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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
Herman Miller Eames PSCC Swivel Desk Chair
Herman Miller Eames PSCC Swivel Desk Chair

Herman Miller Eames PSCC Swivel Desk Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Light yellow fiberglass shell desk chair by Herman Miller. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Model PSCC, with swivel base and casters. In good workin...

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

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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

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

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Wire

C. 1956 Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Arm Chair in Parchment Fiberglass
C. 1956 Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Arm Chair in Parchment Fiberglass

C. 1956 Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Arm Chair in Parchment Fiberglass

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a ‘RAR’ Rocking Chair, designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1950. This particular chair dates to around 1956. The piece features a molded fiberglass-reinforced plastic shel...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

1950, Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller Set DSS Fiberglass Stacking Chairs
1950, Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller Set DSS Fiberglass Stacking Chairs

1950, Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller Set DSS Fiberglass Stacking Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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 Beac...

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

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Metal, 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 Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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

Eames for Herman Miller DCM Plywood and Chrome Chair Mid Century Modern
Eames for Herman Miller DCM Plywood and Chrome Chair Mid Century Modern

Eames for Herman Miller DCM Plywood and Chrome Chair Mid Century Modern

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Enhance your home or office with the iconic Mid Century Modern charm of this Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chair. Showcasing the distinctive molded plywood construction, it combines n...

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

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Chrome

Italian modern black leather and metal lounge chair 670 671 Eames for ICF, 1970s
Italian modern black leather and metal lounge chair 670 671 Eames for ICF, 1970s

Italian modern black leather and metal lounge chair 670 671 Eames for ICF, 1970s

By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF Group

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern black leather and metal lounge chair 670 671 Eames for ICF, 1970s Armchair and pouf or chaise longue mod. 607 and 671 with black painted wooden frame. The armchair is ...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

1 Herman Miller Time Life Office Executive Leather Chair 4-Star Base
1 Herman Miller Time Life Office Executive Leather Chair 4-Star Base

1 Herman Miller Time Life Office Executive Leather Chair 4-Star Base

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

Herman Miller Time Life Executive Chair Originally designed in 1960 for the lobby of the Time-Life building in New York. Anodized aluminium 4- star base and frame Original taupe l...

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

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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

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

Early Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chair in Oak, 1953
Early Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chair in Oak, 1953

Early Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chair in Oak, 1953

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller Company molded plywood dining chair in oak with wonderful patina. The oak version is very rare, only one year in production.      

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

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Steel

Eames Rare Matched Pair of Walnut LCW Lounge Chairs
Eames Rare Matched Pair of Walnut LCW Lounge Chairs

Eames Rare Matched Pair of Walnut LCW Lounge Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

The iconic LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) design has earned its place in the most important private and public collections the world over and for good reason. Using technology they develope...

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

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Rubber, Plywood

Early Red Aniline Dyed Eames LCM Lollipop Lounge Chair
Early Red Aniline Dyed Eames LCM Lollipop Lounge Chair

Early Red Aniline Dyed Eames LCM Lollipop Lounge Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Very nice fairly early c.1948-1950 Red analine Eames LCM chair in usable condition. Frame has 'lollipop' back rest drop outs.

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

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Metal

Pair Eames Herman Miller DAX Leather Armchairs 1960s MCM Rope Edge Shell Bucket
Pair Eames Herman Miller DAX Leather Armchairs 1960s MCM Rope Edge Shell Bucket

