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.
1968 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs in Leather, 4-Star Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs, model 3474 , initially designed in 1961 by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The listing price includes one executive chair, a...
Aluminum
1950 Herman Miller Eames Zenith RAR Rocking Chair w/ Rope-Edge Fiberglass Shell
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a ‘RAR’ Rocking Chair, designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. This early example retains its Zenith Plastics/Herman Miller decal under the seat. We can date this “a...
Metal
2013 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Side Chair with Swivel Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular example was produced in 2013. It feature...
Aluminum, Steel
$3,068Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Set of Four DKR Bikini Chairs by Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with trace of age and use for this set of four Bikini chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Some rust spots on the metal. Original from 60s.
Steel
Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Chair Design Charles & Ray Eames
By Herman Miller, 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...
Aluminum, Chrome
Classic Vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM chair.
Chrome
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Brown Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This example was produced in the 2010s. Th...
Aluminum, Steel
C. 1953 Herman Miller Eames LCW Lounge Chair in Calico Ash
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, dating it to ca. 1953. The ...
Steel
Herman Miller ES104 Time Life Lobby Office Chair by Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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...
Aluminum
C. 2005 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Tan 2x Avail
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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...
Aluminum
2006 Herman Miller Eames Sofa Compact with New Brown Fabric Upholstery
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Sofa Compact, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1954. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA C. 2006. The sofa's design features brow...
Steel
Herman Miller Eames PSCC Swivel Desk Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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...
Aluminum
2012 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chairs Black Leather 4x Avail
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to 2012. Th...
Aluminum, Enamel, Steel
1954 Herman Miller Eames LCM Walnut Lounge Chair with Metal Legs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1954 production Herman Miller LCM (Lounge Chair with Metal Legs), designed by Ray and Charles Eames. This was one of the earliest designs by the Eames,' af...
Metal
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Tan Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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 2010’s. The design spo...
Aluminum
2004 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Side / Desk Chairs with Antler Bases
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group armless desk or side chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1958. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA ...
Aluminum
C. 1954 Herman Miller Eames DKR-1 Wire Dining Side Chair with Black Naugahyde
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames DKR-1 Side Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1951. This particular example was produced circa 1954. The design features an Eif...
Steel
Charles Eames for Herman Miller DSX Shell Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Ray Eames
Located in New Windsor, NY
Charles Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass DSX shell chair. Circa 1970. Retains all it's plastic glides. Shock mounts are in good condition with no visible drying or cracking. Struct...
Metal, Steel
Italian modern leather office chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF Group
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern dark grey leather office chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s Office chair, model EA108, on casters. The seat and backrest are upholstered in dark grey leathe...
Metal
‘RAR’ Rocking Chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Early ‘RAR’ Rocking Chair, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. This particular chair dates to around 1960s, as determined by the Herman Miller Embossed logo. The des...
Metal
Eames lounge chair by Ray & Charles Eames by Mobilier International for Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Exceptional find! Stylish & original early Eames lounge chair. The perfect combination : Brazilian rosewood with black patinated leather. Still 10...
Wood
Pr of Herman Miller Eames Walnut and Pink LCW Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of Eames designed LCW chairs produced by Herman Miller. They are upholstered in a wonderful pink/fuschia color. The chairs are walnut veneered. They gave the Herman ...
Fabric, Walnut
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller DSS Fibreglass Upholstered Chair 1980s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Charles & Ray Eames Original Herman Miller Dss Fibreglass Chocolate Coloured Upholstered Chair, With Original Seat Cushion, Chrome Base And Label...
Steel
$191Sale 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. ...
Fiberglass
1960s Set of Ten Herman Miller Eames DCM Dining Chairs in Brazilian Rosewood
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames DCM Side Chairs, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. These examples date to the 1960s. The listed price includes the set of ten chairs as shown. Thei...
Steel, Chrome
$1,775Sale Price / item|50% Off
Vitra Eames E108 Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Rochester, England
The Eames E108 Chair by Vitra is a timeless design that blends refined style with exceptional comfort. Featuring an aluminum frame and a supple leather seat, it offers both durabilit...
Aluminum
Charles and Ray Eames office chair in black leather and aluminum group
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Office chair by the American design duo Charles and Ray Eames from the 1960s, model Lobby ES108. Aluminum frame with star base, original black leather seat and armrests. Beautiful vi...
Aluminum
Eames Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in black leather for Herman Miller. Black leather is in good condition with wear as shown. Extremely comfortable and worn in. Chair swivels. Heigh...
Aluminum
EA178 Loose Cushion Arm Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1979. We reupholstered and refoamed the loose cushion in a nubby brown/white boucle but kept the chair fabric original.
Fabric, Bouclé
Office Chair EA216 by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, Germany, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
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 ...
Chrome
Set Of 6 Eames Dar Eiffel Chairs By Charles & Ray Eames For Vitra From 2011
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of 6 Eames DAR Eiffel Chairs, designed by Charles & Ray Eames and manufactured by Vitra, is a classic example of mid-century modern furniture design. Each chair is made from...
Plastic
Set of 2 Aluminium Chair EA108 by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1960s
By ICF Group, Charles and Ray Eames
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...
Aluminum
2005 La Chaise Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are two (sold separately) authentic La Chaise lounge chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. These were produced circa 2005 and carry original Vitra labels. This d...
Fiberglass
Eames Time Life Stool Model C
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original, first-issue Time Life Stool C, designed by Charles and Ray Eames. A striking design first commissioned for the Time Life Building and informed by Ray Eames’ sculpture pract...
