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.
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Creator: Charles and Ray Eames
1956, Ray & Charles Eames Lounge Chair, Rare First Edition 1956 in Black Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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 Lounge Chairs
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Metal
Charles & Ray Eames EA222 softpad leather lounge chair, 1990s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage 90's eames EA222 softapd black leather lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Vitra.
Timeless design offering a lot of com...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Aluminum
2009 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Brown Leather EA438
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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 Lounge Chairs
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Aluminum, Steel
Charles & Ray Eames EA124 Lounge chair in black fabric, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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 Lounge Chairs
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Aluminum
1st Generation Eames RKR Rocker by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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 Lounge Chairs
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Steel
Eames Early Rope Edge Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early 1st generation rope edge rare lounge height fiberglass arm shell chair with the larger rubber shock mounts having metal washers and satin black iron X base. The chair st...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Iron
1958, Ray / Charles Eames; Miller, EA 116, Flat Base Easy Chair in Apple Green
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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20th Century Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Aluminum
Original First Generation Eames Zenith Rope-Edge LAX Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This first generation Zenith DAX lounge chair in Lemon yellow was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. It features the original rope edge beneath the chair, as well a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Metal
Mid Century Purple DAX Lounge Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
These vintage mid century modern purple DAX bucket lounge chairs were designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The iconic DAX chair - Dining (D) Arm Chair (A) on X Base (...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Aluminum, Steel
1958, Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Lounge Chair EA 124 + EA 125
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 Lounge Chairs
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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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1990s Eames Soft Pad Armless Lounge Chair and Ottoman with New Grey Upholstery
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Lounge Chair and coordinating Ottoman, models EA414 and EA223, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1969. These pieces date to the 1990s and have been freshly reupholstered in fine grey leather with correct Herman Miller pads...
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1990s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Aluminum
1996 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair in Tan Leather Antler Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group lounge chair, model EA316, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular example dates to the year 1996. The...
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1990s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Aluminum
2x Vitra EA124 Lounge Chair by Charles Eames Blue Leather, 1990s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Aachen, NW
Pair of very nice lounge chairs model EA124 produced by Vitra and designed by Charles Eames.
The chairs features a polished aluminium frame and were made in the 90s.
The chairs fea...
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1990s German Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Aluminum
C. 1988 Herman Miller Aluminum Group Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original C. 1988 production Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad reclining lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Charles and Ray Eame...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Design Classic: Eames Alu Group EA124 Lounge Chair, Vitra, 1980s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Renens, CH
The Aluminum Group chairs by Charles & Ray Eames are one of the most important designs of the 20th Century. Their original design from the 1950s is still relevant today, giving interiors all over the world a touch of modern elegance.
On offer we have the EA124...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Aluminum
Pair of Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Black Leather "Soft Pad" Lounge Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in the late 1950s, this pair of black leather lounge chairs is the pinnacle of the Herman Miller Aluminum Group family of seating. This pair is not ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
1 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Shell DAR Eiffel Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
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 Eames' 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.
1 midcentury Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Shell...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Fiberglass
A Pair of Charles Eames LCW's Early Original Examples Evans
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare pair of early production (5x2x5 screw mounts) Charles Eames LCW (lounge chair wood). Original analine black finish in very good condition. Bac...
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1940s American Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Ash
Deep purple Authentic Charles Ray Eames Armchairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of mid century modern soft Pad Management Lounge chairs from the Aluminium Group Collection designed by CHARLES &RAY EAMES and made by HERMAN MILLER .
Dark purple fabric with al...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Fabric
MCM Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group High Back Chairs Set 3
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage MCM (a.k.a. mid-century modern) Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group high back chairs set of 3. Comprised of aluminum frames, 4 prong aluminum bases, nylon feet, black swivel shaft, black powder coated aluminum arms, & have been reupholstered in an aubergine or eggplant faux suede. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are minor nicks on the arms & some wear on outside corners of seat fabric. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Design Date, 1958. Circa, 1960-1978.
NOTE: If you love these Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group high back aubergine chairs...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Aluminum
Early 2nd Generation X Base Translucent Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early 2nd generation X base translucent arm shell lounge chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. Amazing condition, featuring low aluminum X base, large domes of silence shock moun...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Aluminum
Eames Herman Miller DKR Chair on Early Production Low X-Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKR lounge chair. The chair is earlier production evidenced by the solid steel "X" base. Original burlap back...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Steel
Early Pair of 'EA216' Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
An early pair of model ‘EA216’ swivel lounge chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1969. This is a high back version with rare sand-colored brown Soft Pad leather for maximum com...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Aluminum
Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early example of the iconic RAR rocker with a molded, rope-edged fiberglass seat with large shock mounts, made by Zenith Plastics for Herman Miller, set upon cross-braced steel st...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
2013 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs in Grey Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs, model EA316, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to 2013. They are up...
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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1952 Herman Miller Eames LCM Lounge Chair Metal Legs with Ebonized Wood Finish
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a vintage Herman Miller LCM (Lounge Chair Metal), designed by Ray and Charles Eames. This example was produced circa 1952 and was later repaired by Herman Miller (...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Metal
1 Aluminum Group Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
A chair designed in 1958 as outdoor seating still manages to look both classic and contemporary in 21st century interiors. The chairs` clean, trim lines make them appropriate for all...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Aluminum
Eames LKH-2 Lounge with Girard Upholstery by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Alexander Girard, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific example of the Eames LKH-2 easy chair has a black wire seat, a bikini pad in magenta naugahyde designed by Alexander Girard and a zinc lounge ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Steel
Early 2nd Generation Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century fiberglass arm shell chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames, 2nd year production featuring early exposed fibers, heavy iron x base, larg...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Iron
Eames EA116 Grey Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Warminster, GB
Rare Eames lounge chair from the 'Aluminium Group'.
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958, The aluminium chair is one of the most outstanding furniture designs of the 20th ce...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Fabric
Set of LAR Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare set of 4 original LAR upholstered fiberglass lounge chairs on a wire frame base. Original Boris Kroll fabric.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Upholstery, Fiberglass
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Reclining Lounge Chair w/ Pillow
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group reclining lounge chair, model EA124, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. Th...
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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1958 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Reclining Lounge Chair in Saran Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original 1958 Aluminum Group reclining lounge chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This example is a true col...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1946 Pair of RARE Evans Eames Herman Miller DCW Dining Chairs in Calico Ash
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of DCW Dining Chairs in Calico Ash, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. These are ultra-rare, early examples that were produced by the Evans Plywood ...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Steel
Charles Eames MAX Armshell Lounge Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charles and Ray Eames designed MAX low lounge arm shells with X-base. Original black base and screws in excellent original condition. These are wonderful early transitional parchment...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Fiberglass
1958 Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rare Saran Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group lounge chair and coordinating ottoman, model 682, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This early set dates to aroun...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Aluminum
2022 Pair Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Outdoor Lounge Chairs Grey / Black
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs. Originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1958, these particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2022. The...
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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
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Aluminum, Steel
Eames Alu Group Lounge Set by Herman Miller, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Renens, CH
The Aluminum Group chairs by Charles & Ray Eames are one of the most important designs of the 20th Century. Their original design from the 1950s is still relevant today, giving interiors all over the world a touch of modern elegance.
On offer we have a set consisting of the EA124 Lounge Chair and EA125...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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 Herman Miller, Edward Wormley, and Adrian Pearsall. 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 $45,335, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,200.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Charles 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, 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, 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.
- 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, 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, 2024Yes, 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.
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