Pair Eames Herman Miller DAX Leather Armchairs 1960s MCM Rope Edge Shell Bucket

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Vitra

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous and extremely rare pair of early 1960s caramel leather Eames DAX armchairs. A very special collaborative pair between Herman Miller and Vitra, these stunning armchairs work as lounge chairs, occasional chairs or dining chairs and will add stunning two-tone colouring and a fabulous Space Age 1960s aesthetic to any interior. The DAX armchair was first produced in 1952 and is the most sought-after version of Charles and Ray Eames's classic fibreglass chairs, which revolutionised 20th Century furniture. Sometimes called the Eames 'Shell Chair', 'Bucket Chair' or 'Rope Edge Chair', this pair of DAX armchairs (which stands for Dining Height Armchair X-Base) has 'Greige' coloured (a combination of grey and beige) fibreglass shells, one of the three original Eames fibreglass shell colours produced from the early 1950s. This pair is fourth generation (made from 1959 onwards) as they have the improved white nylon glide feet and 'H-bases', so were likely manufactured in the early 1960s. These wonderful armchairs features four-legged tubular steel chrome H-bases above all original & complete nylon glide feet. They have 'greige' fibreglass 'V'-stamped (for Vitra) shell seats, which join to the bases via Herman Miller marked black shock mounts and are upholstered in beautiful caramel leather with lovely contrasting white plastic bordering. Much sought after for their simplicity, beautiful lines and their status as design icons, the gorgeous colouring and extremely rare collaborative authenticity of this pair of DAX chairs makes them even more special. Comfortable, iconic, exceptionally rare and effortlessly cool, these are a stunning and timeless pair of armchairs. HERMAN MILLER / VITRA COLLABORATION & MARKINGS Ray and Charles Eames began designing for Herman Miller in the late-1940s, since when the Herman Miller company has manufactured Eames furniture including the DAX chair, and in 1957 the Herman Miller company assigned the Swiss company Vitra the manufacturing licenses for the European market, since when they have also made Eames furniture including the DAX chair. These two DAX chairs both have the Herman Miller logo markings to their black shock mounts and also have an embossed 'V' (for Vitra) on the underside of fibreglass shells, next to which the original Herman Miller sticker would have been placed. We therefore surmise that this pair would have been a collaborative effort produced for the European market between Herman Miller, who may have supplied the base (or at the very least the shock mounts) and Vitra, who made the fibreglass shell (and possibly all of the chair apart from the shock mounts.) Despite extensive digging we haven't been able to find a detailed history of such collaborations between Herman Miller and Vitra, as it's rather nuanced and may have been carried out ad-hoc basis that wasn’t recorded in the histories of the companies. However, we think it highly plausible such collaborations would have happened, as both companies made the same Eames products and so could well have used each other's know-how and parts in the interest of keeping the Eames brand and products up to the highest specifications possible. Hence this very rare pair of twice-marked Eames DAX chairs...

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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Chrome

1955 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass DSX Chairs
1955 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass DSX Chairs

1955 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass DSX Chairs

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of four Eames DSX Side Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 1955. T...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

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

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

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, Model EA334, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular chair was produced in the 2010s. The ...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

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

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

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

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in The Hague, NL

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

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

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Metal

2018 Eames Plastic DSW Shell Dining Chairs in White w/ Dowel Bases 5x Available
2018 Eames Plastic DSW Shell Dining Chairs in White w/ Dowel Bases 5x Available

2018 Eames Plastic DSW Shell Dining Chairs in White w/ Dowel Bases 5x Available

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames DSW Side Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1948. These examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2018, and the lis...

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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

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

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Brown Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Franklin Park, IL

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

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

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Metal

Charles & Ray Eames EA222 softpad leather lounge chair, 1990s
Charles & Ray Eames EA222 softpad leather lounge chair, 1990s

Charles & Ray Eames EA222 softpad leather lounge chair, 1990s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage 90's eames EA222 softapd black leather lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Vitra. Timeless design offering a lot of com...

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

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Aluminum

Original First Generation Eames Zenith Rope-Edge LAX Lounge Chair
Original First Generation Eames Zenith Rope-Edge LAX Lounge Chair

Original First Generation Eames Zenith Rope-Edge LAX Lounge Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This first generation Zenith DAX lounge chair in Lemon yellow was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. It features the original rope edge beneath the chair, as well a...

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

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Metal

DCM (Dining Chair Metal Base) by Charles and Ray Eames
DCM (Dining Chair Metal Base) by Charles and Ray Eames

DCM (Dining Chair Metal Base) by Charles and Ray Eames

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Doral, FL

DCM (Dining Chair Metal Legs) by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Ebony Stained Ash Bentwood with Chromed Metal Base

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

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Metal

Eames for Evans Ebonized DCM
Eames for Evans Ebonized DCM

Eames for Evans Ebonized DCM

$1,400Sale Price|41% Off

Eames for Evans Ebonized DCM

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

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Early ebonized DCM dining chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, made by Evans for Herman Miller. Molded plywood has great age, wearing its original patina handsomely. Original fi...

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

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Plywood

Upholstered Shell Chairs by Charles + Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Upholstered Shell Chairs by Charles + Ray Eames for Herman Miller

Upholstered Shell Chairs by Charles + Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s. USA. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Vinyl upholstered shell chairs.

