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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 LCW Plywood Lounge Chairs in Walnut & Herman Miller Blue Fabric, Pair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stamford, CT
The celebrated portfolio of Charles and Ray Eames continues to inspire designers to this day. Early in their mission to create furniture for the masses, the Eameses explored innovati...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Plywood

Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Blue Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Blue Chair The chair measures: 24.75 wide x 22 deep x 31.25 high, with a sea...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Chrome

“EA222” Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, Germany 1990
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A wonderful lounge chair, model EA 222, designed by Charles & Ray Eames and manufactured by Vitra in Germany around 1990. This eye-catching chair is a highly recognizable piece of m...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal, Chrome

Soft Pad Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for ring Mobelfabrikk Norway, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 2 Black leather armchairs with aluminium base and wheels. Turns on itself. Dimensions: Seat height 51cm. Stamped Ring Mobelfabrikk Norway. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPI...
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Caramel Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular example dates to the 2010s. The design fe...
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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Set of Four Early Eames Dining Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1950s. A rare and early group of four DCWs (Dining Height / Side Chair / Wood Bases) by Charles & Ray Eames. Each features signature molded plywood construction finished wit...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Ash, Plywood

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Adjustable Swivel Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice pair of adjustable height swivel chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames,, Retain original Girard naugahyde padded fiberglass shell as well as early cast aluminum 4-star base,,...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

2019 Herman Miller Eames DSW Molded Wood Side Chair w/ Dowel Base in Black
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 particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2019. ...
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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

Pair of Vintage DCW chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in London, GB
A pair of early mid 20th Century DCW chairs by designers Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. These iconic chairs represent the Eames' ground breaking work with moulded plywood a...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Plywood

1970s Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass DAX Dining Chairs w/ H-Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four DAX upholstered fiberglass dining chairs, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1950. This set dates to the 1970s, and the listed pri...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

Eames Herman Miller DCM Chairs in Walnut and Black Frames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a set of four DCM Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1946. These pieces were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in the 1950s. Their design features a b...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

Charles & Ray Eames DSX Side Chairs multicolor set of 6, Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Molded fiberglass shells in the colors: Elephant Hide Grey, Parchment, Lemon Yellow, Raw Umber, Olive Green Dark and ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Eames LCM Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in LEWES, GB
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

2009 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Brown Leather EA438
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Lounge Chair and Ottoman, model EA438, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1969. This example dates to 2009. The design features ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

1st Generation Eames RKR Rocker by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
Charles and Ray Eames designed their fiberglass and wire chairs to be fitted with a wide variety of bases to offer a range of heights, uses, and aesthetics. One of the most desirable...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

Pair 1960s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is an original Iconic pair of Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This set was produced in the late 60’s or early 70...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Early Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Midcentury Rope Edge Armchair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Early Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller midcentury rope edge armchair This chair measures: 24.5 wide x 22 deep x 31 inches high, w...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Set of Four Vivid Yellow Fiberglass Eames DSR Chairs on Black Eiffel Tower Bases
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Very clean original set of four chairs together since new. Herman Miller DSR ( Dining Side Rod ) chairs designed be Charles and Ray Eames in the mid ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

Authentic Eames Herman Miller Tall Black Leather Office Chairs 2001
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chairs from the Aluminum Group Collection were manufactured in 2001. These executive height chairs feature a ...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

DAX Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rope edge fiberglass "Zenith" shell chair with a brushed steel X-base, in elephant grey.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

Sedia DSS di Charles & Ray Eames per Vitra, Anni 60
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Milano, IT
Sedia, fibra di vetro, metallo cromato. Discrete condizioni.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

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

2006 Herman Miller Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames with New Blue Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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...
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Early 2000s North American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel, Chrome

1956, Ray & Charles Eames, Miller, 1st Version Lounge Chair 1956, Ottoman 1966
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

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 Evans Red Aniline Dye LCW Lounge Chairs - Matched Pair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Spectacular matched set of red aniline dye LCW lounge chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Evans Product Company (before Herman Miller production). Aniline-...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Plywood

Red Eames DCW
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Wonderful red aniline dyed DCW by Charles and Ray Eames. Early 5-2-4 screw pattern.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Wood

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Dark Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Dark 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 ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames EA322 Swivel Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller 1984
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames EA322 Swivel Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller, 1984. This is a nice and original pair of Charles and Ray Eames EA322 (or EA124 as they are called these ...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

2021 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs in Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman ...
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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

2005 La Chaise Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are two (sold separately) authentic La Chaise lounge chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. These were produced circa 2005 and carry original Vitra labels. This d...
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Early 2000s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Fiberglass

Charles & Ray Eames EA124 Lounge chair in black fabric, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant and timeless Eames EA124 swivel chair. The chair is upholstered in the original black fabric. The chair has a tilt mechanism for maximum comfort...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

