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.
Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in black leather for Herman Miller. Original black leather with wear as shown. Extremely comfortable and worn in. Chair swivels. Chair reclines. ...
Aluminum
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...
Metal
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
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...
Chrome
$6,000
Very rare Eames EC175-8.
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Eames EC175-8. Very rare example of the loose cushion armchair without upholstery. Dated Oct. 1, 1978. This is an opportunity to own a very collectible piec...
Aluminum
Set of Four Eames for Herman Miller Black DKR Wire Chairs on Eiffel Bases
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKR wire chairs on Eiffel tower bases. All four chairs have been refinished in a correct tone matte black powder...
Steel
Charles Eames Wire Chairs with Bikini Cover on Eiffel Base's (Old Edition)
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Argelato, BO
Awesome Classic Brown Eames wire chairs on a black eiffel base with the bikini cover for Herman Miller. It is a true icon of mid-century American design,...
Metal
Dining Chairs DSR by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s, set of 4
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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.
Metal
Eames La Fonda Chair, Herman Miller International Collection by Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
White fiberglass shell with chocolate brown hopsack front upholstery on chromed aluminum La Fonda base. Designed 1961 by Charles and Ray Eames for the La Fonda del Sol restaurant, Ne...
Aluminum
Herman Miller Eames Wenge Wood Veneer DCM
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely rare combination of wenge wood veneer and dark eggplant frame. No veneer chips. Special custom order. Chair is in very good condition. Collector's item. Maintains black med...
Steel
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Wheeled Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Wheeled Shell Chair This chair measures: 18.5 wide x 24 deep x 32 high, with a seat height of ...
Metal
Set of 2 Aluminium Chair EA108 by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF Group
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
$6,500 / set
Pair of Eames Aluminum Group Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Pair of modern aluminum chairs.
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...
Aluminum
1990 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair w Dark Postmodern Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (the price listed is for one chair, but multiple chairs are available) 1990 production Herman Miller Eames aluminum group executive high back desk chair, ...
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:...
Metal
Set of 4 vintage 1960s chairs, by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of four vintage 1960s chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The chairs feature a central black-painted iron frame that extends onto four aluminum legs. U...
Metal
Mid Century Modern Early Eames DAX Armed Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Early Eames DAX Armed Shell Chair Fiberglass in good condition and structurally sound. Some slight discoloration but overall above average vintage condition. Add...
Fiberglass
DAX Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rope edge fiberglass "Zenith" shell chair with a brushed steel X-base, in elephant grey.
Steel
Eames for Herman Miller 1957 DAG Chair in Red Orange
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
Considered a Third Generation Chair. The DAG was added to the series in 1954 and was exact to the DAX only with longer rear legs to ‘guard’ the shell against wall impact and thus the...
Steel
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Eames for Herman Miller Dax Fiberglass Shell Dining Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wichita, KS
Early model Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass dax shell dining chair in orange. it is stamped Herman Miller and has the zenith Prime circle logo st...
Metal
Set of Five Charles & Ray Eames Molded Shell Chairs for Herman Miller, USA 2016
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of five original molded shell chairs was designed by Charles Eames and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller. Produced in 2016, the chairs represent a faithful continu...
Metal
Early and first generation Eames Herman Miller LSX wire lounge chair on X base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
This is an early Eames Herman Miller LSX chair . That is Lounge Side chair on X base . First generation (1950) with screw in domes of silence foot glides . The brace or frame...
Steel, Wire
$1,400 / set
Herman Miller LKX-2 Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic mid-century wire chairs made by Herman Miller for Eames. Comes with leather bikini covers. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Metal, Wire
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
$936Sale Price|20% Off
Resin Production Chair Herman Miller Design Ray & Charles Eames STYLE
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Resin production chair Herman Miller design Ray & Charles Eames.
Metal
Eames Elephant Hide Grey DAR Fiberglass Chair on Eiffel Base by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early production Eames fiberglass armchair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, shown here in the Elephant Hide Gray colorway with original black Eiffel base. The she...
Fiberglass
Early Eames Time Life "Lobby" Lounge Chairs, A Pair, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Coronado, CA
A wonderful early pair of Time Life "Lobby" lounge chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames. This pair dates back to the 1970s. These chairs feature supreme comfort with amazing swiv...
Aluminum
Charles and Ray Eames DKR-2 Wire Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DKR-2 chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, also referred to as the bikini chair features a white Naugahyde seat cushion and seat back resembling a bikini. The chair has ...
Metal
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Orange Fiberglass Counter Height Stools
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Rare set of three Charles Eames for Herman Miller counter height bar stools. The orange fiberglass counter height stools have a 26 5/8″ seat height and stand at 40 3/8″ total height....
Metal, Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller – Swiveling Parchment Fiberglass Arm Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
An original 1960s swiveling fiberglass arm chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This highly desirable early production example features the classic parchment-colo...
Aluminum
$1,250 / item
Herman Miller Eames Elephant Hide Grey DSR Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames DSR fiberglass chair on Eiffel base in elephant hide grey. Chair dates to 1961. Base has excellent patina and new glides. No s...