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

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Upholstery

Aluminium Chair EA108 by Charles and Ray Eames  for Herman Miller - 60s
Aluminium Chair EA108 by Charles and Ray Eames  for Herman Miller - 60s

Aluminium Chair EA108 by Charles and Ray Eames  for Herman Miller - 60s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Padova, IT

True icons of twentieth century design, the seats of the Aluminum Group series were designed by Charles and Ray Eames in the 1950s and were first created in 1958, defining what is still the standard for meeting chairs today. A clean and visible structure, which combines the stability and lightness of aluminum with the comfort of a covering - in leather, fabric or mesh - which, being kept taut only by fixing to the sides, becomes an integral part of the joint. With an extraordinary sense of adventure, Charles and Ray Eames turned...

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

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Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Off Black"La Fonda" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960
Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Off Black"La Fonda" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960

Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Off Black"La Fonda" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in The Hague, NL

Set of 4 classic chairs the "La Fonda" designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1961 for the La Fonda del Sol restaurant in New York and produced by Herman Miller. All the chairs are ori...

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

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Metal

Black Eames DCM Chairs
Black Eames DCM Chairs

Black Eames DCM Chairs

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We have 4 black DCM (dining chair metal) chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Original and in great condition.

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

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Chrome

Vintage DSR Eiffel Chair Bases Designed by Charles and Ray Eames Set 4
Vintage DSR Eiffel Chair Bases Designed by Charles and Ray Eames Set 4

Vintage DSR Eiffel Chair Bases Designed by Charles and Ray Eames Set 4

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, vintage DSR (Dining Side-chair Rod) Eiffel chair bases designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. Set of four , chrome plated. Features a distinctive polis...

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

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Chrome

C. 1990 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Rosewood w/ Cushion
C. 1990 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Rosewood w/ Cushion

C. 1990 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Rosewood w/ Cushion

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, models 670 and 671, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956. This set dates to circa 1990 and has Brazilian rosewood shells. The...

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1990s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

1950s Herman Miller Eames LCW Lounge Chair in Walnut
1950s Herman Miller Eames LCW Lounge Chair in Walnut

1950s Herman Miller Eames LCW Lounge Chair in Walnut

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an LCW Lounge Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1948. It is an early Herman Miller example featuring the 5-2-4 screw pattern. The chair is composed of wa...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

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 Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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

Office Chair EA216 by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, Germany, 1960s
Office Chair EA216 by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, Germany, 1960s

Office Chair EA216 by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, Germany, 1960s

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Antwerp, BE

Charles and Ray Eames EA216 softpad office chair, produced by Vitra. This distinguished chair boasts a sleek black leather seat and backrest, complemented ...

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

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Chrome

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

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Swivel Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Swivel Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Swivel Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames swivel padded arm shell chairs, unusual color combination, early brown exposed fiberglass shells. Mustard yellow fabric covers, gray piping, early four ...

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

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Aluminum

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Brown Fabric
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Brown Fabric

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Brown Fabric

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This example was produced in the 2010s. Th...

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2010s North American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

1958 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Shell Chair w/ Chrome H Base
1958 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Shell Chair w/ Chrome H Base

1958 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Shell Chair w/ Chrome H Base

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Eames DSX Side Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 1958. The c...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

Eames LCM Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
Eames LCM Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s

Eames LCM Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An Eames LCM lounge chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s. Ash plywood, chrome-plated steel and original rubber feet caps. With manufacturers label. ...

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

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Steel

Charles & Ray Eames "La Fonda" Blue Fiberglass Chairs Herman Miller
Charles & Ray Eames "La Fonda" Blue Fiberglass Chairs Herman Miller

Charles & Ray Eames "La Fonda" Blue Fiberglass Chairs Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in The Hague, NL

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

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

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Aluminum

Early Eames DCM Dining Chair by Herman Miller, 1950s Edition
Early Eames DCM Dining Chair by Herman Miller, 1950s Edition

Early Eames DCM Dining Chair by Herman Miller, 1950s Edition

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous early Herman Miller edition Eames DCM chair. Molded seat and back with walnut finishes. Dates to the 1950s, with solid steel rod frame, with original plating. Metal in good ...

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

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Walnut

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

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard

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

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Aluminum, Cut Steel

Set of 4 Eames Herman Miller Office Chairs Brown Leather Thin Pad Aluminum Group
Set of 4 Eames Herman Miller Office Chairs Brown Leather Thin Pad Aluminum Group

Set of 4 Eames Herman Miller Office Chairs Brown Leather Thin Pad Aluminum Group

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Detroit, MI

This set of four authentic Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Thin Pad office chairs were manufactured in 2008 (50 Year Anniversary Issue). These management height desk chairs fe...

