs in peacock teal blue shell and wooden dowel legs by Herman Miller. Amongst the most iconic ...

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

Materials

Metal

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

Charles and Ray Eames DCW for Herman Miller

$1,900Sale Price|24% Off

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

Materials

Plywood

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

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

$3,600 / set

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

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in St. Louis, MO

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

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

Materials

Plywood

Vintage Dax Chair by Charles and ray eames for Vitra, 1990s
Vintage Dax Chair by Charles and ray eames for Vitra, 1990s

Vintage Dax Chair by Charles and ray eames for Vitra, 1990s

$515

Vintage Dax Chair by Charles and ray eames for Vitra, 1990s

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage DAX chair designed in the 1960s by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, this one produced later in the 1990s by Vitra, labelled. Good vintage condition, sturdy, no rust, n...

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

Materials

Chrome

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

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

$3,000

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

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Highland, IN

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

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

Materials

Steel

Herman Miller ES104 Time Life Lobby Office Chair by Charles Eames
Herman Miller ES104 Time Life Lobby Office Chair by Charles Eames

Herman Miller ES104 Time Life Lobby Office Chair by Charles Eames

$5,000

Herman Miller ES104 Time Life Lobby Office Chair by Charles Eames

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Aachen, NW

Wonderful black leather Lobby Executive Chair model ES104 produced by Herman Miller/Vitra in the 70s/80s. The chair features a polished aluminium frame on a polished aluminium base. The chair features a tilt mechanism and is height adjustable. On request we are able to put rolls on the chair. Overall the Lobby chair is in a very good condition. We have 2x of these Lobby chairs available. We are able to ship the Eames lobby chair...

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1970s American Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

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

$4,000 / set

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

Materials

Aluminum

Honey Cognac Herman Miller ES104 Time Life Lobby Office Chair by Charles Eames
Honey Cognac Herman Miller ES104 Time Life Lobby Office Chair by Charles Eames

Honey Cognac Herman Miller ES104 Time Life Lobby Office Chair by Charles Eames

$12,500 / set

Honey Cognac Herman Miller ES104 Time Life Lobby Office Chair by Charles Eames

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Aachen, NW

Amazing Cognac Amber Tan leather Lobby Chairs model ES104 produced by Herman Miller/Vitra in the 1980s. The chairs features a chromed aluminium frame on a chromed aluminium base. Ver...

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1980s American Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 Chair, Black Leather, H-Base, 1955
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 Chair, Black Leather, H-Base, 1955

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 Chair, Black Leather, H-Base, 1955

$1,360 / item

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 Chair, Black Leather, H-Base, 1955

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 chair, black leather, H-base, circa 1954, Boot glides The abbreviated Eames DKX chair, part of the Wire Mesh Series, stood for Dining (...

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

Materials

Steel

Set of Two Charles & Ray Eames Vitra Grey Eiffel Tower Base Chairs Year 2002
Set of Two Charles & Ray Eames Vitra Grey Eiffel Tower Base Chairs Year 2002

Set of Two Charles & Ray Eames Vitra Grey Eiffel Tower Base Chairs Year 2002

$820 / set

Set of Two Charles & Ray Eames Vitra Grey Eiffel Tower Base Chairs Year 2002

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A stylish set of two Charles and Ray Eames DSR Dining Height Side Chairs with Rod Bases, produced by Vitra. Originally designed in 1950, the DSR is one of the most recognizable desig...

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20th Century German Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Metal

2010s Herman Miller Eames DSR Dining Chairs in Yellow Plastic with Eiffel Base
2010s Herman Miller Eames DSR Dining Chairs in Yellow Plastic with Eiffel Base

2010s Herman Miller Eames DSR Dining Chairs in Yellow Plastic with Eiffel Base

$700 / set

2010s Herman Miller Eames DSR Dining Chairs in Yellow Plastic with Eiffel Base

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Eames DSR Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in the 2010s. These chairs ...

Category

2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Steel

2002 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Leather
2002 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Leather

2002 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Leather

$2,400 / item

2002 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Chair, Model EA437, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1968. These examples date to 2002. The listed ...

Category

Early 2000s North American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Charles And Ray Eames seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Charles and Ray Eames seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Charles and Ray Eames seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 607 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Charles and Ray Eames were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Herman Miller, Milo Baughman, and Edward Wormley. Prices for Charles and Ray Eames seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $230 and can go as high as $50,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,499.

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Questions About Charles and Ray Eames Seating

  • What are Charles and Ray Eames famous for?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • How were Charles and Ray Eames related?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • What material did Charles and Ray Eames use?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • What are Charles and Ray Eames best known for?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • What was Charles and Ray Eames favorite wood?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • Are Charles Eames chairs comfortable?

    1 Answer
    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.

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