Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
There’s perhaps no more recognizable moniker of mid-century modern furniture than the Eames chair, used, of course, to describe that ubiquitous leather-and-wood lounge that has been making its way into interiors since 1956. But the Eames lounger is just one of many iconic seats credited to the “first couple” of modern American design. Indeed, the name Eames is virtually synonymous with American mid-century seating — and for good reason.
Together, husband-and-wife duo Charles and Ray Eames (1907–78; 1912–88) designed some of the most recognizable and enduring chairs not only of the 20th century but in all of American history.
The couple met in 1940 at the illustrious Cranbrook Academy of Art — which would become the go-to art school for the icons of mid-century modernism — where they befriended design luminaries Eero Saarinen and Harry Bertoia. Charles and Ray married afterward, then moved to Los Angeles in 1941. There, they embarked on a streak of design experimentation, resulting in a staggering output of furniture across a multitude of often quite experimental materials.
Central to one of their most groundbreaking material developments was the “Kazam!” machine, a handmade, bicycle-pump-operated apparatus for molding layers of plywood together. This method would prove the basis for some of the couple’s most recognizable seats, including their DCW and DCM dining chairs, both produced for Herman Miller, whose director of design, George Nelson, tapped Charles in 1946. This partnership would go on to be one of the most prolific in modern design history, with Eames furniture still topping best-seller lists for the manufacturer today. Although Ray was notably absent from that Herman Miller contract — as well as from many historic recognitions of her husband’s work — she and Charles were true partners, working collaboratively on nearly all design projects.
Never content with one medium, Charles and Ray would go on to experiment with fiberglass, a low-cost, easily manipulatable material that aligned with their belief in mass, accessible design. The couple dipped a toe in making virtually every type of furniture, including coffee tables, dining tables, desks and even their clever Eames storage units, given the moniker “working art” upon their 1949 debut at the Detroit Institute of Arts. A fitting label, indeed, for all of the couple’s furnishings, even if they’re best remembered for their chair designs.
The Eames molded fiberglass side chairs and armchairs were released through Herman Miller in 1950. Their efforts also extended to the workplace (where Herman Miller got its start): Their 1958 Executive chair remains a staple in offices around the globe.
Browse a vast selection of vintage Eames lounge chairs and other innovative and long-admired seating designed by the Eameses today on 1stDibs.
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Rosewood, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Leather
20th Century Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Ash, Plywood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Rosewood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Metal
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Metal
1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Metal
1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Metal
1960s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1970s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1970s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Rubber, Plywood
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Leather
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Rosewood, Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Metal
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cherry
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Rubber, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Leather
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Steel
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Charles And Ray Eames lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Charles and Ray Eames lounge chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Charles and Ray Eames lounge chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lounge chairs 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 lounge chairs by Adrian Pearsall, Herman Miller, and Dunbar. Prices for Charles and Ray Eames lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $950 and can go as high as $44,872, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,500.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Charles 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022For 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, 2022Charles 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 some 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, 2022Rosewood 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.