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

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Aluminum, Steel

2004 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs in Tan Leather
2004 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs in Tan Leather

2004 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs in Tan Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1968. This particular example dates to 2004. T...

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

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Aluminum

La Fonda Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
La Fonda Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s

La Fonda Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in New York, NY

Set of two La Fonda chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller during the 1960s. The designers set to work on this model in response to a request from their friend A...

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

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Aluminum

1997 Herman Miller Eames Management Soft Pad Desk Chair in Black Leather
1997 Herman Miller Eames Management Soft Pad Desk Chair in Black Leather

1997 Herman Miller Eames Management Soft Pad Desk Chair in Black Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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1990s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

Greige Light Grey Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Greige Light Grey Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Greige Light Grey 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

1973 Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in Grey Leather
1973 Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in Grey Leather

1973 Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in Grey Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Chair, Model EA420, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This example dates to the year 1973. Th...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

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 Vitra, Charles Eames, 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

Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 "La Fonda" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960
Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 "La Fonda" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960

Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 "La Fonda" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in The Hague, NL

Set of 4 classic chairs the "La Fonda" designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1961 for the La Fonda del Sol restaurant in New York and produced by Herman Miller. All the chairs are ori...

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

Materials

Metal

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

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Plywood

Charles & Ray Eames "La Fonda" Light Yellow Fiberglass Chairs Herman Miller
Charles & Ray Eames "La Fonda" Light Yellow Fiberglass Chairs Herman Miller

Charles & Ray Eames "La Fonda" Light Yellow Fiberglass Chairs Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in The Hague, NL

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

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

Materials

Aluminum

1992 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather
1992 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather

1992 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Chair, Model EA435, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These particular examples date to 1992....

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1990s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

Early Zenith Parchment DAX Fiberglass Shell Armchair for Herman Miller
Early Zenith Parchment DAX Fiberglass Shell Armchair for Herman Miller

Early Zenith Parchment DAX Fiberglass Shell Armchair for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in San Jose, CA

Iconic design (DAX) dining armchair x-base by Ray and Charles Eames, circa early 1950's. This second generation parchment colored armchair retains a high gloss finish supported by th...

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

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Lounge Chair in Black Leather

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Lounge Chair in Black Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Fabulous mid-century modern authentic Herman Miller Eames soft pad 4 cushions tilt and swivel lounge chair. Designed as part of the iconic aluminum group, a timeless design classic a...

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

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Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Yellow "La Fonda" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960
Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Yellow "La Fonda" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960

Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Yellow "La Fonda" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in The Hague, NL

Set of 4 classic chairs the "La Fonda" designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1961 for the La Fonda del Sol restaurant in New York and produced by Herman Miller. All the chairs are ori...

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

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Metal

Eames Early Rope Edge 1st Series Chair for Herman Miller and Zenith
Eames Early Rope Edge 1st Series Chair for Herman Miller and Zenith

Eames Early Rope Edge 1st Series Chair for Herman Miller and Zenith

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very early 1st generation rope edge fiberglass arm shell chair with the larger rubber shock mounts having metal washers and a zinc X base and screw on foot pads . The chair still r...

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

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Fiberglass

1946 Pair of RARE Evans Eames Herman Miller DCW Dining Chairs in Calico Ash
1946 Pair of RARE Evans Eames Herman Miller DCW Dining Chairs in Calico Ash

1946 Pair of RARE Evans Eames Herman Miller DCW Dining Chairs in Calico Ash

By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of DCW Dining Chairs in Calico Ash, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. These are ultra-rare, early examples that were produced by the Evans Plywood ...

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1940s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

Rocking Chair RAR by Charles & Ray Eames For Herman Miller, 1960s
Rocking Chair RAR by Charles & Ray Eames For Herman Miller, 1960s

Rocking Chair RAR by Charles & Ray Eames For Herman Miller, 1960s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in bruxelles, BE

Fiberglass rocking chair. Stamped Herman Miller on the underside. Seat height: 40 cm. Wear due to time and the age of the chair. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE

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

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Metal

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 Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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 for Herman Miller Gray Leather Office Chair 2000s
Eames for Herman Miller Gray Leather Office Chair 2000s

Eames for Herman Miller Gray Leather Office Chair 2000s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Detroit, MI

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

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

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Aluminum, Steel

Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs, 1980s - Set of 4
Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs, 1980s - Set of 4

Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs, 1980s - Set of 4

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Detroit, MI

These vintage mid century modern black Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller were produced in the 1980s. This classic office chair...

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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.