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Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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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
2015 Herman Miller Stacking Eames Plastic Side Shell Dining Chairs 4x Available
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames DSS Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2015. The listed price i...
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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Steel

2018 Eames Plastic DSW Shell Dining Chairs in White w/ Dowel Bases 5x Available
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames DSW Side Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1948. These examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2018, and the lis...
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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Steel

A Classic Charles Eames Evans DCW 1940's
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic, original, early production Charles Eames Evans Products, DCW (dining chair wood) in red analine dye.
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1940s American Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Mahogany

Vintage Eames Wire Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare satin black metal wire Eames rocking chair with birch wood runners and dark charcoal Naugahyde upholstered seat cover. The chair retains the fa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Wire

Mid-Century Fiberglass Side Chair with La Fonda Base by Charles & Ray, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
Original Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Side Chair with black Hopsak and elegant La Fonda Base. The classic by Ray & Charles Eames. The black Hopsak upholstery is framed with a whit...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Metal

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 Side Chairs

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Ash

1958 Set of 4 Herman Miller Eames DKR-2 Wire Bikini Chairs in Yellow Naugahyde
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four DKR-2 wire dining chairs, designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1951. This particular set of four chairs dates to circa 1958. They have steel wir...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Naugahyde

Set of 4 Vintage White Fiberglass Eames Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 vintage white fiberglass Eames chairs by Herman Miller. All original, not a recent edition. Stamped under.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Steel

1960s Set of Ten Herman Miller Eames DCM Dining Chairs in Brazilian Rosewood
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames DCM Side Chairs, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. These examples date to the 1960s. The listed price includes the set of ten chairs as shown. Thei...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglass LAR Armchair Cat´s Cradle 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Münster, DE
Eames lounge chair "LAR Armchair" Fiberglass seat shell with seat cushion and Hopsak cover, 1970s, design Charles & Ray Eames, manufacturer Herman Miller, "Cat's Cradle" base chrom...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Metal

C. 1954 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames DCM Dining Chairs in Calico Ash & Steel
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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 C. 1954. Their design features a bent-p...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Steel

16 DCM Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DCM chair (Dining metal chair) by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Designed in 1946, this molded plywood + chromed steel chair is a classic design. Sometimes referred to as the "potato chip chair...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Metal

Collector's early Eames DCM chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collector's early Eames DCM chair
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1950s American Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Bentwood

Six Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Red Fiberglass, 1974.
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of six stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in midcentury, 1974. The chairs are labe...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Yellow "La Fonda" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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...
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1960s Virgin Islands Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Metal

Set of 4 Mid-Century Side Stacking Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
4 Original Vitra Eames Fiberglass Side Chairs in a rare version with a checkered reference according to a design by Alexander Girard. The classic by Charles & Ray Eames with this ve...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Metal

Herman Miller Eames Side Shell Chair in Seafoam Light on Black H Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s Herman Miller Eames Side Shell Chair in Seafoam Light on original black H base. Chair looks to have had a repair to the fiberglass at the s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Fiberglass

C. 1955 Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chair in Calico Ash
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an early DCM Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. The piece was produced by Herman Miller and retains its tag under the seat....
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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Steel

C. 1954 Herman Miller Eames Wire LKX-2 Side / Lounge Chair with OG Bikini Pad
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a LKX-2 side chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1951. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1954. The chair is comprised of ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Steel

Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Off white "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 Off Wh...
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1960s Virgin Islands Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Metal

2019 Herman Miller Eames Plastic Dining Shell Chair in Purple with Eiffel Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames DSR Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2019. The listed price incl...
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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Steel

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 Side Chairs

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Steel

1954 Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAX Arm Shell Dining Chair X Base 3 Available
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames DAX fiberglass dining chairs, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1954. Their design incorporates a tan fiberglass shell seat atop a steel X-base. DAX is an acronym for Dining Arm X Base Chair...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Steel

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 Chair, Black Leather, H-Base, 1955
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 chairs, set of four, black leather, H-base, circa 1954, Boot glides The abbreviated Eames DKX chair, part of the Wire Mesh Series, stood for Dining (D) height, K-Wire (K) chair on X-base (X). As with all the mesh series, the numbers represented the upholstery cut, with 1 meaning the full chair cover and 2 the two-part ‘bikini’ version. The X in the name of the DKX, LKX and MKX stands for the X-base, an original patterned base with a clear criss-cross where the base joins the top. This base was developed for the plastic series and was later utilized for the wire mesh chairs...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Steel