Walnut
Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller, 2008 An iconic Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ott...
Aluminum
1954 Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chair in Calico Ash
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames DCM Side Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. This particular example dates to approximately 1954 and has its foil patent pending sticker int...
Steel
Eames Herman Miller Soft Pad Leather Lounge Chair EA216 Aluminium Armchair 1975
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, iconic and rare 1970s tall back Eames ‘Soft Pad’ swivel lounge chair in fair-to-good vintage condition. Designed by American Mid Century Modern supremos Ray and Charles E...
Aluminum
Herman Miller Eames Tall Navy Blue Fabric Desk Chair Soft Pad
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This executive height chair features a...
Aluminum, Steel
1950s Pair of Herman Miller Eames LCW Lounge Chairs in Calico Ash
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of LCW Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1948. They are early Herman Miller examples and feature the 5-2-4 screw pattern, dating back to t...
Steel
Charles & Ray Eames "La Fonda" Brown Fiberglass Chairs For 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...
Aluminum
1960 Herman Miller Eames DAX Dining Arm Shell Chair in Parchment Fiberglass
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a DAX fiberglass dining chair, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1960. The design incor...
Steel
Charles Eames DSX set 6 Fiberglass Side Chairs multicolor set for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic chairs (side shells / scoops) designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Molded fiberglass shells in the colors: Elephant Hide Grey, Navy Blue, Lemon Yellow. Greige, r...
Aluminum
Charles and Ray Eames High Back Aluminum Group Chairs in Original Blue Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Kansas City, MO
Six available. Eames for Herman Miller high back aluminum group desk, dining, or lounge chairs with arms in the original Alexander Girard for H...
Aluminum, Steel
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovely Eames Lounge chair and ottoman in black leather. The shell of the chair is walnut and the shell on the ottoman is rosewood (although you really don't see the difference in ...
Metal
2006 Herman Miller Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames with New Blue Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Compact Sofa, Model S-473, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1954. This particular example dates to 2006 and has been freshly reuphols...
Steel, Chrome
$1,900 / item
One Eames For Herman Miller Executive Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
One mid century modern executive chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The high back model from the Aluminum G...
Aluminum
Eames Sofa Compact for Herman Miller, Alexander Girard Maharam Fabric, 2 Avail
By Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This classic mid century modern Eames Sofa Compact Model S-473 produced in 2005 has been professionally reupholstered in a Maharam limited color reissue of Jacob's Coat, a beautiful ...
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Leather Management Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern Eames aluminum group management chair. A timeless design classic and contemporary with Innovative comfort features. One of Herman Miller most popular chairs was designed in 1958 by Charles and Ray Eames. Please note I have 5 chairs available, selling them individually (the price listed is for one chair) Specifications: Upholstered in dark chocolate brown leather. Manual seat height adjustment from 16" to 19" Swivel 360 degrees Tilt with tilt tension adjustment Lightweight polished aluminum frame and a 5-star base with chrome hood casters. Weight capacity 300 lbs. Model: EA335 Year manufactured: 2008, (50 years anniversary) Made in USA. Authentic all the chairs have the black Herman Miller...
Aluminum
Design Classic Eames Alu Group Office Chair EA119 by Vitra, 2000s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Renens, CH
The Aluminium Group chairs by Charles & Ray Eames are one of the most important and recognizable designs of the 20th Century: On offer we have an EA119 high back office chair, in red leather with chromed aluminium structure. Origination: 2000s, labelled Vitra Condition: Very good, minor signs of use on the leather as per photos. Tilt mechanism works perfectly, leather cleaned...
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Model ES108 Walnut and Leather 2-Seat Sofa
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Model ES108 Mid Century Walnut and Leather Two-Seat Sofa This sofa measures: 56.5 wide x 32 deep x 33.5 inches high, with a seat height of 18 a...
Leather, Walnut
2010s Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller Wire Bar Stool w/ Bikini Pad
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames wire shell stool, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1951. These examples date to the 2010s. The listed pric...
Steel
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair This office chair measures: 25.5 wide x 24 deep x 32.75 high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm heigh...
Metal
$2,088 / item
EA-108 Desk Chair by C. & R. Eames for Vitra, 1960s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brussel, BE
Iconic swiveling desk chair in chrome and black Hopsack fabric, designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra in 1958. - Designed by: Charles & Ray Eames Produced by: Vitra Origin: Italy...
Aluminum, Chrome
EA116, Early Edition, Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1958
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare early edition “EA116” designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. The stamp “Herman Miller Patent Pending” proves the antiquity of the pie...
Aluminum
$6,500 / set
Pair of Eames Aluminum Group Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Pair of modern aluminum chairs.
Eames Soft Pad Recliner for Herman Miller, Blue Gray Aluminum Group Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames Soft Pad Recliner with Arms designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller was manufactured in 1990. This distinctive example combines light bluish-gray fab...
Aluminum
Aluminum Group Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A black leather lounge chair with ottoman each on matching anodized polished aluminum frames. Ottoman is 18" H x 21" W x 21" D.
Steel, Aluminum
C. 1961 Set of Four La Fonda Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four DSL chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1961. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1961. The chairs are co...
Aluminum
2012 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair Off-White Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Chairs, model EA335, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples were produced in 2012...
Aluminum
Pair of Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs by Herman Miller Blue
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...
Aluminum