Steel
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1950s Lemon Yellow DAX Chair Charles+Ray Eames Zenith Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hyattsville, MD
An extremely clean museum quality example. Made between 1951-1952, these are generally referred to as, '2nd generation.' These were also shipped from the Venice Eames Office like the...
Fiberglass
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Original DSS Seal Brown Fibreglass Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Original DSS Fibreglass Green & Seal Brown Chair Brand imprint to underneath of chair seat Charles Ormond Eames Jr. (June 17, 1907 – August 21, ...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern White Vintage Fiberglass Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage model DSS-N fiberglass chair was designed by Charles & Ray Eames and produced by Hermann Miller, Zeeland, Michigan USA...
Metal
Set of Four La Fonda Chairs by Eames, Fiberglass, USA, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Four 1960s 'La Fonda' chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA. Charles and Ray Eames designed these incredible La Fond chairs at request from their friend Ale...
Aluminum
Swivel Chair Mod. "ea107" Design Charles and Ray Eames for Icf De Padova, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in taranto, IT
original chair model "ea 107", ICF De Padova production under license from Herman Miller, design by charles & Ray Eames, 1960s version with armrests It measures 82 cm in height...
Metal
Set of Six Iconic EA108 Eames "Aluminium Group" Swivel Chairs by Vitra in Black
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
A wonderful set of six EA108 swivel chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. These authentic mid-century masterpieces feature polished chromed aluminum frames and the original blac...
Aluminum, Chrome
Charles and Ray Eames Early DCW Ash Plywood Dining Chairs for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic pair Charles & Ray Eames DCW dining side chairs in Ash plywood. Early Herman Miller production from the fifties (5-2-4 screw configuration), just after Herman Miller took over...
Rubber, Ash, Plywood
Set of Six Wire Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Set of Six Wire Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, Made in Italy, 1970s. Very elegant Set of Six Wire Chairs in black lacquered metal with ORIGINAL red fabric. The four...
Metal
Early Eames Elephant Hide Gray Rope Edge Fiberglass Armchair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First-generation Zenith rope-edge armchair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, produced in the 1950s. This early fiberglass shell shows the dense, irregular threadin...
Fiberglass
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, 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...
Chrome
Charles and Ray Eames LCM Chair w/ Mongolian Lamb Wool , c. 2010
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic LCM lounge chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Unique edition as it has been issued with the wood finished with red aniline dye and covered in black Mongolian la...
Steel
Model EA 105 Aluminium Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s, set of 2
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
The Aluminium Chair EA 105, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958, is an icon of modern design and craftsmanship. This chair perfectly blends timeless elegance with exceptional c...
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
Set of 16 Saddle Leather DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
Hard to find an incredible set of 16 classic EC-127 padded DCM dining chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, circa 1971-1981. This version was developed in 1969 in an effort to sidestep the challenges of the glued shock mounts found on the plywood versions. These famed chairs...
Metal
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Blue Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, 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...
Chrome
DCM Chairs by Charles + Ray Eames for Herman Miller in Red Aniline Dye
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1951. USA. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Red dye with wood construction and metal frame.
Metal
Early Red Aniline Dyed Eames LCM Lollipop Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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.
Metal
Early Eames Swiveling Dowel Legged Wire Chair, DKW-1
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare early swiveling dowel leg chair with walnut legs, designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, model DKW-1, 1951/1952. Wire top and timeworn weaved fabric seat. Original t...
Wire
3er Set La Fonda Stühle Herman Miller Charles Eames Fiberglas
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 3er Set original La Fonda Stühle von Herman Miller aus den späten 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Charles & Ray Eames und gilt als a...
Steel, Chrome
Green EA124 Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Swivel armchair in green fabric and metal. Seat height: 47 cm. Stamped Herman Miller. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Metal
4er Set La Fonda Stühle Vitra Charles Eames Fiberglas Vintage
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 4er Set original La Fonda Stühle von Vitra aus den späten 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Charles & Ray Eames und gilt als absoluter...
Steel, Chrome
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...
Aluminum
LKR chair by Charles and Ray Eames 1960s orange
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
LKR chair by American designers Charles and Ray Eames, produced in the 60s. Seat and base in white lacquered steel, seat covered with original orange fabric, which can be removed. Be...
Steel
Charles and Ray Eames Combed Oak LCW
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charles and Ray Eames LCW ( Lounge Chair Wood) 1950s Production Original finish over Combed Oak
Oak
Set of Four Mid Century Modern Eames DKX Black Powder-Coated Wire Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Portland, OR
A good set of four Mid Century Modern DKX wire chairs, designed by Charles & Ray Eames, and made by Herman Miller. In 1951, Charles and Ray Eames met the challenge of making a reaso...
Steel, Wire
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. ...
Steel
Eames and Alexander Girard for Herman Miller La Fonda Fiberglass Armchair, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Original La Fonda fiberglass armchair designed by Charles Eames and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller, circa 1960s. The sculptural fiberglass shell features integrated arms...
Aluminum
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Red Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Red Chair The chair measures: 24.75 wide x 22 deep x 31.25 high, with a seat...
Chrome