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 Side Chairs

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Metal

Ash Aniline Red DCM Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare aniline dyed red ash DCM chair with satin chrome frame. By Herman Miller with original foil tag.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Steel

C. 1948 Set of 4 Evans Herman Miller Eames DCW Dining Chairs in Calico Ash
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four DCW Dining Chairs in Calico Ash, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. These are ultra-rare, early examples that were produced by the Evans Plywo...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Steel

Mid-Century Fiberglass Side Chair with La Fonda Base by Charles & Ray, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
Original Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Side Chair with black Hopsak and elegant La Fonda Base. The classic by Ray & Charles Eames. The black Hopsak upholstery is framed with a blac...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Metal

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...
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1960s Virgin Islands Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Metal

1946 Pair of Eames Evans DCW Dining Chairs in Calico Ash Wood
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 Side Chairs

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Steel

Pair of Early Eames Herman Miller DKR Chairs on Eiffel Tower Bases With Covers
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Completely original and intact Charles and Ray Eames Herman Miller DKR chairs on Eiffel tower base. Original seat covers retain labels show some mino...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Steel

C. 1952 Rare Herman Miller Evans Eames DCM Chair w/ Original Upholstery & Label
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames DCM Side Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. This early example was manufactured circa 1952, and it appears to be a late Evans / early Herma...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Steel

1952 Rare Herman Miller Eames DCW Dining Chair in Walnut w/ Leather Upholstery
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a mega rare upholstered Eames DCW dining chair, dating to March of 1952. It has the 5-2-4 screw pattern underneath, indicating early Herman Miller production. Its also stamped "3 52," which was how they date stamped those chairs at that time. This example is in very good to excellent vintage condition with some light wear from use and nice patina. See photos. The hardware appears to be completely original and wood is walnut. It should be noted that upholstered Eames plywood chairs...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Foam, Walnut, Leather

Charles and Ray Eames 1st Generation Vintage Fiberglass LAR Cat´s Cradle
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Münster, DE
Eames lounge chair "LAR Armchair" Fiberglass seat shell of the first generation with hemp cord incorporated into the outer line for reinforcement, 1950s, design Charles & Ray Eames,...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Metal

1947 Rare Eames Evans Herman Miller DCW Dining Chair in Calico Ash & Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a mega rare upholstered Eames DCW dining chair, dating to circa 1947. It has the 5-2-5 screw pattern underneath, indicating production by Evans Products Company for Herman Miller. This example is in very good to excellent vintage condition with some light wear from use and nice patina. See photos. The hardware appears to be completely original and wood is calico ash. It should be noted that upholstered Eames plywood chairs...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Fabric

1954 Herman Miller Eames Wire Shell Chair X Base DKX-1 Redwood Avenue Label
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a super rare and original Eames for Herman Miller 1954 DKX chair with wire top, upholstered pad, and early X base. This piece can be dated due to the use of this ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Metal

1951 Pair of Herman Miller Eames DAX Rope Edge Armshell Chairs in Greige
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of circa 1951 production Herman Miller Eames DAX arm shell chairs with iconic rope edge. These are gorgeous original ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Metal

1957 Herman Miller Eames DKX Wire Dining Chair with Full Naugahyde Orange Pad
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single circa 1957 production Eames DKX dining chair with wire upper and fully upholstered pad. The pad is original naugahyde in a red/orange color. The upholster...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Aluminum

1960s Pair of Eames Herman Miller DKR-1 Chairs w/ Eiffel Bases in Girard Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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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1960s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Steel

2018 Herman Miller Eames Dark Blue Upholstered DSW Side Chair w/ Dowel Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames DSW Side Chair, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1948. This example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2018, and the listed ...
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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Steel

2014 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Plastic Shell Chairs White w/ Eiffel Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Eames DSR Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2014. The li...
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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs

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Steel

Charles And Ray Eames side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Charles and Ray Eames side chairs 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 side chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original side 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 side chairs by Herman Miller, Knoll, and Paul McCobb. Prices for Charles and Ray Eames side chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $230 and can go as high as $13,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,700.
Questions About Charles and Ray Eames Side Chairs
  • 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
    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 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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