1954 Pair of Eames Herman Miller DKR-1 Chairs with Eiffel Bases in Hopsack
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an extremely rare pair of Eames DKR-1 Side Chairs, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1951. The listed price includes the pair. These examples ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Padded Fiberglass Teal Swivel Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Padded Fiberglass Teal Swivel Office Chair This swivel office chair measures: 25.5 wide x 24 deep x 32.75 high, with a...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Eero Saarinen Knoll Mid Century Modern Secretarial Desk Chair Eames' Fabric 50s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern vintage Eero Saarinen Secretarial Swivel Desk Chair, model 76 S produced by Knoll from 1953-1968. The minimalist office desk chair was designed in the 50s and popu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel

1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt, Office Chair 4 Wheels No Arms
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Eames EA124 / EA125 Alu Lounge Chair with Footstool, Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Renens, CH
The Aluminum Group chairs by Charles & Ray Eames are one of the most important design icons of the 20th Century. Their original design from the 1950s is still relevant today, giving ...
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Purple 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 hei...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

1984 Herman Miller Eames Sofa Compact with Alexander Girard Miller Stripe Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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 1984 and is upholstered in its see...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

Herman Miller Eames Tall Tan Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad Pair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chairs from the Aluminum Group Collection were manufactured in the 2000s. These executive height chairs featu...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

Eames Aluminum Group management chair in leather for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Eames Aluminum Group management chair for Herman Miller. I believe the color is Espresso or Slate (very dark grey/brown, almost black) Vicenza leather with a polished aluminum base o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Caramel Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular example dates to the 2010s. The design fe...
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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

1 Restored Vintage Eames Aluminum Group Desk Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Charles and Ray married in 1941 and moved to California where they continued their furniture design work with molding plywood. During the war they were commissioned by the Navy to produce molded plywood splints, stretchers and experimental glider shells. In 1946, Evans Products began producing the Eameses` molded plywood furniture. Their molded plywood chair was called "the chair of the century" by the influential architectural critic Esther McCoy. Soon production was taken over by Herman Miller, Inc ., who continues to produce the furniture in the United States to this day. Another company, Vitra International , manufactures the furniture in Europe. The Eameses continued to create new furniture designs into the 1970s. Examples include the molded plastic or fiberglass chairs from the early 1950s and the famous Lounge Chair and Ottoman from 1956. Sturdy, comfortable and elegant office furniture was created in the 1960s, as well as seating designed for Dulles and O`Hare Airports. This Tandem Sling Seating is still in use in airports around the world today. (1) Eames Aluminum Group desk chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

1948, Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Fiberglas Stacking Side Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal, Chrome

Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair The chair measures: 24.75 wide x 22 deep x 31.25 high, with a s...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Chrome

MCM Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair in Hunter Brown Leather
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's most ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Yellow Fabric
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 2010s. The design sports...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

2005 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs In Tan Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1968. This particular example dates to 2005. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Brilliant Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s. OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Fiberglass

Pair of Early Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs in Tan
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s molded fiberglass shell chairs in thready tan, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming shells are in original condition, in a lovely tan hue with...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Fiberglass

1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Three Seat Sofa in White Naugahyde #1
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 3473 sofa, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1964. It's constructed from aluminum, iron, and plywood. It may be the original white naugahyde...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Iron

Herman Miller DAT Executive armchair Designed by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Herman Miller DAT fibre plastic armchair on office base, Designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1948. Off-white fibre plastic armshell, DAT shivel base equipped with tilt function, hei...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Early Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chair in Oak, 1953
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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 for Herman Miller MCM Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair This office chair measures: 25.5 wide x 24 deep x 32.75 high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm heigh...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Armchairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s, set of 6
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 fiberglass chairs in orange color with chrome metal legs. Stamped H by Herman Miller on the bottom. Wear due to time and age of chairs. Seat height:...
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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

1940s Pair of Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller Lcw Lounge Chairs in Birch
By Herman Miller, Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the late 1940s by Charles Eames, this chair has cemented itself in Mid-Century Design like very few other pieces. Early models like this are difficult to come by and are very rarely in such good condition, as many have been worked on in some way or another before their value shot up. These chairs feature a super sleek design of steam-bent plywood, an incredibly innovative technique pioneered by Herman Miller in collaboration with the Eames's and manufacturing firm Evans. The large seat and back are mounted to a molded plywood base with rubber shock mounts, another Eames staple. This allows them to have excellent contrast through spacing, which gives them an excellent stance, almost insect-like. Both are early chairs with the 5-2-5 screw configurations beneath. This pair features all original hardware, finish, and shock mounts. Very few blemishes, and those that exist are minimal, barely visible even in our high-res pictures. At this time, we have two early pairs, as seen in in photos. We also have another single early model, and two extremely rare pre-production chairs with the accompanying molded plywood coffee table...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Rubber, Wood, Plywood

1956, Ray & Charles Eames Lounge Chair, Rare First Edition 1956 in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Dining Chairs DSR by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s, set of 4
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 midnight blue fiberglass chairs. Stamped Herman Miller (see photo). Eiffels legs. Seat height: 45 cm. Wear due to time and age of chairs.
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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Rare Early 1960s Eames Chair No.680 1st Generation Herman Miller Hille EA101 MCM
By Charles and Ray Eames, Hille, Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
An iconic and extremely rare first-generation Eames side chair in lovely vintage condition. This fantastic chair is a treasure of design history, produ...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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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...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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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.
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
    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, 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
    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, 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.

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